Milwaukee County public meetings in 2025

Pension Study Commission

The Pension Study Commission will review a request from the Director of Retirement Plan Services to amend Chapter 201.24(2.4) of the Milwaukee County Code, changing eligibility criteria for the Employee Retirement System. The commission may vote to recommend that the County Board adopt a resolution on this amendment. Public comment will be accepted in person, via Teams, or through eComments.

• Ordinance 25-764: amendment to eligibility provisions in Chapter 201.24(2.4) of the County Code
• Public comment opportunity via comment cards, Microsoft Teams, or eComments (Reference File No. 25-80)
• Referral of the amendment to the Committees on Personnel, Finance, the Pension Board, and the Pension Study Commission

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review draft bylaws for the Advisory Council and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review and approve November 20, 2025, Advisory Council Bylaws Committee minutes
• Review and discuss draft Advisory Council bylaws document
• Discuss 2026 Advisory Council Bylaws Committee schedule

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from its November 21, 2025 meeting, elect new officers, and receive informational presentations on county ethics and meeting procedures. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of November 21, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting minutes
• Election of officers (action item)
• Ethics presentation by Adam Gilmore, Executive Director, Milwaukee County Ethics Board
• Roberts Rules of Order overview by Stefan Dostanic, Deputy County Clerk
• Adjournment at 10:00 A.M.

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will discuss a transit funding shortfall and a plan to maximize 2026 service levels. The body is also deciding on several professional service contracts and budget transfers for the zoo and other departments.

• Plan to maximize 2026 Transit and Paratransit service levels (Item 25-792)
• Proposed $475,000 professional service agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC (Item 25-685)
• Transfer of $215,000 and $396,000 from zoo roof and AC projects to the Zoo Front Entrance (Item 25-707)
• Contract extension with Aurora Health Care for occupational health services up to $250,000 annually (Item 25-709)
• Proposed $184,110 multi-year contract with RPI Consultants (Item 25-740)

The Finance Committee adopted several action reports, each recommended for adoption with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Items approved included new zoo maintenance positions, zoo capital‑project fund transfers, DOT retroactive funding authorizations, a MCTS budget amendment, a $475,000 professional services agreement, an administrative appropriation transfer moving $930,271 to the Debt Service Reserve, and a $10,000 fee increase for Berry Dunn services. Informational reports on the Milwaukee Public Museum, transit funding shortfall, and comptroller projections were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved 4.0 FTE zoo maintenance positions – Recommended for adoption (7‑0)
• Approved transfer of $215,000 and $396,000 for zoo capital projects – Recommended for adoption (7‑0)
• Approved retroactive DOT funding authorizations – Recommended for adoption (7‑0)
• Approved MCTS 2026 Budget Amendment 19 – Recommended for adoption (6‑1, 1 excused)
• Approved $475,000 PFM Financial Advisors professional services agreement – Recommended for adoption (7‑0)
• Approved $930,271 surplus transfer to Debt Service Reserve – Recommended for adoption (7‑0)
• Approved $10,000 fee increase for Berry Dunn services (NTE up to $409,500) – Recommended for adoption (6‑1, 1 excused)
• No action taken on informational reports from Milwaukee Public Museum, transit funding shortfall, and comptroller year‑end projection

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services Committee will review several informational reports and contract updates, and will vote on a resolution to amend the county code sections governing marriage license and ceremony fees. Other items include status updates on the jail corrective action plan, a facial recognition policy draft, and contract amendments for inmate communication services.

• Amend Section 59.15 and 59.20 of the County Code to change marriage license and ceremony fees (Item 8)
• Report on Office of the Sheriff’s progress on jail corrective action plan (Item 1)
• Draft policy framework for facial recognition technology (Item 2)
• Amendment #4 to Inmate Calling Solutions LLC agreement extending rate cap deadlines to April 1, 2027 (Item 3)
• Amendment #3 to Incarcerated People’s Communication Services agreement to add offsite mail scanning (Item 4)

The committee voted 5‑0 to recommend adopting an ordinance amending marriage‑license and ceremony fee sections of the County Code. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend the County Board authorize outside counsel on a contingency basis to pursue PFAS and climate‑change related lawsuits. Additionally, the committee approved placing the facial‑recognition informational report on file with a 5‑0 vote.

• Recommend adoption of marriage‑license fee amendment (25-725) – Aye: Capriolo, Johnson Jr., Logsdon, Martinez, Bielinski (5-0)
• Recommend adoption of PFAS litigation contingency counsel authorization (25-784) – Aye: Capriolo, Johnson Jr., Logsdon, Martinez, Bielinski (5-0)
• Recommend receiving and filing facial‑recognition informational report (25-743) – Aye: Capriolo, Johnson Jr., Logsdon, Martinez, Bielinski (5-0)

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will meet to discuss the allocation of 2026 Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding, an update on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project, and informational reports on economic development and property sales.

• Allocation of 2026 CDBG and HOME funding
• Update on Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project
• Informational report on Wells Street economic development
• Informational report on Building Bridges grant awardees
• Informational report on Milwaukee County property sales

The committee discussed a report from the Department of Health and Human Services requesting allocation of anticipated 2026 Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding, and a reallocation of 2025 CDBG funding. A motion to recommend the report for adoption was made by Supervisor Logsdon and passed unanimously. The committee also recommended receiving and filing the Building Bridges informational report.

• Recommended adoption of DHHS funding report (vote 5-0)
• Recommended receiving and filing Building Bridges report (vote 5-0)
• Discussed Office of Economic Inclusion report – no action taken
• Discussed Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex update – no action taken
• Discussed Wells Street economic development informational report – no action taken
• Discussed Milwaukee County property sales report – no action taken
• Discussed eComments record – no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the status of Milwaukee County senior centers and programming contracts. The agenda includes approving November committee minutes and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of November 7, 2025, Senior Center Committee minutes
• Report on Senior Center and Wil-O-Way conditions
• Update on programming and meal site supervision contracts
• Discussion on senior centers
• 2026 schedule of meetings

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council elected Katharina Hren as Chairperson and Antoine Carter as Vice-Chairperson, each with five votes in favor and three members absent. No other actions were taken; remaining agenda items were discussed for information only.

• Elected Katharina Hren as Chairperson (5 ayes, 3 absent)
• Elected Antoine Carter as Vice-Chairperson (5 ayes, 3 absent)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review several reports and contract requests for 2026. Most items are referred to this committee for informational purposes only, with final financial authority resting with the Committee on Finance.

• 2026 non-professional service contracts for Senior Nutrition Programs caterers at a cost of $2,862,754
• 2026 fee-for-service contracts for Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) in the amount of $41,990,627
• 2026 State contract for Community Youth and Family aids in the amount of $41,548,078
• 2026 purchase of service contract with Milwaukee Community Crossroads for the Credible Messenger Program
• Informational report on the implementation of a Secured Residential Care Center for Children and Youth

The committee met on Dec 4, 2025 to review informational reports from various county departments, including DAS and DHHS. All items were discussed for informational purposes only, with no motions, approvals, or denials recorded. No votes were taken and no actions were taken on any of the reports.

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will receive an informational report on the Milwaukee County Transit System's funding shortfall and consider resolutions for retroactive funding applications and a 2026 budget amendment to maximize service levels.

• Informational report on MCTS funding shortfall
• Retroactive authorization to apply for CMAQ, STP-U, and Local Bridge Program funding
• Approval for update of MCTS Agency Safety Plan
• Project status update on I-94 East-West Reconstruction
• 2026 Adopted Budget Amendment 19 for MCTS service levels

The Committee on Transportation and Transit voted to recommend adoption of Action Report 25-748, a retroactive funding request, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also voted to recommend adoption of Action Report 25-751, an update to the MCTS Agency Safety Plan, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other items received action.

• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-748 (retroactive funding request) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-751 (MCTS Agency Safety Plan update) (5-0)

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will discuss several requests to create, abolish, or reclassify positions across various county departments. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding retirement plan eligibility and two appointments to the Personnel Review Board.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 201.24(2.4) of the County Code regarding ERS eligibility
• Request to create 4.0 FTE Maintenance Worker positions for the Milwaukee County Zoo
• Request to create 3.0 internship positions in the Project Management Office
• Authorization for three on-site employee Health Care Clinics with Froedtert Workforce Health for 2026
• Appointments of Brenda Ottesen and Samantha Baker to the Personnel Review Board

The Committee on Personnel adopted several action reports, approving new full‑time positions at the Milwaukee County Zoo, the District Attorney’s Office, the Department of Administrative Services, and the Project Management Office. It also approved an amendment to the county retirement plan ordinance and confirmed two appointments to the Personnel Review Board. All motions passed with unanimous or majority votes as noted.

• Approved 4.0 FTE maintenance worker positions at Milwaukee County Zoo (5-0)
• Approved creation of 1.0 Process Investigator position and elimination of two 0.5 positions at the District Attorney’s Office (5-0)
• Approved abolition of 1.0 Database Administrator and creation of Cloud Platform Administrator/Senior Cloud Platform Administrator position (5-0)
• Approved abolition of 1.0 Application Analyst and creation of Business Intelligence Analyst position (5-0)
• Approved creation of three internship positions in the Project Management Office (5-0)
• Approved amendments to retirement plan eligibility ordinance (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Brenda Ottesen to the Personnel Review Board (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Samantha Baker to the Personnel Review Board after reconsideration (5-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will discuss a cooperation agreement for flood mitigation at Wilson Park and proposed amendments to zoo ordinances. The body will also receive informational reports regarding the Milwaukee Public Museum and Hales Corner Park Pool.

• Authorization for an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with MMSD for a flood mitigation project at Wilson Park (25-718)
• Proposed amendments to Milwaukee County Ordinance Sections 47.06 and 63.09 regarding the Milwaukee County Zoo (25-682)
• Informational report on 2025 testing findings for the Hales Corner Park Pool (25-717)
• Financial statements report from the Milwaukee Public Museum (25-51)
• Informational report from the Department of Administrative Services regarding Wil-O-Ways (25-746)

The committee discussed the Milwaukee Public Museum financial report with no action taken. It voted to recommend the zoo ordinance amendment (Sections 47.06 and 63.09) for adoption. It also voted to recommend an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a flood‑mitigation project in Wilson Park. All other items were informational and received no action.

• Zoo ordinance amendment recommended for adoption (7-0 vote)
• Intergovernmental cooperation agreement for Wilson Park flood mitigation recommended for adoption (7-0 vote)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will discuss several resolutions urging the state legislature to act on court fees, local control, data centers, and immigrant protections. The body will also review requests for youth commissioner confirmations and new internship positions.

• Resolution 25-782 opposing state legislation to increase court fees and surcharges
• Resolution 25-779 supporting the repeal of 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 to restore local control
• Resolution 25-781 urging the passage of the Data Center Accountability Bill (LRB 5432)
• Resolution 25-783 urging support for the 'Keep Families Together' bill package
• Request 25-736 to create 3.0 internship positions in the Project Management Office

The Committee recommended for adoption Resolution 25-782 opposing legislation that would increase court fees, passing 4‑0. It also adopted Resolution 25-779 supporting state legislation to restore local control, and amended and adopted Resolution 25-781 urging the Data Center Accountability Bill, each passing 4‑0. A third resolution, 25-783 urging support for the “Keep Families Together” immigration bill, passed 3‑0. Action reports creating youth commissioner representation (25-760) and three new internship positions (25-736) were also recommended for adoption, both passing 4‑0.

• Adopted Resolution 25-782 opposing court‑fee increase (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-779 supporting local‑control legislation (4‑0)
• Amended and adopted Resolution 25-781 for Data Center Accountability Bill (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-783 urging support for immigration “Keep Families Together” bill (3‑0)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-760 for Youth Commissioners (4‑0)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-736 creating three internship positions (4‑0)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review a resolution requesting an audit of the Behavioral Health Services Division regarding statutory notification requirements for inpatient treatment discharges. The body will also receive several informational reports on county audits and financial agreements.

• Resolution 25-480: Request for audit of Behavioral Health Services Division regarding Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 971
• 2024 Single Audit Report (Item 25-712)
• Status report on Milwaukee County Jail corrective action plan from Creative Corrections, LLC (Item 25-763)
• Financial report on the agreement between Milwaukee County and Ballpark Commons LLC (Item 25-721)
• Status of recommendations from the Register of Deeds Audit Report (Item 25-713)

The Committee voted 4-2 to lay over Resolution 25-480, requesting an audit of the Behavioral Health Services Division, to the chair's call. The Committee chose not to enter closed session on Item 2. All other reports were discussed with no action taken.

• Resolution 25-480 laid over to chair's call (4-2 vote)
• Committee did not adjourn into closed session on Item 2

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss and vote on opposing SB-578/AB-598 and awarding a contract for programming and meal site supervision in county senior centers. The body will also address bylaw changes regarding quorum and the 2026 officer election process.

• Vote to oppose SB-578/AB-598 regarding patient representatives
• Confirm intent to award contract for programming and meal site supervision in Milwaukee County Senior Centers
• Action on Commission on Aging bylaw changes related to quorum
• Discussion and action on 2026 officer nominations and election process
• Letter to Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services regarding policy priorities

The commission formally approved the minutes from its November 21, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review its own bylaws and examine example bylaws from other advisory councils. The meeting includes discussion of a draft advisory council bylaw and planning for future meeting dates. All items are for information and discussion only; no formal decisions are indicated.

• Review of the Commission on Aging bylaws (HRA25-256)
• Presentation of example advisory council bylaws from GWAAR, King County WA, and Milwaukee County Mental Health Board (HRA25-257)
• Discussion of a draft advisory council bylaw
• Planning of future meeting schedule

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve the minutes from its October 16, 2025, meeting and discuss the Older Americans Act and 2025-2027 Area Plan goals. The body will also receive a presentation on social support programs and a year-in-review of the 2025 Area Aging Plan.

• Review and approval of October 16, 2025, Advisory Council meeting minutes
• Discussion of Older Americans Act and 2025-2027 Area Plan goals
• Presentation on social support and socialization programs
• Review of 2025 Area Aging Plan year-in-review

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Wellness Committee will review and approve minutes from meetings held on March 19, May 21, and September 17, 2025. It will introduce a new committee member, Julia Means, and receive informational updates on aging, heart health, and the Senior Center Blood Pressure Hub. The committee will discuss locations for its 2026 meetings and set tentative dates for those meetings.

• Review and approval of March 19, May 21, and September 17, 2025 Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Wellness Committee member, Julia Means
• Informational update on aging and heart health and updated blood pressure guidelines
• Senior Center Blood Pressure Hub and Heart Health Initiative update
• Discussion of 2026 Wellness Committee meeting locations and tentative dates

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and set the agendas for the November 21 and December 5 Commission on Aging meetings. The session includes updates on commission and committee candidates and a report from the AAA Director.

• Approval of October 10, 2025, Executive Committee meeting minutes
• Update on candidates for the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils
• Aging Network updates from AAA Director Daniel Idzikowski
• Setting the November 21 and December 5, 2025, meeting agendas

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will approve the October 3 minutes and discuss updates to federal, state, and Milwaukee County budgets affecting aging programs. A guest speaker, State Representative Sequanna Taylor, will address state legislative issues. The committee will also review the 2025 Q3 progress report on aging area plan advocacy goals.

