South Milwaukee public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to amend the Municipal Code regarding vacant building registration. The committee will also consider amendments to the Administrative Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2024.
- Proposed ordinance amendment to Sec. 16.27.1 regarding vacant building registration
- Proposed amendments to the Administrative Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2024
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss the City of South Milwaukee Operating Budget for 2024. Residents can obtain a copy of the proposed budget at the City Clerk’s Office.
- Public hearing for the 2024 City of South Milwaukee Operating Budget
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has released a schedule of tentative meeting dates to discuss the proposed 2024 City of South Milwaukee Operating Budget. The schedule includes executive reviews of various city departments and a public hearing scheduled for November 20.
- Executive Budget Review on October 10 covering General Government, Police, Fire, and Water
- Budget review meeting scheduled for October 12 if necessary
- Proposed budget publication scheduled for October 25
- Public hearing on the budget scheduled for November 20
- Common Council meeting to adopt the budget scheduled for November 21
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss a possible motion regarding a bartender license application for the 2023–2024 period. The meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023.
- Discussion of bartender license application filed by Alaynah Thompson at 408 11th Ave.
Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review October 2023 financial statements for the operating budget and trust accounts. The board is also scheduled to review policies regarding donations, investments, and photography and filming.
- Review of October 2023 Operating Budget and Trust/Gift Account expenditures
- Review for approval of Donations Policy
- Review for approval of Investment Policy
- Review for approval of Photography & Filming Policy
- Discussion of elevator improvement and fire alarm monitoring
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has released a tentative meeting schedule to discuss the proposed 2024 City of South Milwaukee Operating Budget. The meetings will cover various departments, including police, fire, and public works, leading up to a public hearing in November.
- October 10: Executive Budget Review for General Government, Police, Fire, and Water
- October 12: Potential budget review meeting
- October 18: Deadline to send proposed budget for publication
- October 25: Publication of the proposed budget
- November 20: Public hearing on the budget
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has released a tentative meeting schedule to discuss the 2024 Operating Budget. The meetings will cover various city departments, utilities, and funds.
- October 10: Executive Budget Review for General Government, Police, Fire, and more
- October 12: Potential budget review meeting
- October 18: Deadline to send proposed budget for publication
- October 25: Proposed budget publication date
- November 20: Public hearing on the budget
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss a renewal application for a bartender license filed by Todd P. Schreier. The meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2023.
- Renewal application for a bartender license filed by Todd P. Schreier
Legislation & Permits Committee
The committee will hold a license revocation hearing and make determinations regarding a bartender's license.
- License revocation/suspension/non-renewal hearing for Sarah E. Weyrum
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss two bartending license applications for the 2023-2024 period. The committee will also consider a motion regarding the use of glass containers in outdoor beer gardens and public consumption areas.
- Shaun T. Murphy’s bartending license application for 2023-2024
- Alisha Mokwinski’s renewal bartending license application for 2023-2024
- Discussion on glass container use in outdoor beer gardens/public consumption areas
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss possible motions regarding renewal applications for Class B liquor and beer licenses. The meeting includes reviews for South Side Indoor Soccer, LLC and M&D Eastside, LLC.
- Renewal of Class B liquor and beer license for South Side Indoor Soccer, LLC at 305 N. Chicago Avenue
- Renewal of Class B liquor and beer license for M&D Eastside, LLC at 822 Milwaukee Avenue
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss renewal applications for two bartender licenses for the 2023-2024 period. The committee will also hold a hearing regarding the revocation, suspension, or non-renewal of the license for The Tap Room MKE.
- Bartender license renewal application: Sarah E. Weyrum
- Bartender license renewal application: Megan J. Weeks
- License revocation/suspension/non-renewal hearing: The Tap Room MKE (1301 Milwaukee Avenue)
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss a resolution to amend the Administrative Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes discussion of bartender license applications and a review of incidents at The Tap Room.
- Resolution to amend the Administrative Fee Schedule
- Bartender license application: Mackenzie Kruske, 6925 S. Juniper Dr
- Bartender license application: Megan Weeks, 200 W. Aspen Ct Unit 4
- Bartender license application: Sarah Weyrum, 3680 E. Becker Rd
- Review of incidents at The Tap Room, 1301 Milwaukee Ave
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved the March 9, 2023 meeting minutes and the 2022 Annual Report. The board elected its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. A request regarding a conversion therapy resolution or ordinance was tabled for further research.
- Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
- Accepted 2022 Annual Report (All ayes)
- Elected Cyndi Kieck as Chair, Cassie Hadley as Vice-Chair, and Vickie Dominski as Secretary (All ayes)
- Tabled conversion therapy resolution/ordinance pending further research
Civic Grants Commission
The commission reviewed eight grant applications totaling $83,800 against a $50,000 budget. Seven non-profits were awarded funding based on community impact and service reach. The Friends of Mill Pond was not awarded a grant.
- Awarded $5,000 to South Milwaukee PD
- Awarded $1,600 to Friends of Grant Park
- Awarded $6,000 to South Milwaukee Lions Foundation
- Awarded $1,825 to Bucyrus Museum
- Awarded $16,300 to Friends of the Library
- Awarded $4,500 to South Milwaukee Historical Society
- Awarded $14,775 to Warm Up South Milwaukee
- Denied grant to Friends of Mill Pond
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss and potentially motion on a bartending license application for Sajia M. Randolph. The meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2023.
- Discussion/possible motion regarding Sajia M. Randolph’s bartending license application
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to hold a discussion and possible motion regarding the Motor Vehicle Crash Response Fee. No other legislative items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion/possible motion regarding the Motor Vehicle Crash Response Fee
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will meet to discuss amusement and arcade device licenses following recent police activity at Boosters Bar. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding No Mow May.
- Discussion of amusement/arcade device licenses and police activity at 1115 Milwaukee Avenue
- Discussion regarding No Mow May
Board of Health
The Board approved the minutes from November 10, 2022, and the Public Health Administrator's report. The Board discussed a request to ban conversion therapy and will review draft options for a resolution or municipal code in May 2023. The Common Council approved $136,135 in Public Health Infrastructure Grant funds.
- Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved Public Health Administrator's report
- Accepted $136,135 Public Health Infrastructure Grant (approved by Common Council)
- Deferred decision on conversion therapy ordinance; Administrator to draft resolution and code options for May 2023 meeting
Civic Grants Commission
The commission reviewed eleven letters of interest to determine eligibility for the Bucyrus Civic Grant. Eight organizations were invited to submit full grant applications. Members also discussed the award criteria and timeline.
- Invited Bucyrus Museum to submit grant application
- Invited Friends of the South Milwaukee Library to submit grant application
- Invited Friends of Mill Pond to submit grant application
- Invited Friends of Grant Park to submit grant application
- Invited South Milwaukee Fire Department to submit grant application
- Invited South Milwaukee Historical Society to submit grant application
- Invited South Milwaukee Lions club to submit grant application
- Invited South Milwaukee Police Department to submit grant application
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a bartender license application for the 2022-2023 period filed by Karen Stoltz. The meeting includes only this item and procedural actions.
- Discussion/possible motion on bartender license application for Karen Stoltz, 3746 E Allerton Ave, Cudahy
Legislation & Permits Committee
The Legislation & Permits Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a bartender license application for the 2022-2023 period filed by Karen Stoltz of Cudahy. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion/possible motion on bartender license application for Karen Stoltz, 3746 E Allerton Ave, Cudahy