Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

The Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC)

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review several funding requests, including opioid settlement allocations and housing development funds. The body will also discuss the 2027 operating budget planning process and the 2026 year-end fiscal projection.

• Allocation of $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds for projects in FY27-FY29
• Allocation of $1,059,200 in HOME CHDO funds to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for homes in Oak Creek
• Lease and Vendor Permit with ABC Estabrook Inc. for the Estabrook Park Beer Garden
• Multi-year agreement with Pitney Bowes Global Financial SVC LLC
• Passive review of professional services for Walker Square Park Improvements (between $100,000 and $300,000)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will meet to confirm Milwaukee County Youth Commissioners for vacant districts and receive an informational report on legislative updates. The meeting will also include a review of public eComments.

• Confirmation of Milwaukee County Youth Commissioners (26-555)
• Informational report on legislative updates (26-9)
• Review of public eComments (Reference File No. 26-8)
• Public comment period for 'information only' items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 25, 2026

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will discuss development progress at Milwaukee County senior centers and a public-private partnership to sustain these centers. The body will also discuss the release of requests for proposals for social programming and meal site supervision for specific older adult populations.

• Report on development progress at Milwaukee County senior centers
• Request for proposals for social programming and meal sites supervision for Spanish speaking, Native American, and LGBT older adults
• Discussion on a public-private partnership to sustain senior centers in Milwaukee County
• Approval of June 5, 2026, meeting minutes

Organization of Affiliated Secure Interoperable RF Subsystems Governance Board

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Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will consider resolutions requesting quarterly reports from the Sheriff's Office on traffic stops and affirming support for election integrity. The committee will also review a proposal to allocate $7,457,592 in opioid settlement funds for FY27-FY29.

• Resolution requesting quarterly MCSO traffic stop reports
• Resolution affirming support for election integrity
• Proposal to allocate $7,457,592 in opioid settlement funds
• Informational report on Community Reintegration Center facial tattoo removal
• Informational report on opioid projects funded in FY23-28

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will meet virtually to consider and approve funding applications for Cornerstone, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 organizations. The meeting will also include an informational review of funding usage and a discussion on future meeting schedules.

• Approval of funding applications for Cornerstone Organizations (HRA26-529)
• Approval of funding applications for Tier 1 - New and Emerging Organizations (HRA26-533)
• Approval of funding applications for Tier 2 - Established Organizations (HRA26-534)
• Approval of funding applications for Tier 3 - Established Organizations with Social Cohesion Impact (HRA26-535)
• Discussion regarding newly adopted meeting frequencies and dates for a 4th quarter meeting (HRA26-537)

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will review a request to allocate HOME funds for housing construction. Members will also receive updates and fiscal reports regarding the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project.

• Authorization of $1,059,200 in HOME funds to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for single-family homes in Oak Creek
• Update and fiscal impact report (Budget Amendment No. 5) for the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project
• Resolution for a contingent referendum on November 3, 2026, regarding funding for the Courthouse Complex Project
• Appropriation transfer of $18,000 to the Election Commission to cover referendum costs
• Informational reports on County property sales and the Targeted Business Enterprise Program

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development recommended adoption of Action Report 26-540, authorizing $1,059,200 from HOME CHDO funds to Greater Milwaukee Community Housing Development Corp (Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity) for single‑family homes in Oak Creek. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one member excused. All other agenda items were informational and no further action was taken.

• Recommended adoption of $1,059,200 housing fund allocation to Milwaukee Habitat (4 ayes, 1 excused)

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Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will consider requests for new staffing positions and pay adjustments for parks crew leaders. The body will also discuss amendments to employee health and dental plan premiums and prescription drug co-pays to align with the 2026 budget.

• Request to create 3.0 FTE positions for the Aging and Disability Resource Center
• Proposal to increase parks crew leader pay from $0.25 per hour to a range of $0.75 to $2.00 per hour
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Engineering Technician Surveyor and create 1.0 FTE Engineer
• Proposed amendments to health and dental plan premiums and prescription drug co-pays
• Informational reports on Courthouse security classifications and the INFOR ERP system transition

The Personnel Committee approved the creation of three full‑time positions for the Aging and Disability Resource Center. It also approved the reorganization of an engineering technician role into an engineer position, the reallocation of a Personnel Review Board member, and an amendment to employee health and dental premium provisions. Additionally, a proposed crew‑leader pay increase ordinance was laid over to the chair. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote, with one supervisor excused.

• Approved creation of 3.0 FTE positions for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (3‑0)
• Approved abolition of 1.0 FTE Engineering Technician Surveyor and creation of 1.0 FTE Engineer (3‑0)
• Approved reallocation of Personnel Review Board Member 112 (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to employee health and dental premium sections of the County Code (3‑0)
• Laid over crew‑leader pay increase ordinance to the chair (3‑0)
• Discussed informational report on courthouse security – no action taken
• Discussed Dayforce consolidation report – no action taken
• Discussed INFOR ERP feasibility report – no action taken

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review four appointments to county boards. The meeting also includes informational reports from the Zoological Department, the Office of the Sheriff, and the Office of Equity.

• Appointment of Patricia Wilson to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board
• Appointment of Judith Miller to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board
• Appointment of Michelle Scott to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board
• Appointment of Maxine May to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging
• Informational report on Housing Services purchase of service contracts and amendments (File 26-539)

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Transportation and Transit Committee will review an audit report on the County Transit System's governance and consider a related resolution. It will also receive informational updates on the feasibility of a countywide INFOR ERP system, a Title VI equity and fare equity analysis, and the 2027 MCTS Bus Network Redesign Initiative. Additional reports cover other transportation budget matters and public eComments.

• Audit Services Division report and resolution on Transit System governance (item 26-499)
• Report on feasibility of countywide INFOR ERP transition (item 26-519)
• Title VI Equity and Service/Fare Equity analysis report and resolution (item 26-493)
• Informational report on MCTS 2027 Bus Network Redesign Initiative (item 26-546)
• Transportation‑related budget report from the Department of Transportation (item 26-23)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Wellness Committee will review and approve its March 2026 meeting minutes. The body will also discuss promoting age-friendly access to Milwaukee County festivals and public venues.

• Approval of March 18, 2026 Wellness Committee minutes
• Introduction of new member Gail Morgan
• Presentation on Milwaukee County Stroke Data (2020-2025)
• Discussion on age-friendly access to festivals and public venues

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will review a request to lease space to ABC Estabrook Inc. and a proposed amendment to guidelines for department partnerships with support groups. The committee will also receive data on water depths at two boat launches.

• Lease and Vendor Permit with ABC Estabrook Inc. for Estabrook Park Beer Garden
• Proposed amendment to Milwaukee County General Ordinance Chapter 13 regarding support group partnerships
• Informational report on water depths at McKinley Beach and Bender Boat Launch

The committee recommended adoption of a lease for the Estabrook Park Beer Garden and an amendment to partnership guidelines. An informational report regarding water depths at McKinley Beach and Bender Boat Launch was discussed without action.

• Recommended adoption of Estabrook Park Beer Garden lease and vendor permit (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of amendment to General Ordinance Chapter 13 (7-0)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review informational reports on the status of recommendations from several audits, including Courthouse Access Keycards, County IDs, Grant Management, and Parks Infrastructure. It will also consider an ordinance that proposes to amend and renumber sections of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances in Chapters 32 and 56.

• Informational report on Courthouse Access Keycards audit (File 26-545)
• Informational report on County IDs audit (File 26-545)
• Informational report on Grant Management audit (File 26-548)
• Informational report on Parks Infrastructure audit (File 26-553)
• Ordinance to amend and renumber Chapters 32 and 56 of the County Code (File 26-561)

The Committee on Audit recommended the adoption of an ordinance to amend and renumber sections of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances in Chapters 32 and 56. Several informational reports regarding audit status and training were discussed, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance to amend/renumber MCGO Chapters 32 and 56 (5-0, 1 recusal)

Executive Council of the MMSD

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

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Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Governance, Finance, & Evaluation

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Advocacy & Community Engagement

City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity

The City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity will review reports on climate plans and electric vehicle charging. The board is tasked with taking action on potential locations for large scale renewable facilities.

• Action report on potential large scale renewable facilities locations (HRA26-520)
• Informational report on City of Milwaukee’s Climate and Equity Plan (HRA26-518)
• Informational report on Electric Vehicle charging stations (HRA26-519)
• Informational report on City of Milwaukee ordinance regulating data centers (HRA26-521)
• Informational report on Milwaukee County’s Climate Action Plan and progress Dashboard (HRA26-522)

The City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity approved a resolution concerning potential locations for large scale renewable facilities. The board also approved the draft minutes from the January 27, 2026, meeting. Other items were discussed as informational reports with no action taken.

• Approved January 27, 2026, draft minutes (7-0)
• Approved resolution regarding potential large scale renewable facilities locations (9-0)

Paratransit Taxi Task Force

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The Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming Advisory Council will discuss its role in reviewing applications. It will also consider how to schedule future application windows and set regular final allocation meetings. Finally, the council will review the newly adopted funding strategy for cornerstone organizations and how to allocate any unspent balances.

