Dane County  
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised  
County Board  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Thursday, February 2, 2023  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City  
County Building in Room 201; attend virtually  
via Zoom.  
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testimony.  
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The February 2, 2023 County Board meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can either  
attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
The public can attend in person at the City County Building, room 201.  
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A. ROLL CALL  
Notified Attending Virtually: Supervisors Ritt, McGinnity, Hynes,  
Yang, Hatcher, Downing, Smith, and Huelsemann  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Wegleitner (Supervisor Weigand next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Wegleitner  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2023 AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH  
Sponsors:  
MILES  
Attachments:  
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2023 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH  
Sponsors:  
MILES  
Attachments:  
3. MODERN TRAINS: GETTING DANE COUNTY ON THE MAP  
Presented By: Chris Ott  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments:  
D. CLAIMS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL  
CLAIM OF ABBY MARTINELLI  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF KRISTI EVERSON  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF TYLER MILLER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF ANTHONY HOLLEY  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF SEDGWICK CMS  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF SCOTT GANSER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
CLAIM OF BAHEE SATHASVIAM  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for denial  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by PELLEBON, that the Claim be  
recommended for denial. The motion carried by a voice vote. 7-0 Passed  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  
Attachments:  
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2023 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments:  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
NONE  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
NONE  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
PETITION: REZONE 11914  
APPLICANT: KOLTON & ELIZABETH URSO  
LOCATION: 4056 MAHONEY ROAD, SECTION 9, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot and a residential spot zone area  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval, with one condition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 3-0.  
1. The rezoning shall have a Delayed Effective Date of one year to facilitate the  
applicant’s financing for the new residence and recording of the Certified Survey  
Map. Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11915  
APPLICANT: GREEN FIRE PROPERTIES LLC  
LOCATION: 8864 OFFERDAHL ROAD, SECTION 21, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: LC Limited Commercial District and AT-B Agriculture Transition Business  
District TO LC Limited Commercial District  
REASON: zoning change to allow for a caretaker's residence  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
recommended for approval as  
amended  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with an amendment to the staff's suggested  
condition 2c. The amendment would strike the end phrase of condition 2c  
making the condition read, "Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00am to  
6:00pm, except for extended hours as needed seasonally." The motion failed by  
the following vote: 0-3.  
Noes: 3 - BOLLIG, DOOLAN and KIEFER  
Excused: 2 - MCGINNITY and RATCLIFF  
1/24/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. with the following condtions.The motion carried  
by the following vote: 3-0.  
1. The existing deed restriction (Doc #4011934) shall be terminated with the  
Register of Deeds.  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the property that specifies the  
following:  
a. Business activities shall be limited to contractor or landscaping only.  
b. No retail sales are allowed on site.  
c. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00am to 6:00pm, except for  
extended hours as needed seasonally for the harvesting of Christmas trees  
grown on site.  
d. Outdoor sound amplification is prohibited.  
e. Outdoor lighting must be consistent with the Town Dark Sky Ordinance; all  
outdoor lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjacent properties  
and public rights-of-way, and be designed to minimize ambient light spill.  
f. Signage must be consistent with the Town Sign Ordinance and Dane  
County sign regulations.  
g. The parking and circulation plan shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance  
requirements of section 10.102(8).  
h. Visual screening, consistent with Section 10.102(12), Dane County Code,  
shall be established and maintained between the business operations on the  
LC parcel and the RR-2 parcel to the east.  
Ayes: 3 - BOLLIG, DOOLAN and KIEFER  
Excused: 2 - MCGINNITY and RATCLIFF Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11916  
APPLICANT: WILLIAM AND SUSAN LAUFENBERG  
LOCATION: EAST OF 4541 COUNTY HIGHWAY J, SECTION 32, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-16 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 3-0.  
Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11917  
APPLICANT: MARVIN O & DIXIE L SCHWENN  
LOCATION: 7562 COUNTY HWY PD, SECTION 8, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 3-0.  
