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Administrative Review Board of Appeals minutes — Feb 13, 2026

MilwaukeeFeb 13, 20263 min read

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Board convened at 9:01 AM and heard a full docket of appeals concerning tree removal, reinspection, tall grass/weeds, overhanging branches, garbage/litter, vacant building registration, and nuisance property designation. Most appeals were denied; several were held in committee for further review; a small number were granted or adjourned.

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25114 (Robby Sergent — tree removal fees): Motion to adjourn the item for further research; appellant to provide additional information.
25152 (Sai Xiong — tall grass and weeds): Appeal denied (motion by Kendrick Yandell; unanimous vote).
25154 (Heather Groth-Hansen — overhanging tree branches): Appeal denied (motion by Ald. Jackson; unanimous vote).
25148 (Kenneth Brown — reinspection fees, 3536 N 93rd St.): Appeal denied (motion by Elizabeth Hammer; unanimous vote).
25147 (Steve Brick — garbage and litter): Appeal granted (motion by Elizabeth Hammer; unanimous vote).
Multiple appeals were held in committee for further review, including (but not limited to) 25143, 25149, 25150, 25161, 25177, and 25181 (motions carried unanimously).
Appeals based on non-appearance were denied, including 25163 (Derrick Smith) and 25179/25180 (Cody Kmetz) where noted.
Nuisance property designation appeals: 25090 and 25092 were denied (unanimous); 25172 (2809 W Highland Ave.) was granted (motion prevailed 4–1).
The Board reviewed and approved the 2025 Annual Report.
Meeting adjourned at 12:11 PM.

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Feb 13, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall Room 301-A Virtual option availablescheduled

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Appeal of Robby Sergent for tree removal fees (3525 W Center St.) ( 15th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Robby Sergent for reinspection fees (1231 N 32nd St.) (4th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Sai Xiong for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (2575 N 34th St.) (15th Aldermanic District).
Appeal of Heather Groth-Hansen for overhanging tree branches nuisance fees (2801 W State St.) (4th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Michael Manske for reinspection fees (5360 N 51st St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Zygmunt Serafin for reinspection fees (2120 S 18th St.) (12th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Kenneth Brown for reinspection fees (3536 N 93rd St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Kenneth Brown for reinspection fees (7809 W Hadley St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Jonathan Smith for reinspection fees (615 S 89th St.) (10th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Dina Bellamy for reinspection fees (4463 N Sherman Blvd.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Freida Webb for reinspection fees (3373-77 N Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Dr.) (6th Aldermanic District)
9:30 AM
Appeal of John Ribbich for reinspection fees (1912 S 21st St.) (12th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Xub-Muv Xiong for vacant building registration fees (2420 N 49th St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Pascual Isidoro Guatzozon for vacant building registration fees (2651 N 49th St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Annie Beamon for garbage and litter nuisance fees (4136 N. 27th St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Christine Celley for garbage and litter nuisance fees (3250 N. 88th St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Steve Brick for garbage and litter nuisance fees (3121 N 29th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Tiffany Pfeilsticker for garbage and litter nuisance fees (1234 W Walker St.) (12th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Martha Cooper for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2909 N 37th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Shanina Henderson for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2617 N 48th St.) (15th Aldermanic District)
10:00 AM
Appeal of Jordan Sowinski for garbage and litter nuisance fees (4252 N 89th St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Robert Sanchez for garbage and litter nuisance fees (7937-39 W Villard Ave.) (2nd Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Samuel Mintner for vacant building registration fees (8611 W Kaul Ave.) (2nd Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Dave Randle for vacant building registration fees (3046 N 23rd St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Renee Stiemke for vacant building registration fees (6649 W Mount Vernon Ave.) (10th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Derrick Smith for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2635 N 48th St.) (15th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Frank Balistrieri for garbage and litter nuisance fees (4325 N Green Bay Ave.) (1st Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Guadalupe Rubalcava for vacant building registration fees (3718 N 98th St.) (5th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Maria Lopez for vacant building registration fees (2245-57 N 16th St.) (15th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Elaine Allen for vacant building registration fees (2441 W Capitol Dr.) (6th Aldermanic District)
10:30 AM
Appeal of Sara Mahmud for vacant building registration fees (4129 W Fairmount Ave.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of John Xiong for vacant building registration fees (2426 N 27th St.) (15th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Murray Davis for vacant building registration fees (2335 N 16th St.) (15th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Caroline Thomas (Phoenix) for garbage and litter nuisance fees (2021-2023 S 32nd St.) (8th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Herman Davis, Jr. for vacant building registration fees (2976 N 40th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Nakisha Leach for vacant building registration fees (3041 N 52nd St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Dale Dolence for vacant building registration fees (920 N 29th St.) (4th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Cody Kmetz for vacant building registration fees (2958 N. 27th St.) (7th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Cody Kmetz for vacant building registration fees (1310 W. Juneau Ave.) (4th Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Mark Priewe for vacant building registration fees (4933 W Good Hope Rd.) (9th Aldermanic District)
11:00 AM
Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (5065 N Hopkins St.) (1st Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (4522 W Hampton Ave.) (1st Aldermanic District)
Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (2809 W Highland Ave.) (4th Aldermanic District)
Review and Approval of the 2025 Annual Report
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Meeting convened at 9:01 AM
Meeting adjourned at 12:11 Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant

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