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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Monday, October 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee held a meeting addressing multiple property-related claims and legal resolutions. Several insurance and personal claims were either recommended for disallowance or placed on file, while the committee also approved a resolution related to tax cancellations and a lawsuit settlement.

Key Decisions

  • Tax Cancellation Resolution for 2024 Tax Roll Recommended for Adoption
  • Brian Holbrook, Sr. Lawsuit Settlement Recommended for Adoption
  • AT&T Claim Resolution Recommended for Disallowance
  • Charlene Wright Property Damage Appeal Recommended for Disallowance
  • Sal Homes LLC Resolution Held to Call of the Chair
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Resolution relating to the claim of Prime Financial Credit Union.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  2. 2. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Jake Corning.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  3. 3. Resolution relating to the claim of AT&T.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 4. Resolution relating to the claim of Kelvyon Hill, Morhonda Hill, Kelvin Williams and Markisha Smiley.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 5. Resolution relating to the appeal of Charlene Wright for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 6. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Loucreazia Jinkins.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 7. Resolution relating to the claim of Erica Little Lyle.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 8. Resolution relating to the claim of Sal Homes LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 9. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Pam Ferderbar and Tom Bamberger.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 10. Resolution relating to the claim of Germantown Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Bayer & Sons, LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 11. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2024 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 12. Communication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.
    Communication
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 13. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 14. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Brian Holbrook, Sr. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 25-CV-0970.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved, and then may go into open session for the regular agenda.
  16. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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  18. 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. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
  19. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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  22. 240562 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Pam Ferderbar and Tom Bamberger.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  23. 250477 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Loucreazia Jinkins.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. 240344 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Jake Corning.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  25. 250988 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  26. Meeting Call to Order 9:01 AM
  27. Meeting adjourned at 11:24 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant