South Milwaukee public meetings in 2021

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several human resources matters, including a resignation and updates to the Fire Chief hiring process. The meeting also includes a motion to amend the municipal code regarding a disabled transport vehicle loading zone.

• Ordinance to create a loading zone for disabled person transport vehicles at 615 Manistique Avenue
• Discussion of Sewer Maintainer Nicholas Castagna’s resignation
• Update on the Fire Chief hiring process
• Discussion regarding premium pay section of the General Employee Personnel Manual
• Appointment of four pollworkers for the 2022-2023 election cycle

The Common Council approved an ordinance creating a loading zone for disabled person transport vehicles at the entrance to 615 Manistique Avenue, suspending rules to pass it in one reading. It also accepted a sewer maintainer's resignation, adopted a personnel manual addition, and advanced an equipment operator's pay step. The council approved the consent agenda, including pollworker appointments and prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2223 creating a disabled loading zone at 615 Manistique Ave (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Sewer Maintainer Nicholas Castagna effective Jan 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted premium pay section addition to General Employee Personnel Manual (unanimous)
• Advanced Equipment Operator Matthew Zaharias to Step 2 of paygrade F (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Dec 7 minutes, Nov 30 special joint meeting minutes, pollworker appointments (unanimous)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will review a request from the Parkcrest Housing Executive Director to create a transport vehicle loading zone near the walkway entrance to 615 Manistique Ave. for a quadriplegic tenant. The committee will consider recommending an amendment to the Traffic Code to establish the loading zone.

• Request for loading zone at 615 Manistique Ave.
• Motion to amend Traffic Code for loading zone

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several human resources matters, including a resignation and updates on the Fire Chief hiring process. The meeting also includes a motion to create a disabled person transport vehicle loading zone.

• Ordinance to create a loading zone for disabled person transport vehicles at 615 Manistique Avenue
• Discussion regarding Sewer Maintainer Nicholas Castagna’s resignation
• Update on the Fire Chief hiring process
• Discussion regarding premium pay section of the General Employee Personnel Manual
• Appointment of four pollworkers for the 2022-2023 election cycle

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and pollworker appointments, and will discuss personnel matters such as a sewer maintainer's resignation and a wage rate for an equipment operator. The council will also vote on an ordinance to create a disabled-person loading zone at 615 Manistique Avenue. The January 4, 2022 meeting is cancelled.

• Ordinance to amend Section 28.04 to create a loading zone for disabled person transport vehicles at 615 Manistique Avenue
• Discussion on Sewer Maintainer Nicholas Castagna's resignation
• Discussion on adding to the premium pay section of the General Employee Personnel Manual
• Discussion on wage rate for Equipment Operator Matthew Zaharias
• Appointment of pollworkers for 2022-2023 election cycle

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to handle routine consent items, including approving prior meeting minutes and appointing poll workers for the 2022-2023 election cycle. The council will also discuss several personnel matters, including a sewer maintainer's resignation, a wage rate for an equipment operator, and an update on the fire chief hiring process. A proposed ordinance to create a disabled transport loading zone at 615 Manistique Avenue will be considered.

• Approve minutes from Dec 7, 2021 Council and Nov 30, 2021 joint Council/Plan Commission meetings
• Appoint Sue Kruse, Kim Moeller, Michael Mlinar, Maria Wittliff as pollworkers for 2022-2023
• Discuss Sewer Maintainer Nicholas Castagna's resignation
• Discuss wage rate for Equipment Operator Matthew Zaharias
• Adopt ordinance creating loading zone for disabled transport at 615 Manistique Avenue

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on appointing a new Fire Chief for the South Milwaukee Fire Department. The agenda contains only this item plus procedural items, so the meeting is focused on this single decision.

• Discussion and possible motion on Fire Chief appointment
• Special meeting on December 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting at Committee Room, City Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to enter closed session to discuss employment data related to the Fire Chief position. They will then reconvene in open session to take any necessary action and possibly schedule the next meeting.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for Fire Chief employment discussion
• Possible action on closed session items
• Discussion of scheduling next special meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting on December 9, 2021. The sole substantive item is a motion to enter closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data related to the Fire Chief position for the South Milwaukee Fire Department. After the closed session, the board will return to open session to take any necessary action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or proposals listed.

• Closed session discussion regarding the Fire Chief position for the South Milwaukee Fire Department
• Motion to return to open session and act on closed session items
• Special meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Committee Room, City Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will consider routine consent items, including vouchers totaling $2,841,378.79, and discuss several administrative matters. Key discussions include the mayor's role and compensation, a lead service line presentation, and possible authorization for agreements related to COVID-19 vaccination and public health services. The council will also enter closed session to discuss opioid litigation.

• Approval of vouchers for $2,841,378.79
• Discussion of mayor's role and compensation
• Presentation on lead service lines
• Possible authorization for COVID-19 vaccine site MOU amendment
• Closed session on opioid litigation

The Common Council approved several routine items and authorized participation in opioid litigation settlements. It also canceled the January 4, 2022 meeting, accepted a retirement, and authorized multiple intergovernmental agreements. No substantive policy changes were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, vouchers ($2,841,378.79), and pollworker appointments (all aye)
• Canceled January 4, 2022 Common Council meeting (all aye)
• Accepted retirement of operator Thomas Gabrhel effective January 7, 2022 (all aye)
• Authorized execution of Major Incident Response Team MOU (all aye)
• Authorized Public Health Administrator to enter COVID-19 vaccine site MOU amendment (all aye)
• Authorized Acting Mayor to enter 2022 Environmental Health Consortium MOU (all aye)
• Authorized agreement with St. Francis for public health services 2022-2024 (all aye)
• Authorized participation in opioid litigation settlements (MDL 2804) (all aye)

Plan Commission

The Common Council and Plan Commission are holding a joint meeting to review proposed architectural renderings for the Bucyrus Commons public space, presented by Saiki Design. They may vote to recommend preparing final plans and advertising the contract. This is a discussion and possible action item, not a final approval.

• Presentation of architectural renderings for Bucyrus Commons by Saiki Design
• Possible motion to recommend final plans, specs, and estimates for Bucyrus Commons
• Potential motion to advertise contract for the public space project

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial resolutions, including adopting the 2022 budget, levying taxes for 2021, and authorizing insurance awards for 2022. They will also discuss an ordinance amending salary ordinances for supervisory and general employees. The meeting is open to citizen comments.

• Resolution for adoption of the 2022 budget
• Resolution levying taxes for the year 2021
• Resolution authorizing insurance awards for 2022
• Ordinance to amend Salary Ordinances No. 2207, 2208, 2212, 2214, and 2217

The Common Council unanimously approved the 2022 budget, the 2021 tax levy, and 2022 insurance awards. It also amended salary ordinances for supervisory and general employees, with all votes unanimous.

• Adopted 2022 budget (Resolution 21-16), unanimous
• Approved 2021 tax levy (Resolution 21-17), unanimous
• Authorized 2022 insurance awards (Resolution 21-18), unanimous
• Amended salary ordinances (Ordinance 2222), unanimous

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to adopt the City of South Milwaukee's 2022 Operating Budget. This follows a public hearing held the previous day and a series of Finance Committee budget review sessions in October. The budget covers all city departments and funds, including police, fire, public library, and stormwater utility.

• Adoption of the 2022 Operating Budget
• Public hearing on the budget held November 29, 2021
• Budget review sessions covered General Government, Police, Fire, Public Library, and other departments
• Budget publication scheduled for October 21, 2021

At a joint special meeting, the Common Council and Plan Commission heard a presentation from Saiki Design on reworked final site and architectural renderings for the Bucyrus Commons public space. Both bodies voted unanimously to recommend preparation of final plans, specifications, and estimates based on those renderings, and to have the City advertise a contract for the project. The Plan Commission adjourned at 6:56 p.m. and the Common Council at 6:57 p.m.

• Plan Commission recommended final plans, specs, and estimates for Bucyrus Commons based on presented renderings; motion carried unanimously.
• Common Council recommended final plans, specs, and estimates for Bucyrus Commons based on presented renderings; motion carried unanimously.
• Plan Commission adjourned at 6:56 p.m.; all voted aye.
• Common Council adjourned at 6:57 p.m.; all voted aye.

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2022 operating budget, followed by a council meeting to adopt the budget. The hearing is part of a series of budget review meetings held by the Finance Committee. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on the budget adoption process.

• Public hearing on 2022 proposed operating budget
• Common Council meeting to adopt budget on November 30
• Budget covers departments including Police, Fire, Public Library, and Public Works
• Budget review sessions held in October by Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a public hearing on the City of South Milwaukee's proposed 2022 operating budget. The hearing takes place November 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Residents can review the proposed budget at the City Clerk's Office. This is a public hearing, so the committee is gathering input before any final budget decision.

• Public hearing on 2022 operating budget
• Proposed budget available at City Clerk's Office, 2424 15th Avenue
• Hearing at 6:00 p.m. in Common Council Chambers

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially act on routine business, including October 2021 expenditures, the library director's report, and various policy and planning items. The agenda includes topics such as technology guidelines, a strategic plan, office furniture, capital expenditures, a collection development (grievance) policy, a marketing plan, and a social media discussion. The board may take action on any listed item.