• HRA26-480 – Discussion of advisory council involvement in the application review process (action item)
• HRA26-481 – Discussion of calendaring future application windows and establishing regular final allocation meetings (action item)
• HRA26-482 – Discussion of the newly adopted funding strategy for cornerstone organizations and distribution of unallocated balances (action item)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to vote on bylaw amendments and the confirmation of committee candidates. Members will discuss advocacy items regarding emotional support animals, transportation funding, and federal funding for home-delivered meals.

• Proposed bylaw amendment to add the Senior Centers Committee as a Standing Committee
• Confirmation of Earnest “Ernie” Pruitt to the Advocacy Committee and Vevette Hill-Nwagbaraocha to the Senior Centers Committee
• Endorsement of Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Commission letter regarding Emotional Support Animals
• Discussion of Federal Older Americans Act Funding for Title IIIB Supportive Services and Title IIIC2 Home Delivered Meal Program
• Review of programs to release for Request for Proposal

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review policy initiatives from the Wisconsin DHS regarding reframing aging and social isolation in older adults. The body will also discuss selecting specific areas of concern and receive a report on the Age Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee.

• Review and approval of May 28, 2026 Advisory Council minutes
• Discussion on Wisconsin DHS 'Reframing Aging' initiative
• Discussion on 'Social Isolation & Loneliness in Older Adults_Milwaukee County'
• Report on the Age Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee
• Selection of areas of concern

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple fund reallocations, including a $241,758 debt service transfer. Additionally, the Board confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Sinram as Director of the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance.

• Received and placed on file Summons and Complaints (15-0)
• Disallowed Notice of Claims (15-0)
• Received and placed on file Files Referred to Standing Committees (15-0)
• Adopted May 28, 2026 Journal of Proceedings (15-0)
• Received and placed on file Domes Reimagined Project Financials (15-0)
• Received and placed on file Milwaukee Public Museum financial report (15-0)
• Received and placed on file Comptroller contract notifications (15-0)
• Adopted reallocation of $241,758 for bus lift and building projects (15-0)

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

The Combined Community Services Board of Milwaukee County, (CCSB)

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Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will review a resolution to transfer $1,126,580 from Agency 194-1945 for design and permitting of the Sheridan Park Bluff Stability project. It will also receive an informational report on the Milwaukee Public Museum’s financial statements and discuss updates to the Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council. Additional reports include the Charles Allis Art Museum annual report, a lease request with Easterseals, and a financial update on the Domes Reimagined Project.

• Resolution to transfer $1,126,580 for Sheridan Park Bluff Stability design and permitting (Item 1, File 26-500)
• Informational report on Milwaukee Public Museum financial statements (Item 2, File 26-46)
• Resolution updating composition and quorum of CAMPAC advisory council (Item 3, File 26-517)
• Authorization request for long‑term leases with Easterseals for Wil‑O‑Way Grant facilities (Item 5, File 26-489)
• Informational report on Domes Reimagined Project financials (Item 6, File 26-471)

The Committee on Parks and Culture recommended two items for full board approval: updating membership rules for the CAMPAC advisory council, which advises on local arts programming, and authorizing long-term leases with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin to operate its disability services programs at county-owned Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood facilities. Other agenda items, including a $1,126,580 transfer for Sheridan Park bluff stability design and informational reports on local museums and the Domes Reimagined Project, were discussed without action.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 26-517 updating CAMPAC membership and quorum standards (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 26-489 authorizing long-term leases with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood facilities (6-0)
• Discussed $1,126,580 appropriation transfer for Sheridan Park bluff stability design without action
• Reviewed informational reports on Milwaukee Public Museum, Charles Allis Art Museum, and Domes Reimagined Project financials

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AMOP Review Committee

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Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider several funding requests, including rental assistance and park stability. The body will also review informational reports on the county's fiscal projections and the Investing in Justice courthouse project.

• Proposed $2.5 million reallocation of HOME funds for Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• Proposed $1,126,580 transfer for Sheridan Park Bluff Stability design and permitting
• Request to allocate $1,434,025 in revenue from the Keeping Kids Safe and Putting Families First Initiative
• Request to reallocate $241,758 for debt service and projects including Fond du Lac Station Garage
• Authorization for long-term leases with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood facilities

The Committee on Finance recommended several actions including a leadership appointment and various budget transfers. Several informational reports regarding fiscal projections, fuel costs, and courthouse projects were discussed without action.

• Recommended Domes Reimagined Project financials be received and placed on file (7-0)
• Recommended amended debt service reallocation for bus lift and building projects (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of the June 2026 appropriation transfer packet (6-0)
• Recommended Milwaukee Public Museum June Report be received and placed on file (5-2)
• Recommended confirmation of Nicholas Sinram as Director of OSBP (5-2)

County Facilities Planning Steering Committee

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

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Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will meet to discuss an ordinance amending the Milwaukee County Code to permit the limited use of chalk on publicly owned surfaces. The body will also review reports on opioid settlement funds and jail audit progress.

• Ordinance 26-507: Amends County Code Section 63.047 to allow chalk on public surfaces
• Report 26-478: Requests approval to expand opioid settlement funds to $1,412,501
• Report 26-480: Status report on Milwaukee County Jail corrective action plan
• Report 26-30: Status report on pending litigation
• Report 26-31: Report on claim and litigation settlement payments

The committee recommended adopting an ordinance to permit limited use of chalk on horizontal publicly owned surfaces. Other items, including reports on opioid settlement funds and emergency management systems, were discussed without action.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance to permit chalk on horizontal public surfaces (5-0)
• Recommended receiving and placing on file the Office of Emergency Management report (5-0)

Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The committee recommended several actions, including reallocating $2.5 million in HOME funds to increase Tenant Based Rental Assistance for homeless individuals. It also recommended authorizing cooperation agreements for CDBG funds and acknowledging a sanitary sewer maintenance report.

• Recommended adoption of DHHS cooperation agreements for 2027-2029 CDBG funds (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of $2.5M HOME fund reallocation for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for sanitary sewers (5-0)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will review two resolutions and receive a legislative update. The body is considering a request for a state audit of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and a resolution regarding the detention of Elvira Benitez Suarez.

• Resolution 26-496: Requesting the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau to audit the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and contractor Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC
• Resolution 26-515: Condemning the detention of Elvira Benitez Suarez
• Item 26-9: Informational report on legislative updates from the Office of Government Affairs

The committee recommended a resolution condemning the detention of Elvira Benitez Suarez and supporting her ability to remain with her family. A resolution requesting an audit of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC was laid over to the call of the chairperson.

• Laid over resolution requesting MMSD and Veolia Water Milwaukee audit (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution regarding Elvira Benitez Suarez (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee will review candidate nominations for the Commission and its committees. Members will also discuss emergent public policy issues and future state aging considerations.

• Review of candidates Maxine May, Barbara Toles, and Alan Goodman for the Commission on Aging
• Action item regarding non-commission candidates Vevette Hill-Nwagbaraocha (Senior Centers) and Ernest “Ernie” Pruitt (Advocacy)
• Discussion of emergent public policy issues led by Commissioner Brian Peters
• Discussion of future state aging considerations led by Commissioner Denise Callaway
• Setting the agenda for the June 26, 2026 Commission on Aging meeting

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review long-term leases for the Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood facilities. Members will also discuss the allocation of $1,434,025 in state revenue for the Keeping Kids Safe and Putting Families First Initiative and review several 2025 annual reports.

• Authorization for long-term leases with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood facilities
• Allocation of $1,434,025 in revenue from the State’s Keeping Kids Safe and Putting Families First Initiative
• Appointment of Nicholas Sinram as Director of the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance
• Appointments to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board: Levi Stein, LeighAnn Hanrahan, and Laura Bruksy, MD
• Review of 2025 annual reports from DHHS, Register of Deeds, Comptroller, DOT, CRC, and Corporation Counsel

The committee recommended confirmation for four administrative and board appointments. It also recommended adoption of a report regarding long-term leases with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin. Multiple departmental annual reports were discussed without further action.

• Recommended Nicholas Sinram as Director of Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance (5-0)
• Recommended Levi Stein's reappointment to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (5-0)
• Recommended LeighAnn Hanrahan's appointment to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (5-0)
• Recommended Laura Bruksy, MD, appointment to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin lease action report (5-0)

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will consider requests for staff reallocations and the creation of a new administrative position. The body will also review informational reports regarding pension contributions and personnel reclassifications.

• Request to reallocate Natural Resource Techs for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture (26-467)
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Administrative Coordinator position in Children, Youth and Family Services (26-481)
• Informational report on 2027 Milwaukee County Pension Contributions for Legacy Pension Systems (26-506)
• Informational report on UHC contract communications timeline from the Audit Services Division (26-514)
• June report on position reclassifications, pay range advancements, and temporary appointments (26-16)

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will consider an ordinance to amend County Code regarding fire vehicle reimbursement, receive a transit equity report, and review rising fuel costs for the County fleet.

