BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

Agenda

1. This is a hybrid meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, In-person, and City Channel 25. Those wishing to view the proceedings via City Channel 25 can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 2. Microsoft Teams https://bit.ly/43noXfm Meeting ID: 273 458 521 154 Passcode: NQ7ep3Lc Dial in by phone 414-251-0392 United States, Milwaukee Phone conference ID: 843 323 999
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
4. 3. Communication for the approval of the November 10, 2025, meeting minutes.
   Communication
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   A motion was made by Steve Smith, seconded by Heidi Wick Spoerl, that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

5. 4. Communication for the approval of the Classification Report(s) as submitted.
   Communication
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   A motion was made by Janet Cleary, seconded by Marilyn Miller, that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

6. 5. Communication for the approval of the Probationary Report(s) as submitted.
   Communication
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   A motion was made by Janet Cleary, seconded by Heidi Wick Spoerl, that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

7. GENERAL HEARING
8. 6. Communication from the Office of the City Attorney to extend the temporary appointment of Linda Beckham, IT Support Specialist-Lead, for 6-months, from November 23, 2025, through May 9, 2026. This is the first extension request.
   Communication
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   A motion was made by Marilyn Miller, seconded by Janet Cleary, that this Communication be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

9. 7. Communication regarding the Discharge Appeal of Christopher Wanty, former Accounting Manager in the Comptroller's Office.
   Communication
   Action: PLACED ON FILE

   The Commission went into closed session at 4:06 p.m.and came back into open session at 4:52 p.m. The Commission found based on a preponderance of the evidence that the Department had just cause to discipline the appellant, Mr. Christopher Wanty. APPROVED Aye 5 (Bock, Miller, Cleary, Smith, Wick Spoerl) No: 0 The Commission found based on a preponderance of the evidence that the Department had just cause to discharge the appellant, Mr. Christopher Wanty, and that the 1-year waiting period be waived so Mr. Wanty can apply for opened competitive positions in the City of Milwaukee. APPROVED Aye 5 (Bock, Miller, Cleary, Smith, Wick Spoerl) No: 0

10. ADJOURNMENT
11. The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(a) Wis. Stats., to deliberate concerning a case which was the subject of a quasi-judicial hearing before the Board of City Service Commissioners. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session pursuant to Section 19.85 (2) Wis. Stats.
12. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
13. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Executive Secretary to the City Service Commission 286-3335, (FAX)286-0800, (TDD)286-2960 or by writing to the Executive Secretary at Room 706, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
14. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Executive Secretary to the City Service Commission 286-3335, (FAX)286-0800, (TDD)286-2960 or by writing to the Executive Secretary at Room 706, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.