Milwaukee County public meetings in 2024

Pension Study Commission

The Pension Study Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the ERS and OBRA pension plans. These changes are intended to align county pension contributions and eligibility with state law requirements.

• Item 24-956: Proposed amendments for the ERS Pension Plan and contributions (informational)
• Item 24-957: Proposed amendments for the OBRA Pension Plan
• Item 24-1053: Requested amendments to multiple chapters of County Code 201.24 regarding ERS eligibility

The Pension Study Commission adopted two ordinances responding to 2023 WI Act 12: one amending the OBRA Pension Plan and another amending ERS eligibility chapters. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0. An informational report on ERS pension plan amendments was discussed with no action taken, and no eComments were submitted.

• Adopted OBRA Pension Plan amendments in response to 2023 WI Act 12 (4-0)
• Adopted ERS eligibility changes to Chapters 201.24 and new Chapter 201.24(8.25) (4-0)
• Discussed ERS pension plan amendments report with no action taken
• Discussed eComments record with no action taken (no eComments submitted)

Committee on Finance

The Milwaukee County Committee on Finance will meet to discuss and vote on several financial items, including a $1.14M professional service agreement for bond counsel services, changes to airport fees, and transfers of surplus funds. The committee will also hear informational reports on the county's year-end fiscal projection and capital project reconciliations.

• $1,135,000 not-to-exceed contract with Quarles & Brady LLP for bond counsel services (2025–2027)
• $10,500,000 appropriation transfer for MKE South Ramp Taxiway Strengthening construction
• Airport ordinance changes: market-rate interest/penalties on unpaid balances and $3 per trip drop-off fee for TNCs
• $242,418 surplus fund lapse from lapsed corporate purpose projects to Debt Service Reserve
• $250,000 grant application for Bridge Building Small Business Grant from WEDC

The Milwaukee County Finance Committee recommended approval of several major items, including a $10.5 million appropriation for airport taxiway construction, an ordinance allowing the airport to charge market-rate interest and a $3 per trip drop-off fee for ride-share companies, and a $1.135 million bond counsel contract with Quarles & Brady. It also recommended approval of pension plan amendments in response to state law, union agreements with firefighters and technicians, and a $41.99 million state contract for youth and family services. Informational reports on the Milwaukee Public Museum, Zoo, and year-end fiscal projection were discussed with no action.

• Recommended adoption of $10.5M airport taxiway construction appropriation (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of airport ordinance for market-rate interest and $3 TNC drop-off fee (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of $1.135M bond counsel contract with Quarles & Brady (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of pension plan amendments for ERS and OBRA (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2025-2026 IAFF Local 1072 agreement (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2025 TEAM agreement (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of $41,990,627 state contract for Community Youth and Family Aids (7-0)
• Laid over Lake Park bluff maintenance agreement to call of chairperson (7-0)

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services Committee will consider two reappointments, a new appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and a request to authorize a professional services agreement not to exceed $300,000 with the International Association of Chiefs of Police along with a $300,000 appropriation transfer. It will also discuss a 2024 amendment to the Wellpath contract for medical services, review an external audit of the county jail, and receive informational reports on pending litigation. Public eComments submitted via CLIC will be noted before adjournment.

• Reappointment of Chantell Jewell as Superintendent of the Community Reintegration Center (CRC)
• Appointment of Lucas Totzke to the Milwaukee County Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Authorization of a professional services agreement up to $300,000 with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and a $300,000 appropriation transfer
• 2024 Wellpath amendment concerning contracted medical services
• External audit report from Creative Corrections, LLC on the Milwaukee County Jail

The committee recommended for confirmation the reappointment of Chantell Jewell as Superintendent of the Community Reintegration Center and the appointment of Lucas Totzke to the Local Emergency Planning Committee, both by unanimous votes. Several informational reports were discussed with no action taken, including a $300,000 professional services agreement with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and reports on Wellpath medical services and jail audits. The committee also entered closed session to discuss pending litigation and settlement reports, reconvening without taking action on those items.

• Recommended for confirmation the reappointment of Chantell Jewell as CRC Superintendent (5-0)
• Recommended for confirmation the appointment of Lucas Totzke to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (5-0)
• Discussed with no action taken: $300K agreement with International Association of Chiefs of Police
• Discussed with no action taken: 2024 Wellpath amendment for CRC medical services
• Discussed with no action taken: joint CRC/MCSO report on Wellpath contracted medical services
• Discussed with no action taken: external audit/evaluation of Milwaukee County Jail by Creative Corrections
• Discussed in closed session with no action taken: pending litigation and settlement reports
• Adjourned into closed session for items 7 and 8 (5-0)

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will review requests for 2025 federal housing and community grants. Members will also consider a grant to help local small businesses acquire real estate and discuss changes to tax-foreclosed property procedures.

• Request to allocate 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding
• Proposed $250,000 grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for Bridge Building Small Business Grant
• Proposed ordinance regarding Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 75 and tax-foreclosed property procedures
• Informational report on a Development Agreement amendment with Wiegand Investments 2711 LLC
• Informational report on Capital Project WC027601 - New County Criminal Courthouse

The committee recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Director to apply for, accept, and implement a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for a Bridge Building Small Business Grant. It also recommended adoption of a resolution on tax-foreclosed property procedures and approved allocating anticipated 2025 CDBG and HOME funding. Several informational reports were discussed with no action taken, and one report was laid over.

• Recommended adoption of 2025 CDBG and HOME funding allocation (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of $250K WEDC Bridge Building Small Business Grant application (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of tax-foreclosed property procedures resolution (5-0)
• Laid over Wiegand Investments 2711 LLC development agreement amendment (5-0)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will receive updates on ARPA housing, Transit Plus, and recreation services. Members will also discuss a 'Meet and Greet' regarding vision, mission, and business cards, and receive parliamentary training.

• ARPA Housing Update
• Transit Plus Report
• Splashpad Update
• Parliamentary Training by Deputy County Clerk Stefan Dostanic
• Discussion on Vision and Mission Meet and business cards

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve the November 1, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then discuss updates on infrastructure improvements at senior centers. Finally, the committee will talk about coordination of the senior center network across Milwaukee County.

• Approve November 1, 2024 Senior Center Committee meeting minutes (HRA24-227)
• Provide update on senior centers infrastructure improvements (informational)
• Discuss coordination of the senior center network in Milwaukee County (informational)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning is reviewing requests for federal grant funds and state contracts for health and human services. The body will also receive informational updates on racial equity in contracting and youth correctional placements.

• Request to accept $1 million in BJA grant funds and commit a $1 million County match for reentry housing (File 24-943)
• Authorization for a 2025 State contract for Community Youth and Family Aids totaling $41,990,627 (File 24-915)
• Authorization for a 2025 State contract for Social Services and Community Programs (File 24-921)
• Update on the implementation of a Secured Residential Care Center for Children and Youth (File 24-907)
• Report on Vaccination incentive Program Efficacy (File 24-878)

The committee recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing Housing Services to retroactively submit and accept $1 million in federal Bureau of Justice Assistance grant funds, with a $1 million county match, for reentry housing. The vote was 4-0 with one excused. All other items were informational and discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of $1M BJA grant for reentry housing (4-0, Martin excused)
• Discussed County and Cities Housing Committee update, no action
• Discussed youth correctional placements and SRCCCY update, no action
• Discussed racial equity in contracting update, no action
• Recommended adoption of resolution on vaccination incentive program efficacy (4-0, Martin excused)
• Discussed 2025 State contract for Community Youth and Family Aids ($41,990,627), no action
• Discussed 2025 State contract for Social Services and Community Programs, no action
• No eComments submitted; record discussed, no action

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will consider ordinance changes for the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and a $10.5 million appropriation for taxiway strengthening. The body will also review reports on transit security, the Transit Plus Program, and transportation for older adults.

• Proposed $3 per trip drop-off fee for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) at the airport
• Proposed ordinance to charge market rate interest and penalties on unpaid airport balances
• Appropriation transfer of $10,500,000 for Capital Project WA0445-MKE South Ramp Taxiway Strengthening
• Authorization to apply for a federal grant for Human Services Vehicles for adults 60 and over
• Authorization to contract with WHC MKE, LLC (dba zTrip) for Aging and Disabilities Services transportation

The Committee on Transportation and Transit recommended adoption of an ordinance allowing Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to charge market-rate interest and penalties on unpaid balances and implement a $3 per trip drop-off fee for transportation network companies (TNCs). The committee also recommended adoption of a resolution to retroactively apply for and accept a federal grant for transportation coordination and vehicle acquisition for older adults. Several informational reports were discussed with no action taken, and one agenda item was removed and rescheduled.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance for airport market-rate interest and $3 TNC drop-off fee (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution to accept federal grant for transportation coordination and vehicles for older adults (5-0)
• Removed File No. 24-918 (AirportNEXT survey presentation) from agenda, rescheduled to Jan 22, 2025
• Received and placed on file informational report on MKE South Ramp Taxiway Strengthening (no vote taken)
• Discussed with no action: Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project
• Discussed with no action: Transit Plus Program and Same Day Pilot
• Discussed with no action: MCTS Security update
• Discussed with no action: zTrip contract for specialized transportation

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will discuss amendments to the ERS and OBRA pension plans to comply with 2023 WI Act 12. The body will also consider requests to create or abolish several full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across multiple county departments.

• Proposed amendments to OBRA and ERS pension plans (File Nos. 24-957, 24-1053)
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Evidence Based Health Promotion Coordinator and 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Marketing and Events Manager and create 1.0 FTE Events Manager at the Zoo
• Request to abolish 1.0 FTE Horticulture Director and create 1.0 FTE Director of Boerner Botanical Gardens
• Request to abolish two Director positions and create two Manager positions in the Airport division of the Department of Transportation

The Committee on Personnel recommended adoption of amendments to the OBRA Pension Plan and ERS eligibility changes required by 2023 WI Act 12, both passing 3-1 with Supervisor Vincent voting no. The committee also recommended creating several new positions, including an Evidence Based Health Promotion Coordinator, Community Intervention Specialist, Events Manager at the Zoo, Director of Boerner Botanical Gardens, and two Airport management roles. Informational reports on employee engagement survey results and personnel actions were received and filed or discussed without action.

• Recommended adoption of OBRA Pension Plan amendments (3-1, Vincent no)
• Recommended adoption of ERS eligibility changes (3-1, Vincent no)
• Recommended creation of 1.0 FTE Evidence Based Health Promotion Coordinator (4-0)
• Recommended creation of 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist (4-0)
• Recommended creation of 1.0 FTE Events Manager, abolishing Marketing and Events Manager (4-0)
• Recommended abolishing Horticulture Director and creating Director of Boerner Botanical Gardens (4-0)
• Recommended abolishing 2 Airport Director positions and creating 2 Manager positions (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Employee Engagement Survey results (4-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will hear an informational report from the Milwaukee Public Museum on its financial statements. It will consider a budget amendment authorizing negotiations with Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums for the disposition of their collections. The meeting also includes updates on a grant‑funded Walker Square Park project, CAMPAC allocations, and several easement agreements for storm‑sewer and electric infrastructure in county parks.

• Budget Amendment 39 (item 24-940) to negotiate disposition agreements with Charles Allis Museum and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
• Grant‑funded capital project WP #082701 Walker Square Park Improvements (item 24-912)
• Approval of 2024 CAMPAC allocations (item 24-905)
• Easement with Village of Whitefish Bay for a storm‑sewer pipe in Big Bay Park (item 24-906)
• Easement with City of Wauwatosa to repair and upgrade a storm‑sewer pipe near 113th Street and Watertown Plank Road (item 24-910)

The Committee on Parks and Culture recommended approval for the disposition of the Charles Allis and Villa Terrace museums. Members also approved 2024 CAMPAC allocations and several utility easement agreements for county park lands. Other items, including reports on the Milwaukee Public Museum and various park maintenance projects, were discussed for informational purposes with no action taken.

• Recommended approval for museum disposition agreements (5-0)
• Approved 2024 CAMPAC allocations (5-0)
• Approved storm sewer easement at Big Bay Park (5-0)
• Approved WE Energies easement at Noyes Park (5-0)
• Approved storm sewer easement near 113th St and Watertown Plank Rd (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve minutes from two recent Advisory Council meetings, then discuss and adopt the 2025‑2027 Area Aging Plan. A discussion will follow on separating the Advisory Council from the Commission. The meeting will close with scheduling next steps and announcements.

• Approve October 16, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Approve November 13, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Finalize the 2025‑2027 Milwaukee County Area Aging Plan (Action/Discussion Item)
• Discuss separation of the Aging Advisory Council from the Commission (Information/Discussion Item)
• Set next steps and future meeting schedule (Discussion Item)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will discuss resolutions regarding state budget funding for mental health services and federal health care benefits. The body is also considering an ordinance to change the term of office for youth commissioners.

• Resolution 24-742: Support for full GPR Funding for Medical Assistance Community Support Programs and Mental Health Crisis Services in the 2025-27 State Biennial Budget
• Ordinance 24-929: Amendment to Chapter 106 to modify youth commissioner terms to align with the school calendar
• Resolution 24-930: Urging federal legislators to reinstate health care benefits for non-convicted justice-involved individuals
• Informational report from the Office of Government Affairs regarding legislative updates

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations recommended adoption of three items: a resolution supporting full GPR funding for Medical Assistance Community Support Programs and Mental Health Crisis Services in Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget, an ordinance amending Chapter 106 to align youth commissioner terms with the school calendar, and a resolution urging federal legislators to reinstate health care benefits for non-convicted justice-involved individuals. All three passed unanimously (3-0) with two members absent. An informational report from the Office of Government Affairs was discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of resolution 24-742 supporting full GPR funding for MA CSP and Mental Health Crisis Services (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of ordinance 24-929 amending Chapter 106 to modify youth commissioner terms (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution 24-930 urging reinstatement of federal health care benefits for non-convicted justice-involved individuals (3-0)
• Discussed Office of Government Affairs legislative update report, no action taken

Committee on Audit

The Milwaukee County Committee on Audit will consider a series of informational reports, including the 2023 Single Audit Report, an external audit of the County Jail by Creative Corrections, and a joint report on Wellpath medical services. It will also receive updates on the implementation of recommendations from the 2022 Purchasing Card Audit and the Register of Deeds Audit. The committee may enter a closed session to receive legal counsel advice on pending litigation. No formal actions are scheduled unless the committee directs otherwise.

• Item 1 (File No. 24-901): 2023 Single Audit Report (85 pages)
• Item 2 (File No. 24-960): Creative Corrections LLC external audit of the Milwaukee County Jail
• Item 3 (File No. 24-935): Joint informational report on Wellpath contracted medical services
• Item 4 (File No. 24-888): Status of recommendations from the 2022 Purchasing Card Audit
• Item 6 (File No. 24-889): Status of recommendations from the Register of Deeds Audit

The Committee on Audit met to review several informational reports regarding county audits and contracts. The committee took no action on most items, but voted to receive and place on file an informational report concerning the status of recommendations from the 2021 Rock Audit.

• Motion to lay over 2021 Rock Audit report failed (1-3)
• Received and placed on file 2021 Rock Audit status report (4-0)

Commission on Aging

The Wellness Committee is meeting to review minutes and receive informational updates on caregiver tools and a pharmacy project regarding social isolation. The body will discuss advocacy goals for 2025 and review the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan goals.

• Approval of September 18, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Informational item: Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop highlights
• Informational item: Social Isolation and Loneliness Pharmacy Project
• Informational item: 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan Goals
• Discussion item: Advocacy for 2025

The Commission on Aging's Wellness Committee met in person on November 20, 2024, and approved the minutes from its own meeting (HRA25-344). The committee also reviewed and approved the minutes from the September 20, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting (HRA24-214). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes for November 20, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting (HRA25-344)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting (HRA24-214)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review and approve the advisory council minutes from October 16, 2024. It will then finalize the Area Aging Plan and discuss next steps and future meeting dates. The meeting will conclude with announcements before adjourning.

• Review and approval of October 16, 2024 advisory council meeting minutes
• Finalize the Area Aging Plan
• Discuss next steps and meeting schedule
• Announcements

The Commission on Aging Advisory Council meeting on November 13, 2024, was held in hybrid format. The council approved the minutes for the November 13, 2024, meeting (HRA25-331) and the October 16, 2024, meeting minutes (HRA24-213). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved November 13, 2024, Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA25-331)
• Approved October 16, 2024, Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA24-213)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The commission will review and approve the minutes from its October 14 meeting. It will hear several informational reports, including a Transit Plus update, a joint listening session on Underwood, a splashpad update, a recreation update, and an ARPA housing update. The meeting also includes discussion items such as a vision and mission meet‑and‑greet, future topics, and public comments. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Transit Plus Report – informational item presented by Fran Musci, Director of Paratransit/Transit Plus
• Joint Listening Session – Underwood – informational item
• Splashpad Update – informational item presented by Julie Bastin, EXP Project Manager
• Recreation Update – informational item presented by Jacqueline Formanek, Recreation Program Manager
• ARPA Housing Update – informational item presented by James Mathy

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss infrastructure improvements and the coordination of the senior center network in Milwaukee County. Members will review recommendations from the Milwaukee Hubs report regarding strategic partnerships and the potential creation of a non-profit fundraising entity.

• Approval of September 6, September 13, and October 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on senior centers infrastructure improvements
• Coordination of senior center network in Milwaukee County
• Review of MKE HUBS Path Forward Recommendations
• Discussion on creating a non-profit fundraising entity modeled on Friends of the Parks

The Commission on Aging meeting on November 1, 2024, was primarily procedural. The commission approved the Senior Center Committee meeting minutes for November 1, 2024, as well as minutes from September 6, September 13, and October 11, 2024. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Senior Center Committee minutes for November 1, 2024
• Approved Senior Center Committee minutes for September 6, 2024
• Approved Senior Center Committee minutes for September 13, 2024
• Approved Senior Center Committee minutes for October 11, 2024

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review October meeting minutes, hear advocacy opportunities, and discuss federal, state, and county legislative issues including the 2025-2027 biennial budget. The group will also take public comments on healthcare workforce recommendations and the Growing MKE Initiative.

• Review and approval of October 4, 2024, Advocacy Committee minutes
• Remarks by Christie Carter on older adult programs
• Comment on Governor's Task Force on Healthcare Workforce Recommendations
• Comment on the Growing MKE Initiative
• Discussion of 2025-2027 Biennial Budget Priorities

The Commission on Aging meeting on November 1, 2024, was primarily procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made. The commission approved the minutes from the November 1, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting and received informational updates on legislative and policy matters, including action updates and announcements.

• Approved minutes for November 1, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting (HRA25-323)
• Received October 4, 2024, Advocacy Committee minutes (HRA24-193)
• Received October 2024 announcements and advocacy opportunities (HRA24-194)
• Received November 2024 action updates (HRA24-204)
• Received October 2024 legislative and policy updates (HRA24-195)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The committee is reviewing and amending the County Executive's 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. This is the final committee meeting before the County Board's annual budget adoption meeting on November 7, 2024.

• Review of 2025 Recommended Operating Budget (24-827)
• Review of 2025 Recommended Capital Budget (24-827)
• Consideration of Supervisor Budget Amendments (24-827A)
• Review of Technical Corrections to the 2025 Recommended Budget (24-827A)
• Discussion of Org. Unit 1991 Property Tax Levy, as Amended (24-827A)

The Committee on Finance-Budget held its final hybrid budget meeting, considering multiple amendments to the County Executive's 2025 recommended budget. It approved amendments to various agencies, including the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, Department of Transportation, Office of the Comptroller, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture, Combined Courts, Office of Corporation Counsel, and Department of Health and Human Services. The committee recommended the property tax levy of $298,574,927 and the 2025 budget as amended for adoption by the full board.

• Approved Amendment 12 to OSBP (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 13 to DOT Transit/Paratransit (7-0)
• Approved Corrected Copy Amendment 14 to vehicle replacement (6-1)
• Approved Amendment 15 to DOT Transit/Paratransit (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 16 to DOT Transit/Paratransit (4-3)
• Approved Amendment 17 to Comptroller and DPRC (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 18 to Combined Courts (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 19 to Office of Corporation Counsel (7-0)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget meeting scheduled for October 25, 2024, was cancelled. The next public budget hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance‑Budget will consider supervisor‑proposed amendments to the County Executive’s 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. They may discuss and vote to recommend the County Board adopt a resolution based on any “information only” items. The meeting also includes a review of eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center. Unfinished business may allow further discussion of any portion of the 2025 recommended budgets.

• Supervisor budget amendments to the 2025 recommended operating budget
• Supervisor budget amendments to the 2025 recommended capital improvement budget
• Unfinished business on any portion of the 2025 recommended operating or capital budgets
• Review of eComments submitted to the committee (Reference File No. 24‑71)
• Consideration of a resolution to recommend County Board adoption of information‑only items

The Committee on Finance-Budget considered 11 amendments to the County Executive's 2025 recommended budget. Ten amendments were approved, one was withdrawn, and one failed on a tie vote. The failed amendment will go to the full County Board with a recommendation to reject.

• Approved Amendment 01 for Atkinson Park amenities (6-0)
• Approved Amendment 02 affecting multiple agencies including County Clerk, Comptroller, District Attorney, DOT, DHHS, DPRC (6-0)
• Withdrew Amendment 03 affecting Sheriff, DOT, and other agencies
• Approved Amendment 04 for DHHS (6-0)
• Approved Amendment 05 for State Shared Taxes and Milwaukee Bucks Sports Arena (5-1)
• Approved Amendment 06 for DPRC (6-0)
• Approved Amendment 07 for OSBP and DPRC (6-0)
• Approved Amendment 08 for New County Criminal Courthouse (6-0)

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council (CAMPAC) will hold a virtual meeting to review and vote on 2024 funding allocations for cultural programming applicants. The council will also receive and file eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center. No County Board action is scheduled.

• HRA24-203 Approval of Allocations for 2024 Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming Funding Applicants (ACTION ITEM)
• 24-58 eComments submitted to CAMPAC via CLIC (public record filing)

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council approved the allocations for 2024 Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming funding applicants. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote with 6 in favor and 3 absent. No eComments were submitted for the meeting, and the eComments record was discussed with no action taken.

• Approved 2024 Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming funding allocations (unanimous voice vote, 6-0)
• Discussed eComments record with no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve the July and September Nutrition Advisory Council meeting minutes. The body will discuss results for Zone 2 catering proposals and a policy change regarding age restrictions at Housing Authority dining sites.

• Approval of July and September Nutrition Advisory Council minutes
• Review of Zone 2 Catering Request for Proposal results
• Discussion on no longer allowing diners under 60 at Housing Authority Dining Sites
• Report from Senior Dining Program Coordinator Gaylyn Reske
• Public comments on agenda items

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review and approve the September 25 advisory council minutes, receive an update on the Area Aging Plan, discuss public input from recent hearings, and decide on the final goals for the Area Aging Plan. The meeting will also cover next steps and scheduling for future meetings.

• Review and approve September 25, 2024 advisory council meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Update on progress of the Area Aging Plan (Information Item)
• Public input review from October public hearings (Discussion)
• Finalize Area Aging Plan goals (Action/Discussion Item)
• Discuss next steps and meeting schedule (Discussion Item)

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging's Advisory Council met on October 16, 2024. The minutes record approval of the October 16, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA25-330). The document also lists attachments: September 25, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA24-196) and a summary of October public hearings and goal revisions (HRA24-192). The minutes as provided do not record any other substantive decisions, votes, or dollar amounts.

• Approved October 16, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA25-330)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget is conducting a public hearing to review the County Executive's 2025 recommended budget. The meeting includes a review of operating and capital budgets, as well as departmental reports responding to information requests.

• Public hearing on 2025 Recommended Operating Budget
• Public hearing on 2025 Recommended Capital Budget
• Review of 2025 Preliminary Tax Limit
• Receipt of departmental responses to budget referral requests (Referrals 1, 6-16)

The Committee on Finance-Budget held a hybrid public hearing on the County Executive's 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. One member of the public, Blue Pelican, spoke for information only. The committee also received informational reports responding to budget referral requests and eComments. All items were discussed with no action taken.

• Held public hearing on 2025 recommended budget (no action)
• Received departmental reports on budget referrals (no action)
• Received eComments record (no action)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget is discussing the 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets provided by the County Executive. The meeting covers budget details for human resources, health and human services, and administrative operations.

• 2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets (File 24-827)
• New splash pads at Wil-O-Way Underwood and Wil-O-Way Grant
• New County Criminal Courthouse capital project
• Allis Chalmers Landfill project at 118th and Morgan
• Technology Lifecycle Replacements - Phase 2

The Committee on Finance-Budget held a hybrid meeting to review the County Executive's 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. All items were discussed with no action taken, meaning no decisions were made. The meeting included presentations from various departments and requests for additional information from supervisors.

• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Department of Human Resources (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Non-Departmental Expenditures (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Department of Health and Human Services (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Mental Health Board (no action)
• Discussed capital projects for Human Services (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Department of Administrative Services (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Information Management Services Division (no action)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will review and approve the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes informational reports on transit, joint listening sessions, and a presentation from the Friendship Circle, along with discussions on ARPA housing updates and laptops for members.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (HRA24-190)
• Transit Plus paratransit customer service report
• ARPA Housing Update discussion
• Laptops for Commission Members discussion
• Equal Rights Commission letter (HRA24-191)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Finance-Budget Committee will receive presentations of the County Executive’s 2025 recommended operating budget, capital budget, budget line‑item detail report, supplemental report, and preliminary tax limit. Members may discuss unfinished business related to any portion of the recommended operating or capital improvement budgets. The public can submit comments via comment cards, the online portal, or eComments. No formal board action is scheduled at this meeting.

• Presentation of the 2025 Recommended Operating Budget (item 24-827)
• Presentation of the 2025 Recommended Capital Budget (item 24-827)
• Presentation of the Preliminary Tax Limit (received 09/26/24)
• Unfinished Business: possible discussion of portions of the 2025 recommended budgets
• Review of eComments submitted to the committee (item 24-71)

The Committee on Finance-Budget held a hybrid meeting to review the County Executive's 2025 recommended budget for courts, public safety, and other departments. All items were discussed with no action taken, and no decisions were made. The meeting was informational, with supervisors requesting additional data from several departments.

• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Combined Court Related Operations (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Pre-Trial Services (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Medical Examiner (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Office of the Sheriff (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Community Reintegration Center (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Office of the District Attorney (no action)
• Discussed 2025 recommended budget for Office of Emergency Management (no action)
• No eComments submitted; no unfinished business (no action)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review and approve minutes from its September meetings. It will categorize the 2025-2027 Preliminary Area Aging Plan goals for senior centers. The committee will explore establishing a supportive body to develop Milwaukee senior centers. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review and approval of September 6 and September 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Categorizing the 2025-2027 Preliminary Area Aging Plan goals for senior centers
• Discussion on creating a supportive body for the development of Milwaukee senior centers
• Adjournment of the Senior Centers Committee meeting

The Senior Center Committee of the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met on October 11, 2024, and approved the minutes of its own meeting (HRA25-341). No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved minutes for October 11, 2024 Senior Center Committee meeting (HRA25-341)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget is reviewing the 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets provided by the County Executive. The meeting includes discussions on transportation, airport, and legislative functions, as well as a property tax levy certification for regional planning.

• File 24-827: 2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets
• File 24-668: SEWRPC 2025 property tax levy certification for regional planning
• Airport capital projects including parking structure expansion joint replacement and passenger loading bridge replacement
• Highway projects including reconstruction of CTH BB (South 13th Street to South Howell Avenue) and South 76th Street
• Transit capital projects including the 2025 Bus Replacement Program

The Committee on Finance-Budget reviewed portions of the 2025 recommended budget, including the Civil Air Patrol, County Board, Airport, Transportation, and Transit operations, but took no action on these items. The only substantive decision was to recommend the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's (SEWRPC) 2025 property tax levy request for adoption by the full County Board, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The item will be considered at the November 7, 2024 Budget Adoption Meeting.

• Recommended SEWRPC 2025 property tax levy for adoption (7-0)
• Discussed Civil Air Patrol budget with no action
• Discussed County Board of Supervisors budget with no action
• Discussed Airport operating and capital budgets with no action
• Discussed Transportation Services and Highway Maintenance budgets with no action
• Discussed Fleet Management budget and vehicle replacement capital project with no action
• Discussed Transit/Paratransit budget and transit capital projects with no action
• Discussed Director's Office budget with no action

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget is discussing the County Executive's 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. This meeting focuses on non-departmental cultural contributions, parks, recreation, and the zoological department.

• 2025 recommended budget for cultural entities including the Milwaukee Art Museum and Marcus Center
• Marcus Center capital projects: exterior stone cladding and roof replacement for Fitch Garden Area
• War Memorial Center capital projects: flood mitigation and elevator/mechanical replacements
• Parks capital projects: North Point Parking Lot and Underwood Creek Parkway Road Replacement
• 2025 recommended budget for the Zoological Department and Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture

The Committee on Finance-Budget held a hybrid meeting to review portions of the County Executive's 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. The committee heard presentations and testimony regarding cultural contributions, capital improvement projects, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture, and the Zoological Department. No formal actions or votes were taken on any budget items during this session.

• Discussed 2025 cultural contributions budget (no action taken)
• Discussed 2025 Marcus Center capital projects (no action taken)
• Discussed 2025 War Memorial Center capital projects (no action taken)
• Discussed 2025 UW-Extension budget (no action taken)
• Discussed 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Culture budget (no action taken)
• Discussed 2025 Parks capital improvement projects (no action taken)
• Discussed 2025 Zoological Department budget (no action taken)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget is meeting to receive an overview and detailed presentation of the County Executive's 2025 recommended operating and capital budgets. The body will discuss budget allocations for various county offices and non-departmental functions.

• Presentation of the 2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets
• Review of Org. Unit 1991 Property Taxes
• Review of Org. Unit 1950 Employee and Retiree Fringe Benefits
• Budget review for the Office of the County Treasurer, County Clerk, and Register of Deeds
• Budget review for the Office of Equity and Corporation Counsel

The Committee on Finance-Budget met October 9, 2024, for a hybrid budget briefing on the County Executive's 2025 Recommended Budget. The committee reviewed the budget overview and multiple organizational units, including the County Executive's offices, debt service, non-departmental revenues and expenditures, and general government offices. Every item was discussed with no action taken; no votes, approvals, denials, or amendments were recorded. Supervisors requested additional information on several topics, including the tax levy cap, McKinley Marina trust fund rules, and Office of Equity spending.

• 2025 Recommended Budget Overview discussed with no action taken
• Org. Unit 110 County Executive - General Office discussed with no action taken
• Org. Unit 103 County Executive - Office of Government Affairs discussed with no action taken
• Org. Unit 996 General County Debt Service discussed with no action taken
• Org. Unit 190 Non-Departmental Revenues discussed with no action taken
• Org. Unit 1991 Property Taxes discussed with no action taken
• Org. Units 1950 Employee and Retiree Fringe Benefits and 194 Non-Departmental Expenditures discussed with no action taken
• Org. Units 309 Treasurer, 327 County Clerk, 340 Register of Deeds, 370 Comptroller, 109 Office of Equity, 112 Personnel Review Board/Civil Service Commission/Ethics Board, and 113 Corporation Counsel discussed with no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Advocacy Committee will discuss federal, state, and county legislative updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the County Executive’s 2025 Recommended Budget and a review of ADA compliance for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Presentation on the County Executive’s 2025 Recommended Budget by Timothy Schabo
• Action item regarding U.S. Access Board Proposed Rule on ADA Compliance of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Public hearings for Area Aging Plan on October 7, 8, and 9, 2024
• Review of September 6, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion on Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s ADA Transition Plan

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met on October 4, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 4, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting. The commission also received and filed several informational attachments, including the September 6, 2024, Advocacy Committee minutes, announcements, action item updates, and legislative policy updates. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the approval of the committee minutes.

• Approved HRA25-322: Advocacy Committee minutes for October 4, 2024
• Received HRA24-182: September 6, 2024, Advocacy Committee minutes
• Received HRA24-183: Announcements and Advocacy Opportunities September 2024
• Received HRA24-184: Updates on Action Items - September 2024
• Received HRA24-185: Response to Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will meet to discuss a resolution regarding transit fare discounts for the November 5, 2024, election. The body will consider a transfer of funds to support this initiative.

• Resolution 24-825: Proposed bus and paratransit fare discount of up to $1.00 per person on November 5, 2024
• Proposed appropriation transfer of $22,000 from Agency 194-1945 to Agency 560-5683 MCTS

The Committee on Finance laid over Resolution 24-825, which would authorize a $1.00 bus and paratransit fare discount on Election Day, November 5, 2024, and transfer $22,000 from contingency funds to MCTS. The motion to lay over prevailed 5-1, with Supervisor Johnson Jr. voting no. No other substantive decisions were made; eComments were discussed with no action taken.

• Laid over Resolution 24-825 (MCTS Election Day fare discount) to the call of the chairperson (5-1)
• Added Supervisor Martinez as cosponsor of Resolution 24-825 and Finance Amendment I
• Removed Supervisor Martinez as cosponsor of Resolution 24-825 and Finance Amendment I
• Removed Supervisors Logsdon and Eckblad as cosponsors of Resolution 24-825
• Added Supervisor Gómez-Tom as cosponsor of Finance Amendment I
• Discussed eComments (File 24-71) with no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Advisory Council is meeting to review and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will discuss the 2024 Network Summit and determine goals for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan.

• Approval of July 10, 2024 and August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Network Summit debrief
• Action and discussion on 2022-24 Area Plan Preliminary Goals
• Review of 2025-2027 Proposed Area Aging Plan Goals
• Memo for 2025 staff contract award recommendations

The Commission on Aging approved the minutes for the September 25, 2024 Advisory Council meeting. The record lists attendees and attachments but does not describe any other substantive decisions, votes, or discussions.

• Approved minutes for September 25, 2024 Advisory Council meeting

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

The Combined Community Services Board will review minutes from July 24, 2024. The board will receive reports and hold discussions regarding children's mental health, youth and family services, transportation, and adult protective services.

