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Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - October 6, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, October 6, 2026
BodyMilwaukee, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateTuesday, October 6, 2026
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

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Operational.

Unassigned speaker

0:01

My

Speaker 1

0:01

name is Frank Bach, and I'm

Unassigned speaker

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the

Speaker 1

0:03

currently serving as President of the Board of City Service Commissioners.

0:07

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

0:11

This October 6th meeting of the Board of City Service Commissioners is called to order.

0:17

The next item is the roll call.

0:19

Would the executive secretary please call the roll?

0:23

Vice President Miller.

Speaker 2

0:24

Present.

0:25

Commissioner Cleary.

0:26

Present.

0:27

Commissioner Smith.

Speaker 1

0:31

Excused.

Speaker 2

0:32

Commissioner Wicksborough.

0:34

Call this.

0:36

President Bach.

Speaker 1

0:38

Present.

Speaker 2

0:39

For present.

Speaker 1

0:40

Thank you.

0:41

We have a quorum.

0:44

Next item, please.

Speaker 2

0:46

Item number three, file number 260803, communication for the approval of the September 22nd, 2026 meeting minutes.

Speaker 1

0:55

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

Speaker 3

1:01

I do not.

1:02

I move that we approve the

Speaker 1

1:03

proposed minutes.

1:06

It's been it's been moved and seconded to approve the proposed minutes of our September 22nd meeting.

1:13

I'll poll the commissioners.

1:15

Commissioner Miller.

Speaker 2

1:16

Yes.

Speaker 1

1:17

Commissioner Cleary.

Speaker 2

1:19

Yes.

Speaker 1

1:19

Commissioner Wick Sparl.

Unassigned speaker

1:21

Yes.

Speaker 1

1:22

The minutes are approved as submitted.

1:25

Next item, please.

Speaker 2

1:26

Item number four, file number 260804, communication from the Milwaukee Waterworks to extend the temporary appointment for Jonathan Park, water field supervisor for five months from October 11, 2026 through March 27, 2027.

1:43

This is the first extension request.

Speaker 1

1:46

Prior to the meeting, Commissioners, we received a letter from Jane Islow, water administration, waterworks administration manager.

1:55

She explains that the incumbent remains on extended leave with no projected return date.

2:02

This position is part of winter operations and in this particular case involves the frozen service lines and burst water meters.

2:13

They also provided the temporary appointment paperwork, a job description, and Mr.

2:18

Park's resume.

2:20

Do commissioners have any comments or questions?

Speaker 4

2:23

No.

2:24

I move approval.

Speaker 1

2:26

I second.

2:27

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

2:32

I'll pull the commissioners.

2:34

Commissioner Miller.

Speaker 4

2:36

Yes.

Speaker 1

2:36

Commissioner Cleary.

Speaker 4

2:38

Yes.

Speaker 1

2:39

Commissioner Wick Sparl.

Speaker 4

2:41

Yes.

Speaker 1

2:42

This request is approved.

2:46

Next item, please.

Speaker 2

2:47

Item number five, file number 260839.

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Summary of Proceedings

Milwaukee Board of City Service Commissioners Meeting - October 6, 2026

The Board of City Service Commissioners met virtually on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:30 PM. President Frank Bock presided over the meeting, which was conducted via Microsoft Teams and City Channel 25. Commissioners Marilyn Miller, Janet Cleary, and Heidi Wick Spoerl were present; Commissioner Steve Smith was excused. The meeting lasted approximately 10 minutes and concluded at 2:45 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 3 (260803): Meeting Minutes. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22, 2026, meeting.
  • Item 4 (260804): Temporary Appointment Extension for Jonathan Park. The board approved a 5-month extension for Jonathan Park as Water Field Supervisor (Milwaukee Water Works), from October 11, 2026, through March 27, 2027, due to the incumbent's extended leave and the position's role in winter operations.
  • Item 5 (260839): Probationary Period Extension for Alexander McNeil. The board approved extending the probationary period for a City Laborer (DPW Operations) from October 13, 2026, through April 13, 2027, because the employee has not obtained a required Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Item 6 (260805): Re-exemption of Deputy City Attorney Position. The board approved the re-exemption of the Deputy City Attorney position (Pay Range 1SX), described as a senior leadership role providing policy direction.
  • Item 7 (260806): Re-exemption of Administrative Services Director Position. The board approved the re-exemption of the Administrative Services Director position (Pay Range 1PX), which oversees human resources and contract administration.

Discussion Items

  • The board reviewed supporting letters from department heads for each personnel action. Commissioner Janet Cleary commented on Item 7, acknowledging the retirement of the previous incumbent, Dan Thomas, and expressing appreciation for his service, stating he was a good representative for the Department of Public Works and would be missed.

Key Outcomes

  • All motions passed unanimously, with 4 votes in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 excused absence (Commissioner Smith) for each item.
  • The meeting adjourned at 2:45 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Operational. My name is Frank Bach, and I'm the currently serving as President of the Board of City Service Commissioners. The first item on today's agenda is a call to order. This October 6th 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. Present. Commissioner Smith. Excused. Commissioner Wicksborough. Call this. President Bach. Present. For present. Thank you. We have a quorum. Next item, please. Item number three, file number 260803, communication for the approval of the September 22nd, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners, do you have any comments or questions concerning the proposed minutes? I do not. I move that we approve the proposed minutes. It's been it's been moved and seconded to approve the proposed minutes of our September 22nd meeting. I'll poll the commissioners. Commissioner Miller. Yes. Commissioner Cleary. Yes. Commissioner Wick Sparl. Yes. The minutes are approved as submitted. Next item, please. Item number four, file number 260804, communication from the Milwaukee Waterworks to extend the temporary appointment for Jonathan Park, water field supervisor for five months from October 11, 2026 through March 27, 2027. This is the first extension request. Prior to the meeting, Commissioners, we received a letter from Jane Islow, water administration, waterworks administration manager. She explains that the incumbent remains on extended leave with no projected return date. This position is part of winter operations and in this particular case involves the frozen service lines and burst water meters. They also provided the temporary appointment paperwork, a job description, and Mr. Park's resume. Do commissioners have any comments or questions? No. I move approval. I second. It's been moved and seconded to approve the request to extend this temporary appointment.

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