Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
County Board  
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.  
Thursday, January 16, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. ROLL CALL  
34 -  
Present:  
ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA,  
DOWNING, DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, FRIES,  
GLAZER, GRAY, KEMP, KIGEYA, KRONING, MARREN, McCARVILLE,  
MILES, PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT, ROSE, RYLANDER, SMITH,  
UDELL, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, YANG, WELSH and FURMAN  
3 - DOOLAN, HUELSEMANN and JACKSON  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Weigand (Supervisor Welsh next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Weigand  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
DANE COUNTY LAND INFORMATION PLAN 2025-2027  
Attachments: 2024 PRES-160  
REMEMBERING JANUARY 6, 2021  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-277  
A motion was made by RYLANDER, seconded by CHAWLA, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 27-31, 2025, AS WINTER SALT WEEK  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-284  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the  
Special Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments: 2024 PAY-020  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by UDELL, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. DENIAL OF CLAIMS  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2024 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments: 2024 MIN-373  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by KRONING, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT FORENSIC AUDIT OF DANE COUNTY  
FUNDS GIVEN TO URBAN TRIAGE OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS  
WEIGAND and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-183  
A motion was made that the Resolution be denied. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
28 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BROWER, CHAWLA, DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER,  
ERICKSON, FRIES, GLAZER, GRAY, KEMP, KIGEYA, KRONING, MARREN,  
MILES, PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT, RYLANDER, SMITH, UDELL,  
VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, YANG, WELSH and FURMAN  
5 - BOETCHER, BOLLIG, DOWNING, McCARVILLE and WEIGAND  
3 - DOOLAN, HUELSEMANN and JACKSON  
1 - ROSE  
Noes:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #09 FOR CITY-COUNTY WINDOWS  
REPLACEMENT, CONTRACT WITH BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION CO.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-239  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT ADDENDUM BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND  
RAVE MOBILE SAFETY TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION  
SYSTEM  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-244  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE GROUP VISION  
INSURANCE  
DOYLE and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-247  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND abstains.  
AWARDING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO THE DANE  
COUNTY WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE  
ASSOCIATION/SUPERVISORY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-249  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR A FAIR CHANCE HOUSING FUND  
PROJECT AT 1802 AXEL AVENUE MADISON WI DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, FRIES and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-251  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM #1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES  
RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND RENEWABLE’S  
LOCATIONS  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-252  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF  
JUSTICE, BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, DANE  
COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE GRANT  
ANDRAE and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-256  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. POSSLER abstains. WEGLIETNER votes no.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR DOOR CREEK STREAM  
RESTORATION-CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT,  
LLC.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-259  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO DRIFTLESS  
AREA LAND CONSERVANCY - KERNEN PARCEL  
DOWNING, FRIES, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-261  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED PAYMENTS FOR FUEL PURCHASES  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-263  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVAL OF 2025 CROP LEASES ON COUNTY LAND  
CHAWLA and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-264  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE  
CONTRACTS WITH THE VILLAGES OF BLACK EARTH AND MAZOMANIE  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-265  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #65- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-269  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEGLEITNER votes no.  
ADDENDUM #3 TO THE CONTRACT FOR OFFICE TRAILER RENTAL FOR  
THE RNG PLANT AT THE DANE COUNTY LANDFILL  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-273  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
PETITION: REZONE 12101  
1.  
APPLICANT: SARA & ANDREW WRIGHT  
LOCATION: 11780 MID TOWN ROAD, SECTION 6, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: RR-8 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District (RR-4  
Rural Residential District removed)  
REASON: change zoning to create up to 4 residential lots on property (one for existing  
residence)  
Attachments: 12101 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12111  
2.  
APPLICANT: BENJAMIN AND JOLEEN AUGUST  
LOCATION: 6059 PORTAGE ROAD, SECTION 3, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: create three new residential lots  
Attachments: 12111 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES AT THE DANE  
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-226  
A motion was made by DOYLE, seconded by WELSH, that the Resolution be  
adopted Sub. 1. The motion carried by a voice vote. Sub 1 was then before the  
Board. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
APPROVING A CAPITAL GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE  
CENTER FOR BLACK EXCELLENCE IN THE CITY OF MADISON  
VELDRAN and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-240  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted as amended. The motion  
carried by a voice vote.  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY  
ACCEPTING 988 IMPROVEMENT GRANT DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  
DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, RYLANDER, FRIES, BLAZEWICZ and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-221  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,  
2025 COPS OFFICE, ANTI-HEROIN AND ANTI-METHAMPHETAMINE TASK  
FORCE GRANTS  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-242  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. POSSLER abstains. WEGLEITNER votes no.  
ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT EMPATHY EVALUATION AT  
HENRY VILAS ZOO  
WELSH, ROSE, KRONING and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-245  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
REALLOCATING POSITION AUTHORITY WITHIN THE DANE  
COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE  
CHAWLA and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-250  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES LAKE MONITORING & PROTECTION GRANT  
CHAWLA, FRIES, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ, POSTLER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-253  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET TO FUND AMERICORPS PLACEMENTS  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-254  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
AN INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION  
PROMISSORY NOTES  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-257  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 3/4 Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
31 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA, DOWNING,  
DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, FRIES, GLAZER, GRAY, KEMP,  
KIGEYA, KRONING, MARREN, MILES, PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT,  
RYLANDER, SMITH, UDELL, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, YANG, WELSH and  
FURMAN  
1 - WEIGAND  
Noes:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
3 - DOOLAN, HUELSEMANN and JACKSON  
2 - McCARVILLE and ROSE  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE MENDOTA COUNTY PARK  
REDEVELOPMENT- MIDDLETON, WI  
ENGELBERGER, FRIES and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-258  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM CLEAN FUEL DANE LLC  
CHAWLA, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ, POSTLER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-260  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE WISCONSIN  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES URBAN FORESTRY  
GRANT PROGRAM FOR A COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING PILOT  
PROJECT  
CHAWLA, FRIES, ROSE, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-262  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE DEPUTY PARKS DIRECTOR  
TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGER IN THE LAND & WATER  
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - PARKS DIVISION  
CHAWLA, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-266  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT  
OF NATURAL RESOURCES WATERFOWL STAMP GRANT PROGRAM  
CHAWLA, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER, POSTLER and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-268  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
CREATING NEW EXPENSE LINES DCDHS - DAS DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-270  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING LAW ENFORCEMENT VIRTUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PILOT  
GRANT DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-271  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS  
O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT  
BY LAW  
P. ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BOLLIG, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 8:27 pm.