• Approval of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (HRA24-180)
• Children’s Mental Health report by Brian McBride
• Children Youth and Family Services Support report by Anouvong Chanthavixay
• Transportation discussion led by Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones
• Adult Protective Services report from EMDT and Elder Fatality Work Group

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss staff contract award recommendations for 2025. The body will also review goal-setting documents for the 2025 Area Aging Plan.

• Review and discussion of 2025 Staff Contract Award Recommendations
• Goal setting for 2025-27 Supportive Services
• Goal setting for 2025-27 Transportation
• Approval of May 22, 2024, and July 31, 2024, Service Delivery Committee meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review wellness workshop highlights and senior center blood pressure hubs as informational items. The primary decision‑making item is a discussion of the goals for the 2025‑2027 Area Aging Plan. The meeting also includes routine updates on upcoming wellness committee dates and member resources.

• Informational: Wellness Workshop Highlights – “Mind Over Matter”
• Informational: Senior Center Blood Pressure Hubs presentation
• Discussion: 2025‑2027 Area Aging Plan Goals
• Upcoming wellness committee meeting – Nov 20, 2024, West Allis Senior Center

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will review several informational reports. Key topics include federal housing fund planning, climate and energy strategies, and county property matters.

• Public notice for the 2025 Annual Plan for use of CDBG and HOME funds
• Climate Action 2050 Plan Update
• County-wide Comprehensive Solar Energy Strategy feasibility study
• Option to purchase 1220 West Vliet Street (Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center)
• Update on the Milwaukee County Revolving Loan Fund managed by MEDC

The committee held a public hearing on the 2025 CDBG/HOME annual plan and discussed several informational reports, but only voted to receive and file two reports: the County-wide Comprehensive Solar Energy Strategy and the Courthouse Complex Planning Program update. All other items were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended receiving and placing on file the County-wide Comprehensive Solar Energy Strategy (5-0)
• Recommended receiving and placing on file the Courthouse Complex Planning Program update (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will convene to approve the September 6 meeting minutes and discuss goal setting for the Area Aging Plan. This is a routine meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met virtually on September 13, 2024, and approved the minutes of the Senior Center Committee meeting for the same date. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes for September 13, 2024, Senior Center Committee meeting

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is reviewing several high-value contracts, budget reallocations to address a 2024 deficit, and funding requests for affordable housing. The body is also discussing capital project delays and various grant applications for county parks.

• Three-year Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation for $4,935,164
• $2.5 million request for Gorman & Company affordable housing project at 1220 West Vliet Street
• Retroactive $343,653 contract with AmeriCorps for the Senior Companion Program
• Request to delay capital improvement project WT153 - North South Transit Enhancement
• Administrative appropriation transfers to offset a projected 2024 budget deficit

The Committee on Finance recommended adoption of a three-year, $4,935,164 Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation. It also recommended adoption of a $2.5 million request for the Gorman & Company affordable housing project at 1220 West Vliet Street. Several budget and appropriation items were recommended for adoption, including a measure to offset a projected 2024 budget deficit, which was amended and passed 5-1. A Parks maintenance agreement with Lake Park Friends was laid over for one meeting.

• Recommended adoption of $4,935,164 Microsoft enterprise agreement (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of $2.5M for Gorman & Company affordable housing at 1220 W. Vliet St. (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of budget deficit offset measure, as amended (5-1)
• Recommended adoption of tax levy and ARPA revenue reallocation (5-1)
• Recommended adoption of ARPA funding reallocation for Court system (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of September 2024 appropriation transfer packet (6-0)
• Laid over Parks maintenance agreement with Lake Park Friends for one meeting (6-0)
• Approved passive review of Underwood Creek Pkwy road replacement contract

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will hold a virtual meeting on September 11, 2024. It will receive an informational presentation on the Area Agency on Aging community feedback process and results, review the 2022‑2024 nutritional goals and outcomes, and discuss proposed nutrition goals for the 2025‑2028 area plan. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Informational: Introduction to Area Agency on Aging – Community Feedback Process and Results (presented by Carrie Koss Vallejo)
• Informational: Review of 2022‑2024 Nutritional Goals and Outcomes of Area Plan
• Discussion: Nutrition Goals for 2025‑2028 Area Plan

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services Committee will consider a request from the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance to reallocate State‑allocated ARPA and tax levy funds based on a revised memorandum of understanding for the court system. The Committee will also reappoint the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, consider ethics board amendments to the Statement of Economic Interest form, and review a resolution to raise illegal dumping penalties on county park property to $5,000. Several informational reports on health‑grant updates, sheriff staffing, and pending litigation will be discussed.

• Item 1 (24‑763): Reallocation of ARPA and tax levy funding for the court system (report, revised resolution, fiscal note).
• Item 2 (24‑702): Reappointment of Ms. Cassandra Libal as Director of the Office of Emergency Management (term to Sep 2028).
• Item 3 (24‑695): Ethics Board proposal to amend Section 9.04 of the County Code to expand required disclosures on the Statement of Economic Interest.
• Item 4 (24‑575): Ordinance to increase illegal dumping penalty on county park property to $5,000.
• Item 6 (24‑786): Informational report on staffing changes for sworn personnel in the County Sheriff’s Office.

The committee recommended adoption of a resolution reallocating ARPA and tax levy funds for the court system, after rejecting an amendment. It also recommended confirming Cassandra Libal as Emergency Management Director and adopting an ethics ordinance. An ordinance increasing illegal dumping fines was laid over, and several informational reports were received and placed on file.

• Recommended adoption of ARPA fund reallocation for court system (5-0)
• Rejected JLEGS Amendment I to ARPA resolution (2-3)
• Recommended confirmation of Cassandra Libal as Emergency Management Director (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of ethics ordinance expanding economic interest form (5-0)
• Laid over ordinance increasing illegal dumping penalty to $5,000 (5-0)
• Received and placed on file MacArthur Foundation reentry housing grant update (5-0)
• Received and placed on file Sheriff's Office staffing report (5-0)
• Received and placed on file Chief Judge's order regarding sheriff's court attendance (5-0)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will receive an update on the Milwaukee County Youth Commission and consider confirming the District 17 Commissioner. It will vote on a resolution urging full GPR funding for Medical Assistance Community Support Programs and mental health crisis services in the 2025‑27 state biennial budget. The meeting also includes an informational report on legislative updates and a review of eComments submitted via CLIC.

• Update on Milwaukee County Youth Commission and request to confirm District 17 Commissioner (item 24‑756)
• Resolution supporting full GPR funding for MA CSP and mental health crisis services in Wisconsin’s 2025‑27 budget (item 24‑742)
• Informational report on legislative updates from the Office of Government Affairs (item 24‑9)
• Review of eComments submitted to the committee via the County Legislative Information Center (item 24‑8)

The committee recommended for adoption an update on Milwaukee County Youth Commission activities and confirmation of the District 17 Commissioner. A resolution supporting full GPR funding for Medical Assistance Community Support Programs and Mental Health Crisis Services was laid over for one meeting. An informational report on legislative updates was discussed with no action taken, and no eComments were submitted.

• Recommended for adoption the Youth Commission update and District 17 Commissioner confirmation (3-0)
• Laid over for one meeting the resolution supporting full GPR funding for MA CSP and Mental Health Crisis Services (3-0)
• Discussed legislative update report with no action taken
• Discussed eComments record with no action taken

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will review July meeting minutes, receive transit and recreation updates, and discuss reappointments, laptop equipment, and topics for future meetings.

• Review and approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Transit Plus paratransit customer service report
• Reappointment of Allision Caudill
• Discussion of laptops for Commission members
• Public comments on agenda items

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review several informational reports from the Director of Audits, including 2023 countywide audit services and IT internal controls. The body will also consider an audit report regarding the deactivation of courthouse access keycards for terminated users.

• 2023 countywide audit services reports from external auditors (File 24-732)
• Audit report on Courthouse Access Keycards controls for terminated users (File 24-728)
• Confidential report on IT internal control recommendations (File 24-729)
• Status report on Data Governance Audit recommendations (File 24-701)
• Status reports on Parks Cash Count and Surveys Audit recommendations (Files 24-733, 24-737)

The Committee on Audit recommended for adoption an audit report on courthouse access keycards, finding that controls are needed to ensure keycards are deactivated when users terminate. The motion to recommend adoption prevailed 4-0, with two supervisors excused. All other items were informational and discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended for adoption audit report on courthouse access keycards (4-0)
• Discussed 2023 external audit informational packet, no action
• Discussed confidential IT internal control report, no action
• Discussed data governance audit status, no action
• Discussed parks cash count audit status, no action
• Discussed surveys audit status, no action
• Adjourned into closed session to consider IT internal control report (4-0)
• Reconvened in open session (4-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review senior center development and set goals for the 2025-27 Area Aging Plan. The body will also discuss a request for proposals for senior center programming and potential committee expansion.

• Approval of August 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Information on Johnson Controls Neighborhood Grant with Milwaukee Parks Foundation
• Discussion of Programming in the Milwaukee Senior Center RFP
• Update on senior center development and construction progress
• Goal setting for 2025-27 Senior Centers goals

The Commission on Aging met on September 6, 2024, and approved the minutes of the Senior Center Committee meeting for that date (HRA25-339). The minutes also reference the August 2, 2024 Senior Center Committee minutes, a DOA presentation, and 2025-27 Senior Centers Goals, but no substantive decisions beyond the approval are recorded.

• Approved minutes for September 6, 2024 Senior Center Committee meeting (HRA25-339)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging holds its monthly Advocacy Committee meeting to discuss legislative updates affecting older adults, review past meeting minutes, and consider future advocacy goals. Members will review federal policies like the CMS Physician Fee Schedule and state issues such as the Wisconsin ADA Transition Plan.

• Review and approval of August 2, 2024 Advocacy Committee meeting minutes (HRA24-155)
• Federal policy updates: CMS FY25 Physician Fee Schedule (comments due Sept 9), Hospital Stability and Health Services Act of 2024, Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2024
• State policy updates: Wisconsin ADA Transition Plan, HOME and Community-based Services Minimum Fee Schedule enactment
• Discussion of 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan Goals

The Commission on Aging met on September 6, 2024, and approved the minutes of the Advocacy Committee meeting for that date. The meeting also included updates on legislative and policy matters, such as the Capping Prescription Costs Act and the CMS FY 25 Physician Fee Schedule, as well as discussion of potential action items and proposed 2025-2027 advocacy goals. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved HRA25-321: minutes of the September 6, 2024 Advocacy Committee meeting
• Received legislative and policy updates (HRA24-157)
• Discussed potential action items for September 2024 (HRA24-156)
• Reviewed proposed 2025-2027 advocacy goals (HRA24-156)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will meet to consider three appointments and several informational reports from the Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting will be held in Room 201-B and streamed online.

