Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Public Works & Transportation Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, November 9, 2021  
5:30 PM  
Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715  
If you want to submit a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for committee members,  
please send them to Waste.Renewables@countyofdane.com  
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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A. Roll Call  
Supervisor Downing attended this meeting electronically.  
B. Call To Order  
Call To Order at 5:37pm  
Staff: JERRY MANDLI, JOHN WELCH, ROXANNE WIENKES, TODD DRAPER  
YGP: SIMON JOHNSON, GABBY SHELL  
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Present:  
ANN DeGARMO, MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP, MATT VELDRAN and  
PATRICK DOWNING  
C. Consideration of Minutes  
1. 2021  
MIN-429  
MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 19TH, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS,  
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-429  
2021 MIN-429-REVISED  
2021 MIN-429 REGISTRANTS  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Minutes be  
approved as amended to show that Supervisor Ripp also spoke in opposition to  
D.1, PWT-0-3. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
D. Fund Transfers  
1. 2021  
Funds Transfer Request from Phase 12 Construction to Rodefeld Vertical  
Expansion to aid in advancing the vertical expansion project and cover  
costs associated with various contract amendments and anticipated future  
contract amendments.  
FTR-027  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 FTR-027  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Fund Transfer be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
CAPITAL FUND TRANSFER - HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION  
2. 2021  
FTR-028  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 FTR-028.pdf  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Fund Transfer be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Jerry Mandli spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
2021 OA-055  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTERS 7 AND 40 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
EICHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-055  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
2. 2021  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #5 FOR CONTRACT WITH J.F. AHERN  
CO. FOR COURTHOUSE HVAC CONTROLS REPLACEMENT  
RES-218  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-218  
2021 RES-218 FISCAL NOTE  
2021 RES-218 CHANGE ORDER #5  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, 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.  
3. 2021  
RES-219  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR LANDFILL GAS EXTRACTION  
WELL DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-219  
2021 RES-219 FISCAL NOTE  
2021 RES-219 CHANGE ORDER #1  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
4. 2021  
RES-226  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR CONTRACT WITH  
FOXARNESON FOR JCO-NIP SECURITY UPGRADES  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-226  
2021 RES-226 FISCAL NOTE  
2021 RES-226 CHANGE ORDER #1  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, 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.  
5. 2021  
RES-244  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT LEOPOLD WAY #112 FOR JOINING FORCES  
FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM - DCDHS - PEI DIVISION  
DOYLE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-244  
2021 RES-244 FISCAL NOTE  
2021 RES-244 CONTRACT #14191A  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by DeGARMO, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Chair Ratcliff spoke on this agenda item.  
6. 2021  
RES-245  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT LEOPOLD WAY #108 FOR EARLY  
CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE PROGRAM - DCDHS - PEI DIVISION  
DOYLE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-245  
2021 RES-245 FISCAL NOTE  
2021 RES-245 CONTRACT #14190A  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by DeGARMO, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Chair Ratcliff spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Items Requiring Committee Action  
1. 2021  
ACT-285  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #13-THIRD FLOOR COUNTY BOARD  
OFFICES REMODEL-SUITES 345 & 362-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING  
JR. BLVD., MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: THE BAUEN GROUP, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-285  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
2. 2021  
ACT-287  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #14-THIRD FLOOR COUNTY BOARD  
OFFICES REMODEL-SUITES 345 & 362-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING  
JR. BLVD., MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: THE BAUEN GROUP, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-287  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
3. 2021  
ACT-288  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3-CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY  
REMODEL-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD., MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-288  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be .  
The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
4. 2021  
ACT-292  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #13-DANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE  
ELECTRICAL VAULT RELOCATION-215 S. HAMILTON STREET,  
MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: J.H. FINDORFF & SON  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-292  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
5. 2021  
ACT-295  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1-JOB CENTER ACCESSIBLE RAMP  
& HANDRAIL REPAIRS-1819 ABERG AVE., MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: STATZ RESTORATION & ENGINEERING CO., INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-295  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
G. Presentations  
Joseph Darcangelo provided an update on the Zoo and plans for the Zoo lights  
H. Reports to Committee  
NONE  
I. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
PW&T upcoming agenda dates for the remainder of the year: 11/23/21 and  
12/21/21. More details will be available closer to each meeting date.  
The schedule for 2022 meeting dates will be discussed at a future meeting.  
J. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
K. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
L. Adjourn  
@ 6:42 P.M.  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by VELDRAN, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by John Welch, pending PW&T Committee  
approval.