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City Service Commissioners Meeting and Scott Reiske Discharge Appeal - Sept. 8, 2026

City Plan Commission — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
BodyMilwaukee, Wisconsin
SessionCity Plan Commission
DateTuesday, September 8, 2026
StatusFILED
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I'm Frank Bach.

0:01

I'm the current president of the Board of City Service Commissioners.

0:06

The first item on the agenda is a call to order.

0:10

This September 8th meeting of the Board of the City Service Commission is called to order.

0:17

The next item is a roll call.

0:19

Would the executive secretary please call the roll?

0:22

Vice President Miller present.

0:24

Commissioner Cleary?

0:26

Present.

0:26

Commissioner Wixborough, present.

0:28

Commissioner Smith.

0:30

He's excused.

0:30

And President Bach.

0:32

Present.

0:32

For present.

0:35

Next item, please.

0:39

Item number three, file number 260631 communication for the approval of the July 21st, 2026 meeting minutes.

0:47

Do commissioners have any comments or questions concerning the proposed minutes?

0:51

Uh there was just one minor correction for item number 18.

0:56

There was only four of us at the meeting.

1:00

So it shouldn't just be four votes.

1:03

I'll make that correction, President Bach.

1:07

Thank you.

1:13

Any other comments or questions?

1:19

It's been moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 21st meeting as corrected for the number of commissioners.

1:28

President Bach.

1:29

If the commissioners could speak into the mics, I didn't hear who motioned and who seconded.

1:37

So I seconded.

1:39

And Miller.

1:40

Okay.

1:42

Thank you.

1:46

It's been moved and seconded to approve the corrected minutes of the proposal for the July 21st meeting.

1:52

I'll poll the commissioners.

1:54

Commissioner Miller.

1:56

Yes.

1:56

Commissioner Cleary.

1:57

Yes.

1:58

Commissioner Wicksporl.

1:59

Yes.

2:00

The minutes are approved as corrected.

2:03

Next item, please.

2:04

Item number four, file number 260632.

2:08

Communication from the Department of Administration, Information and Technology Management Division to stand the probationary period for Donald Turner, programmer analyst for three months, retroactive from September 6, 2026 through December 6, 2026.

2:27

Prior to the meeting, Commissioners, we received a letter dated August 12th from Erica Roberts on behalf of David Hankey, Chief Information Officer, who explains that the supervisory position over Mr.

2:44

Turner was vacant from May of 2025 until January 5th of 2026.

2:52

And this is a second extension request.

2:58

I have a question for the department.

3:00

Is the employee aware of this request to extend?

3:04

Good morning, Commissioners.

3:06

Erica Roberts, on behalf of ITMD.

3:08

Yes, the employee is aware.

3:11

Thank you.

3:12

Do the other commissioners have any comments or questions regarding this request?

3:16

I have only comment.

3:23

It seems like you're expanding a lot of effort for a brand new employee.

3:29

I'm sorry, I had difficulty hearing you, Commissioner.

3:32

I'm so sorry.

3:33

Um, it seems, unless he was a previous employee, seems like you're extending a lot of uh effort on behalf of this employee if he's brand new.

3:45

Uh this was a this was a promotional opportunity for an existing city employee.

3:50

Okay, thank you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

City of Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting and Scott Reiske Discharge Appeal - September 8, 2026

The Board of City Service Commissioners met on September 8, 2026, in a hybrid format (City Hall Room 301-A and Microsoft Teams) to approve routine personnel actions and conduct a public hearing on the discharge appeal of Scott Reiske, a Residential Property Appraiser 2. The meeting began at 9:00 AM and adjourned at 12:20 PM. Commissioner Steve Smith was excused.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (File 260631): The minutes of the July 21, 2026, meeting were approved as corrected (vote: 4-0).
  • Probation Extensions (Files 260632-260634, 260678): All four requests were approved unanimously (4-0):
    • Donald Turner (Programmer Analyst) – 3 months, retroactive Sept. 6, 2026 – Dec. 6, 2026.
    • Antajia Sanders (Water Laboratory Technician) – 3 months, retroactive Aug. 12, 2026 – Nov. 11, 2026.
    • George Smith (Water Field Supervisor) – 3 months, Sept. 15, 2026 – Dec. 14, 2026.
    • Brian Weinberg (Environmental Health Coordinator) – 6 months, Sept. 15, 2026 – Mar. 14, 2027 (failed to pass required registered sanitarian exam).
  • Reinstatement Requests (Files 260635, 260638, 260659): All three were approved unanimously (4-0):
    • Adrian Blevins (CADD & GIS Tech, Milwaukee Water Works)
    • Serina Moreland (Program Assistant II, Dept. of Neighborhood Services)
    • Sharon Conley (Public Health Nurse 2, Milwaukee Health Department)

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments were made during the open session.