• Approve October 3, 2025 Advocacy Committee minutes (Action Item)
• Discuss FY2026 federal budget update for aging services
• State legislative update with guest speaker Rep. Sequanna Taylor
• Milwaukee County 2026 budget update following Board adoption on Nov 6, 2025
• Review 2025 Q3 progress report on aging area plan advocacy goals

The Commission on Aging met in person at Washington Park Senior Center and via a hybrid phone link. The agenda consisted of reports and informational attachments, including the Advocacy Committee draft minutes, flyers, a legislation tracker, policy‑priorities listening sessions, and Q3 goal updates. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other formal actions.

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will review and approve the October 3, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will hear a presentation on ideas for executing the strategic plan for senior center revitalization and receive updates on senior centers and a conversational group. The committee will also consider an intention to issue a Letter of Intent for programming and dining services at Milwaukee County senior centers.

• Review and approval of October 3, 2025 Senior Center Committee meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Presentation on ideas for execution of strategic plan for senior center revitalization (Informational/Discussion)
• Update on senior centers (Informational/Discussion)
• Conversational group update (Informational)
• Intention to issue Letter of Intent for programming and dining of Milwaukee County senior centers (Informational/Discussion)

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting on November 7, 2025. Members will discuss several informational topics, including a future chairperson election, current membership terms, historic founding resolutions, and past funding distribution formulas. The council has one action item: reviewing input from the Committee on Parks and Culture on the 2025 allocations and funding distribution formula. Public comments can be submitted via the County Legislative Information Center.

• Discussion of a future election of a chairperson (information only) – HRA25-241
• Discussion of current membership term lengths and expiration dates (information only) – HRA25-242
• Discussion of historic founding resolutions (information only) – HRA25-246
• Discussion of historic distribution of funding awards and formula changes (information only) – HRA25-243
• Action item: discussion of Parks and Culture input on 2025 allocations and funding distribution formula – HRA25-244

The council voted to have the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture develop multiple funding models for the advisory council and vet them by soliciting public input via an online survey or website. The motion passed with seven votes in favor and one member absent. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved DPRC to develop funding models and solicit public input (7-0)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget will meet to discuss two resolutions addressing food insecurity during a federal government shutdown. One proposal involves a specific fund transfer to the Department of Health and Human Services.

• Resolution 25-704: $150,000 appropriation transfer from Agency 194-1945 to Department of Health and Human Services for emergency supplemental food assistance
• Resolution 25-705: Declaration of food apartheid as a public health emergency in Milwaukee County

The Finance-Budget Committee recommended for adoption Resolution 25-704, which authorizes a $150,000 appropriation transfer from Agency 194-1945 to the Department of Health and Human Services for emergency supplemental food assistance during the SNAP reductions caused by the federal shutdown. The Committee also recommended for adoption Resolution 25-705, declaring food apartheid a public health emergency in Milwaukee County and directing county action to address food insecurity during the shutdown. The eComments record for 11/06/25 was discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended and adopted Resolution 25-704 authorizing $150,000 appropriation transfer (vote 7-0)
• Recommended and adopted Resolution 25-705 declaring food apartheid a public health emergency (vote 7-0)
• Discussed eComments record 25-72, no action taken (vote 7-0)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The committee unanimously approved Amendment 19, changing several agency numbers and capital projects. It also approved Amendment 20 to amend the DOT Transit/Paratransit system budget. Amendment 22 was recommended for rejection, and Amendment 21 was withdrawn after being rejected. A resolution (25‑687) was recommended for adoption and will be considered at the November 6 budget meeting.

• Approved Amendment 19 (amending agency numbers and capital projects) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Amendment 20 (amending DOT Transit/Paratransit System) – vote 6‑0
• Recommended Amendment 22 for rejection – vote 6‑0
• Amendment 21 withdrawn – no vote taken
• Recommended Resolution 25‑687 for adoption – vote 6‑0

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will approve the July 22, 2025, Nutrition Advisory Council minutes and discuss updates on the Flavor Station pilot, dining site closures, and a decision to no longer serve managed care participants through the home-delivered meal program.

• Approval of July 22, 2025, Nutrition Advisory Council minutes
• Update on Flavor Station pilot program
• Update on HACM dining site closing
• Update on food truck at MCHC
• Discussion on ending managed care participant meal service

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve September meeting minutes, receive reports from the County Executive Office, State Office on Aging, Aging Services Director, and County Supervisor, and consider several action items. Key actions include approving 2026 administrative renewal allocations and vendor contracts, reviewing a request for proposal and intent to award for Older Americans Act legal services, and discussing home‑delivered meals for Medicaid waiver and OAA participants. The commission will also vote on a $24,000 increase to the 2025 contract with zTrip for specialized transportation services for older adults and discuss livable‑community initiatives and elections for 2026 officers.

• Action: Approve 2026 Administrative Renewal Allocations and Vendor Contracts
• Action: Review RFP and Intent to Award for Older Americans Act Legal Services, Elder Benefit Services, and Medicare Counseling
• Discussion: Provision of Home Delivered Meals to Medicaid Waiver and OAA IIIC2 participants
• Action: Increase 2025 contract with zTrip by $24,000 for specialized older adult transportation services
• Discussion: Livable Communities and Commission on Aging elections for 2026 officers

The commission voted to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Finance‑Budget Committee will review Supervisor budget amendment proposals to the County Executive's 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets. Members may discuss and vote to recommend adoption of a resolution on any “information only” items. The committee will also consider unfinished business related to the 2026 budget and review eComments submitted through the County Legislative Information Center.

• Supervisor budget amendment proposals to the 2026 recommended operating budget (Item 1, 25‑668)
• Supervisor budget amendment proposals to the 2026 recommended capital budget (Item 1, 25‑668)
• Unfinished business discussion on any portion of the 2026 recommended budgets (Item 2, 25‑668A)
• Review of eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center (Item 3, 25‑72)
• Announcement of upcoming public hearing on the 2026 recommended budget (Oct 27, 2025) and final supervisor budget amendments (Oct 31, 2025)

The Finance‑Budget Committee approved seven amendments to the 2026 recommended budget. Each amendment modifies specific agency allocations or capital projects, and all motions prevailed. Vote totals ranged from unanimous 7‑0 to 5‑2. The most notable amendment adds funding for the Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex design.

• Amendment 01 to Agency 103 approved (7‑0)
• Amendment 02 to Agencies 113, 560, 580 approved (7‑0)
• Amendment 03 to Agencies 190‑1992, 194‑1950, 800 approved (7‑0)
• Amendment 04 to Agency 194‑1950 approved (7‑0)
• Amendment 05 to Agencies 118, 370 and Capital Project WC027604 approved (7‑0)
• Amendment 06 to Agencies 118, 370, 580 approved (6‑1)
• Amendment 07 to Agency 560 and Capital Project WR021601 approved (5‑2)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Finance‑Budget Committee will consider supervisor‑proposed amendments to the County Executive’s 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets. It may vote to recommend the County Board adopt a resolution based on these amendments. The committee will also review eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center.

• Supervisor budget amendments to the 2026 Recommended Operating Budget (Item 1)
• Supervisor budget amendments to the 2026 Recommended Capital Budget (Item 1)
• Unfinished Business: discussion and possible amendments to any portion of the 2026 Recommended Budget (Item 2)
• Review of eComments submitted to the Committee on Finance (Item 3)
• Upcoming budget meetings scheduled for October 24, 27, and 31, 2025

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will review its own bylaws and examine advisory council bylaw documents. Members will discuss examples from other advisory councils and a draft advisory council bylaw. The agenda also includes setting future meeting dates.

• Review Commission on Aging bylaws (information/discussion)
• Review examples of other advisory council bylaws (information/discussion)
• Discussion of advisory council bylaw draft (information/discussion)
• Future meeting schedule (information/discussion)
• Call to order and roll

Commission on Aging

The Advisory Council will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a report from its ex‑officio member. It will receive an overview of Milwaukee County aging and disabilities services, followed by a discussion of the Older Americans Act and the 2025‑2027 Area Plan goals. The council will also review the Quarter 3 progress report for the 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan before adjourning.

• Approve September 18, 2025 Advisory Council meeting minutes
• Report from advisory council ex‑officio member (information/discussion)
• Overview of Milwaukee County aging and disabilities services (information/discussion)
• Discussion of Older Americans Act & 2025‑2027 Area Plan goals (information/discussion)
• Review 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan Quarter 3 progress report (information/discussion)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget will consider the County Executive's 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets. The meeting will include presentations on various departments and capital projects, with a public hearing on the budget scheduled for the same day.

• Review of 2026 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets
• Washington Senior Center HVAC Controls project
• Vel Phillips HVAC and Courthouse Complex capital projects
• Criminal Justice Facility safety and modernization projects
• Technology Lifecycle Replacements - Phase 3

The Finance‑Budget Committee reviewed the 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets, covering Human Resources, Non‑Departmental Expenditures, Health and Human Services, and several capital projects. For each agenda item the committee discussed the material but recorded no action taken. No approvals, denials, or votes were made during the meeting.

• Discussed multiple budget items – no action taken

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance‑Budget will hold a public hearing on the County Executive’s 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets. It will also receive written departmental reports responding to budget‑related information requests. E‑comments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center will be recorded in Reference File No. 25‑72.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Recommended Operating Budget (Item 25‑668)
• Public hearing on the 2026 Recommended Capital Budget (Item 25‑668)
• Receipt of departmental reports requested by the Board of Supervisors (Item 25‑670)
• Review of e‑comments submitted to the committee (Reference File No. 25‑72)
• Announcement of upcoming budget meetings for October 23‑31, 2025

The committee held a public hearing on the County Executive's 2026 recommended budget, but the item was temporarily laid over and discussed with no action taken. Requests for departmental reports and the eComments record were also discussed without any decisions. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or amendments.

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget will consider the County Executive's 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets for various county agencies, including courts, public safety, and the sheriff's office. The meeting will also address unfinished business and accept public comments.

• Consideration of 2026 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets
• Review of Criminal Justice Facility Camera Replacements
• Review of CRC Segregation Health and Safety Improvements
• Review of CRC Back-Up Generator Replacement
• Acceptance of public eComments via CLIC

The Finance‑Budget Committee reviewed the County Executive's 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets, covering agencies such as the Courts, Sheriff, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management. Each agenda item was discussed but no motions were adopted, no votes were recorded, and no approvals or denials were made. The meeting concluded with only procedural announcements for upcoming budget hearings.

• No action taken on any agenda item (all items discussed with no decision)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Finance‑Budget Committee will consider the County Executive's 2026 Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Budget (File 25‑668). It will also review the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's property‑tax levy request for 2026 (File 25‑520). The agenda lists numerous capital projects for the airport, highways, bridges, fleet, and transit that are part of the recommended budget. Public comment will be accepted in person, via Microsoft Teams, or through eComments submitted to CLIC.

• Review of 2026 Recommended Operating Budget (File 25‑668)
• Review of 2026 Recommended Capital Budget (File 25‑668)
• SEWRPC 2026 property‑tax levy recommendation (File 25‑520)
• Airport capital projects: MKE Fuel Farm Roadway Reconstruction, Passenger Loading Bridge Replacement Phase 4, Parking Structure Rehabilitation Phase 2
• Highway and bridge projects: South 76th St (CTH U) reconstruction, Lincoln Memorial Drive signal improvement, West Ryan Rd (CTH H) reconstruction

The Finance‑Budget Committee voted to recommend the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s 2026 budget request for adoption, with all seven supervisors voting aye. The motion was made by Supervisor Taylor (District 17). All other agenda items were discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended adoption of SEWRPC 2026 budget request (7‑0 vote)
• Agency No. 194 Civil Air Patrol – discussed, no action taken
• Agency No. 504 Airport (Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. & Lawrence J. Timmerman) – discussed, no action taken
• Agency No. 509 Transportation Services – discussed, no action taken
• Highways and Bridges capital projects – discussed, no action taken
• Agency No. 510 Highway Maintenance – discussed, no action taken
• Agency No. 530 Fleet Management – discussed, no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee will review minutes from the September 12 meeting and set the agenda for the October 24 Commission on Aging meeting. The body will also receive updates on commission candidates and the Aging Network.

• Approval of September 12, 2025, Executive Committee meeting minutes
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils
• Informational report on home delivered meals for Medicaid Waiver Long-term Care and OAA IIIC2 participants
• Setting the October 24, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting agenda

The Executive Committee approved the minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved October 10, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Finance‑Budget Committee will receive the County Executive’s 2026 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets. It will review detailed capital improvement projects for the Marcus Center, War Memorial Center, Charles Allis, Villa Terrace, Parks, and the Zoo. The Committee may consider and vote to recommend County Board adoption of any “information only” items and will accept public eComments.

• Presentation of the 2026 Recommended Operating Budget (Item 1, agenda #25‑668)
• Presentation of the 2026 Recommended Capital Budget (Item 1, agenda #25‑668)
• Marcus Center – Roof Replacement (WU020110) and General Capital Improvements (WU020111)
• War Memorial Center – Flood Mitigation (WU030101), Saarinen Freight Elevator (WU030103), Exterior Pedestal Concrete Repair (WU030201), Passenger Elevator (WU030202), Exterior Wall (WU030205), Veterans Gallery Windows (WU030206)
• Parks projects – Kosciuszko Community Center Rehabilitation (WP074001) and Bender Park Roadway and Drainage Replacement (WP075001)

The committee reviewed Agency No. 199 cultural contributions and several capital projects, including the Marcus Center, War Memorial, Charles Allis, Villa Terrace, UW‑Extension, Parks, Recreation, and Culture. Each item was discussed but recorded as "no action taken." No votes or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Committee on Finance-Budget

The Committee on Finance-Budget will receive a presentation and overview of the County Executive's 2026 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will discuss budget recommendations for various county agencies, including general government, administrative, and debt service functions.

• Presentation of the 2026 Recommended Operating Budget (25-668)
• Presentation of the 2026 Recommended Capital Budget (25-668)
• Review of budget for Agency No. 190 Non-Departmental Revenues, including Potawatomi Revenue Allocation and County Sales Tax
• Review of budget for Agency No. 1950 Employee and Retiree Fringe Benefits
• Review of budget for Agency No. 194 Non-Departmental Expenditures, including Litigation Reserve

The Committee on Finance‑Budget reviewed the County Executive's 2026 recommended operating and capital budgets, along with agency reports on debt service, non‑departmental revenues, fringe benefits, and other functions. Each agenda item was discussed but recorded as "DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN." No motions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting.

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will review staff recommendations for the 2026 purchase of services contracts. The body will also review and approve meeting minutes from August 19 and August 21, 2025.

• Review of staff recommendations for 2026 purchase of services contracts
• Approval of August 19, 2025, Service Delivery Committee meeting minutes
• Approval of August 21, 2025, Service Delivery Committee meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will approve the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on the development of new senior centers. It will also hear informational updates on senior center programming initiatives and discuss strategic planning implementation. The meeting will conclude with setting future meeting dates.