• Ordinance 26-487: Amend County Code to waive reimbursement for home-to-work commuting in fire vehicles
• Report 26-493: Transit Title VI Equity and Service and Fare Equity Analysis
• Report 26-25: Informational report on MCTS Equal Employment Opportunity Program
• Report 26-486: Informational report on rising fuel costs for County fleet vehicles
• Report 26-22: Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation

The committee recommended adoption of an ordinance concerning home-to-work commuting in County fire vehicles. An action report on transit equity was laid over until the July 15 meeting.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance 26-487 (5-0)
• Laid over MCTS Title VI and service/fare equity analysis to July 15, 2026 (5-0)

Organization of Affiliated Secure Interoperable RF Subsystems Governance Board

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Executive Council of the MMSD

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

Safety and Health Committee

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will receive an audit report on the Milwaukee County Transit System and informational updates on Sheriff and Register of Deeds corrective actions. The meeting will include a closed session for legal counsel.

• Audit report on Milwaukee County Transit System governance
• Status report on Sheriff's corrective action plan
• Status report on Register of Deeds audit recommendations
• Informational report on UHC contract communications timeline
• Closed session for legal counsel regarding litigation

The Committee on Audit recommended the adoption of an audit report regarding transit system governance and oversight. Other items, including reports on the Sheriff's jail corrective actions and the Register of Deeds, were discussed without action.

• Recommended adoption of Milwaukee County Transit System governance audit (6-0)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

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IJCC Advisory Council

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will discuss the 2026 Senior Leadership Program and the Spring In-District Advocacy Day. The body will also review federal, state, and county legislative issues, including budget updates and aging-related policy briefs.

• Review of FY2027 Federal Budget updates
• Discussion of HUD Emotional Support Animal guidance
• Review of 2027-28 WHEDA QAP comments
• Update on State Budget Surplus
• Milwaukee County Age-Friendly Communities Steering Committee update

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will discuss the structure of the council and finalize requirements for the Arts Fund grant process. The body will also determine meeting dates for finalizing grant recommendations and receive an update on the budgeted figure for Arts Fund grant awards.

• Discussion on council structure (Information Only)
• Finalization of Arts Fund grant requirements and recommendation process (Action Item)
• Determination of meeting dates for finalizing grant recommendations (Action Item)
• Update on budgeted figure for Arts Fund grant awards (Information Only)
• Review of eComments submitted via County Legislative Information Center

The Council approved an amended Social Cohesion Scoring Index for the CAMPAC funding application. Members also approved a poll to schedule future meetings and establish meeting cadences.

• Approved CAMPAC Funding Application - Social Cohesion Scoring Index as amended (6-1)
• Approved distribution of a poll to schedule subsequent virtual meetings and set future meeting cadences (5-2)

Milwaukee County Council on Emergency Medical Services

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Advocacy & Community Engagement

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Governance, Finance, & Evaluation

Sustainability Task Force Steering Group

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Quality Committee

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will vote on several appointments and financial matters. Key items include a grant for park improvements, a collective bargaining agreement for deputy sheriffs, and administrative fund transfers.

• Proposed $752,783 DNR grant for a splash pad at Washington Park Pool
• Proposed $100,000 for McGovern Senior Center planning and design
• Tentative 2024-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
• Administrative transfer to lapse $241,758 in surplus funds to the Debt Service Reserve
• Reappointment of Guy Johnson to the Federated Library System Board and Barbara Jones to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board

The Board unanimously adopted the May 28 report on contract notifications, approved an administrative appropriation transfer of $241,758 to the Debt Service Reserve, and adopted several contract amendments and grant authorizations. All motions were approved by voice vote with 17 or 18 supervisors voting aye and no dissent recorded.

• Adopted May report for contract notifications (17-0, 1 excused)
• Approved appropriation transfer of $241,758 surplus to Debt Service Reserve (17-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted Johnson Controls HVAC contract amendment (17-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted amendment to Inmate Calling Solutions agreement (16-1, 1 excused)
• Approved retroactive acceptance of WEDC grant for recruitment outreach (17-0, 1 excused)
• Approved 2024‑2026 tentative collective bargaining agreement with Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (17-0, 1 excused)
• Authorized $752,783 DNR LWCF grant for Washington Park splash pad (vote not listed, motion prevailed)
• Confirmed reappointments of Guy Johnson (Library Board) and Barbara Jones (Aging and Disability Resource Center) and appointment of Supervisor Rolland to Pension Study Commission (all 18‑0)

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging is meeting for an In District Advocacy Day. The agenda states that no action will be taken by the Commission or its committees and councils during this meeting.

• In District Advocacy Day

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Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will discuss a long-term lease for Trimborn Farm and a grant for a splash pad. The body will also review funding for the McGovern Senior Center and the reappointment of the Parks Executive Director.

• Long-term lease agreement with Two Weathervanes, LLC for Trimborn Farm at 8881 W. Grange Avenue
• Acceptance of a $752,783 DNR grant for a splash pad at Washington Park Pool
• Request for $100,000 for planning and design expenses for the McGovern Senior Center
• Authorization to grant an easement to American Transmission Company near Silver Spring Drive and I-41
• Reappointment of Guy Smith as Executive Director of the Milwaukee County Parks

The Parks and Culture Committee adopted several actions, including a $752,783 grant for a splash pad at Washington Park, a long‑term lease of Trimborn Farm to Two Weathervanes, LLC, and an easement for American Transmission Company. It also approved the funding structure for CAMPAC allocations, reappointed Guy Smith as Executive Director, and adopted a resolution naming June 6, 2026 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Day. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑1 to unanimous, with one supervisor excused.

• Approved funding structure for CAMPAC allocations (4‑2)
• Approved long‑term lease of Trimborn Farm to Two Weathervanes, LLC (6‑0)
• Approved easement to American Transmission Company after reconsideration (5‑1)
• Approved $752,783 DNR grant for Washington Park splash pad (6‑0)
• Reappointed Guy Smith as Executive Director of Parks (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution declaring June 6, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Day (6‑0)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority's draft 2027-28 Qualified Action Plan and consider amending its bylaws to add a Senior Center Committee. The meeting also includes informational reports from state and county aging offices.

• Review WHEDA draft 2027-28 Qualified Action Plan
• Amend bylaws to add Senior Center Committee
• Receive Aging Services Director's report
• Receive State Office on Aging report
• Review AARP Livable Communities in Milwaukee County

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will review an informational report on 1000‑year flood recovery and fiscal impacts. It will consider several resolutions, including a proactive flood‑prevention plan, a joint taskforce to address the county’s food‑access crisis, and a condemnation of the detention of Salah Sarsour. Additional items include a resolution urging state transportation funding, a resolution safeguarding constitutional rights, and an ordinance amending traffic laws to allow vehicle impoundment for reckless driving. The meeting also includes informational reports from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Government Affairs.

• Resolution requesting a proactive flood prevention and preparedness plan with climate resiliency funding (Item 26‑470)
• Resolution establishing the Milwaukee City‑County Joint Taskforce to address the food access crisis (Item 26‑453)
• Resolution condemning the detention of Salah Sarsour and calling for his immediate release (Item 26‑447)
• Resolution/ordinance amending Appendix C to create Section 23(1) for impoundment of vehicles used in reckless driving (Item 26‑340)
• Resolution urging the Wisconsin Governor and Legislature to enact a comprehensive transportation and transit funding solution (Item 26‑306)

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations unanimously recommended for adoption eight resolutions covering flood prevention, food access, civil rights, transportation funding, constitutional equity, traffic law changes, and regional solidarity. It also approved the receipt and filing of two informational reports on emergency food assistance and food‑insecurity recommendations. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote and no objections.

• Resolution 26-470 (proactive flood prevention and preparedness plan) recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Resolution 26-453 (Milwaukee City‑County Joint Taskforce to address food access crisis) recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Resolution 26-447 (condemning detention of Salah Sarsour) recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Resolution 26-306 (urging state for comprehensive transportation funding) recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Resolution 26-337 (safeguarding constitutional rights and equitable federal funding) recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Resolution/Ordinance 26-340 (amending traffic laws to allow vehicle impoundment for reckless driving) recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Resolution 26-341 (solidarity with Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) amended and recommended for adoption – vote 5-0
• Reports 26-314 and 26-335 (emergency food assistance and food‑insecurity recommendations) received and placed on file – vote 5-0

Committee on Finance

The Finance Committee will review a range of informational reports and several resolutions. Items include a five‑year financial forecast, updates on capital projects, and multiple contract and grant approvals. The committee will vote on a long‑term lease for Trimborn Farm at 8881 W. Grange Avenue, a $752,783 grant for a splash pad at Washington Park Pool, and other contract amendments and agreements.

• Lease of Trimborn Farm (8881 W. Grange Avenue) to Two Weathervanes LLC (Item 19)
• Authorization of $752,783 LWCF grant for Washington Park Pool splash pad (Item 16)
• Contract amendment with Johnson Controls, Inc. for HVAC preventive maintenance at the CRC facility (Item 10)
• Amendment #4 to the Inmate Calling Solutions LLC agreement for correctional communication services (Item 12)
• Multi‑year agreement with Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC (Item 22)

The Finance Committee approved a $752,783 Wisconsin DNR grant to redesign and construct a splash pad at Washington Park Pool. It also approved a waiver for a former county employee, an administrative appropriation transfer to the Debt Service Reserve, a contract amendment for HVAC services at the Community Reintegration Center, an amendment to the inmate‑calling services agreement, authority to accept a WEDC recruitment grant, and a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. All approvals were unanimous (7‑0). The remaining agenda items were informational reports with no action taken.

• Approved $752,783 DNR grant for Washington Park Pool splash pad (7‑0)
• Approved waiver allowing former employee to work with contracted provider (7‑0)
• Approved administrative appropriation transfer of $241,758 surplus to Debt Service Reserve (7‑0)
• Approved contract amendment for HVAC preventive maintenance at CRC (7‑0)
• Approved amendment #4 to Inmate Calling Solutions agreement (7‑0)
• Approved authority to accept WEDC grant for Recruitment Outreach program (7‑0)
• Approved 2024‑2026 tentative agreement with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (7‑0)
• Approved informational reports only; no action taken on those items

Data Governance Steering Committee

Commission on Aging

The Aging Commission will first approve the minutes from the March 18, 2026 Wellness Committee meeting. It will then hear several informational items, including the introduction of a new member and updates on stroke awareness and chronic‑condition programs. The agenda also lists future wellness committee meeting dates and a brief update on resources for older adults.

• Approval of HRA26-490 March 18, 2026 Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Introduction of new member Gail Morgan
• Informational updates on stroke month, county stroke data, and the Living Well with Chronic Conditions program
• Distribution of stroke awareness flyer (HRA26-489)
• Announcement of future wellness committee meeting dates in September and November 2026

The Commission on Aging held its wellness committee meeting on May 20, 2026. The March 18, 2026 wellness committee minutes were reviewed and approved. New member Gail Morgan was introduced and several informational items on stroke awareness and chronic‑condition programs were presented. Future wellness committee meeting dates for September 16 and November 18, 2026 were announced.

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel is meeting to consider appointments to the Civil Service Commission and several requests to create or reclassify staff positions across county departments. The body will also review informational reports on healthcare contracts and budget units.

• Appointments of Rochelle Robinson, Kyle Williams, and Kathryn West to the Civil Service Commission
• Request to create 2.0 FTE Civilian Investigator positions for the Office of the Sheriff
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist and 1.0 FTE Lead Community Intervention Specialist in DHHS Housing Services
• Department of Transportation requests to create an Administrator Contract position and an Accounting Supervisor position
• Resolution 26-357 requesting monthly reports on the status of county health care benefits

The Personnel Committee recommended and confirmed three County Civil Service Commission appointments. It also adopted recommendations for multiple Department of Transportation staffing actions, including a new administrator contract, a fleet mechanic swap, and a highway maintenance position change. All motions passed with three votes in favor and one supervisor excused.

• Recommended for confirmation Rochelle Robinson appointment (4-0)
• Recommended for confirmation Kyle Williams appointment (4-0)
• Recommended for confirmation Kathryn West appointment (4-0)
• Recommended to receive and file Healthcare Contract informational report (3-1 excused)
• Recommended for adoption of resolution for monthly health‑care benefit reports (3-1 excused)
• Recommended for adoption of 2.0 FTE Civilian Investigator positions (3-1 excused)
• Recommended for adoption of DOT Administrator Contract position (3-1 excused)
• Recommended for adoption of DOT Fleet Mechanic swap and Accounting Supervisor creation (3-1 excused)

Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will meet to discuss the mentorship of new members and a revised vendor reporting template. The body will also review programs proposed for the 2026 Request for Proposal (RFP) process and determine the committee's future meeting schedule.

• Approval of March 25 and March 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Revised vendor reporting template
• Review of programs proposed for 2026 Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Future 2026 Service Delivery Committee meeting process and schedule

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will review proposals regarding county ordinance amendments and sheriff's office operations. The body is also receiving informational reports on facial recognition policy and emergency dispatch systems.

• Proposed ordinance to create Section 56.34 for internet mortgage foreclosure sales auctions
• Appointment of George Bledsoe to the Milwaukee County Ethics Board
• Proposed amendment to Section 1.21 of the County Code regarding standing committee review of reappointments
• Amendment #4 to the Inmate Calling Solutions LLC agreement for correctional communication services
• Informational report on a policy framework for facial recognition technology

The committee voted 5‑0 to recommend Supervisor Johnson Jr.'s motion confirming George Bledsoe's appointment to the Ethics Board. It also adopted a resolution requiring standing committee review of reappointments and approved a sheriff's ordinance on internet mortgage foreclosure auctions, each by a 5‑0 vote. Several informational reports were discussed with no action taken.

• Confirmed George Bledsoe to the Ethics Board (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to require standing committee review of reappointments (5-0)
• Approved sheriff's ordinance on internet mortgage foreclosure auctions (5-0)
• Laid over emergency management dispatch systems report for one meeting (5-0)
• Discussed inmate communication services amendment with no action taken
• Discussed budget amendment, facial recognition policy, ethics board report, and litigation updates with no action taken

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Executive Committee

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will consider a resolution requesting annual reporting from We Energies for energy and climate planning. The body will also receive informational reports on the Courthouse Complex project and the Climate Action 2050 Plan.

• Resolution 26-419: Requesting annual reporting from We Energies for climate, infrastructure, and energy planning
• Report 26-425: Update on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project
• Report 26-415: Implementation update for WY062502 Climate Action 2050 Plan
• Report 26-38: Informational report regarding Milwaukee County property sales
• Report 26-22: Report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation and departmental waivers

The committee adopted Substitute Resolution 26-419, which asks We Energies to provide yearly reports to aid Milwaukee County’s climate, infrastructure, and energy planning. The resolution was amended with CEED Amendment I and recommended for adoption, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other items received a decision.

• Adopted Substitute Resolution 26-419 requesting annual We Energies reports (5-0)

County Facilities Planning Steering Committee

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will consider several executive appointments to county commissions and boards. It will adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month and receive informational reports from multiple county offices. The committee will also review a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to operate the Aging and Disability Resource Center, authorizing $7,363,051 in revenue for 2026.

• Appointment of Alan Goodman to the County Commission on Aging (term expires Apr 22 2029) – File 26‑412
• Appointment of Colleen Foley to the Counties and Cities Housing Committee – File 26‑459
• Resolution recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month – File 26‑372
• Contract with Wisconsin Department of Health Services to operate the Aging and Disability Resource Center, authorizing $7,363,051 revenue for 2026 – File 26‑384
• Request to correct price per meal for Jimbo’s Lodge Catering, LLC for the Senior Nutrition Program for 2026 – File 26‑383

The Committee recommended and confirmed eight County Executive appointments, each passing unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month was also adopted unanimously. Supervisor Vincent was recorded as voting with the majority by unanimous consent.

• Approved eight County Executive appointments (items 1‑8) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month (5-0)

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will review a request to apply for 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant funding. The body will also receive informational reports on transit service benefits and business enterprise program participation.

• Authorization to apply for and accept 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant funding (Item 26-394)
• Informational report on the benefits of transit service in Milwaukee County (Item 26-396)
• Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program waivers and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Item 26-22)

The Transportation and Transit Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend adoption of the Director's request to seek and accept funding through the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program. Informational reports on transit benefits, the Targeted Business Enterprise Program, and eComments were discussed, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Recommended adoption of SS4A grant request (5-0)
• Informational report on transit benefits discussed – no action
• Economic Inclusion report discussed – no action
• eComments record discussed – no action

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Governance Committee

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit met on May 11, 2026. Three informational reports from the Office of the Comptroller were presented and discussed. No motions were made, and no actions were taken on any agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.

• No action taken on any informational report

Executive Council of the MMSD

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve the April 10, 2026, Executive Committee minutes and set the agenda for the May 22, 2026, meeting. The body will also discuss appointments to committees and councils, update on candidates, and present information regarding Older Americans Month.

• Review and approve April 10, 2026, Executive Committee minutes
• Set agenda for May 22, 2026, Commission on Aging meeting
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging
• Update on Non-Commission Candidates to COA committees/councils
• Discussion on Suburban Nominee to the Commission

Paratransit Taxi Task Force

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Advocacy & Community Engagement

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Governance, Finance, & Evaluation

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss guidelines for senior center programming in non-county-owned centers. The body will also explore strategic directions for future support of Milwaukee County senior centers and solutions for an alternative McGovern Senior Center.

• Review and approval of February, March, and April 2026 Senior Center meeting minutes
• Discussion of guidelines for senior center programming in non-MC owned centers
• Discussion of strategic direction for future support of Milwaukee County senior centers
• Discussion of solutions for an alternative McGovern Senior Center

AMOP Review Committee

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Community Engagement Committee

The Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC)

Commission on Aging

The Nutrition Council will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive updates on senior dining programs. The session includes reports on restaurant partner proclamations and a new partnership with An Ox Cafe.

• Approval of Nutrition Council meeting minutes from July 22, 2025, October 28, 2025, and January 27, 2026
• Update on County Executive’s proclamations for Dine Out restaurant partners
• Update on new Dine Out restaurant partner, An Ox Cafe

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve March meeting minutes, confirm appointments to committees, and discuss the President's FFY 2027 budget proposal and the Area Aging Plan for 2028-30.

• Confirm appointment of Rene Smith to Advocacy Committee
• Review President's FFY 2027 Budget Proposal
• Discuss Request for Proposals for 2027 AAA Program Services
• Discuss development of 2028-30 Area Aging Plan
• Review Milwaukee County Senior Center Developments

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the 2026 Quarter 1 Area Aging Plan Progress Report. The body will also receive a presentation on advocacy programs and the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan goals.