Discussion Items

Discharge Appeal of Scott Reiske (File 260636)

  • The commission held a public hearing on the discharge of Scott Reiske, a Residential Property Appraiser 2 in the Assessor's Office. The department alleged falsification of check-in/out times, failure to record required inspection notes in the CAMA system, and a pattern of non-responsiveness to taxpayers and elected officials.
  • Department's case: Presented by Emmy Tomshik (Administrative Services Manager) with witnesses Pamela Williams (Residential Division Manager), Stephen Schwoerer (Assessment Operations Director), and Nicole Larson (Commissioner of Assessments). Testimony indicated that out of 30 scheduled appointments (Jan.-Sept. 2025), only 4 had corresponding inspection notes; badge swipes and camera footage contradicted reported check-in/out times; and multiple taxpayer complaints were received since December 2024.
  • Appellant's defense: Scott Reiske argued he always completed assigned work, never knowingly falsified time, and attributed missed calls to a faulty phone indicator light. He claimed the discharge was a drastic response to two constituent complaints in late October 2025, and that he had no recent performance warnings from his supervisor.
  • Commissioner questions: Commissioners queried witnesses about the frequency and urgency of prior warnings. Ms. Williams testified that a performance improvement plan (PIP) was in place and that she conducted monthly check-ins, but Mr. Reiske asserted those check-ins rarely occurred and no performance issues were discussed.

Key Outcomes

  • Discharge Appeal Decision: After closed session deliberation (11:35 AM – 12:17 PM), the commission found by a preponderance of evidence that the department had just cause to discipline Mr. Reiske. However, the commission voted 4-0 to amend the disciplinary action from discharge to a 15-day suspension (the maximum allowable suspension) and to reinstate Mr. Reiske prospectively (effective the following Monday) without back pay.
  • Votes: All decisions were unanimous (4-0), with Commissioner Smith excused.
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 12:20 PM.

Meeting Transcript

I'm Frank Bach. I'm the current president of the Board of City Service Commissioners. The first item on the agenda is a call to order. This September 8th meeting of the Board of the City Service Commission is called to order. The next item is a roll call. Would the executive secretary please call the roll? Vice President Miller present. Commissioner Cleary? Present. Commissioner Wixborough, present. Commissioner Smith. He's excused. And President Bach. Present. For present. Next item, please. Item number three, file number 260631 communication for the approval of the July 21st, 2026 meeting minutes. Do commissioners have any comments or questions concerning the proposed minutes? Uh there was just one minor correction for item number 18. There was only four of us at the meeting. So it shouldn't just be four votes. I'll make that correction, President Bach. Thank you. Any other comments or questions? It's been moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 21st meeting as corrected for the number of commissioners. President Bach. If the commissioners could speak into the mics, I didn't hear who motioned and who seconded. So I seconded. And Miller. Okay. Thank you. It's been moved and seconded to approve the corrected minutes of the proposal for the July 21st meeting. I'll poll the commissioners. Commissioner Miller. Yes. Commissioner Cleary. Yes. Commissioner Wicksporl. Yes. The minutes are approved as corrected. Next item, please. Item number four, file number 260632. Communication from the Department of Administration, Information and Technology Management Division to stand the probationary period for Donald Turner, programmer analyst for three months, retroactive from September 6, 2026 through December 6, 2026. Prior to the meeting, Commissioners, we received a letter dated August 12th from Erica Roberts on behalf of David Hankey, Chief Information Officer, who explains that the supervisory position over Mr. Turner was vacant from May of 2025 until January 5th of 2026. And this is a second extension request. I have a question for the department. Is the employee aware of this request to extend? Good morning, Commissioners. Erica Roberts, on behalf of ITMD.

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