Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Personnel & Finance Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Monday, October 2, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 351; attend virtually via Zoom.  
The October 2, 2023 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting will be a hybrid meeting.  
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A. Call To Order  
Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
YGP Present: Vance  
Others Present: Chuck Hicklin, Greg Brockmeyer, Meg Krohn, Nick Bubb, Kabura  
Mukasa, Pam Dunphy, Joseph Darcangelo, Astra Iheukumere, Chris Nygaard,  
Sheriff Barrett, Carrie Springer, John Welch  
Registrants: Dan Lowndes, Sabrina Madison, Brian Standing, Ann Reynolds,  
Sean Burke and Erik Anderson  
7 -  
Present:  
CHUCK ERICKSON, ELIZABETH DOYLE, MAUREEN McCARVILLE, MATT  
VELDRAN, PATRICK MILES, JACOB WRIGHT and RICK ROSE  
2 - SARAH SMITH and CECELY CASTILLO  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance September 7, 2023  
Attachments: PF20230907  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance September 18, 2023  
Attachments: PF20230918  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTERS 2 & 32 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING PENALTIES FOR THE POSSESSION OF  
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA  
ROSE, DOOLAN, RITT, RATCLIFF, HUELSEMANN, WEGLEITNER and CHAWLA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-047  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (McCarville  
abstained, YGP 1-0).  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING EMPLOYEES SERVING AS INTERIM  
DEPARTMENT HEADS  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-048  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval.  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Ordinance be  
amended to insert "The committee may grant an extension to the one year  
period upon written request and a showing of good cause" at the end of line 13.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
On the motion to recommend 2023 OA-048 to the County Board as amended.  
Motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
3.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING SALE OF TAX DEEDED LAND TO  
MUNICIPALITIES  
DOYLE, ENGELBERGER and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023-OA-053  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF LTE HOURS DANE COUNTY HENRY  
VILAS ZOO  
RITT and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-148  
Anderson spoke in support.  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ROSE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
CONTRACT FOR FLY DANE 2024 DIGITAL AERIAL ORTHO-IMAGERY  
PROJECT  
COLLINS and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-157  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF  
CTH M/NORTH MAIN ST FROM CROSS COUNTRY RD TO CTH PD, IN  
THE CITY OF VERONA  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-162.pdf  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUNDING FOR A SPEED  
ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE PROJECT  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, ENGELBERGER and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-165  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUNDING FOR A SEATBELT  
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT  
ANDRAE, ENGELBERGER and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-166  
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 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUNDING FOR AN  
IMPAIRED DRIVER ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE  
ANDRAE, ROSE, BOLLIG, ENGELBERGER and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-167  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ADDENDUM #6 TO THE FINAL DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN  
OF CTH M FROM ONCKEN ROAD TO BLUE BILL PARK DRIVE  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-169.pdf  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 (YGP 1-0)  
AUTHORIZE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND  
TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE  
DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, ENGELBERGER, RITT, ROSE, RATCLIFF and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-170  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AT DANE  
COUNTY’S CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION FACILITY  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-171  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 3124 HOPE HOLLOW TRAIL IN  
THE TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-173  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
WASTE AND RENEWABLES CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF  
INSULATION MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION FROM MECHANICAL  
SYSTEMS INC.  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-174  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval as amended by PWT. The motion carried by a voice  
vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ELEVATOR SERVICES GROUP 1  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-176  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR  
SERVICES GROUP 2  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-177  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2024 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT  
HANDBOOK  
DOYLE, ROSE, BOLLIG and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-180  
Standing spoke in support.  
Dan Lowndes registered as neither supporting or opposing.  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ACCEPTING A NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT FUND GRANT AND  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RELATED AGREEMENTS TO  
SUPPORT THE BLACK EXCELLENCE CENTER  
ERICKSON, ROSE, BOLLIG, ENGELBERGER, EICHER, RATCLIFF and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-181  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS OF THE  
2024 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK  
DOYLE, ROSE, BOLLIG, EICHER and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-182  
Standing spoke in support.  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by MILES, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE 2023 CAPITAL BUDGET TO INCREASE COUNTY  
FUNDING FOR THE MADISON PUBLIC MARKET PROJECT  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-184  
Madison and Reynolds spoke in support.  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 3/4 Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice  
vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Approval of Bills & Accounts - Personnel & Finance October 2, 2023  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request to Fill Position Vacant for More than Six Months - Human Services  
Social Worker (Position #1416)  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord 20.08 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Service (Marzan May and June 2023)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14(3) - Per meal allowance for  
training - Human Services (10/19/2023 M-Team Retreat)  
Attachments: Vernia memo  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0 (YGP 1-0).  
E. Discussion Items  
Discussion Item - County Board of Supervisors Compensation  
Hicklin provided back ground on the discussion item. The committee requested  
information for the next meeting.  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Personnel & Finance - 2024 Budget Schedule  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
Sean Burke addressed the committee.  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
I. Adjourn  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by WRIGHT, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 7:10 PM. The motion carried unanimously.  
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