Dane County  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
County Board  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Thursday, January 18, 2024  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City  
County Building in Room 201; attend virtually  
via Zoom.  
See below for additional instructions on how to attend the meeting and provide public  
testimony.  
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.  
Yuav tsuam tau thov txog cov neeg txhais lus hau ntej; thov saib hauv qab kawg ntawm qhov txheej  
txheem rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv.  
The January 18, 2024 County Board meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can either  
attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
The public can watch the meeting without registering here:  
The public can attend in person at the City County Building, room 201.  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link:  
You will be taken to a Dane County website, select "Signup to Attend a Meeting." You will be prompted  
to create an account or login to your account (if already created). Once logged in, follow the prompts to  
register for the meeting. Instructions can also be found at the link above. Call 608-283-1219 with  
questions.  
After you register, the meeting link will be emailed to you. This link will be active until the end of the  
meeting.  
To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following toll-free phone numbers:  
1-833-548-0276  
1-833-548-0282  
When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 912 5731 8344  
PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:  
IN PERSON: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item  
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.  
VIRTUAL: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose 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: County_Board_Recipients@countyofdane.com.  
A. ROLL CALL  
Notified Absent: Supervisor Wright  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Glazer (Supervisor Gray next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Glazer  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Pursuant to Dane County Ordinance 7.63(1)(a), public testimony will  
not be taken on Special Matters items and Announcements  
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 16, 2024 AS THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL  
HEALING AND JANUARY 27, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST  
REMEMBRANCE DAY  
Sponsors:  
MILES  
Attachments:  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments:  
D. CLAIMS FOR DENIAL  
NONE  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
Pursuant to Dane County Ordinance 7.63(1)(a), public testimony will  
not be taken  
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 21, 2023 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments:  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
INCREASING HOURLY RATE FOR BOARD OF CANVASSERS  
Sponsors:  
DOYLE, KIGEYA, ENGELBERGER, CHAWLA and HUELSEMANN  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
10/20/23  
County Board  
referred to the Executive  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Executive Committee  
10/20/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
12/21/23  
Executive Committee  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by SMITH, that the resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. Passed  
1/8/24  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
AMENDMENT B TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CLR DESIGN, INC. FOR  
DESIGN OF PHASE III THROUGH PHASE V (GIRAFFE/GROUND BIRDS  
EXHIBIT) FOR THE HEART OF THE ZOO IMPROVEMENTS.  
CONTRACTOR: CLR DESIGN, INC.  
Sponsors:  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
11/17/23  
County Board  
referred to the Henry Vilas Zoo  
Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Henry Vilas Zoo Commission  
11/17/23  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
11/17/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
11/21/23  
recommended for approval  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(5-0) YGP (2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item. Passed  
1/3/24  
recommended for approval  
Henry Vilas Zoo  
Commission  
A motion was made by JUSTUS, seconded by GUNDERSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Passed  
1/8/24  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
Pursuant to Dane County Ordinance 7.63(1)(a), public testimony will  
not be taken  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
PETITION: REZONE 11985  
APPLICANT: JOEL E HOUGAN  
LOCATION: WEST OF 2390 COUNTY HWY BN, SECTION 22, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District and  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: create one residential lot and two agricultural lots  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
11/28/23  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
postponed to the Zoning & Land  
Regulation Committee  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed due to opposition from an adjacent landowner. The  
motion carried by the following vote: 5-0. Passed  
12/19/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried  
by the following vote: 3-0  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the balance of FP-1 zoned land  
(proposed lots 1 and 3 of the Certified Survey Map) stating the following:  
Further residential/nonfarm development is prohibited on the remaining FP-35  
zoned land. The housing density rights for the original farm have been  
exhausted per the Town Comprehensive Plan density policies. Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11990  
APPLICANT: SANDRA L JENSEN  
LOCATION: 3180 BURKE RD, SECTION 24, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/19/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried  
by the following vote: 3-0.  
