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, May 14, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. ROLL CALL  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Postler (Supervisor Ritt next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Postler  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
34 - ANDRAE, BARUSHOK, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER,  
Present:  
CHAWLA, DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON,  
FRIES, FURMAN, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, LARSON, KRONING,  
MARREN, LEWIS, MILES, TRUCIOS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT,  
OBIEZE, RYLANDER, SMITH, DANTZLER JR, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER,  
WELSH and YANG  
1 - BRANDMEIER  
Excused:  
Absent:  
2 - GLAZER and KEMP  
RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, AND DESI  
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH  
1.  
Sponsors:  
MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by YANG, seconded by CHAWLA, that the Special Resolution  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING JUNE 15TH 2026 AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE DAY IN DANE  
COUNTY DCDHS - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION  
2.  
Sponsors:  
MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by DOWNING, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
EMS/CARDIAC OUTCOMES PRESENTATION  
3.  
Attachments:  
Announcements  
Disclosures and abstentions  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by CHAWLA, seconded by POSTLER, 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 APRIL 16, 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the  
Minutes be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
2.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the  
Minutes be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
AMENDING CHAPTERS 6 & 15 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
1.  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING PAYMENT OF PER DIEM, AND  
APPLICABILITY OF COUNTY BOARD RULES AND ETHICS CODE TO  
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES  
Sponsors: MILES and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
ADDENDUM E (#5) TO THE CONTRACT FOR PARADIGM SOFTWARE, LLC  
EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT, SERVICE AND LICENSING  
2.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)  
CONTRACT WITH UNFILTERED THERAPY DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL  
HEALTH DIVISION  
3.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CATALYST FOR CHANGE TO  
OPERATE THE OFF THE SQUARE CLUB PROGRAM DCDHS -  
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
4.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER and OBIEZE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)  
CONTRACT WITH HBL THERAPY CENTER DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL  
HEALTH DIVISION  
5.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING POS CONTRACT WITH WIS-HOPE FOR ROOM AND  
BOARD EXPENSES DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
6.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ACCEPTING THE OPIOID AND STIMULANT UNMET NEEDS SOR4 FUNDS  
FROM WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES DCDHS -  
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
7.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM TO RE-ENTRY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WRTP/BIG STEP  
FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE REFORM  
8.  
Sponsors:  
ANDRAE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN  
AND FAMILIES TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATION DCDHS -  
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND WORK SERVICES DIVISION  
9.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, ENGELBERGER and OBIEZE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING DANE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO CONTINUE  
MEMBERSHIP IN THE DANE COUNTY URBAN COUNTY CONSORTIUM  
DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
10.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, ENGELBERGER and OBIEZE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 722 MOORLAND RD, MADISON DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
11.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, RYLANDER, BARUSHOK, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and  
OBIEZE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 911 JENIFER ST, MADISON DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
12.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, RYLANDER, BARUSHOK, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, OBIEZE  
and CHAWLA  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY LIMITED EASEMENT ON A  
CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY 51 PROJECT  
13.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, RYLANDER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE PERMANENT PROTECTION OF LAND IN THE  
LOWER MUD LAKE NATURAL RESOURCE AREA AND PARTNERSHIP  
WITH THE HO-CHUNK NATION AND GROUNDSWELL CONSERVANCY  
14.  
Sponsors: MILES, BARUSHOK, BRANDMEIER, ENGELBERGER and MARREN  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
33 - ANDRAE, BARUSHOK, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER,  
CHAWLA, DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON,  
FRIES, FURMAN, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, LARSON, KRONING,  
MARREN, LEWIS, MILES, TRUCIOS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT,  
RYLANDER, SMITH, DANTZLER JR, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WELSH and  
YANG  
Ayes:  
1 - OBIEZE  
Noes:  
2 - GLAZER and KEMP  
Absent:  
AGREEMENT FOR THE PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT OF CTH CV/LAKE  
ROAD FROM STH 19 TO VINBURN ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF WINDSOR  
15.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER and BRANDMEIER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #228 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEGLEITNER votes no.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #34 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY  
COMMUNICATIONS NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION; 8301 LUDS LN.,  
MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION OF THE  
WALKING IRON TRAIL  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER and BARUSHOK  
Attachments:  
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 12140  
APPLICANT: MICHAEL AND NANCY BARTH  
1.  
LOCATION: 3140 STH 73, SECTION 3, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO HC Heavy Commercial District  
REASON: zoning to allow for a landscaping contractor business  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. MARREN abstains.  
PETITION: REZONE 12244  
APPLICANT: DAVE AND JULIE WOOD  
2.  
LOCATION: 3200 LARSEN DRIVE, SECTION 31, TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE  
CHANGE: Removing 0.17 acres from wetland status to non-wetland status  
REASON: rezoning a portion of land from wetland status to non-wetland status pursuant to Dane  
County code of ordinance section 11.10.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12255  
APPLICANT: SCOTT TEMPLETON  
3.  
LOCATION: 930 HILLCREST LANE, SECTION 16, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: divide existing residential lot into two lots  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12258  
APPLICANT: DALE G & DIANE M HELT REV TR  
4.  
LOCATION: 6926 LAVINA RD, SECTION 27, TOWN OF DANE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-B Farmland Preservation  
Business District  
REASON: separating existing farmstead from the farm land for continued dairy use  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. POSTLER abstains.  
