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Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - April 21, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, April 21, 2026
BodyMilwaukee, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateTuesday, April 21, 2026
StatusFILED
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Operational.

0:01

My name's Frank Bach, and I'm the president of the Board of City Service Commissioners.

0:05

The first item on today's agenda is the call to order.

0:09

This April 21st meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners is called to order.

0:16

The next item is the roll call.

0:18

Would the executive secretary please call the roll?

0:21

Vice President Miller.

0:23

Present.

0:24

Commissioner Cleary.

0:25

Yes.

0:26

Commissioner Smith.

0:28

Present.

0:28

Commissioner Woods Borough.

0:30

Present.

0:31

President Bach.

0:32

Present.

0:35

Thank you.

0:36

Um next item, please.

0:41

Item number three, file number 252-175.

0:45

Communication for the approval of the April 8th, 2025 CSC meeting minutes.

0:51

Commissioners, do you have any comments or questions concerning the proposed minutes?

0:55

No.

0:56

No.

0:58

That might have been me.

0:59

I move approval.

1:01

I second.

1:03

It's been moved and seconded to approve the proposed minutes of the April 8th meeting.

1:09

I'll pull the commissioners.

1:10

Commissioner Miller.

1:12

Yes.

1:12

Commissioner Smith.

1:14

Yes.

1:14

Commissioner Cleary.

1:16

Yes.

1:16

Commissioner Wick Sparrow.

1:18

Yes.

1:19

The minutes are approved as submitted.

1:21

Next item, please.

1:23

Item number four, file number 252-178.

1:26

Communication from the Milwaukee Waterworks to extend the temporary appointment for Armando Lopez, water field supervisor for 90 days from April 26, 2026 through August 1st, 2026.

1:40

This is the first extension request.

1:42

Commissioners, prior to the meeting, we received a letter from Jane Islow, Waterworks Administration Manager, who explains that the regular incumbent is on injury leave and does not yet have a projected return to return date.

1:59

They also provide a temporary appointment paperwork and a job description.

2:03

Do commissioners have any comments or questions?

2:07

No.

2:08

No.

2:08

No.

2:09

I move with grant approval.

2:14

It's been moved and seconded to approve the request to extend this temporary appointment.

2:19

I'll pull the commissioners.

2:20

Commissioner Miller.

2:22

Yes.

2:22

Commissioner Smith.

2:23

Yes.

2:24

Commissioner Cleary.

2:26

Yes.

2:26

Commissioner Wicksparl.

2:28

Yes.

2:29

The request is approved.

2:31

Next item, please.

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Summary of Proceedings

Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - April 21, 2026

The Board of City Service Commissioners held a brief virtual meeting on April 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM. All five commissioners were present. The meeting lasted approximately 10 minutes and covered routine personnel matters, an annual report, and discharge appeal findings. All agenda items were approved unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

  • The board approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting as submitted. (Motion by Cleary, second by Wick Spoerl; vote 5-0)

Temporary Appointment Extensions

  • Armando Lopez: Approved a 90-day extension as Water Field Supervisor from April 26, 2026 to August 1, 2026, due to the regular incumbent being on injury leave without a projected return date. (Motion by Miller, second by Cleary; vote 5-0)
  • Richard Vanriper, Jr. and Timothy Edwards: Approved 90-day extensions as Water Field Supervisors for the same period, to provide adequate supervision of field operations and to give the employees supervisory experience for future promotional opportunities. (Motion by Cleary, second by Wick Spoerl; vote 5-0)

Department of Employee Relations 2025 Annual Report

  • Commissioners reviewed and approved the 2025 Annual Report of Activities prepared by Administrative Support Specialist Elizabeth Moore. President Bock highlighted the data on discipline and discharge hearings and the 30 meetings held. The report will be forwarded as required by statute. (Motion by Miller, second by Smith; vote 5-0)

Findings of Fact – Anthony Bass Discharge Appeal

  • The board approved the proposed findings of fact from the Office of the City Attorney regarding the discharge appeal hearing for Anthony Bass. No changes or questions were raised. (Motion by Smith, second by Wick Spoerl; vote 5-0)

Key Outcomes

  • All five agenda items were approved by unanimous 5-0 votes.
  • Executive Secretary Jackie Q. Carter will forward the annual report as required.
  • The findings of fact will be signed by staff on behalf of the commission.
  • President Bock announced schedule changes: the May 19, 2026 meeting will start at 2:30 PM instead of 1:30 PM, and the November 2026 meeting will be held on November 4th (instead of November 3rd) due to the general election.
  • Commissioner Cleary noted she may be unable to attend the May 19 meeting.
  • The meeting adjourned at 1:40 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Operational. My name's Frank Bach, and I'm the president of the Board of City Service Commissioners. The first item on today's agenda is the call to order. This April 21st meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners is called to order. The next item is the roll call. Would the executive secretary please call the roll? Vice President Miller. Present. Commissioner Cleary. Yes. Commissioner Smith. Present. Commissioner Woods Borough. Present. President Bach. Present. Thank you. Um next item, please. Item number three, file number 252-175. Communication for the approval of the April 8th, 2025 CSC meeting minutes. Commissioners, do you have any comments or questions concerning the proposed minutes? No. No. That might have been me. I move approval. I second. It's been moved and seconded to approve the proposed minutes of the April 8th meeting. I'll pull the commissioners. Commissioner Miller. Yes. Commissioner Smith. Yes. Commissioner Cleary. Yes. Commissioner Wick Sparrow. Yes. The minutes are approved as submitted. Next item, please. Item number four, file number 252-178. Communication from the Milwaukee Waterworks to extend the temporary appointment for Armando Lopez, water field supervisor for 90 days from April 26, 2026 through August 1st, 2026. This is the first extension request. Commissioners, prior to the meeting, we received a letter from Jane Islow, Waterworks Administration Manager, who explains that the regular incumbent is on injury leave and does not yet have a projected return to return date. They also provide a temporary appointment paperwork and a job description. Do commissioners have any comments or questions? No. No. No. I move with grant approval. It's been moved and seconded to approve the request to extend this temporary appointment. I'll pull the commissioners.

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