• Appointing Rose Onama to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
• Appointing Devin Shade to the Emergency Medical Services Council
• Reappointing Shakita LaGrant-McClain as Director of Health and Human Services
• Receiving a report on the Energy Assistance Program administration
• Receiving a report on a MacArthur Foundation grant for reentry housing

The committee recommended confirmation of three appointments: Rose Onama to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Devin Shade to the Emergency Medical Services Council, and Shakita LaGrant-McClain as Director of Health and Human Services. All recommendations passed 4-0 with one excused. Six informational reports were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended Rose Onama for confirmation to Commission for Persons with Disabilities (4-0, Martin excused)
• Recommended Devin Shade for confirmation to Emergency Medical Services Council (4-0, Martin excused)
• Recommended Shakita LaGrant-McClain for reappointment as Director of Health and Human Services (4-0, Martin excused)

American Rescue Plan Act Task Force

The American Rescue Plan Act Task Force will approve draft minutes, reallocate tax levy and ARPA funds, and allocate $2.5 million for affordable housing. The meeting will be held in Room 201-B and via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 6, 2024
• Recommendation to reallocate tax levy and ARPA revenue
• Recommendation to reallocate ARPA funds for public health and safety
• Allocation of $2.5 million for Gorman & Company affordable housing at 1220 West Vliet Street
• Review of eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center

The Milwaukee County ARPA Task Force approved four action items, including reallocating tax levy and ARPA funds, supporting public health and safety costs, and allocating $2.5 million for the Gorman & Company affordable housing project at 1220 West Vliet Street. All votes were 5-0 with two members excused. No eComments were submitted, and no other decisions were made.

• Approved draft minutes from June 6, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of tax levy and ARPA revenue/expenses (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of ARPA SLFRF funds for public health and safety costs (5-0)
• Approved $2.5M ARPA allocation for Gorman & Company housing project at 1220 West Vliet Street (5-0)

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will review requests to handle proceeds from the sale of the MCTS Fiebrantz property and to delay a specific transit enhancement project. The body will also receive an informational report on business enterprise program participation.

• Authorization to receive proceeds from the sale of the MCTS Fiebrantz property (24-734)
• Request to delay capital improvement project WT153 - North South Transit Enhancement (24-736)
• Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (24-22)

The committee recommended for adoption a request to delay capital improvement project WT153 (North South Transit Enhancement) and also recommended authorizing receipt of proceeds from the sale of the MCTS Fiebrantz property. Both items were approved unanimously (5-0) and will go to the Finance Committee. An informational report on the Targeted Business Enterprise Program was received and placed on file, and eComments were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended for adoption: delay of capital project WT153 North South Transit Enhancement (5-0)
• Recommended for adoption: authorization to receive proceeds from MCTS Fiebrantz property sale and realign capital project budget (5-0)
• Received and placed on file: September 2024 report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program (5-0)
• Discussed with no action: eComments submitted via CLIC

Committee on Personnel

The Milwaukee County Committee on Personnel meets to review and vote on departmental requests to abolish and create full-time equivalent positions, reclassify roles, and approve temporary assignments. The meeting is hybrid, held in Room 201-B and via Microsoft Teams, with public comment accepted in person or online.

• Abolish 2.0 FTE Sr. Assistant Clerical positions and create 2.0 FTE Clerical Specialist positions in the Clerk of Circuit Court (paygrade NR14)
• Abolish 1.0 FTE Payroll Specialist and create 1.0 FTE Employee Expense Management Specialist in the Comptroller’s office (pay grade PR 20)
• Create 1.0 FTE Program Manager in DHHS Children, Youth and Family Services
• Abolish 4.0 FTE Child Support positions (NR17) and create 4.0 FTE Lead Child Support Specialist positions (NR20) in DHHS
• Transfer 1 FTE Emergency Management Coordinator from OEM to Milwaukee County Airport

The Committee on Personnel recommended adoption of nine personnel actions, including reclassifications, new positions, and transfers across county departments. One item, the classification of two Clerical Specialist positions at the Department of Courts, was laid over to the call of the chairperson. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended adoption: Abolish 2.0 FTE Sr. Assistant Clerical, create 2.0 FTE Clerical Specialist (Clerk of Circuit Court) (5-0)
• Laid over to call of chairperson: Classification of 2.0 FTE Clerical Specialist at Dept. of Courts (5-0)
• Recommended adoption: Abolish 1.0 FTE Payroll Specialist, create 1.0 FTE Employee Expense Management Specialist (Comptroller) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption: Retroactive extension of Temporary Assignment to Higher Classification for Greg Wallace (Medical Examiner) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption: Create 1.0 FTE Program Manager - SRCCCY in CYFS (DHHS) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption: Abolish 4.0 FTE Child Support, create 4.0 FTE Lead Child Support Specialist (DHHS) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption: Abolish 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist Lead, create 3.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist (DHHS) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption: Create 1.0 FTE Maintenance Supervisor, abolish 1.0 FTE Zoo Maintenance Worker (Zoo) (5-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Parks and Culture Committee will decide on multiple grants, easements, and a $5,000 fine increase for illegal dumping on county park property. Several informational reports on park projects and facilities will also be presented.

• Approve $5,000 fine for illegal dumping on county park property (24-575)
• Authorize Area of Concern grants for Bradford & McKinley Beaches, Menomonee River Parkway, Hoyt Park, and Kletzsch Park (24-726)
• Approve Urban and Community Forestry Grant applications (24-721, 24-722)
• Approve lease for jobsite trailer on Kinnickinnic River Parkway near Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital (24-707)
• Approve easement for underground water main pipe with City of South Milwaukee (24-720)

The Committee on Parks and Culture recommended for adoption an action report authorizing negotiations with Friends of Villa Terrace, Inc. for the management and operation of the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, aiming to reduce or eliminate county support for both Villa Terrace and the Charles Allis Art Museum. The committee also recommended for adoption several other items, including an ordinance increasing the illegal dumping penalty on county park property to $5,000, and multiple grant and contract authorizations for parks projects. Informational reports on Bender Park, the Domes Reimagined Campaign, and other topics were received and placed on file or discussed with no action.

• Recommended for adoption: negotiations with Friends of Villa Terrace for museum management (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption as amended: ordinance increasing illegal dumping penalty to $5,000 (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption: authorization for Area of Concern grants from WI DNR (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption: authorization to apply for and accept Urban and Community Forestry Grant (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption: authorization for USDA subaward agreement with City of Milwaukee (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption: reallocate unspent Parks Amenities Matching Fund to 2024 deficit (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption: easement with City of South Milwaukee for water main (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption: lease with The Boldt Company for jobsite trailer (7-0)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Program Access Committee will review and approve the July 30, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss concerns regarding the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

• Review and approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of concerns regarding the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
• Review of Program Access Committee membership

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee will meet to approve minutes from the prior week and review the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan draft from the subcommittee. No substantive decisions are expected beyond procedural actions.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024 meeting (24-704)
• Review of 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan draft (24-731)

The Capital Improvements Committee approved the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan as amended, after two amendments. The first amendment removed several bond-financed projects (including Washington Park service building and Whitnall Golf irrigation) and added others (Underwood Creek Parkway, bus replacement, vehicle replacement). The second amendment removed or reduced many cash-financed projects and added a voice communications server project. The final approval passed 8-0.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2024 meeting (8-0)
• Amended bond-financed projects: removed Washington Park service building, Whitnall Golf irrigation; added Underwood Creek Parkway, bus replacement, vehicle replacement (7-0, Bukiewicz absent)
• Amended cash-financed projects: removed 15 items, reduced allocations for tech lifecycle and courthouse, added voice communications server (7-1, Johnson Jr. opposed)
• Approved 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan as amended (8-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review progress on the 2022-24 Area Plan and discuss goals for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan. The body will review survey collection data and the timeline for the new plan.

• Review and approval of July 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Update on 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan survey collection and preliminary data
• Discussion of 2022-24 Area Plan goal progress
• Review of HRA24-147 regarding Area Aging Plan Vision and Aging Network Goals
• Review of HRA24-146 regarding the 2025-27 Milwaukee County Area Aging Plan timeline

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024, Advisory Council meeting. The record also lists the 2022-24 Area Aging Plan goals and the timeline for the 2025-27 Milwaukee County Area Aging Plan as attachments.

• Approved minutes for August 14, 2024, Advisory Council meeting (HRA25-328)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee is meeting to review a report from the Capital Improvements Subcommittee regarding departmental requests for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan. The committee may take action on these requests during the meeting.

• Review of Departmental Requests for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan (File 24-697)

The Capital Improvements Committee reviewed the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan and discussed two proposed amendments, but neither was voted on. The committee approved the minutes from the July 26, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made on the capital plan.

• Approved minutes from July 26, 2024 meeting (7-0, Brown-Martin excused)
• Discussed 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan, no action taken
• Withdrew amendment to remove Washington Park service building project and add Underwood Creek and bus replacement projects
• No vote taken on amendment to remove KK Jackson Park Drive project and add vehicle/equipment replacement

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging's Advocacy Committee met on August 2, 2024, and approved the minutes from its June 7, 2024 meeting. The committee also received updates on action items, legislative and policy developments, and potential future advocacy goals. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes for August 2, 2024 Advocacy Committee meeting (HRA25-320)
• Approved minutes from June 7, 2024 Advocacy Committee meeting (HRA24-138)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Milwaukee County Commission for Persons with Disabilities will hold a virtual meeting to address the ARPA fund for housing and receive updates from the Housing Authority of Milwaukee. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and an adjournment. No specific decisions are listed.

• Call to order and roll call
• Milwaukee County Housing Services – ARPA Fund for Housing
• Housing Authority of Milwaukee presentation
• Adjournment

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development is reviewing requests for climate action grants and a specific brownfield remediation grant. The body will also receive reports on county property sales and business enterprise program participation.

• Request to apply for a maximum $150,000 Brownfield Site Assessment Grant for 4021 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue in Saint Francis
• Resolution to collaborate with the City of Milwaukee to apply for grants for Climate Action Goals
• Request for authorization to execute a multi-year service contract for entrance screening equipment
• Review of the 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR)
• Informational report on Milwaukee County property sales

The committee recommended for adoption a resolution to apply for grants supporting Milwaukee County's Climate Action Goals, and recommended a $150,000 Brownfield Site Assessment Grant application for a contaminated site in Saint Francis. It also recommended the 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. Two informational items—entrance screening equipment contract and property sales report—were discussed with no action.

• Recommended resolution 24-652 for adoption to apply for climate action grants (4-0, Shea excused)
• Recommended action report 24-619 for adoption: 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (4-0, Shea excused)
• Recommended action report 24-617 for adoption: Brownfield Site Assessment Grant application for $150,000 (4-0, Shea excused)
• Discussed entrance screening equipment contract (24-618) with no action
• Discussed July property sales report (24-42) with no action
• Discussed Targeted Business Enterprise report (24-22) with no action
• No eComments submitted; record discussed with no action

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee will receive informational reports and presentations regarding the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan. The meeting focuses on project scoring methodology, financing goals, and departmental requests.

• Presentation on Capital Project Scoring Criteria Methodology for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan
• Report on Preliminary Financing Goals for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan
• List of Departmental Requests for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan
• Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from its January 9, 2024 meeting. All other items were informational only, including a presentation on capital project scoring criteria, preliminary financing goals, and departmental requests for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan; these were discussed with no action taken. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved draft minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting (8-0)
• Discussed capital project scoring criteria methodology, no action
• Discussed preliminary financing goals for 2025-2029 CIP, no action
• Discussed departmental requests for 2025-2029 CIP, no action
• Noted future meetings on Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, 2024, no action
• No eComments submitted, no action

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review requests for funding allocations, contract amendments, and lease agreements. The body will also receive several informational reports regarding county deficits and fiscal projections.

• Allocation of $8,512,627 in Opioid Settlement Funds for FY24 - FY26 projects
• Request to allocate approximately $2.5 million in unspent bond proceeds from the Debt Service Reserve
• Amendment to Rhino Construction Agreement to accept $1,000,000 in donor revenues and increase expenditures by $250,000
• Fee increase up to $120,000 for Whitnall Golf Course Irrigation design services (Total NTE $407,170)
• Lease agreement with Summit Educational Association Inc. for space at Dr. Martin Luther King and Kosciuszko Community Centers

The Committee on Finance recommended several funding allocations, including $8.5 million for opioid-related projects and $2.5 million in unspent bond proceeds. The committee also approved a settlement in an opioid lawsuit against The Kroger Co. and recommended a resolution to pursue climate action grants.