1. The applicants shall obtain approval of the CSM from the City of Madison.  
Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11991  
APPLICANT: WILLIAM & SUSAN LAUFENBERG  
LOCATION: EAST OF 4541 COUNTY HIGHWAY J, SECTION 32, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: RR-16 Rural Residential District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District and FP-1  
Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: reduce the size of a residential lot  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/19/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3-0. Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11992  
APPLICANT: JOSEPH MURRAY & MICHELLE GILLES  
LOCATION: 3084 SUNNYSIDE ST., SECTION 18, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-08 Single Family Residential District TO HAM-R Hamlet Residential  
District  
REASON: zoning compliance for existing house setbacks  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/19/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried  
by the following vote: 3-0.  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the lot stating the following:  
a. Land uses on the property shall be limited exclusively to one single-family  
residence. Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11993  
APPLICANT: LARRY MANTHEY  
LOCATION: 9368 MACK ROAD, SECTION 7, TOWN OF ROXBURY  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/19/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried  
by the following vote: 3-0.  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the lot stating the following:  
a. Land uses on the property shall be limited exclusively to one single-family  
residence. Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11994  
APPLICANT: RICHARDSON JT IRREV LIVING TRUST  
LOCATION: 4309 OAK HILL RD, SECTION 17, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District, FP-35  
Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District, FP-35 Farmland  
Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners to expand a residential lot  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/19/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 3-0.  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the RR-8 zoned land (proposed Lot 1  
of the Certified Survey Map) stating the following:  
Further division of the property is prohibited.  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the balance of FP-1 zoned land (tax  
parcels 0510-171-8601-0 and 0510-171-9001-0, or proposed Lot 2 of the  
Certified Survey Map) stating the following:  
Further residential/nonfarm development is prohibited on the remaining FP-1  
zoned land. The housing density rights for the original Richardson farm have  
been exhausted per the Town Comprehensive Plan density policies. Passed  
I. ORDINANCES  
See Sections F and M  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
See Sections F and M  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AIRPORT JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH  
THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF WISCONSIN  
Sponsors:  
McCARVILLE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
9/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Airport Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Airport Commission  
9/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
9/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
10/16/23  
Airport Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by Supervisor McCARVILLE, seconded by Supervisor  
COLLINS, that the item be recommended for approval. The motion passed.  
(5-0) Passed  
10/17/23  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
postponed to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by RITT, that the Resolution be  
postponed as the agreement was not attached. This will be postponed to the  
Public Works & Transportation Committee on November 6th, 2023. The  
motion carried by a voice vote (7-0) YGP vote (1-0).  
Kim Jones & Lt. Col. Dunlap spoke on this agenda item. Passed  
11/6/23  
recommended for approval  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
Schauer arrived at 4:35 pm. Glazer arrived at 4:43 pm.  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by RIPP, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following  
roll call vote (4-2) YGP (1-1). YGP Davis-voted Yes/YGP Negovani-voted No.  
Kim Jones spoke on this agenda item.  
Registrants Steve Books, Melina Lozano, Marsha Cannon & Hannah Lee spoke  
in opposition of the agenda item.  