• Expenditures from Operating Budget and Financial Statement for October 2021
• Expenditures from Library Trust/Gift Accounts Financial Statement for October 2021
• Technology Guidelines
• Strategic Plan
• Collection Development (Grievance) Policy

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss filling an upcoming mayoral vacancy and reviewing position descriptions for Human Resources. The meeting also includes discussions on amending the administrative fee schedule and a rent-to-own agreement amendment.

• Approval of vouchers totaling $1,360,883.56
• Discussion regarding filling the upcoming mayoral vacancy
• Resolution to amend the 2022 Administrative Fee Schedule
• Amendment to rent-to-own agreement with Skyline Catering, Inc. for 1919 12th Avenue
• Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for assessment services (2022-2024)

The Common Council ordered a special election to fill the unexpired mayoral term from April 2022 to April 2023. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2221, which repeals and recreates Chapter 1 of the city code regarding district and ward boundary lines, and approved several administrative items including a new position description and an amended fee schedule.

• Ordered special election for mayor (unexpired term April 2022-April 2023) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2221 repealing/recreating Chapter 1 on district and ward boundaries (unanimous)
• Adopted Distribution and Collections Technician position description (unanimous)
• Adopted Economic Development Project Manager position description, allowed filling, placed in pay grade J (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-15 amending Administrative Fee Schedule for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,360,883.56 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to rent-to-own agreement with Skyline Catering, Inc. for 1919 420 Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized Appraisal Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies for 2022-2024 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The South Milwaukee/St. Francis Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the Medical Advisor and Public Health Administrator, and discuss the proposed 2022 budget. The COVID-19 update will cover disease investigation, testing, and vaccination. The meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2021, at 6:30 PM.

• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting
• COVID-19 update: disease investigation, testing, vaccination
• Health program updates
• Department staffing updates
• Proposed 2022 budget

The Board of Health approved the 2022 budget and the minutes from the September 20, 2021 meeting. The board also heard reports on COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children, a planned mobile testing site, and staffing updates.

• Approved minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved 2022 Budget (all ayes)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Fire Chief hiring process and next steps. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion regarding the Fire Chief hiring process and next steps

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is holding a regular meeting to act on several items, including a request for billing adjustments from a resident at 1834 Elm Ave, approval of the proposed 2021 budgets, and acceptance of the 2020 Audit. The commission will also consider repairing or replacing three Water Utility heaters and filing a required simplified rate increase application with the PSC. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and utility vouchers.

• Request for adjustments from 1834 Elm Ave
• Approval of proposed 2021 budgets
• 2020 Audit review
• Repair or replacement of three Water Utility heaters
• PSC simplified rate increase application

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, committee reports, and a closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for a potential joint municipal court contract with the City of Cudahy. They will also consider several personnel-related items and a property designation for storm water management.

• Approve minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting
• Approve Mayor's appointment to Board of Appeals
• Approve appointment to Water/Wastewater Commission
• Discuss ordinance to set union employee salaries and benefits (Ordinances 2211 & 2215)
• Authorize design services contract with Collins Engineers for 909 Menomonee Avenue storm water management

The Common Council approved several items, including adopting Ordinance No. 2220 to set union employee salaries and benefits, and authorizing a $40,370 design contract with Collins Engineers for stormwater management at 909 Menomonee. It also approved two position descriptions and appointments to city boards. The council went into closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for a potential joint municipal court with Cudahy, but took no action afterward.

• Adopted consent agenda: approved Oct 19 minutes, appointed James G. Davies to Board of Appeals, reappointed Ernie Hooks to Water/Wastewater Commission (all aye)
• Approved Insurance Coordinator position description (all aye)
• Approved Office Assistant position description (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2220 amending union employee salaries and benefits (all aye)
• Designated 909 Menomonee for public purposes including stormwater management and authorized $40,370 design contract with Collins Engineers (all aye)
• Closed session for legal and bargaining strategy on potential joint municipal court with Cudahy; no action taken on closed session items (all aye)

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will review a proposed zoning amendment to create a DZ Downtown Zoning District, with consultants from GRAEF, and may recommend that the Common Council schedule a public hearing. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 28 meeting and schedule a special meeting for November 9, 2021.

• Review of proposed zoning amendment to create DZ Downtown Zoning District with GRAEF consultants
• Possible recommendation to Common Council to schedule a public hearing on the amendment
• Schedule special meeting for November 9, 2021
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially act on the 2022 budget, the library's open/close schedule, and other operational items. A strategic plan presentation by SKA Associates is scheduled via Zoom. The board may also take action on September 2021 expenditures and financial statements.

• 2022 Budget review
• 2022 Library Open/Close Schedule
• Expenditures from Operating Budget and Financial Statement for September 2021
• Expenditures from Library Trust/Gift Accounts Financial Statement for September 2021
• SKA Associates Strategic Plan Presentation

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on making a provisional job offer to a police officer candidate, and on approving the candidate's appointment contingent on passing background, medical, and psychological checks. The agenda contains only these two personnel items plus call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion/possible motion on provisional offer of employment to a police officer candidate
• Discussion/possible motion on approval of police officer candidate appointment contingent on background investigation, medical/physical exam, and psychological evaluation

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss a possible motion regarding a bartender license application filed by Anika M. Mena for the 2021-2022 period.

• Discussion of bartender license application for Anika M. Mena

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will consider several items, including a $46,500 tractor purchase, a road project application, and fee resolutions for recycling and hazardous waste. They will also discuss a joint municipal court with Cudahy and go into closed session for labor negotiations with the police association.

• Authorize purchase of Ventrac tractor with attachments, not to exceed $46,500, from Waldschmidt's Town and Country Mart, funded by Insurance Reserve Fund
• Motion to cancel November 2 public hearing on rezoning of 1020 Madison Avenue and 1101 Milwaukee Avenue due to pending zoning code changes
• Resolution to set fees for recycling and hazardous waste disposal
• Resolution to set hazardous waste disposal rate for units of five and greater
• Discussion on exploring a joint Municipal Court with the City of Cudahy

The Common Council approved several routine items, including the 2021 Revolving Fund, recycling and hazardous waste fees, a fire chief position description, a dress code and professional conduct policies for city employees, and a bartender license. It also authorized a $46,500 Ventrac tractor purchase and canceled a rezoning public hearing due to pending zoning code changes. A discussion on exploring a joint municipal court with Cudahy drew no objections.

• Adopted 2021 Revolving Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 21-13 setting recycling and hazardous waste fees (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 21-14 setting hazardous waste rate for 5+ units (unanimous)
• Approved fire chief position description (unanimous)
• Adopted dress code and professional conduct policies (unanimous)
• Approved bartender license for Anika M. Mena (unanimous)
• Authorized $46,500 Ventrac tractor purchase (unanimous)
• Canceled Nov. 2 rezoning hearing for 1020 Madison Ave. and 1101 Milwaukee Ave. (unanimous)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a proposed road project for the 2022-2023 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) application, review a storm-water management plan for a city-owned parcel, and consider a formal policy for stop sign installations. They will also receive an update on the 2021 construction program. The agenda includes both discussion and possible motions on these items.

• Discussion/possible motion on proposed road project for 2022-2023 LRIP application
• Review of City Engineer's plan for storm-water management at 909 Menomonee Avenue
• Discussion on stop sign requests and development of formal policy for additional signs
• Update on 2021 construction program

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Common Council and Plan Commission are holding a joint meeting to review the proposed final site and architectural renderings for the Bucyrus Commons public space, presented by Saiki Design. They will discuss and possibly vote to recommend preparing final plans, specifications, and estimates based on the renderings and to advertise a contract for the project. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Presentation by Saiki Design of final site and architectural renderings for Bucyrus Commons public space
• Discussion and possible motion to recommend preparation of final plans, specifications, and estimates for Bucyrus Commons
• Possible motion to advertise contract for Bucyrus Commons public space

Common Council

The Common Council and Plan Commission will meet jointly to review the proposed final site and architectural renderings for the Bucyrus Commons public space, presented by Saiki Design. They may vote to recommend preparing final plans, specifications, and estimates and to advertise the contract for the project.

• Presentation of final site and architectural renderings for Bucyrus Commons
• Possible motion to recommend final plans, specs, and estimates
• Possible motion to advertise contract for Bucyrus Commons

The Common Council and Plan Commission jointly approved the final site plan for the Bucyrus Commons public space, subject to minor staff modifications, and authorized Saiki Design to prepare specifications and advertise the contract. A subsequent motion to bring the architectural design back to a joint meeting passed on the mayor's tie-breaking vote, meaning the design will be reviewed again.

