Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
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.  
Interpreters must be requested in advance; please see the bottom of the agenda for more information.  
Los intérpretes deben solicitarse con anticipación; consulte el final de la agenda para obtener más  
información.  
Yuav tsuam tau thov txog cov neeg txhais lus hau ntej; thov saib hauv qab kawg ntawm qhov txheej  
txheem rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv.  
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.  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link (after you fill out the form, the meeting link and  
access information will be emailed to you):  
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a4rxrd8tQ-OoK2XS-VAGUA  
This link will be active until the end of the meeting.  
To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following three toll-free phone numbers:  
1-833-548-0276  
1-833-548-0282  
1-888-788-0099  
When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 990 7025 3058  
The meeting will be livestreamed and can be viewed here:  
PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:  
IN PERSON: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item  
can register in person at the meeting using paper registration forms. IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO  
REGISTER VIA THE ZOOM LINK ABOVE EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.  
In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the meeting.  
VIRTUAL: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item  
MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE (even if you plan to attend using your phone). Virtual  
registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the  
meeting.  
In order to testify (provide public comment) virtually, you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom  
or phone, you will then either be unmuted or promoted to a panelist and provided time to speak to the  
body.  
If you want to submit a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for board members, please  
send them to: County_Board_Recipients@countyofdane.com.  
A. ROLL CALL  
37 -  
Present:  
ANDRAE, BARE, BOLLIG, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOWNING, DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY,  
HATCHER, HUELSEMANN, HYNES, JOERS, KIEFER, KIGEYA,  
McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, RIPP, RATCLIFF,  
RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND,  
WRIGHT, XISTRIS-SONGPANYA and YANG  
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  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-322  
A motion was made by XISTRIS-SONGPANYA, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Special Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2023 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-332  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by XISTRIS-SONGPANYA, that the  
Special Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
3. MODERN TRAINS: GETTING DANE COUNTY ON THE MAP  
MODERN TRAINS: GETTING DANE COUNTY ON THE MAP  
Attachments: 2022 PRES-215  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments: 2022 PAY-028  
A motion was made by SCHAUER, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. CLAIMS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL  
CLAIM OF ABBY MARTINELLI  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF KRISTI EVERSON  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF TYLER MILLER  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF ANTHONY HOLLEY  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF SEDGWICK CMS  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF SCOTT GANSER  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
CLAIM OF BAHEE SATHASVIAM  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-543  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote. DOOLAN abstained.  
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2023 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-544  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote. DOOLAN abstained.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
PETITION: REZONE 11914  
1.  
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: 11914 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 11915  
2.  
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: 11915 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 11916  
3.  
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: 11916 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 11917  
4.  
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: 11917 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 11918  
5.  
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: 11918 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 5601-5613 HOLSCHER ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF MCFARLAND DCDHS  
- HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, VELDRAN, RITT, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, HYNES and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-265  
A motion was made by WEGLEITNER, seconded by SCHAUER, that the Resolution  
be adopted Sub. 1. The motion carried by a voice vote. Sub 1 was then before  
the Board. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
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  
CHAWLA and VELDRAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-281  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT EVJUE FOUNDATION FUNDS  
TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA, JOERS, VELDRAN, HATCHER, ENGELBERGER and HYNES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-282  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A 2023 URBAN FORESTRY GRANT FROM THE WI  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
CHAWLA, RIPP, JOERS, VELDRAN, HATCHER, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-285  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
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, HYNES and MILES  
Attachments: 2022 RES-286  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE TO A  
CLERK I-II IN PUBLIC HEALTH-MADISON AND DANE COUNTY  
HATCHER and VELDRAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-288  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS  
O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT  
BY LAW  
P. ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BOLLIG, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 8:13 pm. The motion carried unanimously.  
SIGNED: PATRICK MILES, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR  
NOTE: If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations  
to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below at least three business  
days prior to the meeting.  
NOTA: Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor, materiales en formatos alternativos u otros arreglos  
para acceder a este servicio, actividad o programa, comuníquese al número de teléfono que figura a  
continuación tres días hábiles como mínimo antes de la reunión.  
LUS CIM: Yog hais tias koj xav tau ib tug neeg txhais lus, ib tug neeg txhais ntawv, cov ntawv ua lwm  
hom ntawv los sis lwm cov kev pab kom siv tau cov kev pab, cov kev ua ub no (activity) los sis qhov  
kev pab cuam, thov hu rau tus xov tooj hauv qab yam tsawg peb hnub ua hauj lwm ua ntej yuav tuaj sib  
tham.  
County Board Office (608) 266-5758 TTY WI RELAY 711