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, December 19, 2024  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
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.  
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The December 19, 2024 County Board meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can  
either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
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A. ROLL CALL  
33 -  
Present:  
BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA, DOOLAN,  
DOWNING, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, FRIES, GLAZER, GRAY,  
HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, KIGEYA, KRONING, MARREN, McCARVILLE,  
MILES, PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT, ROSE, RYLANDER, SMITH,  
UDELL, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, YANG, WELSH and FURMAN  
4 - ANDRAE, DOYLE, ERICKSON and KEMP  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Wegleitner (Supervisor Weigand next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Wegleitner  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
CONFIRMATION OF AND SWEARING IN OF COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR  
- DISTRICT 10  
Attachments: 2024 ACT-280  
A motion was made by WELSH, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Action Item be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments: 2024 PAY-019  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by BROWER, that the Payment  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. DENIAL OF CLAIMS  
CLAIM OF JAMES WILLIAMS  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF SYED HASSAN  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF SUSAN DAMASCO  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF JENNIFER SIMMONS  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF JENNIFER HOTH  
Attachments: 2024 CL-025 Hoth  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by BROWER, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2024 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments: 2024 MIN-331  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by RYLANDER, that the Minutes  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, INCORPORATING AMENDMENTS TO THE Town of  
BURKE Comprehensive Plan INTO THE DANE COUNTY  
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
ROSE, KRONING and RYLANDER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES,  
ADJUSTING SPEED LIMITS ON COUNTY HIGHWAYS  
2.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-024.pdf  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES,  
REGARDING PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM ORDINANCE  
3.  
JACKSON and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-032  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AMENDING A CONTRACT FOR EVICTION PREVENTION RENTAL  
ASSISTANCE DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-191  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEGLEITNER abstained. WEIGAND voted no.  
CONTRACT TO CITY OF MADISON FOR NEIGHBORLY ADMINISTRATION  
FEES FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DCDHS - HAA  
DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, FRIES and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-196  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND voted no.  
AUTHORIZING A PERMIT AGREEMENT AND PERMIT FOR OCCUPANCY  
FOR THE 2025 AJSA NATIONAL CLASSIC AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY  
CENTER  
ENGELBERGER, ROSE and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-208  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A PERMIT AGREEMENT AND PERMIT FOR OCCUPANCY  
FOR THE 2026 JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO AT THE ALLIANT  
ENERGY CENTER  
ENGELBERGER, ROSE and BOLLIG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-210  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICIAN SERVICES AT THE ALLIANT  
ENERGY CENTER  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-211  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARDING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO THE DANE  
COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-215  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
EXTENDING TRACY HEROLD'S EMPLOYEE SERVICE AGREEMENT AS  
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES  
DOYLE, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-216  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING RIMROCK ROAD LEASE DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND  
PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION  
WEGLEITNER, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-220  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-224  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND voted no.  
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF LAND AT MORTON FOREST  
CHAWLA, POSTLER, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-227  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND voted no.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM  
GRANT FUNDING FROM WISDOT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPITAL  
CITY TO GLACIAL DRUMLIN TRAIL CONNECTOR PATH  
PETERSON  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-229  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE ONE OF THE  
WALKING IRON TRAIL  
ENGELBERGER, POSTLER and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-231  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM #6 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND 3  
PERMITTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED DANE COUNTY LANDFILL  
SITE NO. 3  
ENGELBERGER and BLAZEWICZ  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-232  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF INSURANCE  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-235  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
REAUTHORIZATION OF DANE COUNTY’S SELF-INSURED WORKER’S  
COMPENSATION PROGRAM & PURCHASE OF EXCESS WORKER’S  
COMPENSATION COVERAGE  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-236  
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 12095  
1.  
2.  
3.  
APPLICANT: TOWN OF DUNN  
LOCATION: SECTION 2, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO AT-35 Agriculture Transition District  
REASON: town-initiated blanket rezone of properties for consistency with the Dane County  
Farmland Preservation Plan and s. 91.38, Wisconsin Statutes.  
Attachments: 12095 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12106  
APPLICANT: TOWN OF VERONA  
LOCATION: MULTIPLE PROPERTIES (SEE LIST), SECTION 29, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO AT-35 Agriculture Transition District  
REASON: Town-initiated blanket rezone for consistency with the Dane County Farmland  
Preservation Plan and s. 91.38, Wisconsin Statutes  
Attachments: 12106 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12115  
APPLICANT: JOHN AND ELIZABETH BECKER  
LOCATION: DAENTL ROAD EAST OF 4313 BUCKLEY RD, SECTION 8, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12115 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12119  
4.  
APPLICANT: DOLORES C FLOGEL SURVIVORS TRUST (STEVE FLOGEL)  
LOCATION: NORTHWEST OF 10477 MIDLAND ROAD, SECTION 21, TOWN OF BLACK EARTH  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: creating an agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12119 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12120  
5.  
APPLICANT: DUANE L & DOROTHY J SKAAR JT REV LIVING TRUST  
LOCATION: 1210 KOSHKONONG ROAD, SECTION 17, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential and RR-4  
Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating two residential lots for existing residences  
Attachments: 12120 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12121  
6.  
APPLICANT: RANDALL AND MAUREEN GABER  
LOCATION: 3897 VILAS HOPE RD, SECTION 19, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
and RR-2 Rural Residential District, RR-2 Rural Residential District TO FP-1 Farmland  
Preservation District  
REASON: adjust the boundary of an existing residential lot  
Attachments: 12121 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12122  
7.  
APPLICANT: PHILLIP AND LEAOTA BRAITHWAITE  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 4952 TOWER LINE RD, SECTION 35, TOWN OF MEDINA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12122 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12124  
8.  
APPLICANT: CARMEN AND CHERYL SKJOLAAS  
LOCATION: 1649 COUNTY HIGHWAY B, SECTION 24, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12124 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S STAFF  
MILES, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-031  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY  
AMENDING THE OFFICE OF ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE BUDGET TO  
ACCEPT AN YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE  
2024 DANE COUNTY YOUTH CLIMATE CONFERENCE  
MILES, ROSE and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-186  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM US FISH & WILDLIFE  
SERVICE FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION ON DANE COUNTY  
PARKLAND  
CHAWLA, ROSE, FRIES, POSTLER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-204  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
CREATING NEW REVENUE AND EXPENSE LINE DCDHS - DAS DIVISION  
PETERSON and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-222  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING THE OFFICE OF ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE BUDGET TO  
ACCEPT A US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT TO EXPAND  
PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING ACROSS THE COUNTY  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-223  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK  
ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS  
DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-225  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECLASSIFYING THE COUNTY BOARD CHIEF OF STAFF AND AN  
ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
MILES, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-228  
This resolution was adopted  
AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH OPERATING BUDGET TO ACCEPT  
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
SERVICES AND CREATE A 1.0 FTE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE  
COORDINATOR FOR THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM  
JACKSON, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-233  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH BUDGET TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS  
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AND CREATE A 1.0 DATA  
ANALYST PROJECT POSITION FOR THE EPIDEMIOLOGY & DATA  
SCIENCE TEAM  
JACKSON, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-234  
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 RYLANDER, seconded by GLAZER, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 7:39 pm. The motion carried unanimously.  
SIGNED: PATRICK MILES, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR  
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