• Approve August 28, 2025 Senior Center Committee meeting minutes (action item)
• Update on the development of new senior centers (informational discussion)
• Update on senior centers programming initiatives (informational discussion)
• Discussion of strategic planning implementation
• Set future meeting schedule

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging formally approved the minutes from its October 3, 2025 meeting. No other actions, votes, or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will discuss a future election of a chairperson, current membership term lengths, and the historic distribution of funding awards. An action item will consider input from the Committee on Parks and Culture on the 2025 allocations and funding distribution formula. Five public eComments have been submitted for the meeting.

• HRA25-179 – discussion of a future election of a chairperson (information only)
• HRA25-180 – discussion of current membership term length and expiration dates (information only)
• HRA25-181 – discussion of historic distribution of funding awards and formula changes (information only)
• HRA25-182 – action item: discussion of Parks and Culture input on 2025 allocations and funding distribution formula
• 25-59 – five eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center

Only four of eight members were present, so the council did not have a quorum. All agenda items were discussed, but no votes were taken and no actions were approved, denied, or postponed.

• All agenda items discussed; no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review 2026 administrative renewal allocations and vendor contracts. The body is also considering actions to support federal programs for older adults, including Medicare physician fees and the Older Americans Act.

• Appointment of Julia Means to the Wellness Committee
• Comments on CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for AAA services
• Support letter for Older Americans Act Title V, Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Retroactive approval of a comment to the Department of Labor regarding Fair Labor Standards Act changes for home health workers
• Discussion on 2026 Administrative Renewal Allocations and Vendor Contracts

The September 26, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting recorded attendance, listed commissioners, and referenced several attachment documents. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented. The minutes contain only procedural information.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025, meeting. The body will also discuss establishing an ad hoc bylaws committee and recruitment efforts for the advisory council.

• Approval of August 13, 2025, Advisory Council minutes (HRA25-176)
• Review of Robert's Rules of Order and Open Meetings Law
• Discussion on establishing an ad hoc bylaws committee
• Update on recruitment for Advisory Council members

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met on September 18, 2025, in a hybrid format at the Clinton Rose Senior Center. The commission approved the minutes of the Advisory Council meeting held that day. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Advisory Council meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will approve minutes from the March 19 and May 21, 2025 Wellness Committee meetings. Commissioners will discuss the Area Plan Wellness Goal and receive updates on Falls Prevention Week and a Social Isolation and Loneliness grant project. An action item will consider changing the meeting schedule for the 2026 Wellness Committee.

• Approve March 19, 2025 and May 21, 2025 Wellness Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of Area Plan Wellness Goal (presented by Kaisa Kerrigan)
• Informational update on Falls Prevention Week (Jacqueline Smith)
• Informational update on Social Isolation and Loneliness Grant Project findings (Kaisa Kerrigan)
• Action item: revisit 2026 Wellness Committee meeting schedule (Jacqueline Smith)

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee will approve minutes from the August 11 meeting and then consider several items, including updates on candidates for the Commission and its committees, a discussion on increasing philanthropic support for aging issues, and a report from the Chair. The committee will also vote on the agenda for the next Commission on Aging meeting scheduled for September 26, 2025. The meeting is virtual and recorded.

• Approve August 11, 2025 Executive Committee meeting minutes (HRA25-175).
• Update on candidates for the Commission on Aging and its committees.
• Discussion on advancing philanthropic support for aging issues in Milwaukee County.
• Chair’s report from Janice Wilberg.
• Set agenda for the September 26, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting.

The Executive Committee approved the minutes from its September 12, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved September 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Committee on Finance

The Finance Committee adopted Finance Amendment I, approving a lease and development agreement between Milwaukee County Parks and the Milwaukee Domes Alliance to revitalize the Mitchell Park Domes, with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved service agreements for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport janitorial and unarmed security services, and for DOT fleet janitorial services, each passing unanimously or with a 5‑2 vote. Additionally, the committee reallocated $800,000 from the Oak Leaf Trail Study to a 30th Street Corridor feasibility study, approving the move by a 5‑2 vote.

• Adopted Courthouse Navigator Program contract with Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation (6‑1)
• Approved Airport Janitorial Services agreement (6‑1)
• Approved Airport Unarmed Security Services agreement (6‑1)
• Approved DOT Fleet Janitorial Services agreement (5‑2)
• Reallocated $800,000 to 30th Street Corridor Feasibility Study (5‑2)
• Approved lease and development agreements for Mitchell Park Domes (Finance Amendment I) (4‑0)

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will receive updates on 2025 flood response and recovery efforts. The body will also review reports on pending litigation and claim settlement payments.

• Update on 2025 flood response and recovery efforts from OEM and SBP
• Purchase of Service Contract with Kennedy’s Circle, LLC for Community Reintegration Center
• Informational report on Mobile Booking Unit from the Office of the Sheriff
• Report on status of pending litigation from Corporation Counsel
• Report on claim and litigation settlement payments from Corporation Counsel

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services received informational reports from the Office of Emergency Management, the Community Reintegration Center, the Office of the Sheriff, and the Office of Corporation Counsel, as well as a record of eComments. Each report was discussed with no action taken. No motions were adopted and no votes were recorded.

Lakefront Development Advisory Commission

The Lakefront Development Advisory Commission will discuss appointing a State of Wisconsin representative to the commission. It will also review leadership succession planning for the commission. A public hearing will be held on a request to install electric vehicle charging stations at Veterans Park, with a decision expected. The commission will receive and note eComments submitted through the County Legislative Information Center.

• Appointment of a State of Wisconsin government representative to LDAC (action item HRA25-148)
• Discussion of LDAC leadership succession planning (information only HRA25-151)
• Public hearing and action on installing electric vehicle charging stations at Veterans Park (HRA25-149)
• Review of eComments submitted via CLIC (information only HRA25-152)

The commission appointed State Rep. Ryan Clancy as the ex‑officio State of Wisconsin Government Representative (vote 10‑0‑1). A motion to postpone the public hearing on the EV charger proposal failed (vote 5‑5‑1). The request to install Level II EV charging stations at Veterans Park was approved (vote 7‑3‑1). No action was taken on the proposed sub‑committee or e‑comments.

• Appointed Rep. Ryan Clancy as ex‑officio member (10‑0‑1)
• Motion to lay over public hearing failed (5‑5‑1)
• Approved Level II EV charging stations at Veterans Park (7‑3‑1)
• Sub‑committee formation motion withdrawn, no vote taken
• eComments record discussed, no action taken

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will receive an informational packet of the 2024 countywide audit reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audit findings. It will hold a closed‑session to discuss strategy for crime detection or public‑property matters and to review a confidential IT internal‑control recommendation. The committee will also consider an audit report on cash, check and credit‑card payment best practices, which includes a resolution and fiscal note. Public comments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center will be reviewed.

• Review of 2024 countywide audit reports (annual financial report, passenger facility charges, MCTS procedures, etc.)
• Closed‑session to discuss crime‑detection strategy or public‑property purchase and related matters
• Confidential informational report on an information‑technology internal‑control recommendation
• Audit report titled “Cash, Check, and Credit Card Payments: Best Practices…”, with accompanying resolution, fiscal note, and PowerPoint
• Consideration of eComments submitted to the Committee (Reference File No. 25-69)

The committee voted 6‑0 to adjourn into a closed session to consider Item 2. After the closed session, it voted 6‑0 to reconvene in open session. In open session, the committee voted 6‑0 to recommend Action Report 25‑538 for adoption. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourn into closed session (vote 6‑0)
• Reconvene in open session (vote 6‑0)
• Recommend Action Report 25‑538 for adoption (vote 6‑0)

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Plan for Use of CDBG and HOME Funds and consider a resolution to apply for a $250,000 grant for Building Bridges Small Business Grants.

• Public hearing on 2026 CDBG and HOME Funds plan
• Consideration of $250,000 grant for Building Bridges Small Business Grants
• Informational report on Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project
• Informational report on Milwaukee County property sales
• Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development voted to recommend adoption of a grant request for up to $250,000 to fund Building Bridges Small Business Grants. The motion passed with five affirmative votes and no opposition. All other agenda items were informational and no action was taken on them.

• Recommended adoption of $250,000 Building Bridges Small Business Grant (5-0)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will review resolutions regarding WIAA hate speech protocols, hemp-derived THC sales, and Mylar balloon releases. The body will also receive informational reports on the Courthouse Complex project and the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget.

• Resolution 25-575: Urging WIAA to develop protocols against hate speech and harassment
• Resolution 25-602: Supporting City of Milwaukee ordinance prohibiting hemp-derived THC sales to persons under 21
• Resolution 25-610: Supporting state legislation prohibiting the release of 10 or more Mylar balloons
• Report 25-582: Update on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project
• Report 25-573: Update on the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations recommended adoption of Resolution 25-575 urging the WIAA to address hate speech, Resolution 25-602 supporting Milwaukee's hemp‑derived THC sales ban, and Resolution 25-610 supporting a state balloon‑release prohibition. Each motion prevailed with a 4‑1 vote (four ayes, one excused). Informational reports on the Courthouse Complex project and the 2025‑2027 state budget were discussed with no action taken.

• Resolution 25-575 recommended for adoption (4-1)
• Resolution 25-602 recommended for adoption (4-1)
• Resolution 25-610 recommended for adoption (4-1)
• Courthouse Complex project report discussed with no action
• 2025‑2027 state budget report discussed with no action

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will discuss and take action on federal aging policies, including the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Department of Labor rules for paid caregivers. The body will also review the Milwaukee County 2026 Budget update and the Milwaukee Market Match program. Additional items include a review of 2025 policy priorities and 2025-2027 aging area plan goals.

• Action on 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• Discussion and action on Department of Labor Rule Change for Paid Caregivers
• Discussion and action on Milwaukee Market Match
• Review of Milwaukee County 2026 Budget update
• Discussion on Older Americans Act Title V, Senior Community Service Employment Program

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging met on September 5, 2025, in a hybrid format at the Kelly Senior Center. The commission approved the minutes for the September 5 Advocacy Committee meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review requests regarding senior center relocations and meal site closures. The body is also considering the establishment of interest-bearing escrow accounts for Family Self Sufficiency participants.

• Appointment of Andi Minster to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board
• Proposed relocation of the Kelly Senior Center to the Bucyrus Campus in South Milwaukee
• Proposal to close four senior meal sites in Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee facilities
• Request to establish interest-bearing escrow accounts for Family Self Sufficiency participants (File No. 25-584)
• Informational report on the Milwaukee County Language Access initiative

The committee voted to recommend Andi Minster’s appointment to the Aging and Disability Resource Center governing board, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the creation of an interest‑bearing escrow account for Family Self‑Sufficiency participants, also by a 5‑0 vote. All other items were informational reports and were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended appointment of Andi Minster to ADRC governing board (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of escrow account authority for FSS participants (5-0)

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will review an appointment to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and receive reports on transit funding shortfalls and bus fare compliance. The body will also consider several service agreements and budget reallocations.

• Appointment of Isaac Rowlett to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
• Request to recognize $19,882,876 in Federal Transportation Administration revenues
• Reallocation of $800,000 from Oak Leaf Trail Network Study to 30th Street Corridor Feasibility Study
• Service agreements for janitorial and unarmed security services at Mitchell International Airport
• Informational report on Milwaukee County Transit System funding shortfall

The Transportation and Transit Committee recommended and confirmed Isaac Rowlett’s appointment to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for a term ending September 20, 2026. The motion was approved unanimously (5‑0). All other agenda items were informational reports and were discussed with no action taken.

• Appointment of Isaac Rowlett to the Regional Planning Commission confirmed (5-0)
• Federal Transportation Administration revenue recognition (25-589) discussed, no action taken
• MCTS transit funding shortfall report (25-82) discussed, no action taken
• Bus fare compliance strategy report (25-567) discussed, no action taken
• Milwaukee Transport Services organizational structure report (25-604) discussed, no action taken
• Janitorial services agreement for Mitchell Airport (25-564) discussed, no action taken
• Unarmed security services agreement for Mitchell Airport (25-565) discussed, no action taken
• Reallocation of $800,000 to 30th Street Corridor study (25-563) discussed, no action taken

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will meet to discuss organizational reports and personnel changes. The committee will consider creating new positions and abolishing others within the Office of Emergency Management and other departments. The committee will also review an amendment to a professional services contract.

• Consider amendment to contract with Newport Group Inc. to increase amount from $299,100 to $309,100
• Office of Emergency Management requests to create 1.0 FTE MIH Social Worker, Pay Grade NR25
• Office of Emergency Management requests to create 1.0 FTE MIH Captain, Pay Grade NR27
• Office of Emergency Management requests to abolish 1.0 FTE EMT and create 1.0 FTE Paramedic and Trainer
• Office of Emergency Management requests to create 4.0 FTE MIH Clinician, Pay Grade NR26

The Committee on Personnel adopted several action reports, recommending and approving new full‑time positions and the abolition of certain roles. Each motion received a unanimous 4‑0 vote with Supervisor Martin excused. Informational reports on transportation and retirement plans were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE MIH Social Worker (Pay Grade NR25) – vote 4-0
• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE MIH Captain (Pay Grade NR27) – vote 4-0
• Approved abolition of 1.0 FTE EMT (NR14) and creation of 1.0 FTE Paramedic and Trainer (NR20) – vote 4-0
• Approved creation of 4.0 FTE MIH Clinician (Pay Grade NR26) – vote 4-0
• Approved abolition of Safety Program Manager position – vote 4-0
• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE Sr. Grants Compliance Manager – vote 4-0
• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist in Housing Services – vote 4-0

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee reappointed the zoo director and approved several lease and easement agreements for park facilities and tree planting programs. It also adopted the Parks Aquatics Study addendum and a budget amendment for the Mitchell Park Domes project. The proposal to fund the 2025 Fund for the Arts was rejected. An informational report on the Charles Allis Museum was received and filed.

• Reappointed Amos Morris as Milwaukee County Zoo Director (7-0)
• Approved lease extension with Boys and Girls Club for Mary Ryan Building (7-0)
• Approved 10‑year maintenance covenant with MMSD for Menomonee River Parkway tree plantings (7-0)
• Approved easement to American Transmission Company at Jackson Park (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 Parks Aquatics Study addendum (6-0)
• Adopted lease and development agreement with Milwaukee Domes Alliance for Mitchell Park Domes (6-0)
• Rejected 2025 Fund for the Arts (CAMPAC) allocations (4-2)
• Received and filed informational report on Charles Allis Art Museum (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will review strategic planning notes and updates on the development of new senior centers. The body will also receive information regarding the establishment of a foundation to support senior centers.

• Approval of June 6, 2025, Senior Center Committee meeting minutes
• Review of strategic planning notes from July and August 2025
• Updates on new senior center development and the Kelly Senior Center FAQ
• Information on establishing a foundation to support senior centers
• Review of Milwaukee County Ordinance Ch 13 regarding support group partnerships

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review committee reports and approve funding for senior dining sites and multicultural centers. The body will also vote on appointing members to committees and authorizing a new nonprofit foundation to support senior services.

