Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Public Works & Transportation Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, January 9, 2024  
5:30 PM  
This will be a Zoom Meeting: See top of agenda for  
instructions on how to join the Webinar or call in by  
phone.  
The National Weather Service stated there is a winter storm warning and travel may be  
impossible due to the heavy snow totaling accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with winds  
gusting as high as 40 miles per hour. The weather may prevent hosting a hybrid meeting  
safely for the public. Therefore, this will be a 100 percent virtual meeting.  
Interpreters must be requested in advance; please see the bottom of the agenda for more information.  
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The January 9th, 2024 Public Works, Highway and Transportation Committee meeting will be a virtual  
meeting only.  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
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A. Call To Order  
Staff Present: John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes, Todd Draper  
Other Staff Present: Rhonda Schwetz, Kim Jones, Sharene Smith  
YGP: Xavier Davis  
Supervisor Jeff Glazer arrived at 5:37 p.m. after items B1 and D1 were taken up.  
6 -  
Present:  
MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, JEFF GLAZER, CHAD KEMP, DAVE RIPP, MICHELE  
RITT and JACOB WRIGHT  
1 - ANDREW SCHAUER  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 5TH, 2023, PUBLIC WORKS,  
HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by KEMP, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0) YGP: 1-0.  
Chair Ripp spoke on this agenda item.  
C. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR  
MANAGING FOOD WASTE AND OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS IN  
DANE COUNTY  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-264  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (5-0) YGP: 1-0.  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT TO SUPPORT BUILDING A KIDS'  
GARDEN AT HENRY VILAS ZOO  
CASTILLO, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-265  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by RITT, that the Resolution Requiring  
2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(6-0) YGP: 1-0.  
Rhonda Schwetz spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT FOR  
FORWARD ELECTRIC FOR FACILITIES EMERGENCY POWER  
PROJECT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-269  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(6-0). YGP: 1-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S  
OFFICE-IMAGING LAB EXPANSION AT 7501 LUDS LANE,  
MCFARLAND, WI.  
CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.  
RIPP and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-270  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) YGP: 1-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CITY COUNTY BUILDING TRACTION  
ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT 210 MARTIN LUTHER KINGS JR.  
BLVD., MADISON WI.  
CONTRACTOR: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY  
RIPP, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-271  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by GLAZER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote (6-0) YGP: 1-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE  
RNG PLANT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-272  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) YGP: 1-0.  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO SHORT-ELLIOT-HENDRICKSON, INC.  
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-273  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0). YGP: 1-0.  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT LEOPOLD WAY #112 FOR JOINING FORCES  
FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-274  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO SCS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-275  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT LEOPOLD WAY #108 FOR EARLY  
CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE PROGRAM DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-276  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO CAMPOS EPC, LLC FOR RNG PLANT  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-277  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GAS MONITORING AND  
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE TRUAX LANDFILL  
NEAR DANE COUNTY REGIONAL SERVICES  
McCARVILLE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-280.pdf  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Kim Jones spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING  
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
REMODEL AT THE DANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 215 SOUTH  
HAMILTON STREET, MADISON, WI.  
CONTRACTOR: DORSCHNER ASSOCIATES, INC.  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-282  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Chair Ripp abstained.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARDING OF A CONTRACT TO MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR  
THE DANE COUNTY JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT  
MILES, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-287  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (4-2); YGP: 1-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #7-ALBION TOW PLOW GARAGE, 1015  
COUNTY HIGHWAY A, EDGERTON, WI  
CONTRACTOR: ADVANCED BUILDING CORPORATION  
Attachments: 2023 ACT-235  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 4-COURTHOUSE ROOF  
REPLACEMENT, 215 S. HAMILTON STREET, MADISON, WI.  
CONTRACTOR: MALY ROOFING  
Attachments: 2023 ACT-239  
A motion was made by GLAZER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations  
NONE  
G. Reports to Committee  
NONE  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next PW&T Committee Agenda will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024  
at 5:30 p.m. This will be an in person hybrid meeting that will be held at the  
Dane County Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison,  
WI, in the large conference room.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
K. Adjourn  
@ 6:05 P.M.  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by KEMP, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (6-0); YGP: 1-0.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Todd Draper, pending PW&T Committee  
approval.