Board of City Service Commissioners (Mar 10, 2026) — approvals on minutes, classifications, probation extension; DPW re-exemption approved; Barberena exhibits held
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Meeting held March 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM (Hybrid; City Hall, 301-A). Commissioners Frank Bock, Marilyn Miller, Steve Smith, Janet Cleary and Heidi Wick Spoerl were present; Commissioner Janet Cleary was excused and exited the meeting at 1:42 PM. Actions included approval of the March 6, 2026 minutes and Classification Report(s), placing Probationary Report(s) on file, approving a six-month probationary extension for Jameir Conley, and approving re-exemption of the Operations Division Director position (Pay Range 1SX). Review of unstipulated exhibits for the Omar Barberena discharge appeal was held in committee; the appeal hearing is scheduled for March 13, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.
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- Approved the March 6, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Marilyn Miller; seconded by Steve Smith; vote: Aye 5).
- Approved the Classification Report(s) as submitted (motion by Steve Smith; seconded by Janet Cleary; vote: Aye 5).
- Placed the Probationary Report(s) on file.
- Approved a 6-month probationary extension for Jameir Conley, from March 31, 2026 through September 26, 2026 (motion by Janet Cleary; seconded by Steve Smith; vote: Aye 5).
- Approved re-exemption of the Operations Division Director position, Pay Range 1SX (motion by Marilyn Miller; seconded by Janet Cleary; vote: Aye 5).
- Held the review of unstipulated exhibits for the Omar Barberena discharge appeal in committee; the discharge appeal hearing is scheduled for March 13, 2026.
- Adjourned the meeting at 2:30 PM.
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BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
CSC Meeting and Omar Barberena Discharge Appeal Part 1
Agenda
- This is a hybrid meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, in-person, and City Channel 25. Those wishing to view the proceedings via City Channel 25 can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 2. Microsoft Teams meeting https://bit.ly/4uoH9kK Meeting ID: 279 508 786 124 42 Passcode: EZ2CH7Xx Dial in by phone 414-251-0392 United States, Milwaukee Phone conference ID: 410 295 899
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- Communication for the approval of the March 6, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Communication for the approval of the Classification Report(s) as submitted.
- Communication for the approval of the Probationary Report(s) as submitted.
- GENERAL HEARING
- Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, to extend the probationary period for Jameir Conley for 6-months, from March 31, 2026, through September 26, 2026.
- PUBLIC HEARING
- Communication from the Department of Public Works, Administration to re-exempt the Operations Division Director position, Pay Range 1SX.
- Review of the Unstipulated Exhibits for the Omar Barberena Discharge Appeal case.
- ADJOURNMENT
- The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(a) Wis. Stats., to deliberate concerning a case which was the subject of a quasi-judicial hearing before the Board of City Service Commissioners, or pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(f) Wis. Stats., to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories of disciplinary data of specific persons, or the investigation of charges against specific persons, which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories of data, or involved in such problems or investigations. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session pursuant to Section 19.85 (2) Wis. Stats.
- In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
- Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Executive Secretary to the City Service Commission 286-3335, (FAX)286-0800, (TDD)286-2960 or by writing to the Executive Secretary at Room 706, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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