Milwaukee Administrative Review Board of Appeals Meeting - April 28, 2026

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals (ARBA) of the City of Milwaukee convened on April 28, 2026, at 9:03 AM and adjourned at 11:26 AM. The board, chaired by Vincent Bobot, with members Kendrick Yandell, Elizabeth Hammer, and Alex Bruzan present (Ald. DiAndre Jackson excused), heard 13 appeals regarding vacant building registration fees, snow removal fees, garbage and litter nuisance fees, and reinspection fees. The meeting was held in City Hall Room 303 with a virtual option.

Discussion Items and Key Outcomes

• Appeal 26033 – Jonathan Apo, POHAKUVENTURES LLC (vacant building registration fees, 1315 W Finn Pl.): Denied due to nonappearance. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 26037 – Aaron Mues, MK3 Holdings, LLC (snow removal fees, 5101 W Lincoln Ave.): Settled prior to hearing.
• Appeal 26035 – Chase Hoffman and Erin Pfaff-Hoffman (snow removal fees, 3672 S 20th St.): Held in committee at the appellant's request. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 26032 – Felicia Mayo (garbage and litter nuisance fees, 4327 N 25th St.): Denied due to nonappearance. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 25191 – Michael Rice (garbage and litter nuisance fees, 2739 N 9th St.): Denied after testimony from the property owner and tenant. The tenant argued that the city removed debris beyond the original order. The board found the city's cleanup order valid. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 25185 – Mohd Nassar (garbage and litter nuisance fees, 4383 N 27th St.): Denied due to nonappearance. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 26011 – Robby Sergent, Sergent Investments, LLC (tall grass and weeds nuisance fees, 1231 N 32nd St.): Settled.
• Appeal 26003 – Robby Sergent (garbage and litter nuisance fees, 1626 N 38th St.): Granted. The appellant testified that a city-owned sign was placed incorrectly, causing him to leave debris on what he believed was city property. The board credited his testimony. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 25188 – Ronald Mueller (garbage and litter nuisance fees, 3015 W Chambers St.): Granted in part, denied in part. The city recommended reducing the fee from $1,382.56 to $691.28, acknowledging that some debris was in the public right-of-way. The board accepted the compromise. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 25187 – Ronald Mueller (reinspection fees, 2947 N 30th St.): Held in committee. The city offered to waive the $3,048 in 2026 reinspection fees if Mr. Mueller either obtains an outdoor storage occupancy permit or removes all debris from the lot by August 31, 2026. Mr. Mueller accepted. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 26039 – Lonnie Slocum, Graceful Livving LLC (reinspection fees, 6266 W Port Ave.): Held in committee. The $508 fee was conditionally waived: Mr. Slocum must contact Inspector David Kagel by 9:00 AM on April 29, 2026, and schedule a reinspection within a week. If the reinspection passes, the fee is waived; if it fails, a new $508 fee will apply. Mr. Slocum accepted. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 26036 – Oscar Alejandro Gaeta (reinspection fees, 3263 S 3rd St.): Granted. The city agreed to waive the $508 reinspection fee, as Mr. Gaeta is pursuing compliance through a fence permit and variance. Vote: 4-0.
• Appeal 26038 – Scott Henry (snow removal fees, 2937-39 N Murray Ave.): Granted. The city's inspector acknowledged incorrect date stamps on photos, leading the board to grant the appeal. Vote: 4-0.

Closed Session

After the public agenda, the board moved into closed session at 11:26 AM to discuss litigation under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g). The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.