• Review of 2026 Quarter 1 Area Aging Plan Progress Report (HRA26-486)
• Presentation on Milwaukee County Area Agency on Aging Advocacy Programs and 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan Goals (HRA26-487)
• Discussion of WAAN Day of Action 2026 engagement opportunities (HRA26-488)
• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (HRA26-485)

The Combined Community Services Board of Milwaukee County, (CCSB)

Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson‑Bovell was elected Chairperson with a unanimous 18‑vote tally. Supervisor Steven Shea was elected First Vice‑Chairperson, also unanimously. Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs‑Jones was elected Second Vice‑Chairperson, again unanimously. Several routine motions to receive, place on file, and adopt reports were approved by unanimous voice votes.

• Marcelia Nicholson‑Bovell elected Chairperson (18‑0)
• Steven Shea elected First Vice‑Chairperson (18‑0)
• Priscilla E. Coggs‑Jones elected Second Vice‑Chairperson (18‑0)
• Files Referred to Standing Committees received and placed on file (unanimous voice vote)
• Journal of Proceedings adopted (unanimous voice vote)
• County Board Citations adopted (unanimous voice vote)
• Files Not Referred to Standing Committees received and placed on file (unanimous voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned to May 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will discuss incorporating social cohesion into application scoring, the review process, and the newly adopted funding strategy. The meeting will be held virtually on April 16, 2026.

• Discussion on incorporating social cohesion into application scoring (HRA26-479)
• Discussion on Advisory Council's role in application review (HRA26-480)
• Discussion on funding strategy for cornerstone organizations (HRA26-482)
• Discussion on future application windows and allocation meetings (HRA26-481)
• Information on submission to the County Board of Supervisors (HRA26-483)

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council met virtually on April 16, 2026 but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. Five agenda items—including the social cohesion index, review process involvement, future application scheduling, funding strategy, and board submission—were discussed. Each item was recorded as discussed with no action taken.

• Discussed HRA26-479 social cohesion index – no action taken
• Discussed HRA26-480 advisory council involvement in application review – no action taken
• Discussed HRA26-481 future application windows and allocation meetings – no action taken
• Discussed HRA26-482 newly adopted funding strategy for cornerstone organizations – no action taken
• Discussed HRA26-483 submission to County Board and council attendance – no action taken

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Election Commission

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet with consultants to provide input and recommendations for the Milwaukee County Future State project. No formal actions will be taken during this consultation meeting.

• Discussion regarding the Milwaukee County Future State project

Executive Council of the MMSD

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss the development of the 2028-2030 Area Aging Plan and emergent public policy issues. The body will also review commission appointments and set the agenda for the April 24, 2026 meeting.

• Development of the 2028-2030 Area Aging Plan
• Discussion of non-commission candidate Rene Smith for the Advocacy Committee
• Review of candidates Maxine May, Barbara Toles, and Alan Goodman for the Commission on Aging
• Approval of March 13, 2026 Executive Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of emergent public policy issues

Election Commission

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Advocacy & Community Engagement

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Governance, Finance, & Evaluation

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Community Engagement Committee

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Election Commission

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review reports and updates regarding the McGovern Senior Center and the Washington Park Senior Center. The body will also discuss the formation of a supporting foundation and a marketing presentation.

• County Board report regarding McGovern Senior Center
• Update on hearings regarding the future of Washington Park Senior Center
• Discussion on the formation of a supporting foundation
• Review of a potential marketing PowerPoint presentation

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review minutes from February and March 2026 meetings, receive updates on state legislation and USAging policies, and discuss the proposed 2026 policy priorities. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals and a report from the McGovern Senior Center.

• Review and approval of February 6, 2026 Advocacy Committee minutes (HRA26-443)
• Review and approval of March 6, 2026 Advocacy Committee minutes (HRA26-470)
• State Legislation Updates – April (HRA26-472)
• Presentation of proposed 2026 Policy Priorities (HRA26-448)
• 2026 Quarter 1 Advocacy Goal Updates (HRA26-475)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hear reports from several service providers regarding their 2025 activities. The meeting focuses on vendor presentations for nutrition, senior center, and elder services.

• Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI presentation on Home Delivered Meals
• Muslim Community Health Center presentation on Senior Center and Nutrition Programming
• All Nations Senior Center presentation on Services to Native American Elders
• Milwaukee Community Crossroads presentations on Multicultural Senior Center Site, Nutrition Site Supervision Services, and Dine Out Program Management
• Approval of October 9, 2025, Service Delivery Committee meeting minutes

The Commission on Aging held end‑of‑year vendor presentations covering meals, nutrition, and senior services. A discussion followed the presentations. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to decide on bylaw amendments and the appointment of members to the Aging Advisory Council and Wellness Committee. The body will also discuss the 2027 DHHS budget and 2026 WI-DHS aging allocations.

• Confirmation of appointments for Gloria Miller, Judith Amorsen, and Michael Vanblaricum to the Aging Advisory Council
• Confirmation of appointment for Gail Morgan to the Wellness Committee
• Decision on 2026 Commission on Aging Policy Priorities
• Second consideration of Commission on Aging Bylaw Amendments
• Discussion of the 2027 DHHS Budget

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review the February 26, 2026 advisory council minutes, consider dissolving the ad‑hoc bylaws committee, receive a report from an advisory council ex‑officio member, and hear a presentation on evidence‑based disease prevention and health promotion services. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM on March 26, 2026 at Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St., and will be recorded in hybrid format.

• Review HRA26-467 Advisory Council Minutes (February 26, 2026)
• Dissolution of the Ad‑hoc Bylaws Committee
• Report from Advisory Council ex‑officio member
• HRA26-468 presentation on evidence‑based disease prevention and health promotion services
• Announcements and engagement opportunities

Commission on Aging

IJCC Advisory Council

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Paratransit Taxi Task Force

Commission on Aging

Data Governance Steering Committee

Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, has been cancelled.

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review and approve the February 13, 2026 executive committee minutes. It will receive updates on the aging network and a proclamation for Senior Nutrition Month. Commissioners will discuss appointments and nominations to advisory councils and committees, and consider the proposed 2026 public policy priorities for the commission. The meeting will also set the agenda for the February 27, 2026 commission meeting.

• Approve February 13, 2026 executive committee meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Proclamation for 2026 Senior Nutrition Month (Informational Item)
• Appointments and nominations to Aging Advisory Council and Wellness Committee (Discussion/Action Item)
• Discussion of 2026 Commission on Aging public policy priorities (Discussion Item)
• Set agenda for February 27, 2026 Commission on Aging meeting (Action Item)

County Facilities Planning Steering Committee

Committee on Finance

The Finance Committee will review several financing proposals, including a resolution to sell up to $153,750,000 of General Obligation Promissory Notes. It will also consider bond issuances for the airport totaling $56,060,000 and $19,325,000, and approve transfers of existing funds for debt service and other projects. Additional items are informational reports on fiscal projections, contracts, and grant applications.

• Resolution to authorize sale of up to $153,750,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (item 26-293)
• Resolution to authorize sale of up to $56,060,000 Airport Revenue Bonds (item 26-294)
• Resolution to authorize sale of up to $19,325,000 Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (item 26-295)
• Approval of $656,340 transfer of lapsed project funds from the Debt Service Reserve (item 26-292)
• Authorization of $404,886 transfer to pay depreciation on two lost transit buses (item 26-322)

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption resolutions authorizing up to $56.06 million in airport revenue bonds, $19.33 million in airport revenue refunding bonds, and $153.75 million in general‑obligation promissory notes. It also approved the transfer of $656,340 of lapsed project funds and adopted several professional‑service agreements and informational reports, each by a 7‑0 vote.

• Recommended for adoption resolution authorizing up to $56,060,000 airport revenue bonds (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption resolution authorizing up to $19,325,000 airport revenue refunding bonds (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption resolution establishing parameters for sale of $153,750,000 general‑obligation promissory notes (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption allocation of $656,340 lapsed project funds (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption Wellpath Amendment 8 for PIOC health‑care services extension (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption Professional Services Agreement with Traditions LLC for Zoo Wild Lights event (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption authorization to submit and accept Bridge Infrastructure Grants from the DNR (7‑0)
• Recommended for adoption Professional Service Agreement with Credit Service International for court‑ordered judgments collection (7‑0)

Milwaukee County Council on Emergency Medical Services

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance creating a new section for impounding vehicles used in reckless driving offenses, along with several informational reports and resolutions regarding budget amendments, contract drafting, and legal actions.

• Ordinance to create Section 23(1) for impounding vehicles used in reckless driving offenses
• Resolution requesting a plan for a public dashboard of County Board-approved contracts
• Resolution requesting a report on contract drafting and enforcement policies
• Informational report on the 2026 County Board Code of Conduct Policy
• Resolution authorizing legal action to collect delinquent accounts over $25,000 from funeral homes

The committee adopted JLEGS Amendment I (26‑288) as amended with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also recommended adoption of three resolutions: impoundment of vehicles for reckless driving (26‑340, 3‑2), a co‑sponsor process amendment (26‑300, 3‑2), and a public contract dashboard plan (26‑297, 5‑0). Informational reports on Wellpath contracts and a clerk‑court service agreement were discussed with no action taken.

• Adopted JLEGS Amendment I (26‑288) as amended, vote 5‑0
• Recommended adoption of vehicle impoundment ordinance (26‑340), vote 3‑2
• Recommended adoption of co‑sponsor process amendment (26‑300), vote 3‑2
• Recommended adoption of public contract dashboard plan (26‑297), vote 5‑0
• No action on Wellpath PSC amendment (26‑281), informational only
• No action on Wellpath Amendment 8 (26‑319); motion withdrawn
• No action on clerk‑court professional service agreement (26‑339); motion withdrawn

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Organization of Affiliated Secure Interoperable RF Subsystems Governance Board

Executive Council of the MMSD

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The advisory council voted to recommend Funding Scenario 1 to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. A second motion approved adding a Social Cohesion metric to the funding application scoring rubric. Both motions prevailed with all five members present voting aye and three members absent. No other actions were taken.

• Recommend Funding Scenario 1 for adoption by County Board (5‑0 vote)
• Amend funding application to add Social Cohesion metric (5‑0 vote)

Safety and Health Committee

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will review a resolution regarding the Paris Agreement and scientific conclusions on greenhouse gases. The body will also receive updates on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project and reports on county property sales.

• Resolution 26-338 reaffirming commitment to Paris Agreement goals and Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
• Report 26-315 update on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project
• Request 26-278 to reallocate approximately $700,000 within Project WC0276 - Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex
• Report 26-38 regarding Milwaukee County property sales
• Report 26-39 regarding economic development and real estate services within the 2026 Adopted Budget

The committee voted 4-1 to recommend Resolution 26-338, reaffirming Milwaukee County's commitment to the Paris Agreement, for adoption. It also voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend that Resolution 26-315 be received and placed on file as an informational report. No other actions were taken on the remaining items.

• Resolution 26-338 recommended for adoption (vote 4-1)
• Resolution 26-315 recommended to be received and placed on file (vote 5-0)

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Community Engagement Committee

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will meet to review and discuss proposed policy priorities for 2026. The body will also review advocacy goals for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan and receive legislative updates.

• Discussion of proposed 2026 Policy Priorities (HRA26-448)
• Review of 2025-2027 Area Plan Advocacy Goals (HRA26-446)
• Listening sessions for the Future State Project (HRA26-444)
• Listening sessions for McGovern Park Senior Center (HRA26-445)
• Updates on federal and state legislative policies

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will approve the February 6 senior‑center meeting minutes and hear reports from state health directors and the County Board about the McGovern Senior Center. Commissioners will consider hearings on the Washington Park Senior Center, the creation of a supporting foundation, and a long‑range plan to present to the County Board.

• Approve February 6, 2026 senior‑center meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Report on discussion with directors of DHHS and DAS
• March County Board report from DAS regarding McGovern Senior Center
• Hearings on the future of Washington Park Senior Center
• Formation of a supporting foundation and development of a long‑range plan

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will discuss updating the county code to include disability equity. The body will also review funding requests for senior centers and various health and human services contracts.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 108 of the County Code to include disability equity in strategic priorities
• Request for $100,000 for planning, design, and cost estimating for the McGovern Senior Center
• Catering price agreement with An Ox Café for the Senior Dining Dine-Out program
• Retroactive service contracts for FORGE Fatherhood grant partners including WCS, FMP, UniteWI, Sojourner Family Peace Center, and AMTC & Associates
• Amendment to a 2026 purchase of service contract with Racine County

The committee considered a resolution to amend Chapter 108 of the County Code to include disability equity. A motion to lay the resolution over to the Chairperson's call was adopted with a 5‑0 vote. All other items were informational reports that were discussed with no action taken.

• Resolution 26-291 laid over to Chair's call (5-0 vote)
• Action Report 26-328 (McGovern Senior Center) discussed, no action
• Informational Report 26-325 (Easterseals lease) discussed, no action
• Action Report 26-305 (catering price agreement) discussed, no action
• Action Report 26-310 (retroactive service contracts) discussed, no action
• Action Report 26-311 (retroactive professional service agreements) discussed, no action
• Action Report 26-312 (amend 2026 purchase contract) discussed, no action
• Informational Report 26-313 (state/county contract spending) discussed, no action

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Governance, Finance, & Evaluation

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will discuss applying for federal BUILD grant funds for MCTS facilities. The body will also review a transit funding shortfall report and a request to transfer funds for damaged buses.

• Authorization to apply for BUILD grant funds for MCTS facility infrastructure enhancements
• Informational report on transit funding shortfall
• Proposed $404,886 appropriation transfer to pay depreciation on two totaled buses
• Update on Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project and Municipal Safety Action Plans
• Report on the governance structure of Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc.

The Transportation and Transit Committee recommended adoption of the action report to apply for and accept BUILD grant funds for transit infrastructure enhancements at MCTS facilities. Supervisor Martinez moved to recommend adoption and the motion prevailed with four ayes and one supervisor excused. All other items were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of BUILD grant application (4 ayes, 1 excused)

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Advocacy & Community Engagement

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will discuss agreements for Veterans Park and the McGovern Senior Center. The body is also reviewing grant applications for land conservation and innovation projects, as well as updates to partnership guidelines.

• Approval of agreement with Friends of Veterans Park for a design competition to improve the park
• Request for $100,000 for planning, design, and cost estimating for the McGovern Senior Center
• Proposed amendment to General Ordinance Chapter 13 regarding partnerships with support groups
• Request to apply for approximately $75,000 in DATCP support grants for the Land Conservation Department
• Authorization to apply for three Act 12 Innovation Grant Applications

The Committee adopted an agreement with Friends of Veterans Park to launch a design competition. It laid over a proposed amendment to Chapter 13 partnership guidelines. It approved retroactive Bridge Infrastructure Grants from the DNR and a $75,000 state grant for land‑conservation staffing. It also approved three Act 12 Innovation Grant applications and related service‑transfer agreements.

• Approved agreement with Friends of Veterans Park (6-0)
• Laid over amendment to Chapter 13 partnership ordinance (6-0)
• Approved retroactive Bridge Infrastructure Grants from DNR (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 Wisconsin Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection grant for Land Conservation (5-0)
• Approved three Act 12 Innovation Grant applications and service‑transfer agreements (5-0)

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will review requests for salary increases for two constitutional offices. The body will also consider requests to create or reclassify positions within the Department of Transportation and the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture.

• Salary increase request for the Constitutional Office of Clerk of Circuit Court (File 26-331)
• Salary increase request for the Constitutional Office of the Sheriff (File 26-332)
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Air Service Director and create 1.0 FTE Airport Air Service Manager (File 26-320)
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Heating & Ventilating Specialist and create 1.0 FTE Heating Equipment Mechanic (File 26-303)
• Request to create 3.0 FTE Park Maintenance Workers headcounts (File 26-307)

The Personnel Committee recommended and approved salary increases for the Clerk of Circuit Court and the Sheriff, each passing 2‑1. It also approved staffing changes for the Airport division, Parks department heating specialist, and creation of three park maintenance worker positions, each passing unanimously among present members (4‑0). The HR informational report and eComments were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended for adoption of Clerk of Circuit Court salary increase (2‑1 vote: Martin, Logsdon aye; Wasserman no)
• Recommended for adoption of Sheriff salary increase (2‑1 vote: Martin, Logsdon aye; Wasserman no)
• Approved abolition of Air Service Director and creation of Airport Air Service Manager (4‑0 vote: Vincent, Wasserman, Martin, Logsdon aye)
• Approved abolition of Heating & Ventilating Specialist and creation of Heating Equipment Mechanic (4‑0 vote: Vincent, Wasserman, Martin, Logsdon aye)
• Approved creation of 3.0 FTE Park Maintenance Workers (4‑0 vote: Vincent, Wasserman, Martin, Logsdon aye)
• HR informational report discussed with no action taken
• eComments discussed with no action taken

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review informational reports on fraud investigations and cash handling recommendations. The body is also considering a resolution to audit the contracting process for benefits negotiated by the Department of Human Resources Total Rewards Division.

• Resolution 26-299: Request for audit of Department of Human Resources Total Rewards Division benefits contracts
• Informational report: 2025 Annual Report - Fraud, Waste and Abuse Investigations
• Informational report: Status of recommendations in the Cash Handling Manual Audit Report

The Committee considered Resolution 26-299 requesting the Comptroller’s Audit Services Division to audit recent benefits contracts negotiated by the Department of Human Resources Total Rewards Division. A motion to lay the resolution over failed 3‑3. A motion to recommend the resolution for adoption passed 4‑2. No final adoption was made.

• Adjourned into closed session (6‑0)
• Lay over Resolution 26-299 failed (3‑3)
• Recommend Resolution 26-299 for adoption passed (4‑2)
• Reconvene in open session (6‑0)
• Discussed 2025 Annual Report – Fraud, Waste and Abuse (no action)
• Discussed status of Cash Handling Manual audit recommendations (no action)

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Quality Committee

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the 2025 Year in Review report and consider support for three state legislative items. The body will also decide on a new dine-out meal site at An Ox Café and discuss potential bylaw amendments.

• Support for AB-984 (memory care designations), AB-968 (cryptocurrency kiosks), and LRB-6090 (home-delivered meals funding)
• Action item for new Dine-Out Meal Site at An Ox Café
• First consideration of Commission on Aging Bylaw Amendments
• Review of 2025 Commission on Aging Year in Review Report
• Progress report on the 2025-27 Area Aging Plan

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan and 2025 quarterly progress reports. The body will also receive a presentation on older adult transportation programs and goals.

• Review and approval of January 22, 2026 Advisory Council minutes
• Review of 2025 Quarterly Progress Reports
• Review of 2025 Area Plan Year-in-Review
• Presentation on Older Adult Transportation Programs and 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan Transportation Goals

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Finance Committee

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

The Combined Community Services Board of Milwaukee County, (CCSB)

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

AMOP Review Committee

Data Governance Steering Committee

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Election Commission

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Executive Committee will meet to review committee appointments and elect committee vice chairs. The body will also set the agenda for the February 27, 2026, meeting and discuss 2025 accomplishments.

• Election of CoA Committee Vice Chairs
• Review of proposed Commission on Aging Bylaw Revisions
• Discussion of candidates for the Commission on Aging: Maxine May and Barbara Toles
• Planning for Future of Senior Centers listening sessions at Washington Park Senior Center
• Review of FY 2026 Aging Appropriations Chart

County Facilities Planning Steering Committee

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Community Engagement & Racial Justice

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Governance Committee

Milwaukee County Youth Commission Committee on Governance, Finance, & Evaluation

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Executive Council of the MMSD

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee is meeting to discuss a path forward for reimagining senior centers and the Milwaukee Senior Hubs Foundation. The body will also review a moisture investigation report for the McGovern center and plan listening sessions for March 2026.

• Discussion and action on 'A Path Forward for Reimagining Senior Centers 2026'
• Discussion and action regarding the Milwaukee Senior Hubs Foundation
• Review of the McGovern Condition Assessment moisture investigation dated 2026-01-22
• Planning for March 2026 Future of Senior Centers Listening Sessions
• Approval of January 9, 2026, meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review and approve the January 9, 2026 Advocacy Committee meeting minutes. Commissioners will elect a Vice Chair for the Advocacy Committee and share announcements about the 2026 Senior Leadership Program and Disability Advocacy Day. The meeting includes updates on federal and state aging policies, budget issues, and county legislative matters affecting older adults. Participants will discuss policy priorities and review the 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals.

• Review and approval of January 9, 2026 Advocacy Committee meeting minutes (HRA26-423)
• Election of Advocacy Committee Vice Chair
• Announcements for 2026 Senior Leadership Program (HRA26-425) and 2026 Disability Advocacy Day (HRA26-426)
• Legislative & policy updates on federal budget, housing issues, state legislation, and Milwaukee County budget affecting older adults
• Discussion of 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals and policy priorities

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Test Test-Public Notice

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding a special joint meeting with the Committee on Personnel. The body will consider a request to extend contracts for third-party administrative services for county medical and pharmacy plans.

• Contract extensions with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx for Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Transit Services medical and pharmacy plans (effective Jan 1, 2026, through Dec 31, 2030)

The Committee on Finance voted to recommend adoption of the Action Report that authorizes contract extensions with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx for county and transit medical and pharmacy plans from 2026 through 2030. The motion was made by Supervisor Rolland and passed with four ayes, two nays and one excused. The eComments record was discussed but no action was taken.

• Adopted Action Report recommending contract extensions with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx (vote 4-2, 1 excused)
• Discussed eComments record with no action taken

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel and Committee on Finance are holding a special joint meeting. The body is discussing a request to extend contracts for third-party administrative services for county medical and pharmacy plans.

• Contract extensions with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx for Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Transit Services medical and pharmacy plans (effective Jan 1, 2026, through Dec 31, 2030)

The Personnel Committee received an informational report on extending contracts with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx for county and transit medical and pharmacy plans and discussed it without taking any action. The eComments record for the meeting was also discussed with no action taken.

• Discussed UnitedHealthcare/Optum Rx contract extensions (no action taken)
• Discussed eComments record (no action taken)

Paratransit Taxi Task Force

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming Advisory Council will discuss its placement as a funding body, including purpose definition, resource deployment, and future direction (action item HRA26-408). It will also review various funding models for future allocation years and provide an update on the community survey website (information item HRA26-409). Additionally, eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center will be noted.

• HRA26-408: Action discussion on the Council’s placement as a funding body, purpose, resources, and future direction
• HRA26-409: Information discussion on funding models for future allocation years and community survey website update
• Review of 26-54 eComments submitted to the Council via the County Legislative Information Center

The council approved a motion to lay over HRA26-408 for one meeting, with six members voting aye and two members absent. Earlier motions to lay over the same file and to approve it were withdrawn, so no votes were taken on those. Discussions on funding models (HRA26-409) and the eComments record were held with no action taken.

• Lay over HRA26-408 file for one meeting (motion by Voss) – approved (6-0)
• Motion by Carter to lay over HRA26-408 – withdrawn, no vote
• Motion by Vernon to approve HRA26-408 – withdrawn, no vote
• Discussion of HRA26-409 funding models – no action taken
• Review of eComments (26-54) – no action taken

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board: Community Engagement Committee

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider contracts for zoo infrastructure, emergency medical services, and health programs, as well as a capital budget resolution and a transfer of a projected 2025 surplus to a debt reserve.

• Zoo front entrance reconfiguration grant up to $250,000
• Emergency medical services professional services agreement
• Health and human services purchase of service contracts
• Authorization for $153.75M in general obligation promissory notes
• Transfer of projected 2025 year-end surplus to debt service reserve

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended and adopted the Milwaukee County Zoo's request to receive a retroactive MMSD grant of up to $250,000 for the front entrance reconfiguration. It also approved the Zoo's entertainment‑booking services contract with Culture x Design and an emergency medical services professional‑services agreement, each with a 6‑0 vote. Two passive‑review contracts—Broydrick & Associates ($40,000) and Foley & Lardner LLP ($65,000)—were discussed and approved. A resolution on AI reporting was laid over for one meeting cycle.

• Approved $250,000 grant for Zoo front entrance reconfiguration (6‑0)
• Approved Zoo entertainment‑booking services contract with Culture x Design (6‑0)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services professional‑services agreement (6‑0)
• Approved passive‑review contract with Broydrick & Associates ($40,000)
• Approved passive‑review contract with Foley & Lardner LLP ($65,000)
• Laid over AI reporting resolution for one meeting (6‑0)
• Recommended adoption of Trinity Food Services Amendment 2 (6‑0)
• Laid over Community Reintegration Center mail‑scanning amendment (6‑0)

Milwaukee Transport Services

Sustainability Task Force Steering Group

Data Governance Steering Committee

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will discuss a proposed ordinance requiring written authorization for law enforcement staging in parks. The body will also review appointments and informational reports regarding emergency services and litigation.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 47 to define and require authorization for law enforcement staging in County parks
• Appointment of Neelaganga Patil to the Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Trinity Food Services Amendment 2 for the Community Reintegration Center (informational)
• Agreement for Professional Services for Emergency Medical Services (informational)
• Closed session reports on pending litigation and settlement payments

The committee adopted JLEGS Amendment I, amending Chapter 47 of the County General Ordinances to require prior written authorization for law‑enforcement staging in county parks, and then recommended the amended resolution for adoption. It also recommended confirming Neelaganga Patil to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. No other items received action.

• Adopted JLEGS Amendment I to Chapter 47 (vote 5-0)
• Amended resolution/or ordinance with JLEGS Amendment I (vote 5-0)
• Recommended adoption of the amended resolution (vote 4-1)
• Recommended confirmation of Neelaganga Patil appointment to Local Emergency Planning Committee (vote 5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging Nutrition Council will review and approve minutes from July 29 and October 28, 2025. It will receive informational updates on end‑of‑year data and a new dine‑out restaurant partner. The council will vote on a proclamation recognizing dine‑out restaurant partners. The meeting will also include member and public comments before adjourning.

• Review and approval of July 29, 2025 and October 28, 2025 Nutrition Council meeting minutes (action item)
• Update on end‑of‑year data (informational item)
• Update on new dine‑out restaurant partner (informational item)
• Proclamation for dine‑out restaurant partners (action item)
• Public comments (2:30 P.M.)

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The committee recommended adoption of an Action Report authorizing a $250,000 grant for Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, which passed unanimously. It also approved the professional service use plan for the 2026 capital projects, also by unanimous vote. Two informational reports on property sales and business‑enterprise participation were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of $250,000 grant support for Metcalfe Park Community Bridges (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of project professional service use plan for 2026 capital projects (5-0)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review several audit reports, including a report on County ID security, and consider recommendations for adoption. It will also receive informational updates on the Courthouse Access Keycards audit, the Grant Management audit, the Parks Infrastructure Revisited audit, and technology procurement processes. Public comments may be submitted via eComments.

• Audit report 25-884: “County IDs: Progress is Being Made, but Work Remains to Strengthen Security” (report, resolution, fiscal note)
• Informational report 25-846 on status of recommendations from the Courthouse Access Keycards Audit Report
• Informational report 25-885 on status of recommendations from the Grant Management Audit Report
• Informational report 25-881 on status of recommendations from the Parks Infrastructure Revisited Audit Report
• Informational report 26-196 on technology procurement processes for Milwaukee County

The Committee on Audit adopted a motion to recommend Action Report 25-884, titled “County IDs: Progress is Being Made, but Work Remains to Strengthen Security,” for adoption. The motion passed with five supervisors voting aye and one supervisor excused. All other reports were informational and were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-884 – motion passed, 5 ayes, 1 excused

IJCC Advisory Council

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the progress of the 2025-27 Area Aging Plan and Milwaukee County Senior Center developments.

