Dane County  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
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, February 7, 2022  
5:30 PM  
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A. Call To Order  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
1. 2021 MIN-576 Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance January 24, 2022  
Attachments:  
C. Fund Transfers  
Request for Transfer of Funds - Consolidated Food Services -  
Steamer  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/28/22  
Personnel & Finance  
Committee  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1. 2021 RES-290 APPROVAL OF 2022 CROP LEASES ON COUNTY LAND  
Sponsors:  
RIPP and DOWNING  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/17/21  
County Board  
referred to the Land Conservation  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Land Conservation Committee  
12/17/21  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
12/17/21  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/12/22  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
6-0, YGP 1-0. Passed  
1/13/22  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by CHAWLA, seconded by LEVIN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote, 6-0, YGP 1-0.  
Passed  
1/27/22  
recommended for approval  
Land Conservation  
Committee  
A motion was made by DOWNING, seconded by RITT, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. MC 7/0 Passed  
CHANGE ORDER #12 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR MEAD & HUNT,  
INC. FOR JAIL CONSOLIDATION-ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING  
DESIGN SERVICES AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING  
Sponsors:  
RATCLIFF  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/7/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
1/7/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/11/22  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
postponed to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
postponed until the next Public Works & Transportation Committee Agenda on  
January 25th, 2022. The motion carried by a voice vote. (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Passed  
1/25/22  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
Sub. 1 to the resolution be  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that Sub. 1 to the  
resolution be recommended for approval to replace the original resolution. The  
motion carried by a voice vote (4-1; YGP: 2-0).  
Supervisor Ripp voted no. Passed  
1/25/22  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
recommended for denial as  
amended  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for denial as amended by Sub. 1. The motion carried by the  
following vote (3-2; YGP:0-1).  
AYES - DOWNING, RATCLIFF, and RIPP  
NOES - DeGARMO and VELDRAN  
YGP Gabby Shell voted-No  
Todd Draper, Sheriff Barrett, Jeff Heil, Kerry Porter, Dave Way, and Jan Horsfall  
spoke on this agenda item.  
YGP Simon Johnson left at 7:48 p.m.  
David Mahoney registered and spoke in opposition of this agenda item.  
Paul Saeman and Eugene Crisler registered and spoke as neither in opposition  
nor support of this agenda item. Passed  
AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BORROWING  
TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DANE COUNTY JAIL  
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT  
Sponsors:  
RATCLIFF, WEIGAND, BOLLIG, McCARVILLE, CHENOWETH, MCGINNITY,  
ROCKWELL, RIPP, KRAUSE, KIEFER, ADKINS, SCHAUER, LEVIN and  
HATCHER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/7/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
1/7/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/11/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
AYES- Ratcliff, Ripp, Veldran, Downing  
NOES-DeGarmo  
YGP Johnson-AYES  
YGP Shell-AYES  
One registrant spoke in support of this agenda item (David Mahoney)  
One registrant spoke neither in support or opposition of this agenda item (Ralph  
Jackson)  
One registrant spoke in opposition of this agenda item (Larissa Joanna)  
Supervisor Krause spoke on this agenda item  
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett and Todd Draper answered questions on this agenda  
item. Passed  
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO MANAGE MEDICATION VENDING  
MACHINE INITIATIVE  
Sponsors:  
McCARVILLE and AUDET  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/25/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
Meier presented. A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by ROCKWELL,  
that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. 6-0; YGP: 1-0 Passed  
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH DISKRITER INC FOR  
TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR THE DANE COUNTY MEDICAL  
EXAMINER  
Sponsors:  
McCARVILLE  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/25/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
Eskola presented. A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by BAYRD, that  
the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice  
vote. 5-0; YGP: 1-0 Passed  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO THE  
PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS, INC. (GOPLIN)  
Sponsors:  
RIPP, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/26/22  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0, YGP  
1-0. Passed  
1/27/22  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by HATCHER, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED 2022 LTE FUNDS  
FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR DANE COUNTY PARKS  
Sponsors:  
RIPP, RATCLIFF, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/26/22  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by GOFORTH, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0. Passed  
1/27/22  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by GRAY, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DONATED FUNDS FROM  
THE FRIENDS OF CAPITAL SPRINGS RECREATION AREA  
Sponsors:  
RIPP, AUDET, RATCLIFF, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/26/22  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by BROUWER, 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  
1/27/22  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by HATCHER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY  
AND DANE ARTS MURAL ARTS  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, RIPP and RATCLIFF  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Executive  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Executive Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/25/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Mark Fraire spoke on this agenda item. Passed  
2/3/22  
Executive Committee  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by CHAWLA, seconded by PETERS, that the resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. Passed  
AUTHORIZING DONATION OF FUNDS TOWARDS AN ACCESSIBLE  
KAYAK LANDING AND FISHING PIER  
Sponsors:  
RIPP, SMITH, HATCHER, RATCLIFF, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/26/22  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by THORESEN, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0. Passed  
1/27/22  
recommended for approval  
Environment, Agriculture &  
Natural Resources  
Committee  
A motion was made by RITT, seconded by LEVIN, that the Resolution Requiring  
2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT WITH SOLACOM TECHNOLOGIES,  
INC. FOR 9-1-1 TELEPHONE SYSTEM TEXTING, REPORTING AND  
NEXT-GENERATION CONNECTION  
Sponsors:  
McCARVILLE  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/25/22  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
Sub. 1 to the resolution be  
recommended for approval  
McVicar presented. A motion was made by BAYRD, seconded by KRAUSE,  
that Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried  
by a voice vote. 6-0; YGP: 1-0 Passed  
AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL TO  
SELECT AND ENGAGE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO INITIATE LEGAL  
ACTION AGAINST COMPANIES THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE  
DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF PER- AND  
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)  
Sponsors:  
McCARVILLE, AUDET, SMITH, JOERS, RITT, ANDRAE and RATCLIFF  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/25/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
Tutwiler presented. This resolution was recommended for approval. No vote  
taken.  
1/25/22  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
postponed to the Public Protection  
& Judiciary Committee  
1/25/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Protection &  
Judiciary Committee  
A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by BAYRD, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 4-2;  
YGP: 1-0 Passed  
AMENDING THE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING A RENEWABLES  
FINANCE OFFICER POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE &  
RENEWABLES  
Sponsors:  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
1/21/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/25/22  
recommended for approval  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item. Passed  
AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO SYSCO FOR  
CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICE  
Sponsors:  
EICHER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
2/4/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
AUTHORIZING THE TAX DEEDING OF TAX DELINQUENT  
PROPERTIES  
Sponsors:  
AUDET  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
2/4/22  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Request to Fill Position Vacant for More than Six Months - Land &  
Water Resources Parks Director (#1552)  
Attachments:  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord 20.08 - Child Support (October 2021  
expense for Baltus and Bina)  
Attachments:  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 - Human Services - Kill  
Stimart (October and November mileage)  
Attachments:  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 - Human Services - Sarah  
McKenzie (November mileage)  
Attachments:  
5. 2021 ACT-439 Approval of Bills & Accounts - February 7, 2022  
Attachments:  
F. Discussion Items  
1. 2021 DISC-056 Elected Official Compensation - Clerk of Courts and Sheriff  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
H. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
I. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
J. Adjourn  
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Dane County Controller's Office at 608-266-4110 or krohn@countyofdane.com