• Recommended allocation of $8.5M in Opioid Settlement Funds (7-0)
• Recommended allocating ~$2.5M in unspent bond proceeds (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of opioid lawsuit settlement with The Kroger Co. (6-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended resolution to apply for climate action grants (7-0)
• Recommended $120K fee increase for Whitnall Golf Course irrigation design (6-1)
• Recommended amendment to Rhino Construction Agreement for $1M donor revenue (7-0)
• Recommended 2024 Memorandum of Agreement with Association of Milwaukee County Attorneys (6-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended lease with Summit Educational Association Inc. for community center space (7-0)

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

The Combined Community Services Board is meeting to review reports on children's mental health and the Area Agency on Aging plan. The board will also discuss transportation and children, youth, and family services support.

• Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of board member teams for Cindy Bentley and Tiffany Payne
• Report on children's mental health by Brian McBride
• Area Agency on Aging plan presentation by Daniel Idzikowski
• Discussion on transportation led by Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve Nutrition Advisory Council minutes from January 23 and April 23, 2024. It will elect a co‑chair for the Nutrition Advisory Council. The board will discuss Goodwill Industries’ request to raise the suggested contribution rate from $3.00 to $4.00 and consider the Area Agency on Aging’s nutrition goals for 2025‑2027. A senior dining program coordinator report and public comments will follow.

• Election of Nutrition Advisory Council Co‑Chair (Chair Cindy Van Vreede)
• Goodwill Industries request to raise suggested contribution rate from $3.00 to $4.00
• Review and approval of Nutrition Advisory Council minutes (Jan 23 2024 and Apr 23 2024)
• Discussion of Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Goals for 2025‑2027
• Senior Dining Program Coordinator report (informational)

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services Committee will consider appointing Scott Brown as County Corporation Counsel, vote on a resolution to expand the Parks and Culture Committee, receive a report on the Free Birth Certificate Program, and review a request to allocate $8,512,627 from opioid settlement funds. A closed‑session discussion will focus on the settlement of the opioid lawsuit against The Kroger Co. Public comment will be accepted before the meeting adjourns.

• Appointment of Scott Brown as Corporation Counsel (Item 1, File No. 24-665)
• Resolution to expand Parks and Culture Committee membership from five to seven members (Item 2, File No. 24-567)
• Report on the Free Birth Certificate Program (Item 3, File No. 24-654)
• Request to allocate $8,512,627 in opioid settlement funds for FY24‑FY26 projects (Item 4, File No. 24-586)
• Settlement of opioid lawsuit against The Kroger Co., including settlement agreement (Item 5, File No. 24-627)

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend Scott Brown for confirmation as Corporation Counsel. It also recommended adoption of an ordinance expanding the Parks and Culture Committee from five to seven members. An informational report on the Free Birth Certificate Program was received and filed. The committee discussed but took no action on opioid settlement fund allocations and litigation reports.

• Recommended Scott Brown for confirmation as Corporation Counsel (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of ordinance expanding Parks and Culture Committee to 7 members (5-0)
• Received and filed informational report on Free Birth Certificate Program (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of opioid lawsuit settlement with Kroger Co. (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will discuss several agenda items, including an update on candidates for the commission and a nomination of Gary Ingram to the Advisory Council. The board will consider an application to temporarily host the AmeriCorps Senior Companions program for 2024‑25. A key action is reviewing and approving the Advisory Council's draft overall goals for the 2025‑27 Area Aging Plan. The meeting will conclude with general announcements.

• Informational update on candidates to the Commission on Aging
• Action: Nomination of Gary Ingram as a non‑commissioner member of the Advisory Council
• Application to temporarily host the AmeriCorps Senior Companions program in 2024‑25
• Review and approval of the Advisory Council's draft overall goals for the 2025‑27 Area Aging Plan
• Informational announcements

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The committee will review several 2023 annual reports and strategic plans, including those for the Zoo and Department of Transportation. Most items are presented for informational purposes unless the committee directs otherwise. The agenda also includes a report on the Parks Natural Areas 10 Year Strategic Plan.

• Milwaukee County Zoo 2023 Annual Report
• Department of Transportation 2023 Annual Report and 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Parks Natural Areas 10 Year Strategic Plan (2024-2033)
• District Attorney 2023 Annual Report
• County Clerk/Election Commission 2023 Annual Report

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning met to review several informational reports. No substantive decisions were made, and no actions were taken on any agenda items.

Commission on Aging

The Commission is reviewing updates for the upcoming 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan. Discussion includes survey distribution, preliminary data, and public outreach efforts involving focus groups and religious congregations. The body will also review progress from the current 2022-2024 plan and establish strategic goals.

• Review of June 12, 2024, Advisory Council meeting minutes
• Update on 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan survey distribution and preliminary data
• Public outreach update regarding focus groups and religious congregations
• Progress report on the current 2022-2024 Aging Plan
• Discussion of Commission vision, strategic goals, and parameters

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will consider resolutions regarding Vision Zero goals and support for the 128th Air Refueling Wing. The meeting also includes several informational reports on transit infrastructure, budget matters, and equity analyses.

• Resolution affirming Milwaukee County’s commitment to Vision Zero by 2037
• Resolution supporting the 128th Air Refueling Wing's acquisition of the KC-46A Pegasus
• Update on MCTS bus shelters, pads, and bollards projects
• Report on proposal for Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. to manage Waukesha Metro Transit System
• Reports on EEO program trends and Title VI equity analysis

The Milwaukee County Committee on Transportation and Transit recommended two items for adoption: a resolution supporting the 128th Air Refueling Wing's effort to acquire the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, and a Department of Transportation resolution affirming the county's Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes by 2037. Both passed 5-0. The remaining items were informational reports that were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended for adoption resolution supporting 128th Air Refueling Wing's KC-46A Pegasus acquisition (5-0)
• Recommended for adoption resolution affirming Vision Zero commitment by 2037 with triennial crash reduction goals (5-0)
• Added Supervisor Coggs-Jones as cosponsor of the KC-46A resolution by unanimous consent
• Discussed with no action taken: DOT informational report on 2024 budget transportation matters
• Discussed with no action taken: MCTS bus shelters, pads, and bollards capital project update
• Discussed with no action taken: MCTS proposal to manage Waukesha Metro Transit System
• Discussed with no action taken: MCTS EEO Program and Title VI Equity Analysis reports
• Discussed with no action taken: Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation report

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel is reviewing requests to create several full-time positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, including correctional officers and nurses. The committee will also consider a Civil Service Commission appointment and a staff extension for the Milwaukee County Zoo.

• Creation of 12 youth correctional officers and various nursing roles in CFYS
• Creation of human service worker and supervisor positions for Children’s Disability Programs
• Appointment of Brenda Ottesen to the Civil Service Commission
• Extension of Kimberly Graves TAHC as Zoo Public Relations Manager
• Reallocation of Curator positions at the Milwaukee County Zoo

The Committee on Personnel recommended the creation of 17 FTE positions for youth corrections and disability programs, as well as one supervisor role. The committee also recommended the appointment of Brenda Ottesen to the Civil Service Commission and a temporary extension for a Zoo PR manager.

• Recommended confirmation of Brenda Ottesen to the Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Recommended extension of Kimberly Graves as Public Relations Manager for the Zoo through Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended reallocation of Curators for the Zoo (5-0)
• Recommended creation of 12.0 FTE Youth Correction Officer, 1.0 FTE Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor, 3.0 FTE Psychiatric Registered Nurse, 1.0 FTE Licensed Practical Nurse, and 1.0 FTE Youth Correctional Officer Lead (5-0)
• Recommended creation of 4.0 FTE Human Service Worker - CLTS and 1.0 FTE Children’s Disability Program Supervisor (5-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will review several items including a $1,000,000 donor revenue update for the Milwaukee County Zoo. Discussions include proposed changes to committee membership, illegal dumping penalties, and various land easement requests.

• Zoo Rhino project: $1,000,000 in donor revenues and $250,000 increase for an educational classroom
• Ordinance to expand Committee on Parks and Culture membership from five to seven members
• Ordinance to increase illegal dumping penalties on county park property to $5,000
• Permanent easement for City of Milwaukee Water Works near Lisbon Avenue and 40th Street
• Temporary easement with Midwest Fiber Network LLC in Juneau Park

The Committee recommended expanding its own membership from five to seven members. It also recommended approval for several park-related easements and the disposal of capital assets. A proposal to increase illegal dumping penalties was referred to the Office of Corporation Counsel.

• Recommended expanding Committee on Parks and Culture membership from 5 to 7 (5-0)
• Recommended authorization to dispose of various capital assets (5-0)
• Recommended permanent easement for City of Milwaukee Water Works at Washington Park (5-0)
• Recommended temporary easement for Midwest Fiber Network LLC in Juneau Park (5-0)
• Recommended termination of City of Milwaukee Water Tower Easement in Jackson Park (5-0)
• Referred illegal dumping penalty increase to Office of Corporation Counsel (5-0)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will review June meeting minutes and receive several informational reports. These updates include park improvements, transit services, and recreation programs.

• Introduction of Jay-Sun Bowman, Director of the Office for Persons with Disabilities
• Wisconsin Avenue Park Improvements report
• Transit Plus Report
• Recreation Services update
• Information on ADA Celebration and Joint Listening Sessions

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will consider resolutions regarding the Milwaukee County Youth Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools. Members will also discuss shared services between the County and the City of Milwaukee.

• Resolution to amend Chapter 106 of the County Code to create an additional Commissioner for the County Commission on Youth
• Update regarding Milwaukee County Youth Commission activities and request for District 8 Commissioner confirmation
• Resolution supporting Milwaukee Public Schools' financial reporting and calling for increased state funding
• Resolution requesting a response from the Department of Administrative Services regarding shared services with the City of Milwaukee

The Committee recommended for adoption an ordinance to add a Commissioner to the County Commission on Youth and expedite onboarding. It also recommended resolutions supporting Milwaukee Public Schools' financial reporting efforts and requesting a response to a shared services report.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance to add a Commissioner to the County Commission on Youth (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report regarding Milwaukee County Youth Commission activities (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution supporting Milwaukee Public Schools financial reporting and state funding (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution requesting DAS response to Wisconsin Policy Forum shared services report (4-0)

Committee on Audit

The committee is scheduled to receive informational reports from the Director of Audits. These include a pilot fraud risk assessment for the Comptroller’s Office and an update on recommendations from the Workforce Diversity Audit.

• 2023 Comptroller’s Office Pilot Fraud Risk Assessment report
• Status of recommendations from the Workforce Diversity Audit
• Review of eComments submitted via CLIC

The Committee on Audit met to review informational reports regarding fraud risk assessment and workforce diversity. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Informational report on 2023 Comptroller’s Office Pilot Fraud Risk Assessment discussed; no action taken
• Informational report on Workforce Diversity Audit recommendations status discussed; no action taken
• Review of eComments discussed; no action taken

Meeting Notice-Public Notice

Milwaukee County Housing Services is holding a launch and information session for the new LIFT program. The event allows residents to meet staff and learn about landlord incentives.

• Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) program launch

Committee on Finance

The committee will review several financial reports and requests for contract authorizations. Key items include a jail audit proposal, affordable housing contracts, and various park grant applications.