• Approved Bucyrus Commons site plan (Common Council, unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Commons site plan (Plan Commission, unanimous)
• Passed motion to bring architectural design back to joint meeting (4-3, mayor's tie-breaker)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss a complaint submitted by Elaine Runge, consider certifying a police officer eligibility list, and potentially authorize Chief Jessup to begin background checks and interviews to fill one current police officer vacancy. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Discussion of complaint submitted by Elaine Runge
• Possible motion on certification of police officer eligibility list
• Possible motion authorizing Chief Jessup to start background and interview process for one vacancy
• Election of board officers
• Approval of minutes from July 13 and September 20, 2021 meetings

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several utility items, including billing adjustments for specific properties, the Ravine Lift Station improvements, replacement of the Water Utility SCADA computer, and repair of high service pumps. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes, operational updates, and approval of utility vouchers.

• Request for adjustments from 900 Monroe Ave., 708 Lakeview Ave., 706 Marquette Ave., 1211/1213 N. Chicago Ave.
• Ravine Lift Station Improvements
• Replacement of the Water Utility SCADA computer
• Repair of the Water Utilities high service pumps
• Approval of Water Utility vouchers

Housing Authority of the City of South Milwaukee

The Housing Authority of the City of South Milwaukee (Parkcrest Housing) is meeting to discuss routine operations, including vacancies, tenant accounts, and financials. The board will also enter closed session to consider the performance, employment, and compensation of staff for the part-time Maintenance Technician position.

• Introduction of new board member Wendy Blair
• Report on current and future vacancies at Parkcrest Housing
• Report on Tenants Accounts Receivables (TARS)
• Closed session on part-time Maintenance Technician position performance and compensation
• Financials, banking, and LGIP report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is scheduling a series of meetings in October and November 2021 to review the proposed 2022 City of South Milwaukee Operating Budget. The agenda lists specific dates for executive budget reviews, a public hearing, and final adoption by the Common Council. All dates are tentative and subject to change.

• Executive budget review on Oct 6 covering General Government, Indebtedness, Celebrations, Street Department/Recycling, Little League, Insurance Reserve Fund, Senior Center, Engineering, Inspection, Economic Development, Health, Fire/Paramedics, Police, Public Library, Stormwater Utility, Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Revenues
• Possible budget review on Oct 14 if necessary
• Proposed budget sent to paper for publication on Oct 13
• Proposed budget published on Oct 21
• Public hearing on budget on Nov 29 at 6:00 P.M.; Common Council meeting to adopt budget on Nov 30 at 6:00 P.M.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee has released a schedule of meetings to discuss the proposed 2022 City of South Milwaukee Operating Budget. The sessions will cover various departments, including police, fire, and street departments, as well as utility funds and revenues.

• Executive Budget Review on October 6 covering General Government, Police, Fire, and Street Department
• Budget review for Sewer Enterprise Fund and Stormwater Utility
• Public Hearing on the budget scheduled for November 29
• Common Council meeting to adopt the budget scheduled for November 30

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will consider awarding a $4,227,000 contract to Staab Construction for Ravine Lift Station improvements, along with several zoning and land-use items. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a financial audit discussion, and a closed session on opioid litigation.

• Award $4,227,000 contract to Staab Construction for Ravine Lift Station improvements
• First reading of ordinance to create residential Planned Development District at 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue
• Amend Conditional Use Permit at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue for pre-owned auto sales and body work
• Combine parcels at 1010-1028 Madison Avenue and 2109 11th Avenue, rezone to P-Park, and rezone 1101 Milwaukee Avenue to B-Public Buildings
• Introduction of ordinance for ward boundary changes based on 2020 Census

The Common Council awarded Staab Construction a $4,227,000 contract for the Ravine Lift Station Improvement project, plus $281,000 to Applied Technologies for construction services, contingent on Water/Wastewater Commission approval. The Council also approved a 2020 financial audit, gave first reading to a zoning change for a residential Planned Development District at 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue, and approved a conditional use permit amendment for pre-owned auto sales at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue. A public hearing was scheduled for November 2, 2021, on a proposal to rezone parcels on Madison and 11th Avenues and 1101 Milwaukee Avenue for a public space and parking lot. The Council entered closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding opioid claims, but took no action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items, including $2,733,888.66 in vouchers and financial reports for August 2021.
• Accepted the 2020 financial audit presented by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.
• Gave first reading to an ordinance creating a residential Planned Development District at 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue.
• Approved a conditional use permit amendment for pre-owned auto/truck sales and auto body work at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue, subject to conditions 1-5.
• Approved combining parcels at 1010-1028 Madison Avenue and 2109 11th Avenue, and rezoning them to P-Park, plus rezoning 1101 Milwaukee Avenue to B-Public Buildings; scheduled a public hearing for November 2, 2021.
• Awarded Staab Construction a $4,227,000 contract and Applied Technologies $281,000 for the Ravine Lift Station Improvement project, contingent on Water/Wastewater Commission approval.
• Introduced an ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code on district and ward boundaries; no action taken.
• Moved into closed session to discuss litigation strategy on opioid claims; no action taken on closed session items.

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on an application to amend the Conditional Use Permit for 1601 N. Chicago Avenue (Publik Parking), zoned M-2 Manufacturing. The amendment would add pre-owned auto and truck sales and auto body repair/painting in the existing southeasterly building, while mechanical repair (a permitted use) and current storage/cell tower uses would remain. The hearing is set for September 28, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Amended Conditional Use Permit for pre-owned vehicle sales and auto body repair/painting at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue
• Property zoned M-2 Manufacturing; mechanical repair is a permitted use
• Existing indoor/outdoor vehicle storage and cell tower uses to remain
• Public hearing on September 28, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., Common Council Chambers, 2424 15th Avenue
• Contact City Engineer Kyle Vandercar at (414) 762-2222 ext. 136 or [email protected]

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amending a Conditional Use Permit to allow pre-owned auto/truck sales and body work at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue. They will also discuss combining parcels on Madison Avenue for a public space and rezoning land, plus updates on the Bucyrus campus housing proposal.

• Public hearing and consideration of Conditional Use Permit amendment at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue for pre-owned auto/truck sales and body work/painting
• Update on Scott-Crawford proposal for 169 residential units at 1100 Milwaukee Avenue (Bucyrus campus)
• Discussion on combining parcels at 1010-1028 Madison Avenue and 2109 11th Avenue, rezoning from C-3 to P-Park for public space/pavilion/stage
• Rezoning of 1101 Milwaukee Avenue from M-2 to B Public Buildings for parking lot and Da Crusher landmark
• Approval of minutes from August 24 and August 31, 2021 meetings

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the August 2021 financial statements, the 2022 budget, and a presentation on the WiLS strategic plan. The agenda also includes numerous operational topics such as technology guidelines, a credit card payment system, and children's shelving. The board reserves the right to take action on any listed item.

• 2022 Budget review
• Expenditures from Operating Budget and Financial Statement for August 2021
• Expenditures from Library Trust/Gift Accounts for August 2021
• WiLS Strategic Plan Presentation via Zoom
• Credit Card Payment System discussion

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a Plan Commission recommendation to rezone 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue from C-3 Central Business to Residential Planned Unit Development. The change would allow the existing building to be repurposed into 16 studio apartments with improved parking. The hearing is set for September 21, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue from C-3 Central Business to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Proposed change would allow 16 studio apartments and improved parking
• Preliminary drawings available at city administration building or city website
• Written comments accepted by City Clerk Karen Kastenson before the hearing

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue for a residential planned development with 16 units and improved parking. The council will also discuss retirements, position descriptions, a pump purchase, and a closed session on litigation.

• Public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on zoning change for planned development at 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue
• Discussion of Fire Chief Joseph Knitter's retirement letter
• Discussion of Insurance Clerk Barbara Hill's retirement letter and position description
• Motion to authorize purchase of Flygt pump and installation up to $40,000
• Closed session on litigation (Milwaukee County Case No. 2021CV002072)

The Common Council approved a zoning change for 1016 Milwaukee Avenue from C-3 Central Business to Planned Development, allowing 16 residential units with improved parking at 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue. The council also accepted retirements, approved position descriptions, authorized equipment purchases, and funded a fire chief recruitment process. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a Housing Authority appointment.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and David Flores to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved Wendy Blair to Housing Authority (unanimous, Briesemeister abstained)
• Accepted Fire Chief Joseph Knitter's retirement effective Feb 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Insurance Clerk Barbara Hill's retirement effective Oct 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Insurance Clerk position description (unanimous)
• Approved water/wastewater manager position descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved Police Officer Garrett Rogers' vacation carryover to 2023 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare zoning ordinance for Planned Development at 1016 Milwaukee Ave (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to accept the retirement letter of Fire Chief Joseph Knitter and discuss the process for filling the upcoming vacancy. The meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Administration Building.

• Acceptance of retirement letter from Fire Chief Joseph Knitter
• Discussion of process for filling fire chief vacancy

Board of Health

The South Milwaukee/St. Francis Board of Health is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear reports from the Medical Advisor and Public Health Administrator, and discuss the proposed 2022 budget. The COVID-19 update will cover disease investigation, testing, and vaccination efforts, along with health program and staffing updates.

