Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Health & Human Needs Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Thursday, October 12, 2023  
5:30 PM  
**BUDGET** Hybrid meeting: Attend in  
person in Room 351 of the City County  
Building or virtually via Zoom.  
A. Call To Order  
Staff present: Astra Iheukumere, Angela Velasquez, Michele Dickinson, Shawn  
Tessmann, Todd Campbell, Tanya Buckingham, Casey Becker, Chad Lillethun, Connie  
Bettin, Martha Stacker, Gloria Reyes, Bill Brotzman, YGP Member Patel, YGP Member  
Vella, Amanda Vernia, and Priscilla McCarthy  
Chair Wegleitner called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M.  
6 -  
Present:  
JAY BROWER, KIERSTIN HUELSEMANN, JEFF HYNES, STEVEN PETERS,  
HEIDI WEGLEITNER and BRENDA YANG  
1 - LARRY PALM  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2023  
2023  
MIN-311  
Attachments: Minutes 09-28  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, to approve the  
Minutes.  
The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP Members 2-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1. 2023  
RES-068  
AMENDING A CONTRACT FOR HOTELS TO HOUSING FISCAL  
SERVICES DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, KIGEYA, RITT, HUELSEMANN, ENGELBERGER and HYNES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-068  
2023 RES-068 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-068 CONTRACT #14939A  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
2. 2023  
RES-085  
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE HOTELS TO HOUSING  
INITATIVE DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, RITT, KIGEYA, HUELSEMANN, HYNES and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-085  
2023 RES-085 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by PETERS, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
3. 2023  
RES-186  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO URBAN TRIAGE INCORPORATED FOR A  
DOUBLED UP HOUSING PILOT DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, KIGEYA, HUELSEMANN and HYNES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-186  
2023 RES-186 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-186 CONTRACT #15220  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
4. 2023  
RES-187  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO WAYFORWARD RESOURCES FOR  
DOUBLED UP HOUSING PILOT DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, KIGEYA, HUELSEMANN and HYNES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-187  
2023 RES-187 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-187 CONTRACT #15219  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
5. 2023  
RES-188  
AFFIRMING THE 2023 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT  
FUND AWARDS DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, ENGELBERGER and HYNES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-188  
2023 RES-188 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
6. 2023  
RES-189  
ACCEPTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT FROM THE  
STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES  
DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, ROSE, HUELSEMANN, ENGELBERGER and HYNES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-189  
2023 RES-189 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
7. 2023  
RES-196  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO NORTHWOODS CONSULTING  
PARTNERS, INC DCDHS - CYF DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-196  
2023 RES-196 FISCAL NOTE  
2023 RES-196 CONTRACT #15221  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (6-0) (YGP  
Members 2-0).  
E. Dane County Public Budget Hearing  
7 -  
Present:  
JAY BROWER, KIERSTIN HUELSEMANN, JEFF HYNES, LARRY PALM,  
STEVEN PETERS, HEIDI WEGLEITNER and BRENDA YANG  
EXECUTIVE BUDGET OVERVIEW  
2023  
RPT-342  
Attachments: HHN Executive Budget Overview  
F. Budget Discussion and Amendments  
1. 2023  
ACT-170  
HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE  
PROPOSED 2024 OPERATING BUDGET  
Attachments: HHN Operating Amnds 10-12-23  
2. 2023  
ACT-171  
HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE  
PROPOSED 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET  
Attachments: HHN Capital Amnds 10-12-23  
G. Items Requiring Committee Action  
86562 AVENUES TO COMMUNITY INC.  
1. 2023  
HSCA-016  
Attachments: 23126_Addendum_Avenues to Community  
Chair Wegleitner moved the item to directly after Resolutions  
A motion was made by HUELSEMANN, seconded by BROWER, that the Contract  
Addendum be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(6-0) (YGP Members 2-0).  
H. Presentations  
I. Reports to Committee  
J. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the City-County Building in  
Room 351 and virtually via Zoom.  
K. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
L. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
M. Adjournment  
Chair Wegleitner adjourned the meeting at 8:37 P.M.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Priscilla McCarthy pending Committee approval.