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Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - July 7, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, July 7, 2026
BodyMilwaukee, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateTuesday, July 7, 2026
StatusFILED
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So do I.

0:01

My name is Frank Bach.

0:03

I serve as president of the board of city service commissioners.

0:07

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

0:12

This July 7th meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners is called to order.

0:18

The next item is the roll call.

0:20

Ms.

0:20

Moore, would you please call the roll?

0:23

President Bach?

0:25

Present.

0:26

Vice President Miller.

0:28

Present.

0:29

Commissioner Cleary.

0:30

Present.

0:31

Commissioner Smith.

0:33

Present.

0:34

And Commissioner Wick Sporl.

0:37

All Commissioners present.

0:39

And you do have quorum, President Bach.

0:42

Thank you.

0:45

Item 3, file number 260305 is the annual election of president and vice president.

0:53

This item will be chaired by Elizabeth Moore, our administrative support specialist.

0:58

Ms.

0:59

Moore?

1:00

Okay, assuming the position of the chair.

1:02

The annual meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners under the provisions of Section 63.18 of the Wisconsin statutes, which says the Commission shall at a meeting in July of each year elect one member to act as president and one member to act as vice president, each for a term of one year and until a successor is duly elected.

1:24

Nominations are now in order for the Office of the President.

1:30

I nominate Frank Bach for the Office of President of the Board of City Service Commissioners.

1:36

I second.

1:38

Are there any further nominations?

1:42

Are there any further nominations?

1:46

Are there any further nominations?

1:49

Nominations are closed.

1:52

Frank Bach, are you willing to serve in this capacity for the City Service Commission Board?

1:58

Yes, for the 70 for the 26-27 season.

2:03

Yes, I am.

2:04

Okay, Frank Bach is the president of the City Service Board Commissioners.

2:09

Now we are going to receive nominations for the Office of the Vice President.

2:15

Nominations are now in order.

2:20

Is there a nomination for Vice President?

2:24

I usually rely on Mr.

2:25

Smith for this, but I'll nominate Marilyn Miller for the Office of Vice President.

2:32

Are there any further nominations?

2:36

Are there any further nominations?

2:39

Are there any further nominations?

2:43

Nominations are now closed.

2:45

Marilyn Miller, do you accept uh the willingness to serve as vice president of the City Service Commission Board?

2:52

Yes.

2:53

Okay.

2:54

Marilyn Miller is Vice President of the Board.

2:58

President Bach, I vegetate the chair and turn your meeting over to you.

3:02

Thank you.

3:07

Ask you to uh call the next item for.

3:13

Item four is file number two six zero three zero six communication for the approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.

3:22

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

3:27

No.

3:28

I move approval.

3:31

I second.

3:32

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

3:38

I'll pull the commissioners.

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Summary of Proceedings

Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - July 7, 2026

The Board of City Service Commissioners held a virtual meeting on July 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM, concluding at 1:44 PM. All five commissioners (Frank Bock, Marilyn Miller, Janet Cleary, Steve Smith, Heidi Wick Spoerl) were present. The meeting included the annual election of officers, approval of minutes and reports, temporary appointment extensions, and an exemption request for library intern positions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public testimony was heard.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of June 16, 2026, Meeting Minutes (File 260306): Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Classification Reports (File 260307): Approved as submitted (5-0). The reports included repurposing a Civil Engineer Senior position to Civil Engineer 4, creating a Senior Transportation Analyst/Planner, title changes for Emergency Response Planning Director and Self-Help Yard Supervisor, and reallocations of Business Finance Manager, Budget Manager (City Development), Workers' Compensation and Safety Manager, and Human Resources Analyst following a market study.
  • Probationary Reports (File 260308): Placed on file. No new probationary periods were recommended for five positions in four departments as changes were not based on new duties.

Discussion Items

  • Annual Election of President and Vice President (File 260305): Commissioner Smith nominated Frank Bock for President; Commissioner Cleary nominated Marilyn Miller for Vice President. Both accepted and were elected by acclamation for the 2026–2027 term.
  • Temporary Appointment Extension – Kevin Joshua (File 260385): Milwaukee Water Works requested a 90-day extension for a Water Meter Investigator due to an employee on extended leave. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Retroactive Temporary Appointment – Julien Phifer (File 260386): Department of Community Wellness and Safety (DCWS) requested a 10-month retroactive appointment for a ReCAST Program Manager due to organizational transition. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Temporary Appointment – Yasmine Morton (File 260387): DCWS requested a 10-month appointment for an Operations Manager, citing Ms. Morton as the most qualified candidate while the department reviews organizational structure. Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Exemption for Library Teen Outreach Intern Positions (File 260388): Milwaukee Public Library requested permanent exempt status for three additional Teen Outreach Intern positions (Pay Range 9MN), noting that interns work ~10 hours/week and resign at graduation. Supported by a memo from HR. Approved unanimously (5-0).

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous votes (5-0) on all actions: minutes, classification reports, probationary report (placed on file), three temporary appointments, and the library intern exemption.
  • Officers elected: Frank Bock re-elected President, Marilyn Miller re-elected Vice President for the 2026–2027 term.
  • Adjournment: motion by Heidi Wick Spoerl, seconded by Janet Cleary, passed unanimously at 1:44 PM. Next scheduled meeting noted as July 21, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

So do I. My name is Frank Bach. I serve as president of the board of city service commissioners. The first item on today's agenda is the call to order. This July 7th meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners is called to order. The next item is the roll call. Ms. Moore, would you please call the roll? President Bach? Present. Vice President Miller. Present. Commissioner Cleary. Present. Commissioner Smith. Present. And Commissioner Wick Sporl. All Commissioners present. And you do have quorum, President Bach. Thank you. Item 3, file number 260305 is the annual election of president and vice president. This item will be chaired by Elizabeth Moore, our administrative support specialist. Ms. Moore? Okay, assuming the position of the chair. The annual meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners under the provisions of Section 63.18 of the Wisconsin statutes, which says the Commission shall at a meeting in July of each year elect one member to act as president and one member to act as vice president, each for a term of one year and until a successor is duly elected. Nominations are now in order for the Office of the President. I nominate Frank Bach for the Office of President of the Board of City Service Commissioners. I second. Are there any further nominations? Are there any further nominations? Are there any further nominations? Nominations are closed. Frank Bach, are you willing to serve in this capacity for the City Service Commission Board? Yes, for the 70 for the 26-27 season. Yes, I am. Okay, Frank Bach is the president of the City Service Board Commissioners. Now we are going to receive nominations for the Office of the Vice President. Nominations are now in order. Is there a nomination for Vice President? I usually rely on Mr. Smith for this, but I'll nominate Marilyn Miller for the Office of Vice President. Are there any further nominations? Are there any further nominations? Are there any further nominations? Nominations are now closed. Marilyn Miller, do you accept uh the willingness to serve as vice president of the City Service Commission Board? Yes. Okay. Marilyn Miller is Vice President of the Board.

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