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?  
Thursday, February 1, 2024  
A. ROLL CALL  
Present:  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
McGINNITY arrived at 7:11 pm. RATCLIFF arrived at 7:47 pm.  
35 -  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, BROWER, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOYLE, DOWNING, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY,  
HATCHER, HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIEFER, KIGEYA,  
McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, PETERS, RATCLIFF,  
RIPP, RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER,  
WEIGAND and WRIGHT  
2 - EICHER and YANG  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Gray (Supervisor Hatcher next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Gray  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2024 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH  
1. 2023  
RES-317  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-317  
A motion was made by KIGEYA, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
PRESENTATION OF THE 25 YEAR AWARDS  
2. 2023  
PRES-193  
Attachments: PRESENTATION OF 25 YEAR CERTIFICATES  
LIST OF 25 YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
1. 2023  
PAY-022  
Attachments: 2023 PAY-022  
2023 PAY-022 UPDATED  
A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Payment  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. CLAIMS FOR DENIAL  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2024 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
1. 2023  
MIN-475  
Attachments: 2023 MIN-475  
1.18.24 County Board Registration Forms  
A motion was made by COLLINS, seconded by BROWER, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote. WRIGHT abstains.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
2023 OA-065  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING COUNTY OFFICE HOURS  
ROSE, MILES and WEGLEITNER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-065  
2023 OA-065 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by WEGLEITNER, that the Ordinance  
be amended, inserting at line 27 "(j) November 11, Veterans Day." The motion  
failed by the following vote:  
16 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
BOLLIG, BROWER, DOOLAN, DOWNING, ENGELBERGER, GLAZER, KIEFER,  
McCARVILLE, MILES, PALM, PETERS, RATCLIFF, RIPP, SCHAUER, WEIGAND  
and WRIGHT  
19 -  
ANDRAE, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOYLE, ERICKSON, GRAY,  
HATCHER, HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIGEYA, MCGINNITY, PELLEBON,  
RITT, ROSE, SMITH, VELDRAN and WEGLEITNER  
2 - EICHER and YANG  
Excused:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
33 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, BROWER, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOYLE, DOWNING, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY, HATCHER,  
HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIGEYA, McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES,  
PALM, PELLEBON, PETERS, RATCLIFF, RIPP, RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH,  
VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER and WRIGHT  
2 - KIEFER and WEIGAND  
2 - EICHER and YANG  
Noes:  
Excused:  
CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY AS AN OFFICIAL COUNTY  
HOLIDAY  
2. 2023  
RES-239  
Sponsors: ROSE, ERICKSON, RATCLIFF, DOYLE, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, MILES,  
WEGLEITNER and RITT  
Attachments: 2023 RES-239  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
33 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, BROWER, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOYLE, DOWNING, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY, HATCHER,  
HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIGEYA, McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES,  
PALM, PELLEBON, PETERS, RATCLIFF, RIPP, RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH,  
VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER and WRIGHT  
2 - KIEFER and WEIGAND  
2 - EICHER and YANG  
Noes:  
Excused:  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO THE WISCONSIN STATE LAW LIBRARY  
ANDRAE and ENGELBERGER  
3. 2023  
RES-243  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-243  
2023 RES-243 Fiscal Note  
2023 RES-243 CONTRACT #13558F  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CHANGE FUND FOR FAMILY COURT SERVICES  
ANDRAE and ENGELBERGER  
4. 2023  
RES-254  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-254  
2023 RES-254 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR PRIORITY DISPATCH SYSTEM  
PELLEBON, ROSE, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER and MILES  
5. 2023  
RES-255  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-255  
2023 RES-255 Fiscal Note  
2023 RES-255 CONTRACT #13520C  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT OF THE 2023  
ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN  
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
6. 2023  
RES-258  
WEGLEITNER, RIPP, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-258  
2023 RES-258 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVAL OF THE 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FUNDING  
RECOMMENDATIONS - DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
7. 2023  
RES-259  
WEGLEITNER, RIPP, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-259  
2023 RES-259 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT FOR FORWARD  
ELECTRIC FOR FACILITIES EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT  
8. 2023  
RES-269  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-269  
2023 RES-269 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-269 CO#2  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE-IMAGING  
LAB EXPANSION AT 7501 LUDS LANE, MCFARLAND, WI.  
CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.  
9. 2023  
RES-270  
RIPP, ROSE and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-270  
2023 RES-270 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-270 CONTRACT #15291  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG  
PLANT  
10. 2023  
RES-272  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-272  
2023 RES-272 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-272 CONTRACT #15290  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT LEOPOLD WAY #112 FOR JOINING FORCES FOR  
FAMILIES PROGRAM DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
11. 2023  
RES-274  
WEGLEITNER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, RITT and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-274  
2023 RES-274 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-274 CONTRACT #14191B  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT LEOPOLD WAY #108 FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD  
INITIATIVE PROGRAM DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
12. 2023  
RES-276  
WEGLEITNER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-276  
2023 RES-276 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-276 CONTRACT #14190B  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GAS MONITORING AND  
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE TRUAX LANDFILL NEAR  
DANE COUNTY REGIONAL SERVICES  
13. 2023  
RES-280  
McCARVILLE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-280.pdf  
2023 RES-280 FISCAL NOTE.pdf  
2023 RES-280 CONTRACT #15287  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO GARTNER, INC DCDHS - FISCAL &  
MANAGEMENT SRVCS DIVISION  
14. 2023  
RES-281  
WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-281  
2023 RES-281 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-281 CONTRACT #15279  
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 12000  
12000  
1.  
APPLICANT: BARMAN LIVING TR (JOE BARMAN)  
LOCATION: 3818 GARFOOT RD, SECTION 20, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: create two residential lots via transfer of development rights (TDR), transferring a  
density unit from property owned by Ziegler in section 10 (parcels 070710183200 &  
070703492500) to the Barman property  
Attachments: 12000 Ord Amend  
12000 Staff Report  
12000 Town Action  
12000 TDR-R density study  
12000 TDR-S density study-revised  
12000 DR allocation  
12000 TDR Easement  
12000 Previous TDR (11973) notice  
12000 CROSS PLAINS MAP  
12000 APP  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12001  
12001  
2.  
APPLICANT: ELIZABETH J KRANTZ (C/O WAYNE KRANTZ)  
LOCATION: 3419 CTH P, SECTION 34, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District, FP-1  
Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: create two residential lots and one agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12001 Ord Amend  
12001 Staff Report  
12001 Town Action  
12001 density  
12001 CROSS PLAINS MAP  
12001 APP  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12003  
12003  
3.  
APPLICANT: SCREAMIN' NORWEGIAN FARMS LLC (PUNKY SKAAR)  
LOCATION: 1885 SKAAR RD, SECTION 26, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO SFR-1 Single Family Residential  
District  
REASON: create two residential lots via transfer of development rights (TDR) from owner's  
other parcels 0711-354-9500-3 & 0711-361-9000-9  
Attachments: 12003 Ord Amend  
12003 Staff Report  
12003 Town Action  
12003 TDR Exhibit  
12003 Email request to change sending property  
12003 COTTAGE GROVE MAP  
12003 COTTAGE GROVE rev  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12004  
12004  
4.  
APPLICANT: KRISTEN AND RANDY SWENSON  
LOCATION: 2326 SKAALEN RD, SECTION 34, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District,  
RR-2 Rural Residential District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: expand the size of a residential lot  
Attachments: 12004 Ord Amend  
12004 Staff Report  
12004 Town Action  
12004 PLEASANT SPRINGS MAP  
12004 APP  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
2023 OA-072  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE  
DISTRICT COMMISSION  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-072  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AIRPORT JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH  
THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF WISCONSIN  
1. 2023  
RES-168  
McCARVILLE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-168.pdf  
2023 RES-168 FISCAL NOTE.pdf  
2023 RES-168 CONTRACT #15226  
2023 RES-168 AJUA Official Resposne County Board  
2023 res-168 Bogue  
2023 RES-168 Giese  
2023 RES-168 Gordon  
2023 RES-168 McLaughlin  
2023 RES-168 Ward  
A motion was made by CHAWLA, seconded by BROWER, 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. RITT and WEGLEITNER vote no.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR  
MANAGING FOOD WASTE AND OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS IN DANE  
COUNTY  
2. 2023  
RES-264  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER, RITT, ROSE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-264  
2023 RES-264 FISCAL NOTE  
SUB ____ to 2023 RES-264 (PROPOSED RIPP)  
SUB ___ to 2023 RES-264 FISCAL NOTE (PROPOSED-RIPP)  
SUB 1 to 2023 RES-264  
SUB 1 to 2023 RES-264 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-264 CONTRACT #15289  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted Sub. 1. The motion carried  
by a voice vote.  