• Proposed 2022 budget review
• COVID-19 update: disease investigation, testing, vaccination
• Health program updates
• Department staffing updates
• Approval of June 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The South Milwaukee/St. Francis Board of Health met on September 16, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so the meeting was informational only and no official decisions were made. Members heard updates on COVID-19 testing and vaccination, including a testing supply shortage and plans for booster and flu clinics. The board also discussed the 2022 proposed budget, which includes a five percent decrease in line items, and noted the resignation of two members.

• No quorum; meeting held for information only
• Minutes from June 17, 2021 not approved due to lack of quorum
• No formal actions taken on COVID-19, budget, or other items

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2021, due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several operational items, including customer billing adjustments, water tower maintenance, equipment purchases, and conference attendance. The commission will also discuss new EPA lead and copper rules. Key votes include spending up to $15,000 for a wastewater flow meter and up to $40,000 for a replacement pump.

• Request for adjustments from 727 Madison Ave., 1500 N. Chicago Ave., 2000 13th Ave., 612 Drexel Ave., 3504 4th Ave.
• Replacement of two water tower garage heaters and three garage heaters at the Water Utility
• Wastewater influent flow meter replacement by Mulcahy Shaw Water, not to exceed $15,000
• Purchase of replacement Flygt pump and base elbows at Lake Dr. lift station, not to exceed $40,000
• Discussion of new EPA lead and copper rules

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee is meeting to consider a request to designate a no-parking zone on 11th Avenue from Columbia Avenue to a point 160 feet north of the centerline. The agenda includes only this item plus call to order and adjournment.

• Consideration of no-parking designation on 11th Avenue from Columbia Avenue to 160 ft north of centerline

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on a bartender license application for Shannon L. Arndt for the 2021-2022 license period. The agenda includes only this item plus routine call to order and adjournment.

• Bartender license application by Shannon L. Arndt for 2021-2022

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize the Public Health Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for the Zone E Community Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position, subject to minor modifications by the City Attorney. The agenda includes this amended item under the Board of Health.

• Discussion/possible motion to authorize MOU for Zone E Community Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Position

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, vouchers totaling $3,979,442.40, licenses, resignations, and appointments. It authorized hiring two full-time public health technicians, adopted ordinances for a no-parking zone and a residential planned development district, and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed residential unit development. The council also approved naming a downtown space, authorized agreements and training, and approved the purchase of 1010 Madison Avenue and three ambulance cot systems. The meeting ended with a closed session on litigation strategy.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, vouchers, license, resignations, and appointments
• Authorized hiring two full-time public health technicians at Step 10 of pay grade D
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2218 designating no parking on 11th Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2219 creating a Residential Planned Development District at 2300 10th Avenue
• Scheduled a public hearing for September 21, 2021 on a Residential Planned Unit Development at 1016 and 1006-1008 Milwaukee Avenue
• Approved naming the downtown public space 'Bucyrus Commons'
• Authorized entering into a Memorandum of Understanding and a Mutual Assistance Agreement for public health preparedness
• Authorized funding for unconscious bias training and the purchase of 1010 Madison Avenue and three Stryker PowerLOAD systems

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission is holding a special meeting to hear a proposal from Scott-Crawford, Inc. to repurpose buildings and construct one new building at the Bucyrus Campus, 1100 Milwaukee Avenue, for 167 residential units and commercial uses. The commission will give general feedback and may recommend creating an overlay zoning district to allow the proposed uses. No final decision is expected at this meeting.

• Proposal for 167 residential units and commercial uses (offices/restaurant) at Bucyrus Campus, 1100 Milwaukee Avenue
• Possible recommendation to develop an overlay zoning district for the contemplated uses
• Presentation by Scott-Crawford, Inc. of their proposal
• Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission meets to set a public hearing for a conditional use permit amendment at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue, review progress plans and naming for the downtown public space, and discuss a Planned Development application to convert 1016 Milwaukee Avenue into residential units. The commission may make a recommendation to the Common Council on the residential conversion.

• Conditional use permit amendment at 1601 N. Chicago Avenue for pre-owned auto/truck sales and body work/painting
• Review of progress plans for downtown public space with Saiki Design & Kee Architecture
• Discussion/possible motion on naming the downtown public space
• Planned Development application for 1016 Milwaukee Avenue residential conversion with parking at 1006 and 1008 Milwaukee Avenue
• Special meeting scheduled for August 31, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review August 2021 financial statements for the operating budget and trust accounts. The meeting includes discussions on technology, personnel, and various library service updates.

• Review of August 2021 Operating Budget expenditures
• Review of August 2021 Library Trust/Gift Accounts financial statement
• RFID Project discussion
• Credit Card Payment System discussion
• Discussion of maintenance costs for 2020 and 2021

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will review bids and recommend contracts for two road projects: Madison Avenue concrete pavement and 2021 asphalt pavement rehabilitation on Manistique, Tomarza Ct., and Menomonee. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Review bids and recommend contract for Madison Avenue Concrete Pavement
• Review bids and recommend contract for 2021 Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (Manistique, Tomarza Ct., Menomonee)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several contracts and licenses, including a $461,472.50 road rehabilitation contract and a $81,584.70 concrete pavement project. It also approved a Class A liquor license for Parkway Floral, Inc., and gave second reading to a zoning ordinance creating a Residential Planned Development District at 2300 10th Avenue. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,904,311.57 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Adopted Interim Water/Wastewater Superintendent position description (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2217 setting interim superintendent salary (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Parkway Floral, Inc. at 1001 Milwaukee Avenue (unanimous)
• Awarded Madison Avenue Concrete Pavement contract to J&A Pohl, Inc. for $81,584.70 (unanimous)
• Awarded 4-inch District Pavement Rehabilitation contract to Wolf Paving Company for $461,472.50 (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to zoning amendment creating Residential Planned Development District at 2300 10th Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two Boerger pumps up to $52,000 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved two road construction contracts: $81,584.70 for the Madison Avenue Concrete Pavement project and $461,472.50 for the 4-inch District Pavement Rehabilitation Various Streets project. The council also approved a new salary ordinance for the Interim Water/Wastewater Superintendent, a liquor license for Parkway Floral, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $81,584.70 contract to J&A Pohl, Inc. for Madison Avenue Concrete Pavement (all aye)
• Approved $461,472.50 contract to Wolf Paving Company, Inc. for District Pavement Rehabilitation (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2217 setting Interim Water/Wastewater Superintendent salary (all aye)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Parkway Floral, Inc. at 1001 Milwaukee Avenue (all aye)
• Accepted Mayor's appointment of Nick Gates to Plan Commission (all aye)
• Authorized purchase of two Boerger pumps up to $52,000 (all aye)
• Authorized Equipment Sharing Agreement with Milwaukee County Fire Departments (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,904,311.57 in vouchers (all aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021, due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several equipment purchases and replacements, including water meter gateways, garage heaters, portable pump fuel tanks, sludge feed pumps, and mixing pumps. They will also consider billing adjustments for two properties and review previous meeting minutes and utility vouchers.

• Billing adjustments for 1520 Blakewood Ct. and 3413 18th Ave.
• $12,000 for three Badger meter gateways with LTE modems from Midwest Meter
• $15,000 for replacement of two water tower garage heaters and three garage heaters by Oak Creek Heating and Cooling
• $21,000 for replacement of three wastewater 6" Tsurumi portable pump fuel tanks from LW Allen
• $52,000 for wastewater sludge feed pumps from Mulcahy Shaw/Borger pump

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss a 'Class B' Combination license application. The application is for the premises located at 305 N. Chicago Avenue for the 2021-2022 period.

• Class B Combination license application for 305 N. Chicago Avenue

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several items including a zoning amendment to create a Residential Planned Development District, liquor license applications, an ordinance setting Fire Lieutenant salaries, and a resolution approving a Certified Survey Map. The consent agenda includes approval of vouchers totaling $1,111,111.19 and two special event permits for alcohol consumption on public sidewalks.

• Ordinance to create Residential Planned Development District at 2300 10th Avenue
• Approval of vouchers for period ending June 30, 2021 in amount of $1,111,111.19
• Class B liquor license applications for Thirsty's LLC at 500 Madison Avenue and South Side Indoor Soccer at 305 N. Chicago Avenue
• Ordinance to change polling place for all wards in District 1
• Permits for alcohol on public sidewalks for Snarley's fundraiser (Aug 28) and American Legion pig roast (Jul 24)

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2215, amending the salary ordinance to set pay for Fire Lieutenants, and Ordinance No. 2216, changing the polling place for District 1. It also approved several liquor licenses, including a beer garden for Thirsty's, and accepted resignations from a police officer and a code enforcement assistant.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2215 to amend salary ordinance for Fire Lieutenants.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2216 to change polling place for District 1.
• Approved consent agenda items, including vouchers totaling $1,111,111.19.
• Approved extension of Class A liquor license for Mari Cucunato, Inc. to include patio tasting.
• Approved permits for sidewalk/street alcohol use for two events (Snarley's and American Legion).
• Approved Class B Combination license for Thirsty's, LLC at 500 Madison Avenue.
• Approved Class B Combination license for South Side Indoor Soccer, LLC at 305 N. Chicago Avenue.
• Accepted resignations of Police Officer Kyle Stormoen and Code Enforcement Assistant Dwight Olson.