• Increase funding for Multicultural Senior Center Meal Site Supervision contract by $32,131
• Authorize incorporation of a nonprofit foundation to support senior centers
• Vote to establish a new senior center at the BuCyRus Erie Campus
• Confirm appointments to the Advisory Council and Service Delivery Committee
• Submit comments on Southeast Wisconsin public transit-human services coordination

The commission formally approved the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (HRA25-368)

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will hear reports from eight vendors providing services to the Area Agency on Aging. The meeting includes discussions on RFP and 2026 contract updates.

• Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI: Case Management and Delivery of Home-delivered meals
• Milwaukee LGBT Community Center: Outreach and Services to LGBTQ Older Adults
• Muslim Community Health Center: Senior Center and Nutrition Programming
• All Nations Senior Center: Services to Native American Elderly
• Milwaukee Christian Center: Multicultural Senior Site, Nutrition Site Supervision, and Dine Out Program Management

The Commission on Aging approved the minutes of the Service Delivery Committee meeting held on August 21, 2025. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved Service Delivery Committee meeting minutes

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee will approve the minutes from its August 12 meeting. It will consider a $241,418 reduction in the 2026 cash funding to add the Bender Park Boat Launch sediment abatement project to the adopted budget. The committee will also review departmental requests for the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan and receive public eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 Capital Improvements Committee meeting (Item 1).
• Reduce 2026 cash funding by $241,418 to include WP077801 Bender Park Boat Launch – Sediment Abatement (Item 2).
• Second review of Departmental Requests for the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan (Item 3).
• Consider eComments submitted to the committee via the County Legislative Information Center (Item 4).
• Discuss future meeting schedule for July and August 2026.

The Capital Improvements Committee approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It voted to reduce the 2026 cash funding by $241,418 and add that amount to the adopted capital improvement budget. The committee also approved amended lists of non‑airport bond‑financed and cash‑financed projects. No eComments were received and no action was taken on that item.

• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $241,418 reduction in 2026 cash funding and its inclusion in the budget (7-0)
• Approved non‑airport bond‑financed report as amended (7-0)
• Approved non‑airport cash‑financed report as amended (7-0)
• Discussed eComments record with no action taken (no votes)

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee approved the minutes of its August 19, 2025 meeting. The agenda included presentations from ten senior service providers, such as ERAS Senior Network and the Alzheimer's Association. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a hybrid meeting to elect the Advisory Council chair and vice-chair, review minutes from February, March, and June 2025, and discuss the 2025 second-quarter progress report.

• Election of Advisory Council Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review and approval of February, March, and June 2025 Advisory Council minutes
• 2025 second-quarter progress report for the 2025-2027 Area Ageing Plan
• Discussion on recruitment of new Advisory Council members
• Review of the Standing Advisory Council meeting schedule

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 Advisory Council meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes for August 13, 2025 Advisory Council meeting

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee approved the draft minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The subcommittee report on the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan was discussed but no action was taken. The eComments record for the meeting was also discussed with no action taken. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
• No action taken on Capital Improvements Subcommittee informational report
• No action taken on eComments record

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Executive Committee will review and approve the July 11, 2025 meeting minutes, receive updates on candidate nominations, and consider endorsing a county initiative to build a new senior center at the Bucyrus Erie campus. Additional items include an aging network update, a chair’s report, and setting the agenda for the August 22, 2025 Commission meeting.

• Approve July 11, 2025 Executive Committee meeting minutes (HRA25-153).
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils.
• Endorse Milwaukee County initiative to establish a new senior center at the Bucyrus Erie campus in South Milwaukee.
• Aging Network updates presented by Daniel Idzikowski, AAA Director.
• Set agenda for the August 22, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting.

The Commission on Aging formally approved the final minutes of its August 11, 2025 Executive Committee meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes of August 11, 2025 Executive Committee meeting

Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council

The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will meet to review funding allocation recommendations. The body is tasked with deciding on the approval of allocations for 2025 programming applicants.

• Action item HRA25-142: Approval of Allocations for 2025 Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming Funding Applicants

The advisory council voted to approve the allocations for 2025 cultural, artistic, and musical programming funding applicants. The motion passed with seven votes in favor and two members absent. The eComments submitted for the meeting were discussed, and no further action was taken.

• Approved 2025 cultural, artistic, and musical programming funding allocations (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Discussed eComments, no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Advocacy Committee will discuss federal, state, and county legislative issues, including budget updates and the Older Americans Act Reauthorization. The body will also review the 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals.

• Potential action on support for Civil Legal Aid and AmeriCorps in the FY2026 Budget
• Review of Wisconsin Elections Commission Report on barriers for elderly and disabled voters
• Discussion of 2025-2027 State Budget update
• Review of 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals
• Approval of June 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission on Aging formally approved the final minutes of the August 1, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes for August 1, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is conducting a strategic planning retreat for the Senior Center Committee. The session focuses on reviewing four proposed focus areas and assessing the readiness of county-owned senior centers.

• SWOT analysis of existing County-Owned Senior Centers
• Review and alignment of four proposed focus areas
• Readiness assessment and sub-task identification
• Creation of goals within each focus area

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss the 2026 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) budget proposal and the development of the McGovern Senior Center. The body is also deciding on vendor selection for the Serving Older Asylees and Refugees (SOAR) program.

• Approval of Serving Older Asylees and Refugees (SOAR) Program vendor selection
• Action on 2026 AAA Budget Proposal
• Motion to support the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act as a 2025 policy priority
• Discussion on McGovern Senior Center development
• Appointments to Commission committees and councils

The commission adopted HRA25-207, approving the final minutes of the July 25, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes. The remainder of the document lists attachments and reports but contains no decisions.

• Approved final minutes for July 25, 2025 meeting (HRA25-207)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. It also approved OPTION 1, the annual carve‑out funding for the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan. Both actions passed with unanimous affirmative votes and one member excused.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 excused)
• Approved OPTION 1 annual carve‑out funding (7-0, 1 excused)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review several funding requests, including opioid settlement allocations and budget amendments for park restorations. The body will also discuss the Milwaukee County Transit System's projected 2025 year-end deficit and various professional service agreements.

• Allocation of $9,103,671 in Opioid Settlement Funds for FY26-FY2 projects
• Appropriation transfer of $252,380 for a new body scanner and trained canine for the Office of the Sheriff
• Transfer of $241,418 and $100,000 for sediment abatement at Bender Park Boat Launch
• Budget amendment for capital funding to restore the Mitchell Park Domes
• Resolution for MCTS to develop a data-informed bus fare compliance strategy

The Finance Committee adopted a Finance Amendment to fund the Mitchell Park Domes project unanimously (7-0). It also approved a $252,380 appropriation transfer for the Office of the Sheriff to purchase a body scanner and trained canine (5-2) and rejected a second amendment for the same resolution (3-4). Resolutions for a MCTS fare‑compliance strategy, a Community Reintegration Center service agreement, and a Trinity Contract amendment were each recommended for adoption unanimously. An informational report on the MCTS projected year‑end deficit was discussed with no action taken, and the committee adjourned into closed session.

• Adopted Finance Amendment I for Mitchell Park Domes restoration – vote 7-0
• Approved Finance Amendment I transferring $252,380 to the Sheriff’s Office – vote 5-2
• Rejected Finance Amendment II for the Sheriff resolution – vote 3-4
• Recommended adoption of MCTS fare‑compliance resolution – vote 7-0
• Recommended adoption of Community Reintegration Center service agreement – vote 7-0
• Recommended adoption of Trinity Contract amendment – vote 7-0
• Discussed MCTS projected deficit informational report – no action
• Adjourned into closed session – vote 7-0

City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity

The City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity will discuss the implementation of the Climate Action 2050 Plan and sustainable design standards. The board will also review 2026 budget requests and updates on electric vehicle charging networks and alternative fuel efforts.

• Approval of January 23, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on Climate Action 2050 Plan and Sustainable Design Standards
• Review of City and County 2026 Budget Requests
• Discussion on transit and fleet alternative fuel efforts
• Update on Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant for EV charging network

The advisory board approved the draft minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting, amending the grant amount from $3 million to $40 million. The amendment was adopted by unanimous consent with eight ayes and five members absent. No other agenda items resulted in action; the remaining items were discussed for information only.

• Approved draft minutes (amended grant amount) – 8 ayes, 0 nays

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The committee will review and vote on several items, including designating the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan, approving a professional services agreement with the Benedict Center, amending a Trinity contract, extending an intergovernmental agreement with Racine County for temporary jail housing, and allocating $9,103,671 of opioid settlement funds to FY26‑FY27 projects. Additional agenda items are informational reports on the free birth certificate program, opioid project funding, and litigation updates. The meeting also provides time for public comment and includes a closed‑session briefing on pending litigation.

• Designate the 2025 Milwaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan as official (Item 1, 25-440).
• Approve Professional Service Agreement with the Benedict Center, Inc. (Item 2, 25-354).
• Approve Trinity Contract Amendment (Item 3, 25-484).
• Extend Amendment 3 of the intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Racine County for temporary jail housing (Item 4, 25-345).
• Allocate $9,103,671 of opioid settlement funds to FY26‑FY27 projects (Item 7, 25-465).

The committee adopted the Office of Emergency Management's request to designate the 2025 Milwaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official plan, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The Sheriff’s amendment to the intergovernmental agreement was laid over to the chair, also by a 5‑0 vote. All other items were discussed as informational only and no action was taken.

• Adopted 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan designation (5-0)
• Laid over Sheriff intergovernmental amendment to chair (5-0)
• Community Reintegration Center service agreement referred for information only, no action
• Trinity Contract Amendment referred for information only, no action
• Opioid Settlement Funds allocation request discussed, no action
• Free Birth Certificate Program informational report discussed, no action
• Opioid projects informational report discussed, no action
• eComments record discussed, no action

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The committee will consider a resolution to authorize a new bank account for funds from a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant supporting the Building Bridges Small Business Grant program. It will also receive informational reports on recent county property sales, plans to install six electric‑vehicle charging stations on county park and zoo land, and updates on the Targeted Business Enterprise Program and related federal projects. Public eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center will be noted.

• Item 25-468: Authorization to create a new bank account for receipt and disbursement of WEDC Building Bridges Small Business Grant funds (report, resolution, fiscal note).
• Item 25-42: Informational report on Milwaukee County property sales (July report).
• Item 25-454: Preliminary plans for six electric‑vehicle charging banks on county park and zoo property (report and diagrams).
• Item 25-22: Informational report on participation and waivers in the Targeted Business Enterprise Program and related federally‑funded projects.
• Item 25-41: Review of eComments submitted to the committee via the County Legislative Information Center.

The committee approved the Economic Development Director’s request to create a new bank account for receipt and disbursement of funds from the WEDC Building Bridges Small Business Grant program. The motion was made by Supervisor Gómez‑Tom and passed with five votes in favor. All other items were informational reports and were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved recommendation to create new bank account for Building Bridges grant (5 votes in favor)
• Discussed property sales report (25‑42) – no action taken
• Discussed electric vehicle charging banks plan (25‑454) – no action taken
• Discussed Targeted Business Enterprise Program report (25‑22) – no action taken
• Discussed eComments record (25‑41) – no action taken

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities reviewed and approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes, received informational presentations, discussed planning the September meeting, and opened public comments. No formal actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded in these minutes.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to approve the June 16, 2025, Executive Committee minutes and set the agenda for its next meeting on July 25, 2025. The body will also receive updates on aging network activities and candidates for the commission.

• Approve June 16, 2025, Executive Committee minutes
• Set July 25, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting agenda
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging
• Aging Network Updates presented by Daniel Idzikowski
• COA Chair’s Report by Janice Wilberg

The Commission on Aging approved the final minutes of the July 11, 2025 Executive Committee meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved final minutes of July 11, 2025 Executive Committee meeting

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review an appointment to a governing board. The meeting also includes informational reports regarding health care partnership priorities, a civil commitment case, and youth services.

• Appointment of Andi Minster to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Governing Board for a term ending September 30, 2028
• Informational report from Milwaukee Health Care Partnership on plan priorities and DHHS Strategic Plan alignment
• Update from the Director of Health and Human Services on a Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 971 civil commitment case
• Informational report on the Wisconsin Policy Forum report 'Youth Must Be Served' and DHHS strategic plan updates

The committee voted to lay over the appointment of Andi Minster to the Aging and Disability Resource Center governing board for one meeting. The motion was made by Supervisor Vincent and passed with four votes in favor and one supervisor excused. All other agenda items were informational reports that were discussed with no action taken.

• Lay over appointment of Andi Minster to ADRC Governing Board for one meeting (vote 4-0, 1 excused)
• Milwaukee Health Care Partnership informational report discussed, no action taken
• DHHS civil commitment case report discussed, no action taken
• DHHS 'Youth Must Be Served' report discussed, no action taken
• eComments record discussed, no action taken

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The committee recommended adoption of the application for retail intoxicating liquor permits at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, passing unanimously. It also approved a resolution directing MCTS to develop a data‑informed bus fare compliance strategy (4‑1). Several informational reports were received and placed on file, and the committee entered and exited closed session by vote.

• Recommend adoption of airport retail liquor permit request (5-0)
• Recommend adoption of bus fare compliance resolution for MCTS (4-1)
• Adjourn into closed session for legal counsel advice (4-1)
• Reconvene in open session after closed session (3-2)
• Receive and place on file Microtransit and Same Day Paratransit feasibility study (4-1)
• Receive and place on file MCTS July report (4-1)

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will meet to review informational reports on position reclassifications and vote on resolutions to reallocate specific Landscape Architect positions within the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture.

• Informational report on position reclassifications and pay range advancements
• Resolution to reallocate Landscape Architect III position
• Resolution to reallocate Landscape Architect I position
• Resolution to reallocate Landscape Architect III position
• Public comments via CLIC will be appended to Reference File No. 25-15

The July Report was discussed with no action taken. The committee voted to recommend adoption of Action Report 25-450, 25-451, and 25-452, each concerning reallocation of Landscape Architect positions in the Parks Department. All three motions prevailed with four affirmative votes and one member excused.

• July Report discussed, no action taken
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-450 – motion passed 4-0 (Vincent excused)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-451 – motion passed 4-0 (Vincent excused)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-452 – motion passed 4-0 (Vincent excused)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will discuss several grant applications and easement requests for county parks. Members are reviewing a capital funding commitment for the Mitchell Park Domes and a conservation easement for green infrastructure in Washington Park.