AWARDING A MAJOR CONTRACT TO RISE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF  
BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH COALITION DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  
DIVISION  
3. 2023  
RES-278  
WEGLEITNER, ROSE, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-278  
2023 RES-278 FISCAL NOTE  
SUB __ to 2023 RES-278 (PROPOSED-WEGLEITNER)  
SUB __ to 2023 RES-278 FISCAL NOTE  
SUB 1 TO 2023 RES-278  
SUB 1 TO 2023 RES-278 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-278 CONTRACT #15276  
A motion was made by WEGLEITNER, seconded by HUELSEMANN, 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.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN  
SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REMODEL AT THE  
DANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 215 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET,  
MADISON, WI.  
4. 2023  
RES-282  
CONTRACTOR: DORSCHNER ASSOCIATES, INC.  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-282  
2023 RES-282 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-282 CONTRACT #15294  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARDING OF A CONTRACT TO MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE  
DANE COUNTY JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT  
5. 2023  
RES-287  
MILES, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-287  
2023 RES-287 Fiscal Note  
2023 RES-287 CONTRACT #15293  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by BROWER, that the  
Resolution be amended, inserting at line 23, "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the  
Dane County Board of Supervisors encourages Miron Construction to contract  
with local and union companies to complete the work in the term of the  
Contract." The motion carried by a voice vote.  
The Resolution as amended was then before the Board. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. GRAY and HYNES vote no.  
CREATING A LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR DANE COUNTY  
GOVERNMENT AND DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF THE LAND  
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON COUNTY BOARD AGENDAS  
6. 2023  
RES-303  
ROSE, HUELSEMANN, MILES and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-303  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. KIEFER and WEIGAND vote no.  
CONDEMNING ANTISEMITISM IN THE DANE COUNTY COMMUNITY AND  
BEYOND  
7. 2023  
RES-314  
WEIGAND and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-314  
SUB ____ 2023 RES-314 (PROPOSED-HUELSEMANN)  
This resolution was not acted on  
CONDEMNING ISLAMOPHOBIA IN THE DANE COUNTY COMMUNITY AND  
BEYOND  
8. 2023  
RES-321  
HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-321  
This resolution was not acted on  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR THE  
PURCHASE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE  
TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM  
1. 2023  
RES-253  
ANDRAE, ROSE, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-253  
2023 RES-253 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-253 CONTRACT #15264  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND SIGNING AGREEMENT WITH CITY  
OF MADISON FOR CARES TEAM DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
2. 2023  
RES-261  
WEGLEITNER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, HATCHER, MILES and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-261  
2023 RES-261 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-261 CONTRACT #14352B  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING CONTRACT 15213 BETWEEN AYRES ASSOCIATES AND DANE  
COUNTY  
3. 2023  
RES-262  
COLLINS, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER, BOLLIG and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-262  
2023 RES-262 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-262 CONTRACT #15213A  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF BILINGUAL PARALEGAL  
POSITION TO PARALEGAL POSITION IN THE DANE COUNTY CHILD  
SUPPORT AGENCY  
4. 2023  
RES-263  
ANDRAE and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-263  
2023 RES-263 Fiscal Note  
Recommendation Analysis #1603  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT TO SUPPORT BUILDING A KIDS' GARDEN AT  
HENRY VILAS ZOO  
5. 2023  
RES-265  
CASTILLO, ENGELBERGER, RITT and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-265  
2023 RES-265 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CITY COUNTY BUILDING TRACTION  
ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT 210 MARTIN LUTHER KINGS JR. BLVD.,  
MADISON WI.  
6. 2023  
RES-271  
CONTRACTOR: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY  
RIPP, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-271  
2023 RES-271 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-271 CONTRACT #15288  
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 DOYLE, seconded by BROWER, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 10:42 pm. The motion carried unanimously.