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a possible motion to begin establishing a new police officer eligibility list. The meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Administration Building.

• Discussion/possible motion to establish a new police officer eligibility list
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2021 meetings

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will review a certified survey map to divide a 1.02-acre property at 3205 S. Chicago Avenue into three lots, with a recommendation to the Common Council. The commission will also discuss naming options for the downtown space at 1014-1028 Madison Avenue, review a possible awning replacement at Human Concerns, and get updates on several redevelopment projects.

• Review CSM to divide 1.02-acre property at 3205 S. Chicago Avenue into 3 lots
• Discussion of naming for downtown space at 1014-1028 Madison Avenue, including Bucyrus Commons, Bucyrus Park, Bucyrus Plaza, Bucyrus Courtyard, Bucyrus Mall
• Review of proposed awning replacement at Human Concerns, 1029 Milwaukee Avenue
• Updates on redevelopment projects: Bucyrus Club, DB Tax & Financial, Bettinger Building, Bank Building, Bucyrus (Reich) Campus

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Children's Room. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, financial statements, and committee reports, as well as discussion topics including the RFID project, finance initiative, library services, technology guidelines, and the 2020 annual report.

• Expenditures from Operating Budget and Financial Statement for June 2021
• Expenditures from Library Trust/Gift Accounts Financial Statement for June 2021
• RFID Project discussion
• Finance Initiative discussion
• 2020 Annual Report review

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review the annual reports for TID No. 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to consider approval of a resolution regarding a proposed project plan amendment for TID No. 1. The board may also discuss and vote on the resolution, which was adopted by the Common Council on June 15, 2021.

• Review of annual reports for TID No. 1, TID No. 2, TID No. 3, and TID No. 5
• Discussion and possible motion on Common Council Resolution 21-10 regarding TID No. 1 project plan amendment
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting

Board of Health

The South Milwaukee/St. Francis Board of Health will meet to review reports, approve minutes, and elect officers. A key discussion will consider whether to allow beekeeping in South Milwaukee. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19, health programs, and staffing.

• Discussion regarding allowing bee keeping in South Milwaukee
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: Disease Investigation, Testing, Vaccination
• Annual Report 2020
• Election of Officers Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting

The South Milwaukee/St. Francis Board of Health met on June 17, 2021, and approved the 2020 annual report to be placed on file. Officers were retained as currently held, with Cyndi Kieck as chair and Liz Keller as vice chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on COVID-19, health programs, and staffing.

• Approved minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved 2020 annual report and placed on file (all ayes)
• Retained current officers: Cyndi Kieck as chair, Liz Keller as vice chair (motion carried)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee is meeting to review bids and recommend a contract for the 4-inch District Pavement Rehabilitation project on various streets. The agenda includes only this item plus call to order and adjournment.

• Review bids and recommend contract for 4-inch District Pavement Rehabilitation – Various Streets

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a Class 'A' Beer and Class 'A' Liquor license application for Jean's Spirits, LLC, with Theresa J. Catherine as agent, for the premises at 1202 Milwaukee Avenue for the 2021-2022 license period. The agenda includes only this item plus call to order and adjournment.

• Class 'A' Beer and Class 'A' Liquor license application for Jean's Spirits, LLC at 1202 Milwaukee Avenue

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposal to rezone 2300 10th Avenue and 1101 Michigan Avenue for a residential planned development with up to 24 units. They will also consider several licenses, a salary ordinance, a contract award, and a closed-session litigation discussion.

• Public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on zoning change for 2300 10th Avenue and 1101 Michigan Avenue
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2207 to set Public Health Specialist salary
• Class A beer and liquor license for Jean's Spirits, LLC at 1202 Milwaukee Avenue
• Contract award for 4th District Pavement Rehabilitation – Various Streets
• Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Tax Incremental District No. 1 Project Plan

The Common Council approved a $488,782.50 contract with Stark Pavement for 4th District pavement rehabilitation, funded from Capital Project account 700-00000-59113. It also approved a Class A beer and liquor license for Jean's Spirits, LLC at 1202 Milwaukee Avenue for 2021-2022, after denying the same application for the 2020-2021 period. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2214 to set the Public Health Specialist salary and authorized the City Administrator to fill that position with grant funds. It also approved Resolution No. 21-10 for Tax Incremental District No. 1, referred plans for 2300 10th/1011 Michigan Avenues for final review, and contributed up to $8,700 for a replacement awning at the Human Concerns Building.

• Approved $488,782.50 road contract with Stark Pavement (all aye)
• Denied Class A beer/liquor license for Jean's Spirits at 1202 Milwaukee Ave for 2020-2021 (all no)
• Approved Class A beer/liquor license for Jean's Spirits at 1202 Milwaukee Ave for 2021-2022 (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2214 setting Public Health Specialist salary (all aye)
• Authorized City Administrator to fill Public Health Specialist position with grant funds (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-10 approving Amendment No. 2 to TID No. 1 project plan (all aye)
• Referred 2300 10th/1011 Michigan Avenues plans to staff and Plan Commission for final review (all aye)
• Approved up to $8,700 for Human Concerns Building awning replacement (all aye)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a $488,782.50 contract with Stark Pavement for street rehabilitation, and approved a Class A beer and liquor license for Jean's Spirits at 1202 Milwaukee Avenue for 2021-2022. It also adopted an ordinance to set the salary for a Public Health Specialist, authorized filling that position with grant funds, and approved a resolution amending the TID No. 1 project plan. A motion to deny the liquor license for the prior period failed, and the council went into closed session for litigation strategy.

• Approved $488,782.50 contract with Stark Pavement for 4-inch District Pavement Rehabilitation (all aye)
• Approved Class A Beer and Liquor license for Jean's Spirits, LLC at 1202 Milwaukee Avenue for 2021-2022 (all aye)
• Denied motion to deny Class A license for Jean's Spirits for 2020-2021 (all no, motion failed)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2214 amending Salary Ordinance No. 2207 for Public Health Specialist (all aye)
• Authorized City Administrator to fill Public Health Specialist position with grant funds (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-10 approving Amendment No. 2 to TID No. 1 Project Plan (all aye)
• Referred 2300/1011 Michigan Avenues plans to staff and Plan Commission for final review (all aye)
• Approved up to $8,700 for replacement awning at Human Concerns Building, contingent on Building Inspector approval (all aye)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Plan Commission's recommendation to rezone two properties from M-2 Industrial to residential planned development zoning. The rezoning would allow the existing building to be repurposed into 24 studio residential units. The hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Rezoning of 2300 10th Avenue and 1101 Michigan Avenue from M-2 Industrial to residential planned development
• Repurposing existing building for 24 studio residential units
• Public hearing on June 15, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. in Common Council Chambers, 2424 15th Avenue
• Preliminary drawings available at City Administration building or www.smwi.org
• Written comments accepted in advance by City Clerk Karen Kastenson

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021 due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of June 8, 2021 cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on requests for adjustments from two properties, review the 2020 Wastewater CMAR, and receive updates on ongoing sewer and water projects. The agenda also includes discussion of combining the Sewer and Water Departments and the Ravine Lift Station project.

• Request for adjustments from 716 Columbia Ave. and 511 Sycamore Ave.
• Discussion/motion regarding the 2020 Wastewater CMAR
• Discussion of ongoing sewer and water projects
• Discussion regarding combining Sewer and Water Departments
• Discussion regarding 1008 Aspen Ave. sanitary sewer lateral

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on whether to reverse its earlier decision to cancel Independence Day festivities and fireworks, which were called off due to capacity restrictions on Milwaukee County properties. The agenda includes two related items: reconsidering the cancellation and proceeding with the festivities.

• Discussion/possible motion to reconsider cancellation of Independence Day festivities and fireworks
• Discussion/possible motion to proceed with Independence Day festivities and fireworks

The Common Council voted unanimously to reconsider and then approve holding Independence Day fireworks, reversing an earlier cancellation due to capacity restrictions on Milwaukee County properties. The decision was made at a special meeting on June 3, 2021.

• Reconsidered cancellation of Independence Day fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Independence Day fireworks (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission is holding a special meeting to review progress and site plan options with Saiki Design for the downtown space at 1014-1028 Madison Avenue. The commission will also set the date for its next regular meeting. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is a review and discussion.

• Review progress and site plan options with Saiki Design for South Milwaukee Downtown space, 1014-1028 Madison Avenue
• Set date and time for next regular meeting (June 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.)

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning 100 15th Avenue, 100 16th Avenue, and 101 16th Avenue from commercial to R-B residential, including a conditional use permit for a community-based residential facility. The council will also discuss union salary ordinances, a development agreement for housing rehabilitation, and possibly cancel Independence Day festivities due to capacity restrictions.