PETITION: REZONE 12259  
5.  
APPLICANT: WENDY TURNER AND YATHIN SHIVANAPPA KRISHNAPPA  
LOCATION: 7800 W. OLD SAUK RD, SECTION 18, TOWN OF MIDDLETON  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-08 Single Family Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: zoning to allow livestock use (up to one animal unit per acre)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12260  
6.  
APPLICANT: PREMIER COOPERATIVE (C/O MATT SEVERSON)  
LOCATION: 10216 US HWY 14, SECTION 15, TOWN OF MAZOMANIE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO HC Heavy Commercial District  
REASON: zoning to expand existing co-op facility  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12261  
APPLICANT: JOSHUA AND REBECCA EASTMEAD  
7.  
LOCATION: 6140 PORTAGE RD, SECTION 3, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: divide existing residential lot to create one new lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be denied. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12265  
8.  
APPLICANT: TOWN OF PRIMROSE (ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE OWNERS)  
LOCATION: MULTIPLE (SEE LIST), SECTION 1, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: town blanket rezone to correct zoning map discrepancies  
Attachments:  
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  
AUTHORIZING THE TAX DEEDING OF TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTIES  
1.  
Sponsors: VELDRAN and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by DOWNING, seconded by WEGLEITNER, that the  
Resolution be amended to strike line 11 of the property list. The motion failed by  
the following vote:  
6 - BARUSHOK, DOWNING, MARREN, RITT, WEGLEITNER and YANG  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
27 - ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA, DOOLAN,  
EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, FRIES, FURMAN, HUELSEMANN,  
JACKSON, LARSON, KRONING, LEWIS, MILES, TRUCIOS, PETERSON,  
POSTLER, OBIEZE, RYLANDER, SMITH, DANTZLER JR, VELDRAN and  
WELSH  
3 - GLAZER, GRAY and KEMP  
Absent:  
A motion was made by HUESLEMAN, second by WEGLIETNER to strike lines 1  
and 4 from the chart of properties. That motion failed by a voice vote. A motion  
was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
WEGLEITNER, BAROUSHOK, and DOWNING vote no.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND GLOBAL  
TEL*LINK CORPORATION D/B/A VIAPATH TECHNOLOGIES FOR DANE  
COUNTY JAIL RESIDENT TELEPHONE AND VIDEO VISITATION SERVICE  
2.  
Sponsors: ANDRAE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by FURMAN, seconded by TRUCIOS, that the Resolution be  
denied. The motion carried by the following vote:  
30 - BARUSHOK, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA,  
DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER, ERICKSON, FRIES, FURMAN, GRAY,  
HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, LARSON, KRONING, MARREN, LEWIS, MILES,  
TRUCIOS, POSTLER, RITT, OBIEZE, RYLANDER, SMITH, DANTZLER JR,  
WEGLEITNER, WELSH and YANG  
Ayes:  
4 - ANDRAE, ENGELBERGER, PETERSON and VELDRAN  
2 - GLAZER and KEMP  
Noes:  
Absent:  
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE  
MULTI-BUILDING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT  
HENRY VILAS ZOO  
3.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #15 FOR THE CSS PARKING RAMP  
RESTORATION-PHASE II CONSTRUCTION; 113 S. HENRY ST. MADISON,  
WI. CONTRACTOR: GOLF ACQUISITION GROUP  
4.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. BAROUSHOK votes no.  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS  
1.  
Sponsors: MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ARCTIC FOX EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION  
AT HENRY VILAS ZOO, 702 S. RANDALL AVE., MADISON, WI  
1.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER, FRIES and RYLANDER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion failed due to a lack of 2/3 vote by the following vote:  
18 - ANDRAE, BARUSHOK, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER,  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, FURMAN, MILES, PETERSON,  
POSTLER, RYLANDER, SMITH, DANTZLER JR, VELDRAN and WELSH  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
16 - DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER, FRIES, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, JACKSON,  
LARSON, KRONING, MARREN, LEWIS, TRUCIOS, RITT, OBIEZE,  
WEGLEITNER and YANG  
2 - GLAZER and KEMP  
Absent:  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LUNNEY LAKE FARM COUNTY PARK BOAT  
LAUNCH & PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT 4286 LIBBY RD. MADISON,  
WI. CONTRACTOR: POBLOCKI PAVING CORP  
2.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GARFOOT CREEK  
BRIDGE AT CTH KP, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS. CONTRACTOR: R G  
HUSTON CO INC  
3.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF  
UNDERSTANDING ADDENDUM FOR 2026 FROM THE WISCONSIN  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
4.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES GRANT TO REPLACE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL BRIDGE ON  
PRIVATE PROPERTY  
5.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE EXTINGUISHMENT OF .4 ACRES OF  
CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY 51 PROJECT  
6.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, RYLANDER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RG HUSTON CO., INC. FOR THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF DANE COUNTY LANDFILL SITE NO. 3 PHASE 1 CELL  
1
7.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT  
INVESTIGATOR AND LEAD CHILD SUPPORT INVESTIGATOR  
CLASSIFICATIONS  
8.  
Sponsors: ANDRAE  
Attachments:  
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 OBIEZE, seconded by BOLLIG, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 11:22 pm