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?  
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.  
Tuesday, June 9, 2026  
5:30 PM  
HYBRID: In person at the Alliant Energy Center,  
Administration and Public Works Building, 1919 Alliant  
Energy Center Way, Madison, WI; attend virtually via  
Zoom.  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Engelberger called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.  
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Draper, Steve Richards, John Welch, Alli Viso, Ali  
Rathsack, Kevin Scheibler, Caleb Frostman, Clement Abongwa, Sharene Smith,  
Mindy Diaz  
5 -  
Present:  
MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, COLIN BARUSHOK, DAVID BOETCHER, JERRY  
BOLLIG and ANALIESE EICHER  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE MAY 19th, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS &  
TRANSPORTATION JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH THE AIRPORT  
COMMISSION  
1. 2026  
MIN-094  
Attachments: 2026 MIN-094  
A motion was made by BOETCHER, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0. Eicher Abstained  
MINUTES FROM THE MAY 19th, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING  
2. 2026  
MIN-096  
Attachments: 2026 MIN-096  
A motion was made by BOETCHER, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.Eicher Abstained  
C. Fund Transfers  
None  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WIESER BROTHERS GENERAL  
CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DANE COUNTY RNG  
MAINTENANCE SHOP AND OFFICE BUILDING  
1. 2025  
RES-336  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-336  
2025 RES-336 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-336 CONTRACT #16156  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOETCHER, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice  
vote 5-0.  
ACCEPTING SS4A GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF MADISON FOR  
THE COUNTY HIGHWAY COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN  
2. 2026  
RES-037  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-037  
2026 RES-037 fiscal note  
2026 RES-037 CONTRACT #16376  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
Steve Books registered and spoke in support of this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOETCHER, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO J.P. CULLEN & SONS, INC. FOR THE INITIAL  
BUILDING AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION OF DANE COUNTY'S  
SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS  
3. 2026  
RES-042  
ENGELBERGER and BARUSHOK  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-042  
2026 RES-042 FISCAL NOTE  
2026 RES-042 CONTRACT #16359  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOETCHER, seconded by BARUSHOK, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0.  
AUTHORIZING STOUGHTON LEASE FOR JOINING FORCES FOR FAMILIES  
PROGRAM - DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
4. 2026  
RES-044  
WEGLEITNER and MARREN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-044  
2026 RES-044 FISCAL NOTE  
2026 RES-044 CONTRACT #16363  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BARUSHOK, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
ADDENDUM #1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR PLC PROGRAMMING,  
AUTOMATION, AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT  
5. 2026  
RES-045  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-045  
2026 RES-045 FISCAL NOTE  
2026 RES-045 CONTRACT #14670A  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BARUSHOK, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
AUTHORIZING LEASE WITH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION  
OF DANE COUNTY, INC. FOR SPACE AT THE DANE COUNTY JOB  
CENTER  
6. 2026  
RES-051  
WEGLEITNER and BARUSHOK  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-051  
2026 RES-051 FISCAL NOTE  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOLLIG that the Resolution be postponed to the Public  
Works & Transportation Committee, due back by 6/30/2026. The motion carried by  
a voice vote 5-0.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #245 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
7. 2026  
RES-056  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 RES-056  
2026 RES-056 FISCAL NOTE  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOLLIG that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
DECLARATION OF RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT, CONDITIONS,  
COVENANTS, AND RESTRICTIONS  
1. 2026  
ACT-033  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
2026 ACT-033 -DECLARATION EASEMENT-SUSTAINABILITY  
CAMPUS  
Ali Rathsack spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOLLIG that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #244 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
2. 2026  
ACT-034  
Attachments: 2026 ACT-034 CO #244  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOLLIG that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #043 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY  
COMMUNICATIONS NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION; 8301 LUDS LN.,  
MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO  
3. 2026  
ACT-035  
Attachments: 2026 ACT-035 CO#043  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BOETCHER that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #044 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY  
COMMUNICATIONS NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION; 8301 LUDS LN.,  
MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO  
4. 2026  
ACT-036  
Attachments: 2026 ACT-036 CO#044  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by BARUSHOK that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
F. Discussion Items & Presentations  
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TOPICS RELATING TO  
BUDGET  
1. 2025  
DISC-030  
Supervisor Boetcher discussed the employee engagement efforts as it relates  
to the upcoming budget process. Discussion included topics identified in the  
County Executive's budget memorandum, county strategies for addressing  
employee concerns, and the effectiveness of current methods for obtaining  
employee feedback.  
This item was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back  
on 6/30/2026  
G. Reports to Committee  
Todd Draper reported on Change Orders under $10k  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting will be held on  
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This will be an in person hybrid meeting  
that will be held at the Alliant Energy Center- Administration & Public Works  
Building, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, in the large conference  
room.  
2027 PWT Committee Budget Meetings are tentatively scheduled for 09/29/26,  
10/06/26 and 10/20/26.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
Waste and Renewables Director John Welch introduced Project Managers Ali  
Rathsack and Alli Viso, who will be managing the landfill construction projects  
and reporting project progress to the committee.  
K. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BARUSHOK, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Meeting be  
adjourned at 6:05 P.M. The motion carried unanimously 5-0.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Min Diaz pending PWT Committee Approval