• External audit/evaluation of the Milwaukee County jail for $196,512
• Affordable housing development contract with Near West Side Partners, Inc. for $2 million
• Professional services agreement with Berry Dunn not to exceed $400,000
• Reconciliation of surplus and deficit funds totaling an estimated $2,723,442
• Grant application for recreational improvements to Tiefenthaler Park up to $459,000

The Milwaukee County Committee on Finance recommended for adoption a $2 million affordable housing development contract with Near West Side Partners, Inc., and a not-to-exceed $196,512 professional services agreement with Creative Corrections, LLC for an external audit of the Milwaukee County jail. It also recommended a contract with the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals for a forensic fellowship program, a $400,000 professional services agreement with Berry Dunn, and several other items. A transfer packet section for snow removal equipment was laid over to the call of the chairperson. Informational reports on the Milwaukee Public Museum, War Memorial Center, and other matters were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of contract with Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals for Forensic Fellowship Program (5-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of $196,512 professional services agreement with Creative Corrections, LLC for jail audit (5-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of administrative appropriation transfer to lapse $2,723,442 net surplus to Debt Service Reserve (5-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of June 2024 contract notifications report (5-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of June 2024 appropriation transfer packet excluding Section D2 (5-0, 2 excused)
• Laid over Section D2 of transfer packet (snow removal equipment) to call of chairperson (5-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of reallocation of tax levy and ARPA revenue and expenses (5-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of $400,000 professional services agreement with Berry Dunn (4-0, 3 excused)

Commission on Aging

The Commission is reviewing updates regarding the 2025-27 Area Aging Plan. Discussion items include survey distribution, preliminary data, and public outreach strategies such as focus groups and community conversations.

• Review of April 10, 2024, Advisory Council meeting minutes
• Update on 2025-27 Area Aging Plan survey distribution and data
• Public outreach planning for the Area Aging Plan
• Review of Commission on Aging vision and goals

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met on June 12, 2024. The minutes record approval of the June 12, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA25-326) and reference the April 10, 2024 Advisory Council draft meeting minutes (HRA24-105). The supplied record is largely procedural and does not establish other substantive decisions.

• Approved June 12, 2024 Advisory Council meeting minutes (HRA25-326)

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will consider ordinances to change the start time of County Board meetings and expand the Committee on Parks and Culture. The agenda also includes an informational report regarding Office of Emergency Management updates for the RNC.

• Ordinance to expand Committee on Parks and Culture membership from five to seven members
• Ordinance to require regular County Board meetings to begin at noon
• Informational report: Office of Emergency Management RNC Updates

The Milwaukee County Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services met on June 11, 2024. It recommended for adoption a resolution/ordinance (24-486) amending Chapter 1 of the County Code to require regular County Board meetings to begin at noon, on a 4-1 vote. A separate ordinance (24-567) to expand the Committee on Parks and Culture from five to seven members was laid over for one meeting by a 5-0 vote. Informational reports on RNC emergency management updates and Corporation Counsel litigation and settlement matters were discussed with no action taken, and the committee did not go into closed session.

• Recommended for adoption ordinance 24-486 requiring regular County Board meetings to begin at noon (4-1; Bielinski voting no)
• Laid over for one meeting ordinance 24-567 expanding Committee on Parks and Culture membership from five to seven (5-0)
• Discussed informational report 24-580 on Office of Emergency Management RNC updates; no action taken
• Discussed informational report 24-29 on status of pending litigation; no action taken
• Discussed informational report 24-30 on claim and litigation settlement payments; no action taken
• Did not adjourn into closed session for items 4 and 5
• Noted no eComments were submitted for the June 11, 2024 meeting

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Program Access Committee will meet to discuss items related to Milwaukee County Housing Services and the Housing Authority of Milwaukee. The agenda includes discussions regarding the ARPA Fund for Housing.

• Milwaukee County Housing Services-ARPA Fund for Housing

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will review May meeting minutes and hear reports on transit and recreation services. Members will also discuss service gaps and housing updates from the Program Access Committee. A closed session is scheduled to address commission membership.

• Transit Plus Report
• Recreation update
• Feedback of Gaps in Services
• Program Access Committee update regarding housing
• Commission membership action item (closed session)

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The committee will consider a resolution to expand solar energy production at the new Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center parking lots. The committee will also review reports regarding property sales, targeted business enterprise participation, and community development funds.

• Resolution to expand solar energy at Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center
• Public Hearing Notice for 2025 Milwaukee County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds
• Report regarding Milwaukee County property sales
• Report regarding Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation and waivers

The committee recommended the adoption of a resolution to expand solar energy production at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center parking lots. The resolution directs the Department of Administrative Services to report on costs and funding sources to fully offset electricity usage.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 24-566 to expand solar energy at Marcia P. Coggs Center (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the In-District Aging Advocacy Day scheduled for June 17, 2024. Members will also receive updates on federal and state aging policies and discuss potential 2025 county budget priorities.

• Review of April 23 and May 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• In-District Aging Advocacy Day on June 17, 2024
• Updates on the Emergency Food Assistance Program
• Support for Wisconsin State Park lifetime admission passes for older adults
• Discussion of 2025 County Budget Priorities

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging approved the minutes for the Advocacy Committee meeting held on June 7, 2024. The record lists attachments regarding legislative updates, advocacy opportunities, and proposed 2025 county budget priorities, but does not record any votes or decisions on these items.

• Approved Advocacy Committee minutes for June 7, 2024 (HRA25-319)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review several departmental annual reports and strategic plans. Discussion includes a request for approval of eligibility criteria and a fiscal agent contract for the LIFT pilot program.

• Appointment of Marni King to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging
• Professional Services Agreement with Berry Dunn not to exceed $400,000
• Approval of eligibility criteria and a fiscal agent contract for the Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) pilot program
• Department of Health and Human Services 2023 Annual Report
• Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The committee recommended the adoption of eligibility criteria and a fiscal agent contract for the Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) pilot program. It also recommended the confirmation of Marni King to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging. Several annual reports and strategic plans were discussed for informational purposes with no action taken.

• Recommended confirmation of Marni King to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of LIFT pilot program eligibility criteria and fiscal agent contract (4-0)

American Rescue Plan Act Task Force

The task force will consider a request to reallocate tax levy and federal ARPA revenue and expenses. Members will also review the status of ARPA projects as of May 8, 2024. Additionally, the group will approve minutes from the January meeting and receive an update on the ARPA evaluation framework.

• Request to reallocate Tax Levy and Federal ARPA revenue and expenses (HRA24-99)
• Update on the American Rescue Plan Act Evaluation Framework and Annual Report (HRA24-97)
• Status report of ARPA projects as of May 8, 2024 (HRA24-98)
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting (HRA24-18)

The Milwaukee County American Rescue Plan Act Task Force approved a request to reallocate Tax Levy and Federal ARPA revenue and expenses, including revisions to approved project budgets and spending periods. The task force also approved the draft minutes from the previous meeting. Two informational reports on the ARPA Evaluation Framework and current project status were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved draft minutes from Jan 18, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of Tax Levy and Federal ARPA revenue/expenses and revised project budgets (5-0)
• Discussed ARPA Evaluation Framework and Annual Report Update with no action taken
• Discussed status of ARPA projects as of May 8, 2024 with no action taken

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will review several informational reports. These include an overview of the Milwaukee County Transit System and updates on the WisGo Fare Collection System.

• Overview of the Milwaukee County Transit System
• WisGo Fare Collection System report
• MCTS Equal Employment Opportunity Program report
• Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation and waivers report

The Committee on Transportation and Transit received and filed informational reports regarding the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) overview and the MCTS Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Other reports regarding fare collection and business enterprise participation were discussed without action.

• Recommended MCTS overview informational report be received and placed on file (4-1)
• Recommended June 2024 MCTS Equal Employment Opportunity Program report be received and placed on file (5-0)

Committee on Personnel

The committee will review several requests to create, abolish, or reallocate staff positions across various county departments. It will also receive an informational report regarding fiscal year 2025 county pension contributions.

• Report on FY 2025 County Pension Contributions for ERS and OBRA 1990 plans
• Reappointment of Margo Franklin as Chief Human Resources Officer
• Creation of 10.0 FTE Clerical Specialists for Combined Court Related Operations
• Abolishment of 1.0 FTE Accounting Supervisor and creation of 1.0 FTE Accounting Manager
• One-year contract extension with Voya for disability and FMLA administration

The Committee on Personnel recommended the reappointment of Margo Franklin as Chief Human Resources Officer. The committee also recommended several staffing changes, including the creation of 10.0 FTE Clerical Specialists for Combined Court Related Operations.

• Recommended confirmation of Margo Franklin as Chief Human Resources Officer (5-0)
• Recommended creation of 10.0 FTE Clerical Specialist for Combined Court Related Operations (5-0)
• Recommended abolishing 1.0 FTE Accounting Supervisor and creating 1.0 FTE Accounting Manager (5-0)
• Recommended abolishing and recreating one FTE Real Estate Services Coordinator (5-0)
• Recommended creating 1.0 FTE Clerical Specialist and abolishing 1.0 FTE Clerical Assistant in Children, Youth and Family Services (5-0)
• Recommended creating 1.0 FTE Caregiver Support Specialist in Aging and Disabilities Services (4-0)
• Recommended creating 1.0 FTE Fiscal Assistant 2 and abolishing 1.0 FTE Fiscal Assistant 1 and 1.0 FTE Clerical in Child Support Services (4-0)
• Recommended abolishing 1 FTE Aviation Analyst and creating 1 FTE Director of Administration (4-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The committee will review several items including grant applications for park improvements and various land easement requests. Members will also receive financial reports from the Milwaukee Public Museum and War Memorial Center.

• Grant application for up to $459,000 for recreational improvements to Tiefenthaler Park
• Resolution to accept an in-kind donation of a park bench from the Hales Corners Lions Club
• Temporary easement with Crown Castle LLC for a fiber optic line in Glendale
• 20-year conservation easement for MMSD at Brown Deer Park
• Financial reports for Milwaukee Public Museum and War Memorial Center

The Committee on Parks and Culture recommended for adoption multiple grant applications for park improvements and several land easement agreements. It also recommended accepting a donated park bench. Several informational reports regarding museum finances and strategic planning were discussed without action.

• Recommended adoption of resolution to accept an all-weather park bench donation from Hales Corners Lions Club (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of grant application for up to $459,000 for Tiefenthaler Park improvements (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of application for State of Wisconsin DNR Inflation Reduction Act Grant (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Land and Water Conservation Funding Program grant application (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of temporary easement with Crown Castle LLC for fiber optic line in Glendale (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of WE Energies easement expansion for electric service to a gas regulation pit (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of 20-year conservation easement to MMSD for Brown Deer Park (5-0)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review several informational reports from the Director of Audits regarding past audits and compliance. The committee will also consider a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement for an external evaluation of the Milwaukee County jail.

• $196,512 contract with Creative Corrections, LLC for a Milwaukee County jail audit
• Status report on recommendations from the 2021 Rock Audit
• Compliance status report regarding the County’s Minimum Wage Ordinance
• Status report on recommendations from the 2023 Travel Card Audit
• Status report on recommendations from the 2022 Purchasing Card Audit

The Milwaukee County Committee on Audit met on June 3, 2024, to review seven informational reports from the Office of the Comptroller. The committee discussed audits regarding the Comptroller's office, the county jail, the Rock Audit, minimum wage compliance, travel cards, purchasing cards, and the Register of Deeds. No votes were taken and no actions were approved or denied during this meeting.