Ayes: 4 - Supervisor ENGELBERGER, Supervisor GLAZER, Chair RIPP and  
Supervisor SCHAUER  
Noes: 2 - Supervisor RITT and Supervisor WRIGHT  
Absent: 1 - Supervisor KEMP  
11/9/23  
recommended for denial  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by SMITH, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes: 3 - Chair CHAWLA, Supervisor DOWNING and Vice Chair SMITH  
Noes: 2 - Supervisor HATCHER and Supervisor COLLINS  
11/13/23  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
postponed to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by SMITH, that the Resolution be  
postponed. to the Personnel & Finance Committee, due back by 12/18/2023.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 7-2 (Castillo, Erickson) (YGP 1-0).. Passed  
12/18/23  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
Ayes: 3 - Vice Chair ERICKSON, Supervisor McCARVILLE and Supervisor  
VELDRAN  
Noes: 1 - Chair DOYLE  
Excused: 1 - Supervisor CASTILLO  
12/21/23  
County Board  
postponed to the County Board  
A motion was made by SMITH, seconded by RITT, that the Resolution be  
postponed to the County Board, due back on 1/18/2024, so that county  
corporation counsel staff can submit, in writing, to the negotiating party at the  
Air National Guard our preferred AJUA contract language which includes  
language consistent with the emailed understanding from ANG representatives  
that the release and indemnification in 8(b) apply only to non-military crashes  
where AFFF is used and only apply prospectively. The motion carried by the  
following vote: Passed  
AN INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS  
AND PROMISSORY NOTES  
Sponsors:  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
3/4 Roll Call Vote  
Legislative History  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/8/24  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the  
Resolution Requiring 3/4 Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET, AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION  
BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,102,000 FOR THE DANE  
COUNTY JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT  
Sponsors:  
MILES, RIPP, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
3/4 Roll Call Vote  
Legislative History  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/8/24  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 3/4 Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS  
Sponsors:  
MILES and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Pending Executive Committee Action on 1/18/24  
Legislative History  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Executive  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Executive Committee  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE  
AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE LAND  
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE  
Sponsors:  
DOWNING and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Pending Executive Committee Action on 1/18/24  
Legislative History  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Executive  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Executive Committee  
AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND A FEASIBILITY  
STUDY OF ESTABLISHING AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION FACILITY IN  
DANE COUNTY  
Sponsors:  
ROSE, MCGINNITY, RITT, KIGEYA, HUELSEMANN, ENGELBERGER,  
DOOLAN, HYNES, SCHAUER and HATCHER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
10/6/23  
County Board  
referred to the Board of Health for  
Madison and Dane County  
This resolution was referred to the Board of Health for Madison and Dane  
County  
10/6/23  
County Board  
referred to the Health & Human  
Needs Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee  
10/6/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
11/1/23  
recommended for approval  
Board of Health for Madison  
and Dane County  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by FIGUEROA-COLE, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote. Passed  
12/18/23  
recommended for approval  
Health & Human Needs  
Committee  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by HYNES, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
6-0 (YGP: 1-0).  
1/8/24  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE  
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR THE FAMILY  
FOUNDATIONS HOME VISITING PROGRAM AND CREATE A 1.0 FTE  
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE POSITION FOR THE NURSE FAMILY  
PARTNERSHIP (NFP) PROGRAM  
Sponsors:  
HATCHER, ROSE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Board of Health for  
Madison and Dane County  
This resolution was referred to the Board of Health for Madison and Dane  
County  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/3/24  
recommended for approval  
Board of Health for Madison  
and Dane County  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by MUSSER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. Passed  
1/8/24  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS  
Pursuant to Dane County Ordinance 7.63(1)(a), public testimony will  
not be taken  
O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT  
BY LAW  
Pursuant to Dane County Ordinance 7.63(1)(a), public testimony will  
not be taken  
P. ADJOURNMENT  
Until Thursday, February 1, 2024, 7:00 PM, or Call of the Chair at the  
City-County Building Room 201 or Zoom  
SIGNED: PATRICK MILES, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR  
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.  
NOTA: Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor, materiales en formatos alternativos u otros arreglos  
para acceder a este servicio, actividad o programa, comuníquese al número de teléfono que figura a  
continuación tres días hábiles como mínimo antes de la reunión.  
LUS CIM: Yog hais tias koj xav tau ib tug neeg txhais lus, ib tug neeg txhais ntawv, cov ntawv ua lwm  
hom ntawv los sis lwm cov kev pab kom siv tau cov kev pab, cov kev ua ub no (activity) los sis qhov  
kev pab cuam, thov hu rau tus xov tooj hauv qab yam tsawg peb hnub ua hauj lwm ua ntej yuav tuaj  
sib tham.  
County Board Office (608) 266-5758 TTY WI RELAY 711