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, November 13, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 351; attend virtually via Zoom.  
The November 13, 2023 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting will be a hybrid  
meeting. Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
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A. Call To Order  
Chair Doyle called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
YGP Present: Vance  
Staff Present: Chuck Hicklin, Greg Brockmeyer, Meg Krohn, Charles Tubbs, Tracy  
Herold, Kim Jones, Carlo Esqueda, Amanda Depagter, John Welch, Martha  
Stacker, Laura Hicklin, Nick Bubb, Adam Heffron, Chriss Nygaard, Sheriff Barrett,  
Carlos Pabellon, Carrie Meier, Supervisor Chawla, Supervisor Wegleitner,  
Supervisor Collins, Adam Ussher, Amy Tutweiler, Gene Meyers, Lt. Col. Dunlap  
(Air National Guard)  
9 -  
Present:  
CHUCK ERICKSON, SARAH SMITH, ELIZABETH DOYLE, MAUREEN  
McCARVILLE, MATT VELDRAN, PATRICK MILES, JACOB WRIGHT, CECELY  
CASTILLO and RICK ROSE  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Minutes October 23, 2023  
Attachments: PF20231023  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by ROSE, that the Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Minutes October 24, 2023  
Attachments: PF20231024  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by ROSE, that the Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Minutes October 25, 2023  
Attachments: PF20231025  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by ROSE, that the Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Minutes October 30, 2023  
Attachments: PF20231030  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by ROSE, that the Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
FUNDS TRANSFER REQUEST TO PURCHASE A NEW ELECTRIC  
VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND RENEWABLES  
Attachments: 2023 FTR-038  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Fund Transfer  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
2023 FTR-039 RADIO BATTERIES  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Fund Transfer  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING SICK LEAVE USE AND REINSTATEMENT  
DOYLE and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-066  
The following registered in support: Cindy Matulle, Karlie Maggio, JOEL HEIMAN,  
Samantha Yngsdal, Shaniqua Murphy, Morgan Aten, DAWN AMORIELLO, JR  
Robertson, Charles Thompson, MARY WAMBOLD, misha dancing waters, Samantha  
Haack, Kristi Meyer, Brenda Swenson, Holly Schumann, CHEE XIONG, sarah  
rosenstein, Mary Ambrosavage, Reyna Vasquez, Celia Zeinert, Houa Lee, Carol Knepfel,  
Megan Thurston, john Ly, Heidi Van Landingham, Heather Guenther, Sheila Wolff,  
JESSICA WRATHKEY, Sharron Hubbard-Moyer , Ariel Barak, Derek Wallace, Kevin  
Fisher  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
RESOLUTION TO UPDATE DANE COUNTY LIBRARY STANDARDS  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-149  
Books spoke in support.  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AIRPORT JOINT USE AGREEMENT  
WITH THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF WISCONSIN  
McCARVILLE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-168.pdf  
Books, Lee, Lozano, Schlachter, Willman, Sollinger, Boswell, Chawla and Wegleitner  
spoke in opposition.  
Collins spoke in support.  
The following registered in opposition: Mrian Celesnik, Irene Piersma and Joan Braune.  
Kim Jones, Adam Ussher, Gene Meyers, Amy Tutweiler and Lt. Col. Dunlap were present  
for questions.  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by SMITH, that the Resolution be  
postponed. to the Personnel & Finance Committee, due back by 12/18/2023. The  
motion carried by a voice vote 7-2 (Castillo, Erickson) (YGP 1-0)..  
ACCEPTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY  
PREPAREDNESS (HMEP) GRANT FFY2023 SW REGIONAL  
COMMODITY FLOW STUDY DANE  
McCARVILLE, RATCLIFF and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-201  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ACCEPTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY  
PREPAREDNESS (HMEP) GRANT DANE COUNTY CORE &  
SPECIALIZED HAZMAT TRAINING  
McCARVILLE, RATCLIFF and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-202  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ACCEPTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES  
ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) GRANT FOR DRUG COURT PROGRAMS  
EXPANSION DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, KIGEYA, RATCLIFF and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-204  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING SUN PRAIRIE LEASE WITH SUNSHINE PLACE, INC.  
DCDHS - PEI DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, RATCLIFF and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-205  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH HOOPER  
CORPORATION FOR THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER PAVILIONS 1 &  
2 FIRE PROTECTION UPGRADES  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-206  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT TO HOUSE  
RELOCATED DANE COUNTY JAIL RESIDENTS AT THE IOWA COUNTY  
JAIL  
ANDRAE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-213  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT ADDENDUM BETWEEN DANE COUNTY  
AND THE CITY OF MADISON FOR TYPE III HAZARDOUS MATERIALS  
RESPONSE TEAM  
McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-214  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET TO FUND AMERICORPS  
PLACEMENTS  
DOYLE, KIGEYA, HUELSEMANN and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-215  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
WASTE AND RENEWABLES INTERCONNECTION ASSIGNMENT  
AGREEMENT TO ASSIGN RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO LIBERTY  
(RNG) LLC  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-216  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING MAZOMANIE LEASE AT 314 ANNE STREET FOR  
JOINING FORCES FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-218  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT  
COST-SHARE FUNDS  
CHAWLA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-219  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVAL OF 2024 CROP LEASES ON COUNTY LAND  
CHAWLA and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-221  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF LEASE  
INVOLVING LAND AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
LEASE NO. DCRA 2016-19  
McCARVILLE and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-222  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ESTABLISHING OPERATING ACCOUNTS FOR DANE DEMO FARMS  
CHAWLA and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-223  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT TO HOUSE  
RELOCATED DANE COUNTY JAIL RESIDENTS AT THE ONEIDA  
COUNTY JAIL  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-225  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Resolution  
be Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by  
a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT TO HOUSE  
RELOCATED DANE COUNTY JAIL RESIDENTS AT THE IOWA COUNTY  
JAIL  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-227  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC. FOR THE  
PURCHASE OF FABRICATION, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF  
RNG PLANT DESULFURIZATION MEDIA VESSELS FOR THE  
DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND RENEWABLES  
RIPP and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-228  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARDING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO THE  
DANE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION  
DOYLE, RATCLIFF, ROSE and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-229  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF LEASE INVOLVING LAND AT THE  
DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
LEASE NO. DCRA 2003-02  
McCARVILLE and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-230  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Bills and Accounts November 13, 2023  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Waiver of Bid - Badger Prairie - Dental Hygienist Services (Kathleen  
Revello RDH)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Services (Kate Kingree June 2023)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Services (Lindsey Beischel June and July 2023)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Services (Purkis July 2023)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request to Approve Reimbursement for Moving Expenses - Waste &  
Renewables (Landfill Operations Manager M. Eas)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Alliant Energy Center - Portable Transformer  
(Staff Electric)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14(3) Per meal limit for training -  
Land & Water Resources Department (Staff meeting)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Services (Eva Zealy July & AUgust 2023)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Waste & Renewables - Procurement of clay  
soil suitable for landfill construction (Wingra Stone Company)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Clerk of Courts - Court Appointed Special  
Advocates (Canopy Center)  
A motion was made by WRIGHT, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 9-0 (YGP 1-0).  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
12/18/2023  
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 ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 7:36 PM. The motion carried unanimously.  
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Personnel & Finance - Registration List November 13, 2023  
Attachments: PF20231113 Final