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, July 16, 2026  
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, BARUSHOK, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER,  
CHAWLA, DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON,  
FRIES, FURMAN, GLAZER, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, KEMP,  
LARSON, KRONING, LEWIS, MILES, TRUCIOS, PETERSON, POSTLER,  
RITT, OBIEZE, RYLANDER, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, BRANDMEIER,  
WELSH and YANG  
3 - MARREN, SMITH and DANTZLER JR  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Rylander (Supervisor Trucios next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Rylander  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
RECOGNIZING JULY 2026 AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF  
COLOR (BIPOC) MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH  
MILES and OBIEZE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-079  
A motion was made by OBIEZE, seconded by BARUSHOK, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Announcements  
Disclosures and abstentions  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments: 2026 PAY-011  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Payment be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. DENIAL OF CLAIMS  
CLAIM OF GARY GALLO  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF TONYNA GORNIE  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF MEGAN BEDROSIAN  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF STRUNZ MILK TRANSPORT LLC  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF ACUITY INSURANCE  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 25, 2026 COUNTY BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE  
WHOLE MEETING  
Attachments: 2026 MIN-153  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 25, 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments: 2026 MIN-154  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 71 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE ICEBOUND LAKES OF DANE  
COUNTY  
BLAZEWICZ, MARREN and BRANDMEIER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 OA-005  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Ordinance  
be re-referred. to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 952 N. FAIR OAKS AVE, MADISON DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, FRIES, CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, RITT and OBIEZE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-005  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
URBAN WATER QUALITY GRANT AWARD - CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE  
MARREN, ENGELBERGER, OBIEZE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-052  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT 16119 BETWEEN ICON VENUE GROUP  
LLC AND DANE COUNTY  
ENGELBERGER and ERICKSON  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-058  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF  
MADISON FOR MEDICATION VENDING MACHINE SUPPORT  
POSTLER, ENGELBERGER, OBIEZE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-060  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE GROUP DENTAL  
INSURANCE  
ERICKSON, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-067  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR THE DANE COUNTY LANDFILL  
SITE 03 - PHASE 01 CELL 01 CONSTRUCTION, 4402 BRANDT RD.,  
MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: R G HUSTON CO INC  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-068  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING SALE OF EASEMENTS AT BABCOCK COUNTY PARK TO  
TOWN OF DUNN SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 3  
MARREN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-071  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING SALE OF EASEMENTS AT BABCOCK COUNTY PARK TO  
KEGONSA SANITARY DISTRICT  
MARREN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-072  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM #6 TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING  
SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND  
RENEWABLES PROJECTS  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-073  
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 12275  
1.  
APPLICANT: HAHN IRREV TR  
LOCATION: SW CORNER OF THE PATTON ROAD / COUNTY HWY V INTERSECTION,  
SECTION 21, TOWN OF VIENNA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO HC Heavy Commercial District  
REASON: commercial development for a truck repair business  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be denied. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12282  
2.  
APPLICANT: TURK LIVING TRUST (C/O ANNA KRAFT, TRUSTEE)  
LOCATION: 9533 KAHL RD, SECTION 25, TOWN OF BLACK EARTH  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: separate existing residence from the rest of the farm to settle an estate  
Attachments: 12282 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12284  
3.  
APPLICANT: MICHELLE M THODE  
LOCATION: 10864 COUNTY HIGHWAY A AND LANDS SOUTH, SECTION 18, TOWN OF  
PERRY  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District and  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: creating two residential lots (one for existing farmstead) and one agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12284 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12286  
4.  
APPLICANT: JEFFREY AND NANCY HERBRAND  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 8184 BALLWEG RD, SECTION 26, TOWN OF ROXBURY  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District, and  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: creating one residential lot and one agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12286 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12287  
5.  
APPLICANT: JEROME & LYNN ZANDER  
LOCATION: 9277 WINDY LANE, SECTION 31, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 12287 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12290  
6.  
APPLICANT: MACKLER QTIP TR & ANDREW J MACKLER LIVING TR  
LOCATION: EAST OF 8736 COUNTY HIGHWAY PD, SECTION 10, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating four residential lots  
Attachments: 12290 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12291  
7.  
APPLICANT: KENNETH E ZWEIFEL  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 3038 COUNTY HIGHWAY J, SECTION 1, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12291 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12292  
8.  
APPLICANT: HILLSIDE ESTATES LLC (C/O WILLS MANNING)  
LOCATION: EAST OF 320 E. MEDINA ROAD, SECTION 26, TOWN OF MEDINA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12292 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12294  
9.  
APPLICANT: EILEEN MEIXELSPERGER-VAN ACKER  
LOCATION: 10359 COUNTY HIGHWAY KP, SECTION 16, TOWN OF MAZOMANIE  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District, RR-4  
Rural Residential District, and FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: creating two residential lots (one for existing home) and one agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12294 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  
URGING THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO REQUIRE ADOPTION AND  
IMPLEMENTATION OF SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY SERVICE PLANS  
AND IMPROVED SAFETY MEASURES FOR MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED  
HOME COMMUNITIES  
RITT, ENGELBERGER and OBIEZE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-047  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CALLING ON WISCONSIN TO ADVANCE HUMAN-RELEVANT, NON-ANIMAL  
METHODS  
RITT, BRANDMEIER, LEWIS, ENGELBERGER, MARREN, DOOLAN and TRUCIOS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-070  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
28 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA, DOOLAN,  
EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, FRIES, GLAZER, GRAY, HUELSEMANN,  
JACKSON, KEMP, LARSON, KRONING, LEWIS, MILES, TRUCIOS, POSTLER,  
RITT, RYLANDER, WEGLEITNER, BRANDMEIER, WELSH and YANG  
3 - BARUSHOK, DOWNING and PETERSON  
1 - OBIEZE  
Noes:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
2 - FURMAN and VELDRAN  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY  
ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM DHS TO SUPPORT FOODSHARE  
ADMINISTRATION DCDHS - EAWS DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, BARUSHOK, DOWNING, ENGELBERGER, OBIEZE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-065  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted Sub. 1.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE A FREEWAY SERVICE TEAM  
FOR THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (WI DOT)  
FURMAN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF  
JUSTICE DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, DOWNING, ENGELBERGER and OBIEZE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-069  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. POSSLER and WELSH abstain.  
N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS  
O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT  
BY LAW  
P. ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was m:ade by BOLLIG, seconded by ERICKSON, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 8:17 pm.