• Capital funding commitment for Mitchell Park Domes restoration (Item 25-458)
• 20-year conservation easement for green infrastructure in Washington Park (Item 25-459)
• Application for State of Wisconsin DNR Urban and Community Forestry Grant (Item 25-457)
• Electric service relocation easements for WE Energies at Mayfair Rd/Watertown Plank Rd and Nicholson Rd/Ryan Rd (Items 25-456, 25-455)
• Informational report on installing six electric vehicle charging banks on County Property (Item 25-454)

The committee approved a budget amendment (P&C Amendment I) to fund the restoration of the Mitchell Park Domes; the amendment passed 7‑0 and the recommendation for adoption passed 6‑1. It also unanimously recommended adoption of action reports for a state urban forestry grant, a 20‑year conservation easement for Green Infrastructure in Washington Park, and easements for WE Energies electric service relocations at Mayfair Rd/Watertown Plank Rd and Nicholson Rd/Ryan Rd. Informational reports on the Charles Allis and Villa Terrace museums, the Marcus Center lease amendment, and electric‑vehicle charging plans were discussed with no action taken.

• Adopted P&C Amendment I for Mitchell Park Domes restoration (7‑0)
• Recommended adoption of budget amendment for Mitchell Park Domes (6‑1)
• Recommended adoption of state urban forestry grant (7‑0)
• Recommended adoption of Washington Park Green Infrastructure grant and 20‑year easement (7‑0)
• Recommended adoption of easement for WE Energies at Mayfair Rd/Watertown Plank Rd (7‑0)
• Recommended adoption of easement for WE Energies at Nicholson Rd/Ryan Rd (7‑0)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will consider a resolution urging state lawmakers to set a minimum age of 21 for purchasing tobacco, vapor products, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids. The meeting will be held in Room 203-R and via Microsoft Teams.

• Resolution 25-358: Urge state lawmakers to set minimum age of 21 for tobacco, vapor, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids
• Informational report from the Office of Government Affairs regarding legislative updates
• Public comment period for items that may be taken out of order

The committee adopted IGR Amendment I to Resolution 25-358, which urges the state to set a minimum age of 21 for tobacco and related products. The amendment was approved by a 5‑0 vote. The committee then recommended that the full resolution be adopted as amended, also by a 5‑0 vote. No action was taken on the informational report from the Office of Government Affairs or on eComments.

• Adopted IGR Amendment I to Resolution 25-358 (5-0)
• Recommended Resolution 25-358 for adoption as amended (5-0)
• No action on Office of Government Affairs legislative update
• No action on eComments submitted via CLIC

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will review reports regarding parks improvements and grant management. The body is also considering a resolution to audit the Behavioral Health Services Division's compliance with statutory notification requirements for inpatient discharges.

• Audit report on parks improvements and asset management system issues (File 25-464)
• Informational report on Grant Management Audit recommendations (File 25-463)
• Proposed audit of Behavioral Health Services Division regarding Wisconsin Statute Chapter 971 competency proceedings (File 25-480)

The Committee on Audit voted to adopt the audit report titled “Pictures Worth a Thousand Words: Revisiting Parks from 2009 shows almost all Parks improved despite asset management system issues.” The motion passed with six affirmative votes and no opposition. The committee also approved a resolution requesting an audit of the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services Division’s statutory notification requirements. Both motions received six votes in favor.

• Adopted audit report 25-464 (6 ayes, no nay)
• Approved resolution 25-480 to audit Behavioral Health Services Division (6 ayes, no nay)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging meeting scheduled for June 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be scheduled in July 2025.

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review a ground lease for a mixed-use senior center and affordable housing project. The body will also consider funding requests for road safety grants and the allocation of lapsed project funds.

• Ground lease term sheet with Jewish Family Services, Inc. for senior housing at McGovern Park
• Application for 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant funding
• Allocation of approximately $371,000 in lapsed project funds from the Debt Service Reserve
• Service agreement not to exceed $140,250 with BCI Entertainment, LLC for a July 3rd Drone Show
• Reappointment of Aaron Hertzberg as Director of the Department of Administrative Services

The committee reappointed Aaron Hertzberg as Director of Administrative Services for a four‑year term. It approved the Department of Transportation’s request to apply for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. It also approved two passive‑review contracts: a $140,250 drone‑show service and a professional services agreement for the War Memorial Center stairway project.

• Reappointed Aaron Hertzberg as Director of Administrative Services (recommended, 6‑0 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved Department of Transportation’s request to apply for 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (6‑0 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved passive‑review contract for BCI Entertainment drone show (up to $140,250) – approved
• Approved passive‑review contract for Professional Services Agreement for War Memorial Center stairway – approved
• Recommended adoption of prize‑fund request from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (5‑0 ayes, 2 excused)
• Recommended adoption of June 2025 transfer packet (5‑0 ayes, 2 excused)

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will meet to discuss a resolution requesting a policy framework for facial recognition technology and review final reports on the Milwaukee County Jail's corrective action plans. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with public comment available.

• Resolution 25-427: Requesting a policy framework for facial recognition technology
• Report 25-407: Final report from Creative Corrections on Sheriff's jail corrective action plans
• Report 25-362: Informational report on Creative Corrections Corrective Action Plan
• Report 25-267: Informational report on Citizen Review Boards budget amendment
• Reports 25-29 and 25-30: Status reports on pending litigation and settlement payments

The committee discussed informational reports on the jail audit and corrective action plans (Items 1 and 2) but took no action. It adopted Resolution 25-427, recommending the development of a comprehensive facial recognition technology policy that protects civil rights, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee also voted to lay over Item 4, an informational report on Citizen Review Boards, to the chair’s call, also unanimously. No action was taken on Items 5, 6, or the eComments item.

• Adopted Resolution 25-427 on facial recognition policy framework – vote 5-0
• Laid over Item 4 (informational report on Citizen Review Boards) to chair’s call – vote 5-0
• Discussed Items 1 and 2 informational reports – no action taken
• Discussed Items 5 and 6 June reports – no action taken
• Discussed eComments Item 7 – no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Executive Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss candidate updates for the commission and its committees. The body will also receive reports from the AAA Director and the COA Chair.

• Approval of May 9, 2025, Executive Committee meeting minutes
• Updates on candidates for the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils
• Aging Network updates from AAA Director Daniel Idzikowski
• Setting the agenda for the June 27, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting

The Commission on Aging formally approved the final minutes of its Executive Committee meeting held on June 16, 2025. No other actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes for June 16, 2025 Executive Committee meeting

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. The meeting will also include informational reports on wastewater maintenance compliance, the Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex project, and county property sales.

• Public hearing on 2026 CDBG and HOME funds
• Approval of 2023 wastewater collection system compliance report
• Update on the Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex project
• Informational report on Milwaukee County property sales
• Report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation

The committee voted to recommend adoption of the 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the wastewater system. It also voted to receive and file the informational report on the Investing in Justice courthouse project. Both motions passed unanimously. All other items were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of the 2023 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (vote 5-0)
• Recommended receipt and filing of the Investing in Justice courthouse report (vote 5-0)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review a proposal for a mixed-use senior/community center and affordable housing project. The body will also receive several annual and strategic reports from county departments.

• Proposed ground lease agreement term sheet with Jewish Family Services, Inc. for a project at McGovern Park
• Office of the Sheriff 2024 Annual Report
• Office of Equity 2024 Annual Report
• Department of Parks report on 2024 goals and 3-year strategic plan
• Office of Corporation Counsel strategic goals report

The Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Committee considered Action Report 25-414 for a ground lease with Jewish Family Services to develop a mixed‑use senior and affordable housing project at McGovern Park. A motion to lay the report over for one meeting failed 1‑4. A motion to recommend adoption failed 2‑3. A motion to recommend rejection prevailed with a 3‑2 vote. All other reports were informational and no action was taken on them.

• Motion to lay over Action Report 25-414 failed (1 aye, 4 no)
• Motion to recommend adoption of Action Report 25-414 failed (2 aye, 3 no)
• Motion to recommend rejection of Action Report 25-414 prevailed (3 aye, 2 no)
• DHHS, Parks, Sheriff, Equity, and DPRC informational reports discussed – no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will meet to review and approve meeting minutes from February 2025. The body will discuss a contract template for the 2025 Area Agency on Aging and receive an update on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for 2026 contracts.

• Approval of February 26, 2025, Service Delivery meeting minutes
• Discussion of HRA25-116 2025 Area Agency on Aging Contract Template
• Informational update on Request for Proposal (RFP) for 2026 contracts
• Discussion on the format of staff presentations to the committee

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will discuss the implementation of the MCTS MOVE 2025 Recommended Route Plan. The body will also consider a request to apply for 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant funding.

• Approval to implement the MCTS MOVE 2025 Recommended Route Plan (Item 25-385)
• Authorization to apply for 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant funding (Item 25-384)
• Informational report on MCTS Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program (Item 25-24)
• Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation and waivers (Item 25-22)

The committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Department of Transportation's request to apply for and accept implementation funding through the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program. It also voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Milwaukee County Transit System's MOVE 2025 Recommended Route Plan. The informational reports on the transit system's EEO program, the Targeted Business Enterprise Program, and the eComments record were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved request to apply for and accept SS4A grant funding (5-0)
• Approved implementation of MCTS MOVE 2025 Recommended Route Plan (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from the May 14 advisory council meeting. It will discuss an update on the Older American’s Act advocacy efforts and the recruitment of new advisory council members. An update on the transition status of the advisory council will also be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve May 14, 2025 advisory council meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Older American’s Act advocacy update presented by Emily Petersen (Discussion Item)
• Recruitment of members to the advisory council discussed (Discussion Item)
• Transition status update for the advisory council presented by Daniel Idzikowski (Discussion Item)
• Announcements (Information Item)

The Commission on Aging approved the minutes from its June 11, 2025 advisory council meeting. No other actions or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved June 11, 2025 advisory council meeting minutes

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will consider requests from various county departments to abolish specific positions and create new roles. The body will also review informational reports on pension contributions and health insurance opt-out incentives.

• Appointment of Joshua Benson to the Milwaukee County Pension Board
• Request to create a Small Business Liaison position for Economic Development
• Request to abolish a Fiscal Assistant 2 and Business Development Analyst to create two Data Specialists in the District Attorney's office
• Request to abolish a Deputy Sheriff Captain to create a Business Intelligence Analyst
• Informational report on 2026 Milwaukee County Pension Contributions for ERS and OBRA

The Personnel Committee recommended and unanimously approved the appointment of Joshua Benson to the Milwaukee County Pension Board. It also adopted recommendations to restructure positions across several departments, including the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, County Zoo, Airport, Comptroller, Court Operations, and Economic Development. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Joshua Benson to County Pension Board (5-0)
• Approved abolition of 1.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff Captain and creation of 1.0 FTE Crime Analyst (5-0)
• Approved abolition of Fiscal Assistant 2 and Business Development Analyst; created two Data Specialist positions (5-0)
• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE Senior Executive Assistant and abolition of 1.0 FTE Executive Assistant at the County Zoo (5-0)
• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE Business Intelligence Analyst at the Airport Division (5-0)
• Approved abolition of 1.0 FTE Associate Accountant and creation of 1.0 FTE Supervisor Accounting (5-0)
• Approved abolition of 1.0 FTE Clerical Specialist and creation of 1.0 FTE Jury Services Supervisor (5-0)
• Approved creation of Small Business Liaison position in Economic Development (5-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will review several land use and maintenance agreements for county parks. The body is also discussing a settlement with Zilli Hospitality Group and a potential ground lease for affordable housing.

• Ground lease term sheet with Jewish Family Services, Inc. for senior housing and a community center at McGovern Park
• Maintenance Agreement with Lake Park Friends for Wahl Avenue Bluff stabilization
• 20-year conservation easement for a green infrastructure project at McKinley Marina
• Land swap of Dale Creek and Grootemaat Woods sections with the Village of Greendale
• Settlement Agreement with Grandview Management, Inc. (Zilli Hospitality Group) regarding Boerner catering services

The Parks and Culture Committee recommended for adoption a ground‑lease term sheet with Jewish Family Services for a mixed‑use senior/community center and affordable housing at McGovern Park, passing 4‑2. It also adopted resolutions for pool testing, a Wahl Avenue Bluff maintenance agreement, a 20‑year conservation easement at McKinley Marina, and a land‑swap with Greendale, each approved unanimously. The committee approved a settlement agreement with Grandview Management (4‑1).

• 25-414 ground lease term sheet for senior/community center at McGovern Park approved (4-2)
• 25-437 resolution to test Hales Corners Pool approved (5-0)
• 25-374 maintenance agreement for Wahl Avenue Bluff approved (5-0)
• 25-372 20‑year conservation easement at McKinley Marina approved (5-0)
• 25-371 land‑swap with Village of Greendale approved (5-0)
• 25-268 settlement agreement with Grandview Management approved (4-1)
• 25-432 informational report on abandoned boat discussed, no action taken
• 25-373 informational update on Mill Pond and Dam discussed, no action taken

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The committee will consider a resolution urging Wisconsin state lawmakers to adopt a minimum age of 21 for purchasing tobacco, vapor products, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia. It will also review a request from the Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance to confirm the youth commission members selected for Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 18. An informational report on legislative updates will be presented, and eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center will be recorded.

• Resolution 25-358: urge state to set minimum age 21 for tobacco, vapor products, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia.
• Resolution 25-395: request confirmation of Youth Commission representatives for Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 18.
• Report 25-9 from Office of Government Affairs providing legislative updates (information only).
• Review of eComments (Reference File No. 25-8) submitted via the County Legislative Information Center.
• No other actions; meeting includes standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 25-358 urging Wisconsin lawmakers to set a minimum age of 21 for purchasing tobacco, vapor, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia. It also unanimously recommended adoption of Action Report 25-395 confirming the youth commission representatives selected for eight districts. The June legislative update and the eComments record were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 25-358 urging state to set minimum age 21 for tobacco and related products (5‑0)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-395 confirming youth commission representatives (5‑0)
• June legislative update discussed, no action taken
• eComments record discussed, no action taken

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will receive and discuss several informational reports, including a final audit from Creative Corrections, LLC on the Sheriff’s jail corrective action plans, a corrective action plan from the Office of the Sheriff, and an update on the Register of Deeds audit recommendations. The meeting also includes a closed‑session segment for legal counsel advice on pending or possible litigation. Public comments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center will be reviewed.

• Closed session (Item 1) for legal counsel advice on pending or possible litigation
• Report 25-407: Final report from Creative Corrections, LLC on Sheriff’s jail corrective action plans
• Report 25-362: Creative Corrections corrective action plan from the Office of the Sheriff
• Report 25-404: Status of recommendations from the Register of Deeds audit report
• Review of eComments submitted to the Committee (Reference File No. 25-69)

The Committee voted unanimously (6‑0) to adjourn into closed session to receive legal counsel on pending litigation. After the closed session, a second motion passed (5‑0, with one member excused) to reconvene in open session. Informational reports on jail corrective action plans and audit recommendations were discussed, but no action was taken on any of them.

• Adjourn into closed session on Item 1 (motion by Supervisor Alexander, vote 6‑0)
• Reconvene in open session after closed session (motion by Supervisor Alexander, vote 5‑0, 1 excused)
• Discussed informational reports on jail corrective action plans and audit recommendations; no action taken

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will review and approve the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive informational reports on Independence First, ADS, a Transit Plus compliance audit, and a recreation update. An action item will address planning for the July 14, 2025 meeting, followed by public comments.