1. A joint access easement is required through Lot 1 of the CSM for access to  
Lot 1 of CSM 8060 and to the agricultural lands surrounding the new lot. Passed  
PETITION: REZONE 11918  
APPLICANT: CUMMINGS AND TURK FARMS LLC  
LOCATION: 3436 NORTH STAR RD, SECTION 34, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO GC General Commercial District  
REASON: rezoning for commercial electrical contractor business  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/24/23  
recommended for approval  
Zoning & Land Regulation  
Committee  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 3-0.  
1. Owner shall be required to obtain a Change of Use permit, and bring the  
existing building up to commercial building code, prior to using the building for  
commercial purposes.  
2. Outdoor lighting be directed downward and away from adjacent properties  
and public rights-of-way, and be designed to minimize ambient light spill.  
3. The driveway will be paved to just past the crest of the hill.  
4. Outdoor storage will be behind the existing building as viewed from North  
Star Road, and a berm with trees will be installed to screen the view of it from  
the north. A Conditional Use Permit shall be obtained for outdoor storage.  
5. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the lot stating the following:  
a. A connection to sanitary sewer and municipal water services shall be  
required if and when they become available.  
b. The landowner waives the right to object to municipal assessments for  
such utility services.  
6. The final Certified Survey Map shall include at minimum a 75’ setback from  
the edge of the creek, unless the creek is determined not to be a navigable  
waterway, and appropriate resource identification designations as directed by  
County and Town subdivision ordinances. Passed  
I. ORDINANCES  
NONE  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
SEE SECTIONS K & M  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 5601-5613 HOLSCHER ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF MCFARLAND DCDHS  
- HAA DIVISION  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER, VELDRAN, RITT, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and  
HYNES  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Health & Human  
Needs Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/12/23  
recommended for approval  
Health & Human Needs  
Committee  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by PALM, that the sub to Res-265  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP  
1-0).  
1/23/23  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
Sub. 1 to the resolution be  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval. The  
motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
NONE  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK II TO  
AN ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT IN THE LAND AND WATER  
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA and VELDRAN  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/12/23  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by COLLINS, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote MC 4/0, YGP 1/0. Passed  
1/23/23  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
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 4-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT EVJUE FOUNDATION FUNDS  
TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS  
Sponsors:  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA, JOERS, VELDRAN, HATCHER, ENGELBERGER and  
HYNES  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Executive  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Executive Committee  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/19/23  
Executive Committee  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by GRAY, that the resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. Passed  
1/23/23  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
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 4-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
ACCEPTANCE OF A 2023 URBAN FORESTRY GRANT FROM THE WI  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, RIPP, JOERS, VELDRAN, HATCHER, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/11/23  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0. Passed  
1/12/23  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by COLLINS, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote MC 4/0, YGP 1/0. Passed  
1/23/23  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
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 4-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A LAND USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN  
THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND DANE  
COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, RIPP, JOERS, VELDRAN, WRIGHT, HATCHER, RITT,  
ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, COLLINS and HYNES  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/11/23  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0. Passed  
1/12/23  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by COLLINS, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote MC 4/0, YGP 1/0. Passed  
1/23/23  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
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 4-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE TO A  
CLERK I-II IN PUBLIC HEALTH-MADISON AND DANE COUNTY  
Sponsors:  
HATCHER and VELDRAN  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Board of Health for  
Madison and Dane County  
This resolution was referred to the Board of Health for Madison and Dane  
County  
12/16/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/4/23  
recommended for approval  
Board of Health for Madison  
and Dane County  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by PHAIR, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. Passed  
1/9/23  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
postponed to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by BARE, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be postponed to the Personnel & Finance Committee,  
due back by 1/23/2023. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 2-0).  
Passed  
1/23/23  
recommended for approval  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
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 4-0 (YGP 1-0). Passed  
N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS  
O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT  
BY LAW  
P. ADJOURNMENT  
Until Thursday, February 16, 2023, 7:00 PM, or Call of the Chair at  
the City-County Building Room 201 or Zoom  
SIGNED: PATRICK MILES, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR  
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