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Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - June 16, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, June 16, 2026
BodyMilwaukee, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateTuesday, June 16, 2026
StatusFILED
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My name is Frank Bach, and I serve as the president of the board.

0:04

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

0:08

This June 16th meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners is called to order.

0:14

The next item is the roll call.

0:17

Would the executive secretary please call the roll?

0:21

Vice President Miller.

0:23

President.

0:24

Commissioner Cleary.

0:26

Present.

0:27

Commissioner Smith.

0:29

Present.

0:29

Commissioner Wixborough.

0:35

Present.

0:35

Can you hear me?

0:36

Yes, President Bach.

0:39

Present.

0:40

I present.

0:41

Thank you.

0:45

The next item, please.

0:48

Item number three is file number two six zero one eight four communication for the approval of the June 2nd, 2026 meeting minutes.

0:57

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

1:02

No.

1:03

Um I'm move approval.

1:05

I second.

1:07

It's been moved and seconded to approve the proposed minutes of our June 2nd meeting.

1:12

I'll pull the commissioners.

1:14

Commissioner Miller.

1:16

Yes.

1:16

Commissioner Smith.

1:18

Yes.

1:19

Commissioner Cleary.

1:21

Yes.

1:21

Commissioner Wick Sparrow.

1:23

Yes.

1:24

The minutes are approved as submitted.

1:27

Next item, please.

1:28

Item number four, file number two, fig zero one eight five.

1:32

Communication for the approval of classification reports as submitted.

1:37

Good afternoon, Commissioner Sarasinski of Compensation Services.

1:41

We have six reports for you today.

1:43

The first report is a reallocation request from the Department of City Development.

1:46

Duties and responsibilities were compared to similarly situated positions within the Department of City Development.

1:52

And this report finds that this position is comparable to that of classifications of commercial property disposition manager, neighborhood business development and administrator, and residential property disposition manager.

2:04

As such, this report recommends reallocating one position of housing programs manager in pay range one JX to pay range 1 KX with a recruitment rate of 111,899.

2:18

The second report is a retitle request from the Department of Administration and Community Development Grants Administration Division.

2:25

Based upon a change in grant funding, the basic functions of this position has changed to provide technical communication support to multiple grant activities versus being solely focused on the now eliminated continuum of care grant.

2:38

This report recommends retitling one position of continuum care of care specialist and pay range 2 GX as a technical communication specialist and keeping it in period 2 GX with the recruitment rate of 66,992.

2:55

The third report is a reclassification request from the Department of Administration ITMD.

3:01

Duties and responsibilities have evolved due to the departmental needs, and we are therefore recommending reclassifying one position of ITMD administrative assistant in P range 6KN as an administrative assistant three and pay range 5 IN.

3:17

The fourth report is a reclassification request from the Milwaukee Health Department.

3:22

Due to the duties and responsibilities evolving to meet the needs of the department, this report recommends reclassifying one position of data and evaluation coordinator and pay range 2KX as an information systems project coordinator and pay range 2LX with a recruitment rate of 88,730.

3:43

The fifth report is repurpose of one vacant position of Public Health Nurse 3 in the Milwaukee Health Department.

3:49

The duties and responsibilities of this repurposed position will be the same as the already classified nurse practitioner, so as to meet operational needs within the department.

4:00

This report recommends repurposing one vacant position of public health nurse 3 in K-Range 2IN as a nurse practitioner in pay range 20X with a recruitment rate of 99,897.

4:14

The last report is a citywide market study for human resources and business operation classifications throughout the city.

4:21

The analysis and recommendation process of this report includes a review of positions, duties and responsibilities, impact and accountability, relationship responsibilities, working conditions, as well as minimum education and experience requirements.

4:34

This report is mainly a market study with a handful of reclassification requests due to involved duties and responsibilities and title changes to try to reflect the duties performed of that position and or consolidate titles that were performing the same duties to a singular title.

4:51

I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

4:56

Commissioners, do you have any questions or comments for staff regarding the classification reports or the market study?

5:06

Everything looks very thorough, and I recommend approval.