• Public hearing and possible rezoning of 100 15th Ave, 100 16th Ave, 101 16th Ave from commercial to R-B residential
• Conditional use permit for a Community Based Residential Facility at 100 15th Ave
• Development agreement with Riverview Diversified, LLC for Resilient Housing Funds to rehabilitate 2001 10th Ave
• Schedule public hearing for Planned Unit Development at 2300 10th Ave and 1011 Michigan Ave for 24 residential units
• Discussion to cancel Independence Day festivities and fireworks due to capacity restrictions

The Common Council approved multiple items including a union salary ordinance (Ordinance No. 2211), a salary ordinance for the Bucyrus Club Facility Manager (Ordinance No. 2212, with one no vote), and a rezoning of three properties from Commercial to R-B Residential (Ordinance No. 2213). The council also approved a conditional use permit for a Community Based Residential Facility, authorized a development agreement for Resilient Housing Funds, and cancelled the Independence Day festivities and fireworks due to capacity restrictions. All votes were unanimous except for the Bucyrus Club salary ordinance, which had one dissenting vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2211 amending union employee salaries (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2212 setting Bucyrus Club Facility Manager salary (6-1, Pieper no)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2213 rezoning 100 15th Ave, 100 16th Ave, 101 16th Ave to R-B Residential (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for CBRF at 100 15th Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized development agreement with Riverview Diversified, LLC for Resilient Housing Funds (unanimous)
• Cancelled Independence Day festivities and fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,106,257.19 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 15, 2021 on Planned Unit Development at 2300 10th Ave and 1011 Michigan Ave (unanimous)

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss and possibly vote on three license applications: a bartender license for Stephanie Anderson, a Class B Beer license for Bucyrus Club at 1919 12th Avenue, and a temporary beer license for Human Concerns at the Downtown Market. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Bartender license application by Stephanie Anderson for 2020-2021
• Class 'B' Beer license for Bucyrus Club (Skyline Catering, Inc.), agent Ernest Wunsch, at 1919 12th Avenue for 2021-2022
• Temporary beer license for Human Concerns, agent Debra DeBoer, for Downtown Market on various dates

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 1. The amendment is available for review, and public comments will be accepted.

• Public hearing on TID No. 1 Project Plan Amendment
• Amendment available at South Milwaukee Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue
• Comments directed to Assistant City Administrator, [email protected]

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 1. They will also review design progress for a downtown pavilion and stage, receive updates on the Kane/Bettinger Building redevelopment, and discuss a residential planned development and TIF request for the former Pyramax Lending Center property. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice regarding property in TID No. 5.

• Public hearing and resolution on Amendment No. 2 to TID No. 1 Project Plan
• Saiki Design/Kee Architecture presentation on downtown pavilion and stage design
• Update on 2001 10th Avenue (Kane/Bettinger Building) redevelopment, including Resilient Housing Funds agreement
• Review of application for Residential Planned Development at 2300 10th Avenue (former Pyramax Lending Center) for 24 residential units
• Discussion of Tax Incremental Financing through TID No. 5 for site improvements at 2300 10th Avenue

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review and discuss a proposed amendment to the Project Plan of Tax Increment District No. 1. The board will hear a brief presentation on the amendment and may schedule future meetings. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to TID No. 1 Project Plan
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2020 meeting
• Public meeting at City Hall, 2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee

Board of Review

The South Milwaukee Board of Review is meeting to handle administrative business: swearing in board members and the City Assessor, approving prior minutes, confirming training requirements, electing a chairman and vice chairman, and scheduling the next meeting. No property assessment appeals or substantive decisions are on this agenda.

• Oath of Office for Board of Review and City Assessor
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2020 meeting
• Confirmation of mandatory training per Wis. Stat. 70.46(4)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Scheduling next meeting (tentative date listed as Tuesday, August 24, 2020)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider cancelling Independence Day festivities and fireworks due to capacity restrictions on Milwaukee County property, and may also cancel two summer meetings. It will vote on adopting a consent agenda including license renewals and a beer license, and discuss an ordinance to repeal the Municipal Reserve Fund charter ordinance.

• Possible cancellation of Independence Day festivities and fireworks
• Ordinance to repeal Charter Ordinance 5.14 (Municipal Reserve Fund)
• 6-month Class B beer license for European Beer Gardens, LLC at 1014-1020 Madison Ave
• Mayor's appointments to Water/Wastewater Commission and Library Board
• Possible cancellation of July 6 and August 3 council meetings

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2210, which amends the City Charter and repeals Section 5.14 of the Municipal Code regarding the Municipal Reserve Fund, after its second and third readings. The council also canceled the July 6 and August 3, 2021 meetings, and adopted the consent agenda including license renewals and appointments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2210 amending Municipal Reserve Fund (all aye)
• Canceled July 6 and August 3, 2021 Common Council meetings (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, license renewals, 6-month beer license for European Beer Gardens, and appointments (all aye)
• Received and filed South Milwaukee Fire Department 2020 Annual Report (all aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021 due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of May 11, 2021 cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on requested billing adjustments for 226 Marion Ave. and 710 Aspen St. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, routine operational updates, and approval of Water Utility vouchers.

• Discussion/motion on adjustments for 226 Marion Ave. and 710 Aspen St.
• Approval of Water Utility vouchers
• Miscellaneous facility, personnel and operational updates
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will consider several items, including a proposed rezoning of three properties, a resolution to extend the COVID-19 emergency declaration, and a $27,164 purchase of a new forklift. They will also discuss repealing a charter ordinance on the Municipal Reserve Fund and approving an audio/video upgrade contract.

• Rezone 100 15th Ave, 100 16th Ave, and 101 16th Ave from C-1 to R-B
• Purchase 2021 Mitsubishi forklift for $27,164
• Extend COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Repeal Charter Ordinance 5.14 (Municipal Reserve Fund)
• Approve $4,144,790.89 in vouchers

The Common Council approved the Plan Commission's recommendation to rezone properties at 100 15th Avenue, 100 16th Avenue, and 101 16th Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood Shopping to R-B Residential, and scheduled a public hearing for June 1, 2021. The council also approved several other items, including a $40,000 audio/video upgrade for Council Chambers, a charter ordinance amendment for the Municipal Reserve Fund, and a forklift trade-in and purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 100 15th Ave, 100 16th Ave, 101 16th Ave to R-B Residential (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on rezoning for June 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
• Approved $40,000 audio/video upgrade for Council Chambers with Metro Sound & Video (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of charter ordinance to repeal Municipal Reserve Fund section (unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of 1985 Cat TC60 forklift and purchase of 2021 Mitsubishi FGC30 for $27,164 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-09 extending COVID-19 Emergency Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, vouchers of $4,144,790.89, and appointments (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will review a rezoning application for 100 15th Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood Shopping to R-B Residential, along with staff recommendations to rezone adjacent properties. They will also discuss development criteria for city-owned property at 2001 7th Avenue (former Masonic lodge) and schedule a public hearing for a TID No. 1 amendment.

• Rezoning 100 15th Avenue from C-1 to R-B Residential
• Rezoning 100 and 101 16th Avenue from C-1 to R-B Residential
• Discussion on development criteria for 2001 7th Avenue (former Masonic lodge)
• TID No. 1 Amendment overview and public hearing scheduled for May 25, 2021
• Next meeting set for May 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several items, including authorizing up to $37,000 for a new pickup truck with plow, adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 5 on administrative affairs, and approving a liquor license agent appointment. It will also discuss a retirement letter, elect a council president, and hold a closed session on potential opioid litigation.

• Purchase of 2022 F250 pickup truck with plow from Ewald Automotive Group, not to exceed $37,000
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of Municipal Code on Administrative Affairs
• Appointment of Steve Hawthorne as agent for Class B license for South Milwaukee Yacht Club
• Letter of retirement from Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Wallis
• Closed session on potential opioid epidemic lawsuit

The Common Council elected Alderperson David Bartoshevich as Council President for the current term by unanimous vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions, and adopted Ordinance No. 2209 amending the Municipal Code. Several other items were approved, including a retirement acceptance and a vehicle purchase.

• Elected David Bartoshevich as Council President (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda: approved minutes and mayor's appointments to boards/commissions (all aye, Bukowski abstained)
• Accepted Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Wallis' retirement effective May 5, 2021 (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2209 amending Chapter 5 of Municipal Code (all aye)
• Approved Steve Hawthorne as agent for South Milwaukee Yacht Club Class B license (all aye)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 F250 pickup truck with plow, not to exceed $37,000 (all aye)
• Convened closed session for legal advice on opioid litigation (all aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly vote on making a provisional job offer to a firefighter candidate and approving the appointment contingent on medical and psychological evaluations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Discussion/possible motion on provisional offer of employment to a firefighter candidate
• Discussion/possible motion on appointment of firefighter contingent on medical/physical exam and psychological evaluation
• Approval of minutes from March 9 and March 25, 2021 meetings

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several operational items, including combining the Water and Wastewater Superintendent positions and replacing a 2011 department truck. They will also discuss billing adjustments for two properties, results of a siphon chamber study, and an update on the August 2020 flooding response.

• Discussion/motion on billing adjustments for 1609 Marion Ave. and 1725 Madison Ave.
• Discussion/motion to combine Water/Wastewater Superintendent positions
• Discussion/motion to replace Wastewater department's 2011 Ford F250 pick-up truck
• Discussion of 16th Ave. Siphon chamber study results
• Update on August 2020 flooding response progress

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss and possibly adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code, which pertains to Administrative Affairs. The agenda includes only this item, along with call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this potential code change.