• Review and approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational report on Independence First (Kathy Acevedo)
• Informational report on ADS (Tina Anderson)
• Transit Plus compliance audit report (Chris Fox)
• Action item: planning July 14, 2025 meeting

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities met virtually on June 9, 2025. The board reviewed and approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Informational reports were presented on Independence First, ADS, Transit Plus, and Recreation updates. The meeting concluded with planning for the July 14, 2025 session and no other substantive actions.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will review program guidelines and requests for proposals for programming in five county-owned senior centers. Members will also discuss the strategic planning process and the development of new senior centers.

• Approval of April 4, 2025, Senior Center Committee meeting minutes
• 2025 Program Guidelines and RFP for programming in five county-owned senior centers
• Update on the development of new senior centers
• Establishment of a foundation to support senior centers

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold its monthly meeting to review advocacy committee minutes and discuss federal and state budget issues, including the impact of SNAP cuts and the 2025-2027 Area Plan.

• Review and approval of May 2, 2025, Advocacy Committee minutes
• Discussion of the 2026 Federal Budget and impact of SNAP cuts on Wisconsin
• Review of 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan Advocacy Goals
• Update on the 2025-2027 State Budget and legislative tracker
• Discussion of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act

The Commission on Aging formally approved the final minutes of the June 6, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes for June 6, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting

Commission on Aging

The Commission will approve the April 25 meeting minutes and adopt a consent agenda covering several committee minutes. It will vote on two new appointments to the Advocacy Committee. The body will also hear updates on AmeriCorps Senior Companions, the Vaccination Collaborative, Social Rx, and Livable Communities projects, followed by reports from the Aging Services Director and County Executive Office.

• Approve April 25, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting minutes
• Adopt consent agenda for Executive, Advocacy, Advisory Council, and Community Engagement committee minutes
• Appointment of Tom Suchecki and Kathy Scott to the Advocacy Committee
• Discussion updates on AmeriCorps Senior Companions, Vaccination Collaborative, Social Rx, and Livable Communities
• Aging Services Director’s informational report

The Commission on Aging met in hybrid format on May 23, 2025 at the Marcia Coggs Health and Human Services Center. The commission approved the minutes from that meeting. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Commission on Aging

The Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss a Social Security listening session. The body will also review the State of Milwaukee County's Older Adults Draft Report and other engagement opportunities.

• Approval of April 17, 2025, Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of the April 30, 2025 Social Security Listening Session
• Review of the State of Milwaukee County's Older Adults Draft Report

Commission on Aging

The Wellness Committee will meet to review program highlights and funding advocacy. The body will decide on changes to the 2026 Wellness Committee meeting schedule.

• Heart Health Initiative-Blood Pressure Hubs informational item
• Advocacy for Title IIID Funding informational item
• Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging’s Health Aging Summit takeaways
• Action item to change 2026 Wellness Committee meetings
• Approval of March 19, 2025, meeting minutes

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will vote on Resolution 25‑376 that supports Milwaukee County’s partnership with City Wise to enhance access to rental housing information and listings. The meeting also includes informational reports from Pretrial Services, the District Attorney, the Medical Examiner, the Department of Transportation, the Clerk of Circuit Court, Emergency Management, and the Department of Health and Human Services covering their 2024 activities and strategic plans. Public comment will be accepted and eComments will be filed to Reference File No. 25‑60.

• Resolution 25‑376: support partnership with City Wise to improve rental housing information and listings
• Item 25‑313: 2024 Pretrial Services Annual Report (informational)
• Item 25‑331: District Attorney Final Annual Report – 2024 Activities (informational)
• Item 25‑318: Department of Transportation 2024 Annual Report and 2023‑2027 Strategic Plan (informational)
• Items 25‑332 and 25‑336: Department of Health and Human Services reports on 2024 Area Agency on Aging, Commission on Aging, and DHHS Annual Report (informational)

The committee adopted Resolution 25-376, which supports Milwaukee County’s partnership with City Wise to improve access to rental housing information and listings. The motion was recommended for adoption and passed with three votes in favor and two members excused. All other agenda items were informational reports and no action was taken on them.

• Adopted Resolution 25-376 supporting partnership with City Wise (3 ayes, 2 excused)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging formally approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 Advisory Council meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes for May 14, 2025 Advisory Council meeting

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will meet to discuss a settlement agreement with Zilli Hospitality Group and review the Milwaukee County Ethics Board's 2024 Annual Report. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.

• Settlement agreement with Grandview Management, Inc. d/b/a Zilli Hospitality Group
• Milwaukee County Ethics Board 2024 Annual Report
• Informational report on pending litigation
• Informational report on claim and litigation settlement payments
• Committee to consider recommending County Board adoption of resolutions

The committee voted to recommend that the Milwaukee County Ethics Board 2024 Annual Report be received and placed on file. It also approved a recommendation to adopt the settlement agreement between the County Department of Parks and Grandview Management (Zilli Hospitality Group). The ethics report motion passed unanimously (5-0) and the settlement recommendation passed 4-1.

• Recommended Ethics Board 2024 Annual Report be received and placed on file – approved (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of park settlement agreement with Grandview Management – approved (4-1)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will receive an informational report regarding the role and accomplishments of the Office of the Comptroller's Audit Services Division. The committee will also review public eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center.

• Informational report on the Role and Accomplishments of the Office of the Comptroller - Audits Services Division (Item 25-320)
• Review of eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center (Reference File No. 25-69)

The Committee on Audit reviewed an informational report on the Office of the Comptroller’s Audit Services Division presented by Director Jennifer Folliard. The committee also reviewed the eComments record for the meeting, which had no submissions. Both items were discussed with no action taken.

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will discuss a resolution for sustainable design standards to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The body will also review a request to establish the "Building Bridges" small business and commercial corridor activation program.

• Resolution 25-315 to support Milwaukee County Sustainable Design Standards
• Request 25-333 to use ED Reserve 37005 for the "Building Bridges" small business program
• Informational report 25-348 on security camera installation in Suites 201 and 203
• Updated 2025 year-to-date property inventory report (25-297)
• Informational report 25-42 regarding Milwaukee County property sales

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development adopted resolution 25-315 to support Milwaukee County Sustainable Design Standards in line with the county’s carbon‑neutral‑by‑2050 goal. The motion was recommended for adoption and passed with five affirmative votes (Gómez‑Tom, Logsdon, Shea, Capriolo, Taylor). All other items were informational reports and were discussed with no action taken.

• Adopted resolution 25-315 supporting Sustainable Design Standards (5 ayes)
• No action taken on 25-333 Building Bridges program (informational)
• No action taken on 25-348 security camera installation request (informational)
• No action taken on 25-297 property inventory report (informational)
• No action taken on 25-42 property sales report (informational)
• No action taken on 25-41 eComments submission (informational)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will receive informational reports on 2024 ADRC listening sessions, Transit Plus, and recreation updates. Members will also discuss business cards and public comments, and take action to plan the May meeting.

• Review of 2024 ADRC Listening Sessions
• Transit Plus Report
• Recreation Update from the Office for Persons with Disabilities
• ARPA Housing Update
• Planning for May meeting

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve minutes from previous Executive Committee meetings and set the agenda for the next meeting on May 23, 2025. The body will also receive updates on aging network activities and candidates for committee positions.

• Review and approve March 14 and April 15 Executive Committee minutes
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging and committees
• Receive Aging Network Updates from Daniel Idzikowski
• Receive COA Chair’s Report
• Set agenda for May 23, 2025, meeting

The Commission on Aging approved the final minutes for its May 9, 2025 executive committee meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will meet to review informational reports from various county departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services, which is seeking authorization to amend fee-for-service contracts with out-of-home care community-based vendors. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.

• Authorization to amend 2025 fee-for-service contracts with out-of-home care vendors
• Informational report on the Secured Residential Care Center for Children and Youth
• 2024 Annual Reports from the County Zoo, Community Reintegration Center, and Medical Examiner
• Informational report on the Department of Human Resources' 2024 goals
• County Clerk's Office and Election Commission Chapter 108 Annual Report for 2024

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning discussed the Medical Examiner’s Office 2024 Annual Report and approved a motion to lay it over for one meeting, with a vote of 4‑1. All other agenda items, including fee‑for‑service contract amendments, secured residential care center updates, and various departmental annual reports, were discussed with no action taken. No eComments were submitted for this meeting.

• Lay over Medical Examiner’s 2024 report for one meeting (vote 4-1)
• Fee‑for‑service contracts amendment for CYFS discussed, no action taken
• Secured Residential Care Center implementation report discussed, no action taken
• Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance 2024 goals report discussed, no action taken
• County Clerk’s Office 2024 annual report discussed, no action taken

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will review a request to not implement a Transportation Network Companies bus driver relief pilot program. The body will also receive informational reports on a bicycle and pedestrian feasibility study and equity analyses.

• Resolution 25-270: Request to not implement the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) bus driver relief pilot program
• Informational report on a rail with trails shared bicycle and pedestrian feasibility study in the 30th Street Corridor from the Hank Aaron Trail to Havenwoods State Forest
• Informational report regarding Title VI Equity Analysis, and Service and Fare Equity Analysis

The committee approved a recommendation to receive and file the rail‑with‑trails feasibility report (5‑0). It rejected Transportation and Transit Amendment I (5‑0). It also approved a recommendation to adopt the related Action Report (5‑0). Items on equity analysis and eComments were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved recommendation to receive and place on file the rail‑with‑trails feasibility report (5‑0)
• Rejected T&T Amendment I (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt the Action Report (5‑0)
• Discussed Title VI Equity and Service/Fare Equity Report with no action taken
• Discussed eComments record with no action taken

Committee on Personnel

The Personnel Committee will receive an informational report on HR reclassifications and appointments, consider a Sheriff’s request to move a Deputy Sheriff Captain to an unclassified director role, and discuss a departmental request to add 5.0 full‑time positions to support the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Public comments will be accepted via comment cards, e‑comments, or Microsoft Teams.

• HR report on reclassification, pay range advancements, and temporary appointments (informational only)
• Sheriff’s request for a leave of absence and reassignment of a Deputy Sheriff Captain to Deputy Sheriff Director (resolution and fiscal note)
• Department of Health and Human Services request to create 5.0 FTE positions for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (departmental request, resolution, and fiscal note)
• Review of e‑comments submitted through the County Legislative Information Center

The Committee discussed the May HR report and eComments with no action taken. It adopted the Sheriff’s Office request to grant a leave of absence for a Deputy Sheriff Captain to serve as Deputy Sheriff Director, with a 4‑0 vote (1 member excused). It also adopted the request to create five full‑time positions for the Aging and Disability Resource Center, with a 4‑0 vote (1 member excused).

• Adopted Sheriff leave of absence request (4-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted creation of 5.0 FTE positions for Aging and Disability Resource Center (4-0, 1 excused)
• May HR report discussed, no action taken
• eComments record discussed, no action taken

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will meet to discuss a settlement agreement with Zilli Hospitality Group regarding the Boerner Catering facility. The meeting will also include informational updates on Wehr Nature Center and Trimborn Farm.

• Settlement agreement with Zilli Hospitality Group for Boerner Catering facility
• Update on Wehr Nature Center's 5-year site improvement plan
• Informational report on the Future of Trimborn Farm
• Public comment period for eComments
• Hybrid meeting format available in Room 203-R and via Microsoft Teams

The committee voted on a resolution authorizing the Department of Parks to enter into a settlement agreement and mutual release with Grandview Management, Inc. d/b/a Zilli Hospitality Group, resolving disputes under the 2013 Boerner Catering and Facility Management Services Agreement. The motion to recommend the resolution for adoption passed with a 4‑3 vote (Ayes: Taylor, Eckblad, O'Connor, Wasserman; Noes: Martin, Coggs‑Jones, Martinez). All other agenda items were informational reports and were discussed with no action taken.

• Recommend adoption of settlement agreement with Grandview Management (4-3)

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will convene to approve the April 11, 2025, Advocacy Committee minutes and review the 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals. The meeting includes discussions on federal budget issues, drug pricing regulations, and state legislative matters.

• Approval of April 11, 2025, Advocacy Committee minutes
• Review of 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals
• Discussion of federal budget and drug pricing executive orders
• Review of state legislation tracker
• Announcements regarding recruitment and advocacy opportunities

The Commission on Aging approved the final minutes for the May 2, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting. Attachments circulated included announcements, flyers, legislative updates, and an area agency goal plan review. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved final minutes for May 2, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the proposed 2026 Aging Services Budget and discuss developments regarding the Milwaukee County Senior Center. The body is also deciding on appointments to the Aging Advisory Council and a letter to the Federal Congressional Delegation regarding U.S. DHHS/ACL reorganization.

• Proposed 2026 Aging Services Budget discussion
• Appointments to the Aging Advisory Council
• Letter to Federal Congressional Delegation regarding U.S. DHHS/ACL Reorganization
• Milwaukee County Senior Center developments discussion
• Federal changes to aging policies and programs discussion

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider a series of contracts, appropriations, and informational reports. Key items include a $95,200,000 appropriation transfer to fund the design and construction phase of the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport International Terminal Project, and a request to amend the Milwaukee County Zoo’s advertising services agreement with 2‑Story Creative LTD. Other matters involve authorizing grant administration for senior and disabled transit services, deciding on the Transportation Network Companies bus driver relief pilot program, and approving a professional services agreement for court‑ordered judgment collections.

• Approve $95,200,000 appropriation transfer for the GMIA International Terminal Project (item 25-272).
• Amend the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Professional Service Agreement with 2‑Story Creative LTD for advertising (item 25-248).
• Authorize the Department of Transportation to apply for and manage the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant for seniors and disabled (item 25-269).
• Decide whether to implement the Transportation Network Companies bus driver relief pilot program (item 25-270).
• Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Credit Service International for court‑ordered judgment collection (item 25-278).

The Committee adopted Finance Amendment I, amending the budget to not implement the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) bus driver relief pilot, with a 4‑1 vote. Several action reports were recommended for adoption, including a retroactive advertising contract for the County Zoo, grant authority for the Department of Transportation, an appropriation transfer for the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, a professional services agreement for the Clerk of Circuit Court, and an insurance brokerage contract for Risk Management, each approved unanimously. An informational report from the County Treasurer and other budget updates were discussed with no action taken. Item 14 was removed from the agenda and will be reconsidered at the May 15 meeting.

• Approved retroactive advertising contract for County Zoo (5‑0)
• Approved DOT grant authority for senior mobility program (5‑0)
• Approved Airport appropriation transfer to $95,200,000 (5‑0)
• Adopted Finance Amendment I to halt TNC bus driver relief pilot (4‑1)
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court collection services contract (6‑0)
• Approved Risk Management insurance brokerage contract (6‑0)
• Recommended receipt and filing of Comptroller April report (6‑0)
• Recommended adoption of FY2024 appropriation transfer packet (6‑0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Executive Committee will meet to discuss candidate updates for the commission and its committees. The body will also receive reports from the AAA Director and the COA Chair. The committee is scheduled to decide on the agenda for the April 25, 2025, meeting.

• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils
• Aging Network updates from AAA Director Daniel Idzikowski
• COA Chair's report from Janice Wilberg
• Setting the April 25, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting agenda

The Executive Committee approved the final minutes of the April 15, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes for the April 15, 2025 Executive Committee meeting

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee recommended adoption of Action Report 25-278, authorizing a professional services agreement with Credit Service International to collect court-ordered judgments and tax refund intercepts on a month‑to‑month basis until a new contract is awarded or Dec. 31, 2026. The motion, made by Supervisor Capriolo, passed unanimously (5‑0). The Committee also adopted Resolution 25-295 affirming dedication to justice, safety and access at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex (vote 4‑1).

• Adopted Resolution 25-295 affirming dedication to justice, safety, and access (vote 4-1)
• Recommended adoption of Action Report 25-278 authorizing professional services agreement with Credit Service International (vote 5-0)
• Recommended receipt and filing of Informational Report 25-267 from Office of Corporation Counsel (vote 5-0)
• Laid over Settlement Agreement 25-268 for one meeting (vote 5-0)
• Discussed informational reports 25-29 and 25-30 with no action taken

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will review and approve the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on splash pads, the Transit Plus program, and recreation services. An informational ARPA Housing Update and discussions on business cards, name tags, and planning the May meeting will also be presented.

• Review and approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Splash pads update (presented by Julie Bastin)
• Transit Plus report from Director Fran Musci
• Recreation update from interim Director Jacqueline Formanek
• ARPA Housing informational update

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will review a request from the Office of Sustainability to approve the Climate Action 2050 Plan, including a resolution, fiscal note, and supporting report. It will also receive informational reports on the county’s climate goals, due‑diligence at 800 W. Wells Street, recent property sales, and participation in the Targeted Business Enterprise Program. Public comment will be accepted in person or via Microsoft Teams.

• Item 2 (File No. 25‑262): Request for approval of the Climate Action 2050 Plan (report, resolution, fiscal note, PowerPoint).
• Item 1 (File No. 25‑46): Informational report on Milwaukee County’s climate and carbon‑neutrality goals and progress under the Climate Action 2050 Plan.
• Item 3 (File No. 25‑238): Informational report on due‑diligence at 800 W. Wells Street, current location of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
• Item 4 (File No. 25‑42): Informational report on recent Milwaukee County property sales.
• Item 5 (File No. 25‑22): Informational report on participation and waivers in the Targeted Business Enterprise Program and related federally‑funded projects.

The committee considered items 1 and 2 together. The verbal April report (Item 1) was discussed with no action taken. For Item 2, the Climate Action 2050 Plan action report was recommended for adoption after a motion by Supervisor Gómez‑Tom passed unanimously (5‑0). No other items received a decision.

• Recommended adoption of Climate Action 2050 Plan action report (motion passed 5‑0)
• Verbal April report (Item 1) discussed with no action
• 800 W. Wells Street due‑diligence report (Item 3) discussed with no action
• Milwaukee County property sales report (Item 4) discussed with no action
• Targeted Business Enterprise program report (Item 5) discussed with no action
• eComments record (Item 6) discussed with no action

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will approve the March 7 Advocacy Committee minutes and discuss upcoming advocacy opportunities, including Aging Advocacy Day and Advisory Council recruitment. It will receive updates on federal budget status, Social Security changes, and a U.S. Health and Human Services reorganization. State and county legislative issues, such as recent budget hearings, will also be reviewed. Finally, the body will examine the 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals.

• Approve March 7, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting minutes (Action Item)
• Announce 2025 WAAN Aging Advocacy Day (May 13) and Advisory Council recruitment
• Discuss FY2025 and FY2026 federal budget updates and Social Security changes
• Consider U.S. HHS reorganization and staff reductions (Action Item)
• Review 2025‑2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals

The commission formally approved the final minutes of the April 11, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes for April 11, 2025 Advocacy Committee meeting

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will receive an informational report from the Mental Health Board on behavioral health services. It will also consider an informational update on the Milwaukee County Zoo Strategic Plan and Master Plan Refresh. A feasibility study for an MKE Hubs project at McGovern Park will be presented as an informational item. The committee will review eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center.

• Mental Health Board – informational report on Behavioral Health Services (Agency No. 630)
• Milwaukee County Zoo – Strategic Plan and Master Plan Refresh (informational)
• Feasibility study for an MKE Hubs project at McGovern Park (informational)
• eComments submitted to the committee via CLIC (informational)

The committee received informational reports on the Mental Health Board, the Milwaukee County Zoo strategic plan, a feasibility study for an MKE Hubs project at McGovern Park, and eComments. Each report was discussed, and no actions were taken. No votes were recorded.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the 2025 first quarter report for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan and discuss recruitment for the Advisory Council. The meeting will also include a public engagement strategy and announcements regarding listening sessions at the McGovern Senior Center.

• Review and approval of March 12, 2025, Advisory Council minutes
• Review of 2025 first quarter report for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan
• Discussion on recruitment of members to the Advisory Council
• Discussion on public engagement strategy
• Announcements regarding McGovern Senior Center listening sessions

The commission reviewed and approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 Advisory Council meeting. It received the 2025 First Quarter Report and updates to the 2025‑2027 Area Aging Plan, and discussed a public engagement strategy and recruitment of advisory council members. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 12, 2025 Advisory Council meeting minutes

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will discuss funding for the GMIA International Terminal Project and the administration of federal grants for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Members will also consider a proposal to cancel a bus driver relief pilot program.

• Appropriation transfer to increase expenditure authority to $95,200,000 for Capital Project WA0221 - GMIA International Terminal Project
• Authorization to administer Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant funds for seniors and individuals with disabilities
• Proposal to not implement the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) bus driver relief pilot program
• Information report on the Transit Plus Program and Same Day Pilot
• Report on the Targeted Business Enterprise Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

The Transportation and Transit Committee voted 4-0 to recommend adoption of the Federal Transit Administration grant administration action (Item 25-269). It also voted 4-0 to recommend adoption of a budget amendment that stops the Transportation Network Companies bus driver relief pilot (Item 25-270). All other items were informational only and no action was taken.

• Recommend adoption of grant administration action (Item 25-269) – vote 4-0
• Recommend adoption of budget amendment to halt TNC bus driver relief pilot (Item 25-270) – vote 4-0
• Item 25-272 (airport terminal funding) discussed with no action
• Item 25-271 (Transit Plus Program report) discussed with no action
• Item 25-131 (bus and fleet purchase prioritization) discussed with no action
• Item 25-22 (Targeted Business Enterprise Program report) discussed with no action
• Item 25-21 (eComments) discussed with no action

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will discuss several requests to create, abolish, or reclassify county positions. These proposals include staffing adjustments for Child Support Services and the Medical Examiner's Office, as well as a leave of absence request for a Sheriff's Office employee.

• Request to create 1.0 FTE Legal Counsel, 1.0 FTE Clerical Assistant, and 4.0 FTE Child Support Specialists, and abolish 2.0 FTE Child Support Assistants (Item 25-202)
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Community Engagement Coordinator in pay grade 23M (Item 25-276)
• Request to abolish Lead Forensic Toxicologist position and create Quality Assurance manager (Item 25-261)
• Request for continued leave of absence for a Deputy Sheriff Captain to serve as Administrator Facilities (Item 25-235)
• Informational report on reclassifications, pay range advancements, and temporary appointments (Item 25-16)

The committee adopted recommendations to create new positions in Child Support Services (1 FTE legal counsel, 1 FTE clerical assistant, 4 FTE child support specialists) and to eliminate 2 FTE child support assistant positions. It also approved the creation of a 1 FTE Community Engagement Coordinator at pay grade 23M. The committee granted a continued leave of absence for a Deputy Sheriff Captain to serve as Administrator Facilities. Finally, it approved abolishing the Lead Forensic Toxicologist position and creating a Quality Assurance manager in the Medical Examiner’s Office. All motions prevailed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Recommend adoption of Action Report to create 1 FTE legal counsel, 1 FTE clerical assistant, 4 FTE child support specialists and abolish 2 FTE child support assistants (5-0)
• Recommend adoption of Action Report to create 1 FTE Community Engagement Coordinator, pay grade 23M (5-0)
• Recommend adoption of Action Report to grant continued leave of absence for Deputy Sheriff Captain to become Administrator Facilities (5-0)
• Recommend adoption of Action Report to abolish Lead Forensic Toxicologist position and create Quality Assurance manager (5-0)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture recommended and unanimously adopted the Action Report authorizing agricultural lease agreements and amendments (Item 25-243) with a 7‑0 vote. It also unanimously approved renaming the ball diamond in McCarty Park to “David Christiansen Softball Diamond” (Item 25-245) with a 7‑0 vote. Chairman Wasserman removed Item 7 (File No. 25-246) from today’s agenda, to be reconsidered at the May 6 meeting. All other items were informational and no action was taken.

• Approved agricultural lease agreements and amendments (Item 25-243) – vote 7-0
• Approved renaming McCarty Park ball diamond to “David Christiansen Softball Diamond” (Item 25-245) – vote 7-0
• Removed Item 7 (File No. 25-246) from agenda; will be placed on May 6 agenda

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will consider a resolution (File No. 25-221) to recognize February 18 as Vel Phillips Day in Milwaukee County. It will also receive informational reports on the Innovation Grant (File No. 25-275), revised ARPA and tax levy budgets as of December 31, 2024 (File No. 25-260), and legislative updates (File No. 25-9). The committee will review eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center (File No. 25-8). No formal action by the County Board is scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution 25-221: Recognize Feb 18 as Vel Phillips Day
• Report 25-275: Status of the Innovation Grant authorized by 2023 Wisconsin Act 12
• Report 25-260: Revised ARPA and Tax Levy Budgets as of Dec 31, 2024
• Report 25-9: Legislative updates from the Office of Government Affairs
• Review of eComments (File No. 25-8) submitted via CLIC

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations adopted Resolution 25-221, which designates February 18 as Vel Phillips Day, with a unanimous vote by all five supervisors present. The remaining agenda items—informational reports 25-275, 25-260, 25-9, and eComments 25-8—were discussed with no action taken. The meeting ran from 9:08 a.m. to 9:49 a.m. and the next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 25-221 recognizing Vel Phillips Day (unanimous)
• No action taken on informational report 25-275
• No action taken on informational report 25-260
• No action taken on informational report 25-9
• No action taken on eComments record 25-8

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will receive a report on fraud, waste, and abuse investigations from 2024. The meeting will also consider public comments submitted electronically.

• Review of 2024 Annual Report on fraud, waste, and abuse investigations
• Consideration of eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center

The Committee reviewed the 2024 Annual Report on Fraud, Waste and Abuse investigations, which was informational only. The report was discussed but no action was taken. No eComments were submitted, and the eComments record was discussed with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to approve minutes from February and March 2025, elect a vice chair, and discuss data reporting and programming updates.

• Review and approval of Senior Center Committee minutes from February 7 and March 7, 2025
• Election of a Vice Chair
• Update on data reporting with the State of Wisconsin
• Discussion on a special session
• Programming and development update

Commission on Aging

The commission voted to approve the final minutes of its March 28, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved final minutes for March 28, 2025 meeting

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review minutes from February 20, 2025, and consider a proposal for a Senior Leaders / CoA Alumni Congress. The body will also discuss strategies and ideas to increase public engagement with its meetings.

• Senior Leaders / CoA Alumni Congress Proposal
• Strategies to increase public engagement with CoA meetings

Commission on Aging

The Wellness Committee will meet to elect a Vice-Chair and approve minutes from January 15, 2025. The body will also receive reports on evidence-based wellness programs and the WI Coalition for Social Connection.

• Vote for Vice-Chair
• Review of 2024 Evidence-Based Programs numbers and 2022-24 Area Plan Goals
• Informational item on WI Coalition for Social Connection

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will meet to review a proposed transfer of the projected 2024 year-end surplus to the Debt Service Reserve and consider several informational reports and budget amendments. The agenda includes items regarding overtime deficits, park concessions, and grant applications.

• Transfer of projected 2024 year-end surplus to Debt Service Reserve
• Authorization to retroactively increase First Transit contract by $57,700
• Retroactive acceptance of $7.75 million in HUD grant funds
• Passive review of a professional services contract amendment
• Authorization to support Monterrey Market Main with $250,000 grant

Public Art Committee

This meeting is designated as a test to evaluate the live stream functionality. The agenda contains references to Aging Advisory Council documents and COA bylaws, but no public art business is listed.

• Test of live stream functionality
• Proposed revision of COA BYLAWS 2025
• 2022-24 Area Aging Plan Aging Network Goals Progress Report

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review several high-value bond issuances and capital project funding requests. The body is also discussing budget deficits in the Sheriff's Office and Community Reintegration Center, as well as various service contracts.

• Approval of up to $195,780,000 in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds or Promissory Notes for capital projects
• Public hearing for the sale of up to $17,765,000 in Airport Revenue Bonds
• Agreement with Empower Retirement for 457(b) Plan administration from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030
• Support for Monterrey Market Main, LLC to apply for a $250,000 Community Development Investment Grant for 7025 W Main Street
• Fee increase of up to $71,062 for Barrientos Design and Consulting, Inc. for the Washington Park New Service Yard project

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the final report on the 2022-2024 Area Aging Plan and discuss proposed bylaw changes for the Advisory Council. The meeting will also cover recruitment strategies and public engagement.

• Review and approval of February 12, 2024, Advisory Council minutes
• Final report regarding the 2022-2024 Area Aging Plan
• Commission on Aging bylaw change relating to the Advisory Council
• Recruitment of members to the Advisory Council
• Public engagement strategy

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will review appointments to the Ethics Board and Local Emergency Planning Committee. The body will also consider a three-year agreement amendment for correctional communication services at the Milwaukee County Jail and Community Reintegration Center.

• Appointment of Ed Scaro to the Milwaukee County Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Appointment of Clifton Phelps to the Milwaukee County Ethics Board through March 20, 2031
• Three-year amendment to the Inmate Calling Solutions LLC (ICSolutions) agreement for jail communication services (March 29, 2025, to March 28, 2028)
• Informational reports on pending litigation and settlement payments from the Office of Corporation Counsel

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will discuss several items, including a resolution to support a $250,000 Community Development Investment Grant for Monterrey Market Main, LLC at 7025 W Main Street. It will also consider a resolution to accept $7.75 million HUD Lead Hazard Control grant funds for a county lead‑hazard reduction program. The meeting includes informational reports on a development agreement amendment with Wiegand Investments 2711 LLC, a security technology modernization project, and updates on Burns Commons, the Courthouse Cafe, and office relocations.

• Amendment to Development Agreement with Wiegand Investments 2711 LLC to release part of a parking area (material alteration)
• Request for County Board resolution to support a $250,000 grant for Monterrey Market Main, LLC’s expansion at 7025 W Main Street
• Update on security technology modernization: CCure 9000 access control, Genetec surveillance, and a centralized Security Command Center
• Request for authorization to accept $7.75 million HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant for a Lead Hazard Control Reduction Program
• Informational update on the Burns Commons and Block 9 development north of the former Park East freeway corridor

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will convene to approve February meeting minutes, review 2025-2027 advocacy goals, and discuss federal and state budget issues. The meeting will also cover the implementation of a federal government efficiency initiative.

• Approval of February 7, 2025, Advocacy Committee minutes
• Review of 2025-2027 Aging Area Plan advocacy goals
• Discussion of Federal Budget and Medicaid status
• Implementation of President's 'Department of Government Efficiency' workforce initiative
• Presentation on Evidence-Based Wellness Programs

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review and approve minutes from December 2024 and February 2025. The committee will also discuss strategic goals for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan and the MKE Hubs report.

• Review and approval of Senior Center Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion on strategic goals for the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan
• Update on data reporting with the State of Wisconsin Office for the Aging

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will review two reports from the Department of Health and Human Services. Both items are referred to this committee for informational purposes only.

• 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 16 regarding a fiscal agent contract within Housing Services
• Proposed multi-year contracts for Children, Youth and Family Services with Milwaukee Christian Center, Advance Peace, Dr. Jason Corburn, and Medical College of Wisconsin

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The Committee on Transportation and Transit will receive informational reports regarding transit service changes and business enterprise program participation. No formal actions are scheduled unless directed by the committee.

• Informational report on MCTS MOVE 2025 - Service Change Plan
• Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program waivers and Federally-funded Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel is meeting to discuss several requests for new staff positions and the abolishment of existing roles across county departments. The body will also consider an appointment to the Personnel Review Board.

• Appointment of Peggy Schneider to the Personnel Review Board (term expiring March 20, 2030)
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Zoological Medicine and Surgery Resident position for the Milwaukee County Zoo
• Request to abolish Court Coordinator position and create Data Analyst position for Pretrial Services
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Human Service Worker for the Children’s Community Options Program
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Legal Counsel, 1.0 FTE Clerical Assistant, and 4.0 FTE Child Support Specialists, while abolishing 2.0 FTE Child Support Assistants

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will review several agenda items, including an informational report on the Milwaukee Public Museum's financial statements and a request to apply for a $75,000 state grant for the Land Conservation Department. It will also consider a lease and vendor permit agreement with Ferch’s Beachside LLC for concessions at Grant Park Pavilion, and a storm sewer easement with the Village of Greendale for Scout Lake Park. Additional items are an informational budget amendment release, a potential parkland swap, and updates on First Tee development, aquatics staffing, and parks safety.

• Lease and Vendor Permit with Ferch’s Beachside LLC for concessions at Grant Park Pavilion (Item 25-173)
• Storm Sewer Easement with the Village of Greendale for Scout Lake Park infrastructure (Item 25-176)
• Application for approximately $75,000 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection grant for the Land Conservation Department (Item 25-190)
• Release of funding from 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 02 (Item 25-171, informational)
• Financial statements informational report from Milwaukee Public Museum (Item 25-51)

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will receive informational reports on the implementation status of recommendations from three audits: Data Governance, Courthouse Access Keycards, and Parks Cash Count. The meeting is hybrid and will be held in Room 203-R.

• Informational report on Data Governance Audit recommendations
• Informational report on Courthouse Access Keycards Audit recommendations
• Informational report on Parks Cash Count Audit recommendations
• Public comment period for eComments via CLIC
• Next meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will discuss a resolution requesting state legislation to require hands-free technology for drivers. The committee will also receive a legislative update report from the Office of Government Affairs.

• Resolution 25-147: Urging state legislators to require hands-free technology to reduce distraction-related crashes
• Item 25-9: Informational report on legislative updates from the Office of Government Affairs

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review January meeting minutes, hear updates on Adult Protective Services, and discuss proposed 2025 policy priorities and bylaw changes. The meeting is hybrid and open to the public.

• Approval of January 24, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse updates
• Discussion of 2025 Commission on Aging policy priorities
• Action item to revise Commission on Aging bylaws
• Discussion on Milwaukee County Senior Center developments

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will receive presentations from various vendors providing services to the Area Agency on Aging. These presenters will report on contracts related to nutrition, senior centers, and specialized community support.

• Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI: Home Delivered Meals
• Milwaukee LGBT Community Center: Outreach and Services to LGBTQ Older Adults
• Muslim Community Health Center: Senior Center and Nutrition Programming
• All Nations Senior Center: Services to Native American Elderly
• Milwaukee Christian Center: Multicultural Senior Site, Nutrition Site Supervision, and Dine Out Program

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

The Combined Community Services Board will approve the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes, receive informational updates on procedural rules, board goals, adult protective services, children, youth and family services, and the Department of Health and Human Services annual report, and then move to a discussion of new business.

• Approve September 25, 2024 board meeting minutes (HRA25-33)
• Roberts Rules of Order overview (HRA25-34)
• Expectations and goals presentation by Administrator Tina Anderson
• Adult Protective Services update by Director Cleopatra Castaneda
• New Business discussion (item VIII)

Commission on Aging

The Service Delivery Committee will hear 2024 year-end reporting presentations from various vendors providing services to the Area Agency on Aging. These presentations cover a range of senior services including nutrition, transportation, and legal aid.

• ERAS Senior Network: Home maintenance and volunteer driver contracts
• Jewish Family Services: Late Life Counseling Services contract
• Vital Voices for Mental Health: Telephone Reassurance Services contract
• Hmong American Friendship Association: Services to Older Refugees contract
• Legal Action of Wisconsin: Benefit Specialist/Legal Services contract

Commission on Aging

The Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss administrative and planning matters. The session focuses on member recruitment and scheduling.

• Member recruitment
• Meeting dates and times
• Upcoming agenda items

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging Executive Committee will meet to review candidate updates and a decision-making protocol draft. The body will also consider a letter of intent regarding senior center development in South Milwaukee.

• Letter of Intent to explore senior center development in South Milwaukee
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils
• Update on Decision Making Protocol Draft from AAA Director Daniel Idzikowski
• Aging Network updates
• Approval of January 10, 2025, Executive Committee meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging will hold a hybrid meeting to review proposed bylaw revisions for the Advisory Council and discuss recruitment strategies. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and federal regulations.

• Review and approval of December 2, 2024, Advisory Council minutes
• Discussion on proposed 2025 revisions to Commission on Aging bylaws
• Recruitment of members to the Advisory Council
• Review of federal regulations regarding the Advisory Council
• Public engagement strategy discussion

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Milwaukee County Commission for Persons with Disabilities will hear a splash‑pad update from Julie Bastin, EXP Project Manager. The meeting includes review of a PowerPoint and sub‑committee minutes related to the WOW splash‑pad project. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Splash‑pad update presentation by Julie Bastin
• Review of HRA25-39 WOW Splash Pads PowerPoint
• Review of HRA25-53 WOW Sub‑Committee meeting minutes
• Review of HRA25-54 WOW Sub‑Committee meeting minutes recording

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will plan for a March meeting with County Executive Crowley. The body will also receive informational reports on paratransit, recreation, and park updates.

• Planning for March meeting with County Executive Crowley
• Transit Plus Report from Director Fran Musci
• Moss Universal Park Update from Damian Buchman and James Tarantino
• Existing Bus Routes/2025 Move Plan report from Tom Winter
• ARPA Housing Update

Commission on Aging

The Senior Center Committee will review performance metrics and infrastructure improvements for several centers. The body will also discuss a potential senior center opportunity in South Milwaukee.

• Infrastructure updates for Clinton, McGovern, Washington Park, and Wilson centers
• Discussion of South Milwaukee Senior Center opportunity
• Review of SOA performance metrics
• Approval of December 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is holding a meeting with the COA Chair and its Committee and Council Chairs. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

The Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will consider and may vote to recommend County Board adoption of Resolution 25-147, which urges Wisconsin legislators to require drivers to use hands‑free technology. The committee will also review an informational report (Item 25-9) on recent legislative updates from the Office of Government Affairs. Public eComments submitted via the County Legislative Information Center (Item 25-8) will be noted and appended to the meeting record.

• Resolution 25-147: urge state legislators to adopt hands‑free driver technology law
• Item 25-9: informational report on legislative updates from Office of Government Affairs
• Item 25-8: eComments submitted to the committee via the County Legislative Information Center

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review several funding requests, including bond issuances for capital projects and the acceptance of ARPA funds. The body is also discussing transit grants, health service plans, and various administrative fund transfers.

• Approval of up to $195,780,000 in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds or Promissory Notes for capital projects
• Appropriation of $6,250,000 in ARPA funding for courthouse security ($2.3 million) and the Forensic Science Center ($3.95 million)
• Transfer of $7,000 for a Sade Robinson memorial in Warnimont Park
• Allocation of approximately $1.1 million in unspent bond proceeds from the Debt Service Reserve
• Authorization to apply for RAISE grant funds for Purple Line transit enhancements (North-South 27th Street)

Committee on Parks and Culture

The Committee on Parks and Culture will meet to discuss a memorial for Sade Robinson and authorize agricultural leases for county land. The meeting is hybrid and will be held in Room 203-R.

• Resolution to create a memorial for Sade Robinson in Warnimont Park with a $7,000 transfer
• Authorization for agricultural lease agreements with individual farmers
• Authorization to enter into an easement with AT&T for fiber optic installation in Lake Park
• Authorization to grant an 11-year conservation easement to MMSD for tree planting at Kinnickinnic River Parkway
• Authorization to grant waivers for special events on Lincoln Memorial Drive in 2025

Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services

The Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services will consider a resolution supporting the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission's video release policy and requesting a similar policy for Milwaukee County. The committee will also review a request to appropriate $6.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for courthouse security and the Forensic Science Center project.

• Resolution to support City of Milwaukee video release policy
• Request to appropriate $6.25 million in ARPA funding
• Amendment to County Ethics Code financial disclosure requirements
• Agreement with City of Milwaukee Health Department
• Informational report on Officer Status Database

Committee on Audit

The Committee on Audit will discuss a report on the county's grant management procedures. The committee will also receive an informational report regarding the financial agreement between Milwaukee County and Ballpark Commons LLC.

• Audit report: 'County Needs to Establish Clear Roles, Responsibilities, and Procedures for Grant Management'
• Annual Informational Report on financial items in the Contribution and Participation Agreement with Ballpark Commons LLC

Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development

The Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development will review a resolution to replace the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity with an Advisory Board. The body will also consider an updated project delivery plan for 2025 Capital Improvement Budget projects.

• Resolution 25-119 to create the City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity
• Approval of updated project delivery plan for 2025 Capital Improvement Budget projects (25-106)
• Informational report on strategic plan for carbon neutrality in county facilities by 2050 (25-109)
• Informational report regarding Milwaukee County property sales (25-42)
• Informational report on Targeted Business Enterprise Program participation and waivers (25-22)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review bylaws regarding the Aging Advisory Council and discuss establishing a Select Committee on Community Engagement. The body will also receive reports on the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan and the restructuring of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

• Review of Commission on Aging Bylaws relating to the Aging Advisory Council
• Proposed establishment of a Select Committee on Community Engagement
• Report on the 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan submission to the State of Wisconsin Office on Aging
• Update on the restructuring of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
• Discussion on Milwaukee County Senior Center developments and AARP Livable Communities

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning

The Committee will consider a resolution (25-118) to amend Chapter 46 of the Milwaukee County Code to align the composition of the County and City Housing Committee. It will also review an informational report on DHHS and Aging integration (25-111) and a request (25-108) to authorize submission of the 2025‑2027 Area Aging Plan. Additional items include a proposal to amend Ordinance Chapter 97 (25-121) and a resolution (25-117) supporting the Milwaukee Mental Health Board’s suicide‑prevention tour.

• Resolution/Ordinance 25-118: amend Chapter 46 to align County and City Housing Committee composition
• Report 25-111: update on integration between DHHS and Aging (information only)
• Report and Resolution 25-108: request to submit the 2025‑2027 Milwaukee County Area Aging Plan
• Resolution/Ordinance 25-121: amend Milwaukee County Ordinance Chapter 97 (Emergency Management)
• Resolution 25-117: support funding for the Milwaukee Mental Health Board’s “We Can Save Lives Tour” suicide‑prevention training

Committee on Transportation and Transit

The committee will consider a resolution directing Union Pacific Railroad to fix the railroad crossing at County Trunk Highway ZZ west of South Pennsylvania Avenue. It will also hear a presentation on the AirportNEXT survey results and discuss a request to apply for RAISE grant funds for Purple Line transit improvements. Additional items include adoption of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and informational updates on the Reimagining Wisconsin 175 Project and the Targeted Business Enterprise Program.

• Resolution 24-1065: require Union Pacific to repair CTH ZZ crossing (west of South Pennsylvania Ave)
• Report 24-918: AirportNEXT survey results presentation
• Resolution 25-116: request to apply for RAISE grant for Purple Line capital enhancements
• Resolution 25-114: adopt Milwaukee County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Report 25-115: update on Reimagining Wisconsin 175 Project

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 Wellness Committee meeting. It will receive informational updates on Title IIID funding guidelines and 2025 facilitator trainings for evidence‑based wellness programs. Additional updates on advocacy and evidence‑based prevention programs will be presented, followed by a Q&A with the AAA Advocacy and Policy Manager. The committee will also announce the dates for its 2025 meetings.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 Wellness Committee meeting minutes (action item)
• Informational Item: Title IIID funding guidelines & 2025 facilitator trainings (presented by Jennifer Lefeber)
• Informational Item: Advocacy & evidence‑based prevention programs (presented by Emily Petersen)
• Discussion Item: Q&A with Emily Petersen, AAA Advocacy and Policy Manager
• Announcement of 2025 Wellness Committee meeting dates (March 19, 2025 at 1220 W Vliet St; May 21, 2025 at 3209 S Lake Dr; September 17, 2025 TBD; November 19, 2025 at 315 W Court St)

Committee on Personnel

The Committee on Personnel will consider several requests to abolish and create specific staff positions across county departments. The body will also discuss a request to waive a waiting period for increased pay for the Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy position.

• Request to waive the 30-day waiting period for increased pay for the Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy position (24-1063)
• Proposal to abolish 1.0 FTE Specialist HR System/Compensation and create 1.0 FTE Total Rewards Operations Analyst (25-102)
• Request to create 1.0 FTE Program & Evaluation Analyst in the Project Management Office (24-1064)
• Proposal to abolish 1.0 FTE EMS Captain (Pay Grade 27M) and create 1.0 FTE EMS Operations Manager (Pay Grade 34M) (24-1068)
• Request to abolish 1.0 Manager Network and create 1.0 Supervisor Infrastructure Services position (25-105)

Commission on Aging

The Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and decide on the appointment of chairs for committees and councils. The body will also discuss the establishment of a Select Committee on Community Engagement and revisions to the bylaws.

• Bylaws revision for the Chair of the Advisory Council
• Appointment of Chairs to the Committees and Councils of the Commission on Aging
• Establishment of the Select Committee on Community Engagement
• Update on candidates to the Commission on Aging and its committees/councils
• Setting the January 24, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting agenda