• Review and approval of December 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of Executive Committee, Advocacy Committee, and Wellness Committee minutes
• Discussion on Milwaukee County Senior Center Developments
• Report on progress of the 2025-27 Area Aging Plan
• Report on AARP Livable Communities in Milwaukee County

The Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC)

Paratransit Taxi Task Force

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Milwaukee County Committee on Parks and Culture will discuss several items, including a zoo grant request, a professional services contract for a zoo event, waivers for special events on Lincoln Memorial Drive, agricultural lease agreements for county land, and an ordinance amendment to Chapter 47 of the County General Ordinances. The committee may vote to recommend County Board adoption of resolutions related to these items. Public comment will be accepted during the meeting.

• Authorize the Milwaukee County Zoo to retroactively submit and accept an MMSD grant up to $250,000 for Capital Project WZ0174 – Zoo Front Entrance Reconfiguration.
• Authorize the Zoo to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Culture by Design, LLC d/b/a Culture x Design for entertainment booking services for the Milwaukee A La Carte event.
• Grant waivers to special event organizers for events that impede access to Lincoln Memorial Drive on various dates in 2026.
• Authorize the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture to enter Agricultural Lease Agreements with individual farmers for the benefit of Milwaukee County land.
• Amend Chapter 47 – Parks and Parkways of the Milwaukee County General Ordinances to define law enforcement staging and require prior written authorization for such activities in County parks.

The Committee approved a retroactive $250,000 grant for the zoo front entrance reconfiguration and authorized waivers for special events that affect Lincoln Memorial Drive. It also approved agricultural lease agreements with farmers and adopted a new ordinance requiring written authorization for law‑enforcement staging in parks. The professional service agreement for a zoo event and the eComments record were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved retroactive MMSD grant up to $250,000 for Zoo Front Entrance Reconfiguration (7-0)
• No action taken on professional service agreement with Culture x Design for Zoo’s Milwaukee A La Carte event (discussed only)
• Approved waivers for special event organizers affecting Lincoln Memorial Drive access (7-0)
• Approved agricultural lease agreements with individual farmers for county land (7-0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 47 requiring prior written authorization for law‑enforcement staging in parks (6-1)
• No action taken on eComments submitted via CLIC (discussed only)

Commission on Aging

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will meet to review reports and resolutions regarding the Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) pilot program and authorize increased purchase of service contracts for Children, Youth and Family Services and the Area Agency on Aging.

• Report on Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) pilot program
• Authorization to increase 2026 purchase of service contracts with Birth to 3 community vendors
• Authorization to amend a purchase of service contract for the Area Agency on Aging
• Public comment period for informational items
• Meeting held in Room 203-R and live-streamed

The Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Committee received an informational report on the Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) pilot program. It also heard requests to increase 2026 service contract purchases for Birth‑to‑3 community vendors and to amend a contract for the Area Agency on Aging. An eComments record was reviewed. All items were discussed for information only and no action was taken.

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will review an appointment to the Department of Transportation. The body will also receive several informational reports on road studies, transit programs, and business enterprise participation.

• Appointment of Joe Lamers to the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation for a four year term
• Informational report on the WisDOT I-794 Lake Interchange Study
• Informational report on the WisDOT Reimagining WIS-175 Feasibility Study
• Feasibility study for a rail with trails shared bicycle and pedestrian path in the 30th Street Corridor
• Informational report on the Transit Plus Program and Same Day Pilot

The committee voted to recommend and confirm Joe Lamers for a four‑year term as the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation director, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee also voted 4‑1 to adjourn to a closed session for legal advice and later voted 5‑0 to reconvene in open session. Several informational reports on transportation studies and the Transit Plus program were discussed, but no actions were taken on them.

• Appointment of Joe Lamers as DOT director confirmed (5-0)
• Adjourned to closed session (4-1)
• Reopened open session (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Wellness Committee will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will vote to appoint Jacqueline Smith as Vice Chair and Chair of the committee. Informational updates on the Silver Sneakers program, Medicare preventative benefits, and a radio health segment will be presented. Future meeting dates for 2026 are listed.

• Action Item: Vote to appoint Jacqueline Smith as Vice Chair and Chair
• Review and approval of November 19, 2025 Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Informational update on the Silver Sneakers program
• Informational update on Medicare and Medicare Advantage preventative benefits
• Discussion of the "Be Healthy, Be You" WNOV radio program

Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board (ADRC-GB)

Commission on Aging

The Advisory Council Bylaws Committee will meet to review and discuss a draft of the Advisory Council Bylaws. The committee will also review meeting minutes from November 2025 and January 2026.

• Review and discussion of Draft Advisory Council Bylaws (HRA25-404)
• Approval of November 20, 2025, meeting minutes (HRA25-387)
• Approval of December 15, 2025, meeting minutes (HRA25-388)
• Approval of January 14, 2026, meeting minutes (HRA25-403)

Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will consider requests to create or reclassify several full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across county departments. The body will also receive informational reports on personnel reclassifications and a compensation transformation project.

• Request to create 1.0 FTE Medicare Outreach Specialist in Aging Services
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Program Supervisor and 2.0 FTE Facilitators in Children, Youth and Family Services
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist in Housing Services
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Business Development Analyst and create 1.0 FTE IT Project Office Manager
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Service Operations Specialist and create 1.0 FTE IT Service Operations Technician

The Committee discussed informational reports on HR reclassifications and compensation with no action taken. It then adopted five action reports, each authorizing the abolition of one existing FTE and the creation of a new FTE in IT or health services. All five motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Abolish 1.0 FTE Business Development Analyst and create 1.0 FTE IT Project Office Manager (5‑0)
• Abolish 1.0 FTE Service Operations Specialist and create 1.0 FTE IT Service Operations Technician (5‑0)
• Create 1.0 FTE Medicare Outreach Specialist in Aging Services (5‑0)
• Create 1.0 FTE DBT Skills Program Supervisor and 2.0 FTE DBT Skills Facilitator in Children, Youth & Family Services (5‑0)
• Create 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist in Housing Services (5‑0)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will consider two resolutions: one urging the State of Wisconsin to fund the county's fiscal impact of federal SNAP changes, and another supporting state legislation for a Medicaid waiver to improve health care for incarcerated individuals. The meeting will also include informational reports on a courthouse complex project and legislative updates.

• Resolution 26-226: Urges state funding for county fiscal impact of federal SNAP changes.
• Resolution 26-227: Supports state legislation for a Medicaid waiver for pre-release health care.
• Report 25-737: Update on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project.
• Report 26-9: Legislative updates from the Office of Government Affairs.
• Reference File 26-8: eComments collected via the County Legislative Information Center.

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations unanimously recommended adoption of two resolutions: one urging Wisconsin to provide funding to offset the county’s fiscal impact from federal SNAP changes, and another supporting state legislation for a Medicaid waiver for pre‑release health care for incarcerated individuals. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The committee also discussed informational reports on the Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex project and legislative updates, taking no action on them, and noted that no eComments were submitted.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 26-226 urging state SNAP funding (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 26-227 supporting Medicaid waiver for pre‑release health care (5-0)
• Discussed Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex report; no action taken
• Discussed legislative updates report; no action taken
• Noted no eComments submitted; no action taken

AMOP Review Committee

County Facilities Planning Steering Committee

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and discuss a draft of the Advisory Council Bylaws. The meeting includes a review of the November and December 2025 committee minutes.

• Review and approve November 20, 2025 and December 15, 2025 Advisory Council Bylaws Committee minutes
• Review and discuss draft Advisory Council Bylaws for January 2026
• Meeting held at Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center

Election Commission

Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Steering Committee

Executive Council of the MMSD

Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will first approve the minutes from its December 5, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on conversational groups, senior‑center development, and the 2026 meeting schedule. A key discussion will focus on creating a foundation to support senior centers.

• Approve December 5, 2025 Senior Center Committee meeting minutes (action item)
• Conversational groups update (informational)
• Discussion on formation of a foundation to support senior centers
• Update on senior center development (information/discussion)
• 2026 schedule of senior center committee meetings (informational)

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will review and update policy priorities for 2026 and discuss federal, state, and county legislative issues. The body will also evaluate the 2025 Quarter 4 Progress Report for the 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals.

• Election of Advocacy Committee Vice Chair
• Review of FY2026 Federal Budget update
• Discussion of 2026 Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Day
• Review of State legislation tracker and Assembly Task Force on Elder Issues
• Review of 2025 Quarter 4 Progress Report for Aging Area Plan

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss appointments for committees and councils. The body will also set the agenda for the upcoming January 23, 2026, Commission on Aging meeting.

• Approval of November 12, 2025, Executive Committee meeting minutes
• Appointments to committees and councils
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging
• Discussion on Select Committee on Community Engagement
• Setting the January 23, 2026, Commission on Aging meeting agenda

Chapter 980 Temporary Committee