• Discussion/possible adoption of ordinance to amend Chapter 5 (Administrative Affairs)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee will review bids and recommend contract awards for the Michigan Avenue reconstruction (sanitary/storm sewer and roadway) and the Bucyrus Club parking lot paving. They will also discuss the proposed scope and budget for 4th District repaving projects, including Tamarack and Willow streets.

• Review bids and recommend award for Michigan Avenue (12th-15th) Reconstruction, Parts A and B
• Review bids and recommend contract for Bucyrus Club Parking Lot Paving, 1919 12th Avenue
• Review proposed scope and budget for 4th District repaving projects (Tamarack, Willow, others)

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will vote on awarding contracts for the Michigan Avenue (12th–15th) reconstruction project, including sanitary/storm sewer and roadway work, and for paving the Bucyrus Club Park lot. They will also discuss a retirement letter, an ordinance amendment, and a resolution supporting increased state shared revenue funding.

• Award contracts for Michigan Avenue (12th–15th) Reconstruction, Parts A and B
• Award contract for Bucyrus Club Park Lot Paving, 1919 12th Avenue
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Administrative Affairs)
• Resolution supporting state budget increase for shared revenue program
• Approval of vouchers totaling $2,198,918.44

The Common Council approved two contracts for Michigan Avenue reconstruction: $228,082 for sanitary and storm sewer work with American Sewer Services, and $327,159.20 for roadway work with Payne and Dolan. It also approved a $66,125 contract for Bucyrus Club parking lot paving with Wolf Paving, with one dissenting vote. The council adopted a resolution supporting mask-wearing to limit COVID-19 spread, and accepted a retirement letter from a water utility employee.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers of $2,198,918.44, and financial reports
• Accepted retirement of Water Utility Lab Technician/Operator Darryl Gabriel effective May 31, 2021
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 5 of Municipal Code, referred back to committee
• Authorized contract with American Sewer Services for Michigan Ave sewer work at $228,082
• Authorized contract with Payne and Dolan for Michigan Ave roadway work at $327,159.20
• Authorized contract with Wolf Paving for Bucyrus Club parking lot paving at $66,125 (Pieper voted no)
• Adopted Resolution 21-08 supporting mask-wearing to limit COVID-19 spread (5-3 vote)
• Received and filed South Milwaukee Police Department 2020 Annual Report

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on making a provisional job offer to a firefighter candidate, contingent on a background check, and then approving the appointment pending medical and psychological evaluations. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Discussion and possible motion on provisional offer of employment to a firefighter candidate
• Discussion and possible motion on appointment of candidate contingent on medical/physical exam and psychological evaluation

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2021 budget, discuss the 2022 budget planning, and consider library services and space, including technology and security. They will also introduce a new library director and hear reports from committees.

• 2021 Budget Review/Recommendations
• 2022 Budget Review/Recommendations: Planning
• Library Services & Space (Discussion/Action) - Workroom
• Library Technology - Internet Security, Equipment, RFID, Security Gates
• Expenditures from Operating Budget and Trust/Gift Accounts for March 2021

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss a Class B Combination license application for Kims Consulting, LLC at 500 Madison Avenue, and consider changes to the Grant Application, Acquisition and Reporting Policy. No final decisions are guaranteed; the agenda lists these items for discussion and possible action.

• Class B Combination license application by Kims Consulting, LLC/Kim Iwinski for 500 Madison Avenue, 2020-2021 license period
• Possible motion on changes to Grant Application, Acquisition and Reporting Policy

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to consider entering closed session to discuss strategy for labor negotiations with the South Milwaukee Professional Police Association Local 201. The committee will then return to open session to take any necessary action on closed session items. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion/possible motion to go into closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) and (e)
• Labor negotiations strategy with South Milwaukee Professional Police Association Local 201
• Motion to return to open session and act on closed session items

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will consider issuing $5,325,000 in taxable promissory notes, approve a $77,000 backhoe purchase, and discuss a liquor license application. The agenda also includes routine consent items, an Earth Day update, and a COVID-19 vaccination update.

• Resolution to issue $5,325,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021A
• Class B Combination liquor license application for Kims Consulting, LLC at 500 Madison Avenue
• Waive purchasing policy to buy John Deere 310L EP Backhoe Loader for up to $77,000
• Approval of vouchers totaling $5,203,673.76 for period ending February 28, 2021
• Discussion on changes to Grant Application, Acquisition and Reporting Policy

The Common Council approved Resolution No. 21-06 authorizing the issuance and sale of $5,440,000 in Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021A, with Alderperson Pieper voting no. The council also approved a Class "B" Combination license for Kim's Consulting, LLC at 500 Madison Avenue, adopted an amended Grant Application, Acquisition, and Reporting Policy, and waived purchasing policy requirements to buy a John Deere backhoe for up to $77,000. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and minutes, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-06 for $5,440,000 in promissory notes (6-1, Pieper opposed)
• Approved Class "B" Combination license for Kim's Consulting, LLC at 500 Madison Avenue
• Adopted amended Grant Application, Acquisition, and Reporting Policy
• Waived purchasing policy to buy John Deere 310L EP Backhoe Loader up to $77,000
• Approved consent agenda: minutes of March 2, 2021 and vouchers totaling $5,203,673.76
• Adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for New Life Adventures LLC to remodel the building at 100 15th Avenue into a 50-person community-based residential facility. The commission may approve the permit with conditions or adjourn the matter for more information. They will also receive updates on the TID No. 1 Amendment and Main Open Space design and construction.

• Conditional Use Permit for 50-person CBRF at 100 15th Avenue
• TID No. 1 Amendment and Main Open Space design update
• Council resolution 21-03 approved for TID amendment
• Public hearing at 6:30 p.m. in Common Council Chambers

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet to consider making a provisional job offer to a police officer candidate and approving another candidate's appointment pending background and medical checks. The board will also discuss re-aligning the firefighter written test score, certifying the firefighter eligibility list, and authorizing interviews for a vacant firefighter position. Chiefs Jessup and Knitter will present organizational charts for both departments.

• Provisional offer of employment to one police officer candidate
• Approval of police officer candidate appointment contingent on background, medical, and psychological evaluations
• Re-alignment of written test score for firefighter eligibility list
• Certification of firefighter eligibility list and authorization to interview candidates for vacant firefighter position
• Presentation of Police & Fire Department organizational charts

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will meet on March 2, 2021, to discuss and possibly adopt several items, including an ordinance amendment to set salaries for a clinic nurse/vaccinator, a resolution extending the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, and a Downtown Revitalization Grant application from the Bucyrus Club. The council will also consider disbanding the Beautification Committee and responding to a Milwaukee County resolution about a county-wide health department. A special Plan Commission meeting with a public hearing on a conditional use at 100 15th Ave. is scheduled for March 9.

• Discussion/possible adoption of ordinance to amend Salary Ordinance No. 2207 for clinic nurse/vaccinator salary
• Discussion/possible motion on Bucyrus Club's Downtown Revitalization Grant application
• Discussion/possible motion to adopt resolution extending COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
• Discussion/possible motion to adopt resolution disbanding Beautification Committee
• Public hearing on proposed conditional use at 100 15th Ave. scheduled for March 9

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2208, amending the salary ordinance to set pay for clinic nurse/vaccinators, and waived rules to pass it in one meeting. It also allocated $30,000 from a city account to the Bucyrus Club project for facade and interior improvements under the Downtown Revitalization Grant program. The council extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration, terminated the Beautification Committee, and declined to participate in a county-wide health department study. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2208 setting salaries for clinic nurse/vaccinators (all aye).
• Allocated $30,000 to the Bucyrus Club project for facade and eligible interior improvements (all aye).
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-04 extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration (all aye).
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-05 terminating the Beautification Committee (all aye).
• Declined participation in Milwaukee County Resolution No. 20-540 to explore a county-wide health department (all aye).
• Approved minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting (all aye).
• Noted the April 6, 2021 meeting is rescheduled to April 7, 2021 due to the Spring Election.
• Noted a Plan Commission special meeting on March 9, 2021 for a public hearing on a conditional use at 100 15th Avenue.

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2022 budget, discuss library services and space, and receive updates on the new director search. They will also consider routine items such as minutes, expenditures, and financial statements.

• 2022 Budget Review/Recommendations
• Library Services & Space (Discussion/Action)
• New Director Update
• Expenditures from Operating Budget and Financial Statement for February 2021
• 2020 WI Public Library Annual Report/Statement Concerning MCFLS Effectiveness

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will vote on several items, including a refund for a duplicate property tax payment, funding for Senior Center refrigerator repairs, amended job descriptions, a water main replacement contract, and a resolution for public space projects. They will also consider waiving purchasing policy to buy a Vactor 2100i sewer truck for up to $415,000.

