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?  
Monday, August 28, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 351; attend virtually via Zoom.  
The August 28, 2023 Personnel & Finance Committee 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 the City County Building Room 351.  
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 access information will be emailed to you):  
This link will be active until the end of the meeting.  
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PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:  
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an agenda item can register in person at the meeting using paper registration forms. IT  
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PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.  
In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the  
meeting.  
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an agenda item 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 a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for board  
members, please send them to: krohn@countyofdane.com  
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información.  
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A. Call To Order  
Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Chair Miles was present.  
Others Present: Chuck Hicklin, Greg Brockmeyer, Meg Krohn, Nick Bubb, Sam  
Olson, Sheriff Barrett, Adam Heffron, Chris Nygaard, Carlos Pabellon, John  
Welch, Gloria Reyes  
Registrants: Sharron Hubbard-Moyer, Derek Wallace, Karlie Maggio, JESSICA  
WRATHKEY, Morgan Aten, Nick Browne, Mary Ambrosavage, DAWN AMORIELLO,  
Brenda Swenson, Kate Gravel, JOEL HEIMAN, Megan Thurston, Mary Wambold,  
Laurie Lane, John Pope Jr, CHEE XIONG, Heidi Van Landingham, Kerri Jimieson,  
Carol Knepfel, Samantha Yngsdal, Sheila Wolff, kelly ford, Reyna Vasquez,  
Bobby Spoden, Chad Godfroy, Lisa Feken, Coral KAst, Matthew Moberg, Erik  
Anderson  
4 -  
Present:  
CHUCK ERICKSON, ELIZABETH DOYLE, MAUREEN McCARVILLE and MATT  
VELDRAN  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance August 14, 2023  
Attachments: PF20230814  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance August 17, 2023  
Attachments: PF20230817  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF "DAY CARE  
CENTER"  
DOOLAN, KIEFER, ENGELBERGER, JOERS and GLAZER  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING A CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM  
DOYLE, SMITH and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-040  
Derek Wallace spoke in support.  
The following registered in support: Sharron Hubbard-Moyer, Derek Wallace, Karlie  
Maggio, JESSICA WRATHKEY, Morgan Aten, Nick Browne, Mary Ambrosavage, Brenda  
Swenson, Kate Gravel, JOEL HEIMAN, Megan Thurston, Mary Wambold, Laurie Lane,  
CHEE XIONG, Heidi Van Landingham, Kerri Jimieson, Carol Knepfel, Samantha  
Yngsdal, Sheila Wolff, kelly ford, Reyna Vasquez, Bobby Spoden, Chad Godfroy, Lisa  
Feken, Coral KAst, Matthew Moberg, Erik Anderson  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
3.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING EMPLOYEES SERVING AS INTERIM  
DEPARTMENT HEADS  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-048  
A motion was made by DOYLE, seconded by MILES, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval.  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Ordinance be  
postponed to the Personnel & Finance Committee, due back by 9/18/2023 The  
motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING  
ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR REUNIFICATION TRAINING  
McCARVILLE, HUELSEMANN, ROSE and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-125  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING A BEVERAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE ALLIANT  
ENERGY CENTER  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-128  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT UNIFIED SUPPORT  
RENEWAL  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-129  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT  
FUNDING FOR A SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT  
ANDRAE and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-131  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
CONTRACT ADDENDUM #3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SCS  
ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PERMITTING  
SERVICES  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-132  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING  
DESIGN SERVICES FOR ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER HVAC  
CONTROLS UPGRADES, 1919 ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER WAY,  
MADISON, WI  
CONTRACTOR: STRANG, INC.  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-134  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-137  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CSS PARKING RAMP-SECURITY  
CAMERA SYSTEM FOR THE CAPITOL SQUARE SOUTH PARKING  
RAMP, 113 SOUTH HENRY STREET, MADISON, WI  
CONTRACTOR: UNIVERSAL POWER & SYSTEMS, INC.  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-138  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF VERONA  
AND TOWN OF MONTROSE FOR THE SUGAR RIVER WILDLIFE AREA  
BARE, CHAWLA, RITT, COLLINS, ROSE and ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-139  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT  
COST-SHARE FUNDS  
CHAWLA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-144  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING DONATION OF FUNDS FOR CHAINSAW WORKSHOPS  
FOR WOMEN FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR DANE COUNTY PARKS  
CHAWLA, RITT and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-145  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by DOYLE, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Alliant Energy Center - Maintenance of  
Coliseum Roof (Superior Soft Wash Systems)  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Authorization to Accept Donation - Sheriff's Office - Fire  
Suppression Tool from Commonwealth Lodge #325 of the Wisconsin Free  
and Accepted Masons  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Approval of Bills and Accounts - August 28, 2023  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Waiver of Bid - County Clerk - Ballot Printing (Wisconsin  
Graphics, Ad Madison)  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
E. Discussion Items  
Personnel & Finance Committee Oversight of Department Head Hiring  
Process  
The committee discussed the role of Personnel & Finance in the hiring process  
for Department Heads.  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The committee will meet on 9/7/2023 at 6:30 PM for bond sale and 9/18/2023 for  
next regular meeting.  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
I. Closed Session - WPPA Deputy & Supervisory Bargaining Discussion  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the committee  
enter into closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategies for labor  
negotiations. The authority for a closed session for such purposes is Sec. 19.85(1)  
(e) Wisconsin Statutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Ayes:  
Vice Chair ERICKSON, Chair DOYLE, Supervisor McCARVILLE and Supervisor  
VELDRAN  
J. Return to Open Session  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the be exit out  
of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Ayes:  
Vice Chair ERICKSON, Chair DOYLE, Supervisor McCARVILLE and Supervisor  
VELDRAN  
K. Adjourn  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 6:31 PM. The motion carried unanimously.  
NOTE: If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations  
to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below at least three business  
days prior to the meeting.  
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Dane County Controller's Office at 608-266-4110 or krohn@countyofdane.com  
Personnel & Finance - Registration List August 28, 2023  
Attachments: PF20230828 Final