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Summary of Proceedings

Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - June 16, 2026

The Board of City Service Commissioners (CSC) met virtually on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM (meeting commenced at 1:32 PM). All five commissioners were present: President Frank Bock, Vice President Marilyn Miller, and Commissioners Janet Cleary, Steve Smith, and Heidi Wick Spoerl. The meeting addressed routine approvals, personnel actions, and exemption requests, all passing unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:54 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of June 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes (File 260184): Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Approval of Classification Reports (File 260185): Six reports were presented by staff, including a reallocation for a Housing Programs Manager, a retitle for a Technical Communications Specialist, reclassification of an Administrative Assistant III and an Information Systems Project Coordinator, repurposing a Public Health Nurse 3 to Nurse Practitioner, and a citywide market study for HR and business operations classifications. All approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Approval of Probationary Report (File 260186): Staff recommended no new probation for two filled positions, but recommended new probationary periods for five Health Department positions (two HR assistants and three accounting coordinators to be classified as finance specialists). Approved unanimously (5-0).

General Hearing

  • Temporary Appointment Extensions (File 260247): The Department of Public Works (DPW) requested a 5-month extension for four City Laborers (Lewis Moore, Delon Russell, Delon Russell-Dyer, Savon Williams) from July 6, 2026 through December 19, 2026. The commissioner noted DPW is also recruiting and working with Wisconsin Community Services. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Probationary Period Extension – Anthony J. Rodriguez (File 260248): DPW Infrastructure Service Division requested a 3-month extension for City Laborer Anthony J. Rodriguez from June 16, 2026 to September 16, 2026, citing performance issues needing more evaluation. The employee was notified. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Probationary Period Extension – Dr. David Payne (File 260249): Milwaukee Health Department requested a 3-month extension for Public Health Laboratories Director Dr. David Payne from June 8, 2026 to September 8, 2026, based on an action plan for performance concerns. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Reinstatement of Andy Pope (File 260275): DPW requested reinstatement of Andy Pope to Equipment Operator, supported by DPW Commissioner Gerald Krushke. Approved unanimously (5-0).

Public Hearing

  • Exemption of Community Outreach Specialist (File 260235): Department of Community Wellness and Safety (DCW) sought to exempt the position (Pay Range 2GN). The position is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through 2027; the Human Resources Manager supported the request due to limited-duration funding. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Exemption of ReCAST Program Coordinator (File 260236): DCW sought to exempt the position (Pay Range 2GX). Funding runs through September 29, 2026, and future funding is uncertain. Approved unanimously (5-0).

Announcements & Next Meeting

  • Executive Secretary Jackie Q. Carter reminded commissioners of an anonymous employee engagement survey conducted by third-party consultant Gallagher, encouraging participation.
  • President Bock announced the next meeting will be the annual meeting with election of officers on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, and will be hybrid/in-person.

Meeting Transcript

My name is Frank Bach, and I serve as the president of the board. The first item on today's agenda is the call to order. This June 16th 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. President. Commissioner Cleary. Present. Commissioner Smith. Present. Commissioner Wixborough. Present. Can you hear me? Yes, President Bach. Present. I present. Thank you. The next item, please. Item number three is file number two six zero one eight four communication for the approval of the June 2nd, 2026 meeting minutes. Do commissioners have any comments or questions concerning the proposed minutes? No. Um I'm move approval. I second. It's been moved and seconded to approve the proposed minutes of our June 2nd 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 two, fig zero one eight five. Communication for the approval of classification reports as submitted. Good afternoon, Commissioner Sarasinski of Compensation Services. We have six reports for you today. The first report is a reallocation request from the Department of City Development. Duties and responsibilities were compared to similarly situated positions within the Department of City Development. And this report finds that this position is comparable to that of classifications of commercial property disposition manager, neighborhood business development and administrator, and residential property disposition manager. As such, this report recommends reallocating one position of housing programs manager in pay range one JX to pay range 1 KX with a recruitment rate of 111,899. The second report is a retitle request from the Department of Administration and Community Development Grants Administration Division. Based upon a change in grant funding, the basic functions of this position has changed to provide technical communication support to multiple grant activities versus being solely focused on the now eliminated continuum of care grant. This report recommends retitling one position of continuum care of care specialist and pay range 2 GX as a technical communication specialist and keeping it in period 2 GX with the recruitment rate of 66,992. The third report is a reclassification request from the Department of Administration ITMD. Duties and responsibilities have evolved due to the departmental needs, and we are therefore recommending reclassifying one position of ITMD administrative assistant in P range 6KN as an administrative assistant three and pay range 5 IN. The fourth report is a reclassification request from the Milwaukee Health Department.

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