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, February 23, 2026  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting, at Room 351 City County Building, 210  
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd  
Interpreters must be requested in advance; please see the bottom of the agenda for more information.  
Los intérpretes deben solicitarse con anticipación; consulte el final de la agenda para obtener más  
información.  
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The February 23, 2026 Personnel and Finance Committe meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of  
the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
The public can attend in person at Room 351 City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd,  
Madison  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link (after you fill out the form, the meeting link and  
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This link will be active until the end of the meeting.  
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can register in person at the meeting using paper registration forms. IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO  
REGISTER VIA THE ZOOM LINK ABOVE EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.  
In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the meeting.  
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MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE (even if you plan to attend using your phone). Virtual  
registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the  
meeting.  
In order to testify (provide public comment) virtually, you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom  
or phone, you will then either be unmuted or promoted to a panelist and provided time to speak to the  
body.  
If you want to submit written comments or other materials for this meeting, please email them to:  
hicklin.charles@danecounty.gov. Staff will forward the email and materials to members of the committee.  
A. Call To Order  
The chair called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.  
Chair Miles was in attendance.  
6 - CHUCK ERICKSON, MATT VELDRAN, JAY BROWER, CHAD KEMP, BRENDA  
YANG and SARAH SMITH  
Present:  
Absent:  
1 - JEFF GLAZER  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2026 PERSONNEL AND FINANCE  
COMMITTEE  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Minutes be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HENRY VILAS ZOO  
FOUNDATION, INC. AND DANE COUNTY FOR THE BENEFIT AND  
SUPPORT OF THE HENRY VILAS ZOO  
1.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER and WELSH  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice  
vote (6-0).  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 4506 & 4514 VERONA ROAD [TO BE KNOWN AS 4504 VERONA RD] IN  
THE CITY OF MADISON DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
2.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, BARUSHOK, FRIES, ENGELBERGER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER to recommend approval of Sub. 1 as amended  
by the Health and Human Needs Committee to the County Board. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (5-1). VELDRAN voted no.  
AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)  
CONTRACT DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
3.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)  
CONTRACT DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
4.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROOTED  
INC AT ANDERSON FARM COUNTY PARK  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Sponsors:  
BOLLIG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TIMBER HARVEST AT DONALD COUNTY  
PARK  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, FRIES and POSTLER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to Board.The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF LEASE INVOLVING LAND AT THE DANE  
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
LEASE NO. DCRA 94-8 WISDOA  
Sponsors: McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH  
EISENSTEIN MALANCHUK LLP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE COST  
RECOVERY FOR THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
8.  
Sponsors: McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE UPGRADE OF AIR HANDLER UNIT 7 AT  
THE CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, 210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.,  
MADISON, WI.  
9.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF A VACANT JANITOR II  
POSITION TO A JANITOR POSITION  
10.  
Sponsors: VELDRAN  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DANE  
COUNTY COURTHOUSE-DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REMODEL AT  
215 S. HAMILTON ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS  
CONSTRUCTION CO INC.  
11.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AWARDING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO THE  
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL  
WISCONSIN  
12.  
Sponsors: VELDRAN and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF  
HEALTH SERVICES DCDHS - DAS DIVISION  
13.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER, MARREN, ENGELBERGER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)  
CONTRACT DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
14.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL 2025 FUNDS PURSUANT TO 2024 RES-154  
CONTINGENCY DCDHS - HAA  
15.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF LAND FROM DEPARTMENT OF WASTE &  
RENEWABLES TO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION  
16.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WIESER BROTHERS GENERAL  
CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DANE COUNTY RNG  
MAINTENANCE SHOP AND OFFICE BUILDING  
17.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
18.  
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR SHERIFF AND CLERK OF  
COURTS  
Sponsors: VELDRAN  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by VELDRAN that Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended  
for approval to the county board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING LAND, PERMANENT LIMITED EASEMENT AND  
TEMPORARY LIMITED EASEMENT SALE AT BABCOCK COUNTY PARK TO  
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION  
19.  
Sponsors:  
MILES and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR A NATIONAL WATER QUALITY  
INITIATIVE PLANNING GRANT FROM USDA-NATURAL RESOURCES  
CONSERVATION SERVICE  
20.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, MARREN, BLAZEWICZ, POSTLER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TEMPORARY LIMITED EASEMENT  
FOR THE WALKING IRON TRAIL (FUCHS REAL ESTATE, LLC)  
21.  
Sponsors:  
DOOLAN and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND  
RENEWABLES LAND  
22.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #205 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
23.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval  
to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #206 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
24.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP that the Resolution be recommended for approval  
to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER #04 FOR THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
EXHIBITION HALL EXPANSION AND CAMPUS STORMWATER DESIGN;  
1919 ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER WAY, MADISON, WI. CONSULTANT:  
STRANG INC  
25.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval to Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Personnel and Finance Committee Recommendations to the 2026-2028 Dane  
1.  
County Legislative Agenda  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON to add “Engage on emerging legislative issues  
and administrative rules that directly affect county operations, finances, or  
services, provided positions remain consistent with Dane County’s principles of  
local control and effective service delivery.” to the legislative agenda. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
60 Day Expense Appeal-Jennifer Brown  
2.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
60 Day Expense Appeal-Devyn Brown  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
Bills and Accounts for Personnel and Finance Approval February 23, 2026  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
60 Day Expense Appeal-Klitzke  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
60 Day Expense Appeal-Lema  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote (6-0).  
E. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
F. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
G. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
H. Adjourn  
A motion was made by ERICKSON that the meeting be adjourned. The motion  
carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM.  
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Charles Hicklin, 608-469-8936 TTY WI RELAY 711