Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Personnel & Finance Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
This meeting is being conducted on land now known and recognized as Dane County, Wisconsin. We  
acknowledge that this land is at the same time the ancestral, traditional, & contemporary land of the  
Ho-Chunk, Sauk & Kickapoo nations.  
Monday, December 16, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 351; attend virtually via Zoom.  
The December 16, 2024 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting will be a hybrid  
meeting. Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
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A. Call To Order  
Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Board Chair Miles was present.  
YGP Present: Khatri  
Staff Present:Greg Brockmeyer, Chuck Hicklin, Nick Bubb, Tracy Herold, Sup.  
Engelberger, Kevin Scheibler, Brandon Macomber, John Hausbeck, Katrina  
Grande, M. O'Brien, Todd Draper, John Welch, Cecely Castillo, Kathy Kuntz,  
Laura Hicklin, Shawn Tessmann, Chris Nygaard, Sheriff Barrett.  
4 - ELIZABETH DOYLE, MATT VELDRAN, JAY BROWER and CHAD KEMP  
Present:  
3 - CHUCK ERICKSON, JEFF GLAZER and BRENDA YANG  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Minutes - November 18, 2024  
Attachments: PF20241118  
A motion was made by VELDRAN that the Minutes be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S STAFF  
MILES, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-031  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES,  
REGARDING PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM ORDINANCE  
2.  
JACKSON and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-032  
Steve Books spoke in opposition.  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Ordinance be recommended for  
approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE OFFICE OF ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE BUDGET TO  
ACCEPT AN YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE  
2024 DANE COUNTY YOUTH CLIMATE CONFERENCE  
MILES, ROSE and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-186  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING A CONTRACT FOR EVICTION PREVENTION RENTAL  
ASSISTANCE DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-191  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
CONTRACT TO CITY OF MADISON FOR NEIGHBORLY ADMINISTRATION  
FEES FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DCDHS - HAA  
DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, FRIES and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-196  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM US FISH & WILDLIFE  
SERVICE FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION ON DANE COUNTY  
PARKLAND  
CHAWLA, ROSE, FRIES, POSTLER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-204  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING A PERMIT AGREEMENT AND PERMIT FOR OCCUPANCY  
FOR THE 2025 AJSA NATIONAL CLASSIC AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY  
CENTER  
ENGELBERGER, ROSE and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-208  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING A PERMIT AGREEMENT AND PERMIT FOR OCCUPANCY  
FOR THE 2026 JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO AT THE ALLIANT  
ENERGY CENTER  
ENGELBERGER, ROSE and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-210  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICIAN SERVICES AT THE ALLIANT  
ENERGY CENTER  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-211  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARDING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO THE DANE  
COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-215  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
EXTENDING TRACY HEROLD'S EMPLOYEE SERVICE AGREEMENT AS  
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES  
DOYLE, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-216  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING RIMROCK ROAD LEASE DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND  
PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION  
WEGLEITNER, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-220  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
CREATING NEW REVENUE AND EXPENSE LINE DCDHS - DAS DIVISION  
PETERSON and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-222  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE OFFICE OF ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE BUDGET TO  
ACCEPT A US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT TO EXPAND  
PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING ACROSS THE COUNTY  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-223  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-224  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK  
ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-225  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF LAND AT MORTON FOREST  
CHAWLA, POSTLER, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-227  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
RECLASSIFYING THE COUNTY BOARD CHIEF OF STAFF AND AN  
ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
MILES, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-228  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM  
GRANT FUNDING FROM WISDOT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPITAL  
CITY TO GLACIAL DRUMLIN TRAIL CONNECTOR PATH  
PETERSON  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-229  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE ONE OF THE  
WALKING IRON TRAIL  
ENGELBERGER, POSTLER and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-231  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ADDENDUM #6 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND 3  
PERMITTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED DANE COUNTY LANDFILL  
SITE NO. 3  
ENGELBERGER and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-232  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH OPERATING BUDGET TO ACCEPT  
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
SERVICES AND CREATE A 1.0 FTE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE  
COORDINATOR FOR THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM  
JACKSON, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-233  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH BUDGET TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS  
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AND CREATE A 1.0 DATA  
ANALYST PROJECT POSITION FOR THE EPIDEMIOLOGY & DATA  
SCIENCE TEAM  
JACKSON, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-234  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF INSURANCE  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-235  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
REAUTHORIZATION OF DANE COUNTY’S SELF-INSURED WORKER’S  
COMPENSATION PROGRAM & PURCHASE OF EXCESS WORKER’S  
COMPENSATION COVERAGE  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-236  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Bills & Accounts November 18, 2024  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Reporting - Human Services (Bell  
August 2024)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Reporting - Human Services  
(Veloon July 2024)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Reporting - Human Services (Butler  
July 2024)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Reporting - Human Services  
(Schaefer July 2024)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Reporting - Human Services  
(Contreras July 2024)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Alliant Energy Center - Parking Ticket Booths (2)  
(Parkut)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting - Human Services  
(Contreras July 2024)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting - Facilities  
Management - Hutchinson August 2024  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Land & Water Resources - Native Plants for the  
2025 Pant Dane Program (Agrecol LLC)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14(3) - Exceeding $10.00 meal limit for  
training - Human Services (12/11/2024 All-Staff Team Building)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14(3) - Exceeding $10.00 meal limit for  
training - Human Services (10/1 and 10/2/2024 Meeting with Division of  
Milwaukee Child Protection Services)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request to Fill Position Vacant for More than Six Months - Public Health - Public  
Health Planner (Position #2770)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14(4) Attendance at Fundraising Events -  
Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity & Inclusion (Centro Hispano Annual  
Celebration)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting - Human Services -  
Shatz September 2024  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request to Fill Position Vacant for More than Six Months - Dane County LIbrary  
System - Library Clerk I-II (Position #3358)  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Waste & Renewables - Supply of Piping Fittings,  
Etc for Landfill Gas Infrastructure (Core & Main LLP)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Waste & Renewables - Supply of Piping Fittings,  
Etc for Landfill Gas Infrastructure (ISCO Industries)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Waste & Renewables - Summit Oil for Various  
Compressors at RNG PLant (CMD Corporation)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
I. Adjourn  
A motion was made by KEMP that the be adjourned at 5:48 PM. The motion  
carried unanimously.  
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