• Discussed Office of the Comptroller role and accomplishments (no action)
• Reviewed $196,512 jail audit proposal for information only (no action)
• Discussed status of 2021 Rock Audit recommendations (no action)
• Discussed Minimum Wage Ordinance compliance status (no action)
• Discussed status of 2023 Travel Card Audit recommendations (no action)
• Discussed status of 2022 Purchasing Card Audit recommendations (no action)
• Discussed status of 2021 Register of Deeds Audit recommendations (no action)
• Reviewed eComments record (no action)

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will review minutes from the February 19, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive updates on several service contracts and a new DHS Social Isolation & Loneliness Grant. Members will also act on the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Approval of February 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Contract updates for Revitalize Milwaukee, Employ Milwaukee, and Hmong American Friendship Association
• OAA ARPA Caregiver Support Projects update
• Contract amendments for Serving Older Adults and Specialized Transportation
• New DHS Social Isolation & Loneliness Grant award

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

The Combined Community Services Board is reviewing the 2025 Milwaukee County Budget and the 2023 Annual Report. The meeting also includes discussions on the Area Agency on Aging Plan and Children Youth and Family Services Support.

• 2025 Milwaukee County Budget discussion
• 2023 Annual Report review
• Area Agency on Aging Plan discussion
• Children Youth and Family Services Support discussion
• Introduction of new board members Felisia Martin and Shirley Drake

Commission on Aging

The Wellness Committee will review minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes informational updates regarding wellness workshops and a chronic conditions pilot program.

• Review of March 20, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Update on Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops
• Information on the General Baptist State Convention's chronic conditions pilot program
• INPOWER final project update

The Commission on Aging met on May 22, 2024. The body approved the minutes from two separate Wellness Committee meetings.

• Approved May 22, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Approved March 20, 2024, Wellness Committee meeting minutes

Committee on Finance

The committee will review several financial allocations, including $3.7 million in bond proceeds for North Shop Improvements. Discussions include airport security infrastructure, zoo service agreements, and various health and human services contracts.

• Allocation of approximately $3.7 million in unspent bond proceeds to Project WH024201 North Shop Improvements
• Capitalized lease for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport security camera system infrastructure
• Authorization for a service agreement with New Beginnings Ranch for Milwaukee County Zoo pony rides
• Request to accept up to $195,000 for Meaux Park basketball court improvements
• Affordable housing development contract of $2.5 million with Communities of Crocus in the City of Franklin

The Milwaukee County Committee on Finance recommended for adoption a $2.5 million affordable housing development contract with Communities of Crocus in Franklin, and a capitalized lease for the airport security camera system with Convergint LLC. It also advanced a $3.7 million reallocation of unspent bond proceeds, a 2024 labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association, and several other contracts. Informational reports on the five-year financial forecast, 2024 fiscal projection, and pending litigation were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of service agreement with New Beginnings Ranch for pony rides at the Zoo (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of capitalized lease for airport security camera system and agreement with Convergint LLC (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of $3.7M bond reallocation to North Shop Improvements and debt service (6-0)
• Recommended to receive and place on file the May 2024 contract notifications report (6-0)
• Recommended to receive and place on file the Five-Year Financial Forecast 2025-2029 (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of May 2024 appropriation transfer packet (5-0, Rolland excused)
• Recommended adoption of multi-year countywide furniture contracts (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2024 tentative agreement with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs' Association (5-1, Martinez no)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The committee will review several departmental annual reports regarding 2023 performance and goals. Members will also consider the appointment of Desilynn Smith to the Combined Community Service Board. Additionally, a resolution recognizing April 24, 2024, as Denim Day is on the agenda.

• Appointment of Desilynn Smith to the Milwaukee County Combined Community Service Board
• Review of 2023 Annual Reports from the Office of Equity and Department of Health and Human Services
• Parks Department 3-Year Strategic Plan report
• Resolution recognizing April 24, 2024, as Denim Day

The Milwaukee County Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning recommended Desilynn Smith's appointment to the Combined Community Service Board for confirmation (4-0, one excused). It recommended adoption of a resolution recognizing April 24, 2024 as Denim Day, as amended (4-0, one excused). Informational reports from several county departments were discussed with no action taken, and three Department of Health and Human Services reports were laid over for one meeting (4-0, one excused).

• Recommended Desilynn Smith's appointment to the Combined Community Service Board for confirmation (4-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended adoption of the Denim Day resolution as amended (4-0, 1 excused)
• Laid over three DHHS informational reports (items 8, 9, 10) for one meeting (4-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended the Parks 3-Year Strategic Plan informational report be received and placed on file (4-0, 1 excused)
• Discussed informational reports from Strategy/Budget/Performance, Parks, Human Resources, Office of Equity, Administrative Services, and Transportation/DHHS with no action taken
• No eComments were submitted for the May 16, 2024 meeting

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The committee will consider a resolution to change how standing committee matters are prioritized for public testimony. Members will also review informational reports regarding opioid projects, the Ethics Board annual report, and vaccination incentive efficacy.

• Resolution 24-293: Amending Section 1.13 of the Code of General Ordinances regarding public testimony priority
• Report 24-448: Opioid Projects funded FY23-25
• Report 24-381: Milwaukee County Ethics Board 2023 Annual Report
• Report 24-483: Joint report on the Vaccination Incentive Program Efficacy
• Closed Session items regarding pending litigation and settlement payments

The committee recommended adopting an ordinance to prioritize standing committee matters when the public registers to speak and to ensure equal testimony time. Several informational reports regarding opioid projects, ethics, and vaccinations were received and filed.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution/Ordinance 24-293 to amend public testimony priority and timing (4-1)
• Recommended receiving and filing informational report 24-448 on FY23-25 Opioid Projects (5-0)
• Recommended receiving and filing the 2023 Milwaukee County Ethics Board Annual Report 24-381 (5-0)
• Recommended receiving and filing joint report 24-483 on Vaccination Incentive Program Efficacy (5-0)
• Discussed pending litigation and settlement reports (Items 5 and 6) with no action taken

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The committee will review a $2.5 million affordable housing development contract for the City of Franklin. Other discussion items include climate impacts at Grant Park, land disposition processes, and property sales.

• $2.5 million affordable housing development contract with Communities of Crocus in the City of Franklin
• Climate Impacts at Grant Park report
• Milwaukee County’s Land Disposition Process presentation
• Milwaukee County property sales report
• Targeted Business Enterprise Program and federally-funded project participation report

The committee primarily reviewed informational reports regarding housing, climate impacts, and economic inclusion. The only formal action taken was the receipt and filing of a presentation on the county's land disposition process.

• Recommended informational report on Land Disposition Process be received and placed on file (5-0)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will review April meeting minutes and receive reports on transit, recreation, and the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding service gaps and housing updates.

• Review of April 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• 2025 Budget Update from DHHS Chief Financial Officer
• Transit Plus Report
• Introduction to Commission membership
• Program Access Committee update regarding housing

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The committee will consider approval for an updated Milwaukee County Transit System Agency Safety Plan. Members will also receive informational reports regarding cargo development at the former 440th/MKE Business Park and transit equity analyses.

• Approval of MCTS Agency Safety Plan update
• Report on proposed cargo development for former 440th/MKE Business Park
• Report on Title VI, Service, and Fare Equity Analysis
• Report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation and waivers

The Committee on Transportation and Transit recommended the adoption of an updated Agency Safety Plan for the Milwaukee County Transit System. The committee also received several informational reports regarding airport cargo development, transit equity, and business enterprise participation.

• Recommended adoption of MCTS Agency Safety Plan update (4-1)
• Received and filed informational report on proposed cargo development for former 440th/MKE Business Park (5-0)
• Received and filed May 2024 Title VI, Service, and Fare Equity Analysis report (5-0)
• Received and filed May 2024 report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program and DBE participation (5-0)

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will consider several requests to create or reallocate staff positions across county departments. Key items include a large expansion of the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center and position changes in the Sheriff's Department. The committee will also review reports on lifeguard recruitment and human resources updates.

• Creation of 27.0 FTE positions for the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
• Creation of 1.0 FTE Clinical Manager within DHHS
• Reallocation of Assistant Airport Public Safety/Security position
• Reallocation of Sheriff Department Captain and Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant roles
• Request to waive pay rate waiting period for Corporation Counsel assignment

The Committee on Personnel recommended 11 action items for adoption by the County Board, all passing with a 4-0 vote (one member excused). Key recommendations included creating 27 new positions for the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center, waiving a waiting period for a Corporation Counsel pay increase, and reallocating several Sheriff and Airport security roles. Two informational reports regarding Parks lifeguard recruitment and general HR updates were received and placed on file without further action.

• Recommended adoption of waiver for Corporation Counsel pay waiting period (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of 27 new FTEs for Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of 1 new Clinical Manager FTE in Health and Human Services (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of 1 new Human Service Worker FTE in Health and Human Services (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Credentialing Specialist creation and Office Support Assistant abolishment (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of TAHC extension for Reynaldo Cortez at Airport (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Assistant Airport Public Safety/Security reallocation (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Sheriff Captain and Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant reallocations (4-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture is reviewing several items including land easements, community garden leases, and park improvements. Discussion also includes reports on the future of the Charles Allis Art Museum and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum.

• Appointment of Clayborn Benson to the Milwaukee County Historical Society Board of Directors
• Report on options for the Charles Allis Art Museum and the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
• Request for a permanent easement with the City of Wauwatosa
• Request for a temporary easement on Honey Creek Parkway for telecommunications
• Acceptance of up to $195,000 in funding for Meaux Park basketball court improvements

The Committee recommended approval for $195,000 in funding for Meaux Park basketball courts and several land easements. It also recommended confirming a board appointment and removing a county ordinance regarding park furniture. Several informational reports on museum futures and lifeguard recruitment were discussed without action.

• Recommended confirmation of Clayborn Benson to the Milwaukee County Historical Society Board (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of permanent easement with the City of Wauwatosa (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of temporary easement with Everstream GLC Holding Company for Honey Creek Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of up to $195,000 for Meaux Park basketball courts (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of lease agreement with UW-Extension for community gardens (5-0)
• Recommended removal of County Code 47.24 'Improper Use of Park Furniture' (5-0)
• Laid over informational report on Climate Impacts at Grant Park (4-0)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review an informational report regarding the role and accomplishments of the Audit Services Division. The committee will also receive a status report on compliance with the County’s Minimum Wage Ordinance.

• Report on the Role and Accomplishments of the Office of the Comptroller - Audit Services Division
• Status Report on compliance with the County’s Minimum Wage Ordinance
• Review of eComments submitted via CLIC

The May 6, 2024, meeting was not called to order because of technical difficulties. All agenda items were removed and rescheduled for the June 3, 2024, meeting or a sooner special meeting.

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee is reviewing federal, state, and county legislative issues. The body will discuss potential action items regarding the Older Americans Act reauthorization and 2025 Milwaukee County budget priorities.

• Review of April 24, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network State Aging Advocacy Day on May 14, 2024
• Communication regarding Emergency Food Assistance Program changes
• Communication regarding lifetime admission passes for older adults at state parks and forests
• Review of the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act and Nursing Home Staffing Standards

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met on May 3, 2024, and reviewed several items, including the approval of minutes from the May 3, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting (HRA24-131) and minutes from the April 23, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting (HRA24-79). The commission also received legislative and policy updates (HRA24-80) covering the Long Term Care Workforce Support Act (S. 4120, H.R. 7994) and Nursing Home Staffing Standards Final Rule, as well as potential action items (HRA24-81) including a Milwaukee County Budget Presentation and Older Americans Act reauthorization. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the provided minutes.