• Refund to Benkowski Builders for duplicate real estate tax payment (Parcel No. 728-9005-000)
• Funding for Senior Center walk-in refrigerator repairs
• Amended Water and Wastewater Superintendent position descriptions
• Bids and contract for Carrington and Kirkwood Avenue water main replacement and asphalt rehabilitation
• Waive purchasing policy for Vactor 2100i purchase, not to exceed $415,000

The Common Council approved a $282,555 contract with Earth-X, LLC for water main replacement and asphalt pavement rehabilitation on Carrington and Kirkwood Avenues, funded from capital and water utility accounts. The council also authorized a $415,000 purchase of a Vactor 2100i sewer jet/vac truck, waiving the city purchasing policy, and approved a refund to Benkowski Builders for erroneously paid real estate taxes. Other actions included adopting amended Water and Wastewater Superintendent position descriptions, approving Resolution No. 21-03 for public space projects, and authorizing up to $5,000 for Senior Center refrigerator repairs.

• Approved $282,555 water main and pavement contract with Earth-X, LLC (all aye)
• Authorized $415,000 Vactor 2100i purchase, waived purchasing policy (all aye)
• Approved tax refund to Benkowski Builders for duplicate assessment (all aye)
• Adopted amended Water and Wastewater Superintendent position descriptions (all aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-03 confirming Plan Commission public space project recommendations (all aye)
• Authorized up to $5,000 for Senior Center refrigerator repair (all aye)
• Adopted consent agenda including Feb 2, 2021 minutes (all aye)

Public Works & Public Property Committee

The Public Works & Public Property Committee is meeting to review bids and recommend a contract for the Carrington Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue water main replacement and asphalt pavement rehabilitation project. They will also review the 2021 capital improvement projects. The meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.

• Review bids and recommend contract for Carrington Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue water main replacement and asphalt pavement rehabilitation
• Review of 2021 capital improvement projects

Board of Health

The South Milwaukee/St. Francis Board of Health is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear reports from the Medical Advisor and Public Health Administrator, and receive a COVID-19 update covering disease investigation, testing, and vaccination. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Common Council Chambers.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2020 meeting
• Medical Advisor Report
• Public Health Administrator Report
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: Disease Investigation, Testing, Vaccination
• Next meeting scheduled for May 13, 2021

The Board of Health voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the Common Councils stating they are not interested in participating in a study for a Milwaukee County Health Department. They also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2020 meeting. The board received updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, influenza activity, and overdose deaths.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to Common Councils opposing participation in county health department study (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will review the final Downtown Public Plaza concept and cost estimates from Saiki Design, discuss financing options including a possible TID No. 1 amendment, and consider a conditional use application for a 50-person community-based residential facility at 100 15th Avenue. The meeting may also set a public hearing date for the CBRF application.

• Downtown Public Plaza final concept design and cost estimates presented by Saiki Design
• Discussion of financing for the plaza, including possible TID No. 1 Plan Amendment
• Conditional use application by New Life Adventures LLC for a 50-person CBRF at 100 15th Avenue
• Possible motion to schedule public hearing on the CBRF application
• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2020 meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly vote on making a provisional job offer to a police officer candidate and approving another candidate's appointment, contingent on background checks and medical/psychological evaluations. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion/possible motion on provisional offer of employment to a police officer candidate
• Discussion/possible motion on approval of police officer candidate appointment contingent on background investigation, medical/physical exam, and psychological evaluation
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including a request for adjustments from 816 N Chicago Ave, the Kirkwood/Carrington water/sewer project, a sanitary sewer relay on Michigan Ave between 13th and 15th Ave, and the purchase of a new sewer vac/jet combo truck. They will also receive updates on the Water Utility backhoe purchase and other operational matters, and approve Water Utility vouchers.

• Request for adjustments from 816 N Chicago Ave
• Kirkwood/Carrington water/sewer project
• Sanitary sewer relay on Michigan Ave between 13th and 15th Ave
• Purchase of new sewer vac/jet combo truck
• Update on Water Utility backhoe purchase

Legislation & Permits Committee

The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a Class "B" Combination license application from Pot Liquor, LLC, with Annette Hall as agent, for the premises at 925 Madison Avenue for the 2020-2021 license period. The agenda includes only this item plus call to order and adjournment.

• Class "B" Combination license application by Pot Liquor, LLC/Annette Hall
• Premise at 925 Madison Avenue
• License period 2020-2021

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will meet on February 2, 2021, to consider routine items such as approving minutes and vouchers, as well as a liquor license application. The council will also discuss COVID-19-related memorandums of understanding and hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel about pending litigation brought by Christian Pressley.

• Approval of vouchers totaling $15,842,015.05 for period ending January 31, 2021
• Class 'B' Combination license application by Pot Liquor, LLC/Annette Hall for 925 Madison Avenue
• Memorandum of Understanding with UW School of Freshwater Sciences for wastewater COVID-19 sampling
• Memorandum of Understanding for Zone E Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
• Closed session to discuss strategy on pending claims by Christian Pressley

Plan Commission

The South Milwaukee Plan Commission will hear a presentation from Saiki Design on the Downtown Public Plaza concepts, public input results, final concept design, and cost estimates, followed by discussion on next design steps. The commission may also discuss financing options for the plaza, potentially directing staff to prepare a TID No. 1 Plan Amendment. Additionally, they will review a conditional use application from New Life Adventures LLC to remodel the building at 100 15th Avenue for a 50-person community-based residential facility, with a possible motion to schedule a public hearing.

• Downtown Public Plaza concept presentation and cost estimates by Saiki Design
• Discussion on financing public plaza, possible TID No. 1 Plan Amendment
• Conditional use application for 100 15th Avenue CBRF (50-person)
• Possible motion to schedule public hearing on CBRF application
• Next meeting set for February 23, 2021

Common Council

The South Milwaukee Common Council will consider a contract to refurbish the fire department's 1996 ladder truck for up to $515,000, funded from the 2020 Capital Equipment Fund. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including vouchers totaling $1,126,250.31, and discuss retirements, a COVID-19 leave policy, and an emergency declaration extension.

• Contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus/Pierce Manufacturing for ladder truck refurbishment, not to exceed $515,000
• Approval of vouchers for period ending December 31, 2020, in the amount of $1,126,250.31
• Adoption of 2021 COVID-19 Leave Policy
• Retirement letters from Automotive Mechanic Frederick Doernbach, Water Superintendent Douglas Fischer, and Police Officer Steven Streicher
• Resolution extending the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

The Common Council approved a contract with Pierce Manufacturing to refurbish the 1996 ladder truck for up to $515,000, funded by the 2020 Capital Equipment Fund. It also adopted the 2021 COVID-19 Leave Policy, accepted several retirements, and extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Meeting dates in February and April were rescheduled due to elections.

• Approved $515,000 fire truck refurbishment contract with Pierce Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 COVID-19 Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted retirements of Automotive Mechanic Frederick Doernbach, Water Superintendent Douglas Fischer, and Police Officer Steven Streicher (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Automotive Mechanic and Human Resources Coordinator position descriptions (unanimous)
• Authorized grant agreement with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-02 extending COVID-19 emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Feb 16 and Apr 6 meetings to Feb 17 and Apr 7 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,126,250.31 in vouchers (unanimous)

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct interviews for the Library Director position. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, then return to open session to take any necessary action. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session to interview candidates for Library Director
• Possible action following closed session

Library Board

The South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct interviews for the Library Director position. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, then return to open session to take any necessary action. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to interview candidates for Library Director
• Possible action on Library Director hiring after closed session

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve temporarily relocating the polling place for District 1, Wards 1-4, for the February 16, 2021 Spring Primary Election. The proposed move is from Divine Mercy School, 695 College Avenue, to the Common Council Chambers at the City Administration Building, 2424 15th Avenue. The agenda contains only this one substantive item plus call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion/possible motion to approve temporary relocation of polling place for District 1, Wards 1-4
• Move from Divine Mercy School, 695 College Avenue to City Administration Building, Common Council Chambers, 2424 15th Avenue
• For February 16, 2021 Spring Primary Election

Police & Fire Commission

The South Milwaukee Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet to consider authorizing the police chief to begin background checks and interviews for officer candidates to fill one vacancy, and to authorize a fire department recruitment and testing process for paramedic-only candidates to fill one current and one possible future vacancy. The board will also approve minutes from its December 3, 2020 meeting.

• Discussion/possible motion to authorize Chief Jessup to begin background and interview process for police officer candidates to fill one vacancy
• Discussion/possible motion to authorize fire department recruitment and testing for 'Paramedic Only' candidates for one current and one possible future vacancy
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2020 meeting

Water & Wastewater Commission

The South Milwaukee Water & Wastewater Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on billing adjustments for five properties, the replacement of a 1998 JCB backhoe, and routine operational updates. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and water utility vouchers.

• Request for adjustments from 1225 Marquette Ave., 219 Menomonee Ave., 1010 Elm Ave., 609 Manistique Ave., and 112 Brookdale Dr.
• Discussion/motion on replacing the 1998 JCB backhoe
• Approval of Water Utility vouchers
• Miscellaneous facility, personnel and operational updates