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, March 16, 2023  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. ROLL CALL  
29 -  
Present:  
ANDRAE, BARE, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN, DOWNING,  
DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY, HATCHER,  
HUELSEMANN, JOERS, KIEFER, McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES, PALM,  
RIPP, RATCLIFF, RITT, ROSE, SMITH, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER and  
WEIGAND  
8 -  
Excused:  
BOLLIG, HYNES, KIGEYA, PELLEBON, SCHAUER, WRIGHT,  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA and YANG  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Wright (Supervisor Xistris-Songpanya next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Wright  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH AND  
NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME DAY  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-377  
A motion was made by RITT, seconded by ROSE, that the Special Resolution be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2023 AS INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER  
DAY OF VISIBILITY  
MILES and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-379  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING MARCH 2023 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-380  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 2022 INDIVIDUAL SAFETY AWARD  
RECIPIENT  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-381  
A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 2022 DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY  
AWARD RECIPIENT  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-382  
This resolution was adopted  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
Attachments: 2022 PAY-032  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. CLAIMS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL  
2022 CL-032 CLAIM OF HAROLD BAKER  
1.  
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8.  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-033 CLAIM OF ALEX CORONA  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-034 CLAIM OF RICKY FLEMING  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-035 CLAIM OF YAVAIN HOWARD  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-036 CLAIM OF CEDRIC MAY  
Attachments: 2022 CL-036 May  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-037 CLAIM OF LORI SHUMWAY  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-038 CLAIM OF ZACHARIAH SIGLETARY  
A motion was made that the Claim be denied. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2022 CL-039 CLAIM OF RANDALL SPRINGEN  
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 MARCH 2, 2023 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-616  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by GLAZER, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ESTABLISHING SETBACKS FOR COMMUNICATION  
TOWERS  
DOOLAN, BOLLIG, DOWNING and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: OA 57 Staff Memo  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING LODGING FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES  
PERFORMING IN-PERSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES  
RIPP and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 OA-062  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
DANE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER  
EXPANSION  
RIPP, McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022-RES-338  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM #4 TO THE FINAL DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN  
OF CTH M FROM ONCKEN ROAD TO BLUE BILL PARK DRIVE  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-340  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING  
PROJECT AT 7601 MINERAL POINT ROAD IN THE CITY OF MADISON  
DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
HUELSEMANN, YANG, JOERS, RITT, ENGELBERGER and COLLINS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-342  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING  
PROJECT AT 4649 VERONA ROAD IN THE CITY OF MADISON  
DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
HUELSEMANN, YANG, JOERS, RITT, ENGELBERGER, MCGINNITY and COLLINS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-343  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO HOUSE RELOCATED DANE  
COUNTY JAIL RESIDENTS AT THE ONEIDA COUNTY JAIL  
ANDRAE, KIEFER, McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-349  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO HOUSE RELOCATED DANE  
COUNTY JAIL RESIDENTS AT THE ROCK COUNTY JAIL  
ANDRAE, KIEFER, McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-350  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO HOUSE RELOCATED DANE  
COUNTY JAIL RESIDENTS AT THE IOWA COUNTY JAIL  
ANDRAE, KIEFER, McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-351  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD  
SERVICES GREASE INTERCEPTOR REPLACEMENT  
RIPP and YANG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-352  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF CONTRACT WITH TRC  
ENVIRONMENTAL FOR PROFESSIONAL (LANDFILL) ENGINEERING  
SERVICES  
RIPP, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-353  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID-RELATED  
CLAIMS AGAINST MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS  
Sponsors: ROSE, ANDRAE, RATCLIFF, YANG, JOERS, ENGELBERGER, CHAWLA and  
HUELSEMANN  
Attachments: 2022 RES-355  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVAL OF THE 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FUNDING  
RECOMMENDATIONS DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
CASTILLO, HUELSEMANN, RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-360  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT OF THE  
2021 ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND  
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-365  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COOLING  
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-370  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TOKEN CREEK ROOF REPLACEMENTS  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-372  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #28 TO THE CONTRACT FOR U.S. VET  
GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC FOR DANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S  
OFFICE SOUTHEAST PRECINCT REMODEL AND ADDITION  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022-RES-373  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL UNITED  
STATES TO KASSEL, GERMANY  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-376  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. DOWNING, KIEFER, AND WEIGAND vote no.  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
1.  
PETITION: REZONE 11910  
APPLICANT: CEDAR CREEK VALLEY LLC (JULIETTE SCHICK)  
LOCATION: 2631 COUNTY HIGHWAY J, SECTION 14, TOWN OF  
SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: expanding residential lot boundary  
Attachments: 11910 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
2.  
PETITION: REZONE 11912  
APPLICANT: DOROTHY M JOHNSON  
LOCATION: 1343 STARR SCHOOL RD, NORTH AND SOUTH OF 1383  
STARR SCHOOL RD, SECTION 2, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separate existing farmstead from farm and create 2 additional  
residential lots  
Attachments: 11912 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
3.  
PETITION: REZONE 11919  
APPLICANT: K&D STONE LLC  
LOCATION: WEST OF 430 CENTER ROAD, SECTION 28, TOWN OF  
RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-35  
Farmland Preservation Business District  
REASON: bring existing legal non-conforming non-metallic mineral  
extraction site into conformance with current zoning ordinances  
Attachments: 11919 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
4.  
PETITION: REZONE 11922  
APPLICANT: JAMES & SANDRA MICKELSON  
LOCATION: 4002 STH 73, SECTION 15, TOWN OF DEERFIELD  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 11922 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
5.  
PETITION: REZONE 11924  
APPLICANT: STEVEN AND PATRICIA GAUSMANN  
LOCATION: SOUTH/WEST OF 3881 VILAS HOPE RD, SECTION 19,  
TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: TFR-08 Two Family Residential District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: zoning change for single-family residential use and taller  
accessory building  
Attachments: 11924 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
6.  
PETITION: REZONE 11925  
APPLICANT: TOM AND JENNIFER GILLETTE  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 493 EDGEHILL LANE, SECTION 25, TOWN OF  
MONTROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: zoning to allow for residential use  
Attachments: 11925 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
7.  
PETITION: REZONE 11926  
APPLICANT: THOMAS AND REBECCA STREICH  
LOCATION: 4343 AND 4345 VILAS RD, SECTION 7, TOWN OF  
COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RE Recreational  
District, RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 11926 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  
SUPPORTING BARGAINING BETWEEN OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL  
EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (OPEIU) LOCAL 39 AND CUNA  
MUTUAL GROUP (CMG)  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, WRIGHT, CHAWLA, RITT, HUELSEMANN, BOLLIG, DOOLAN,  
HATCHER, BARE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments: 2022 RES-371  
A motion was made by WEGLEITNER, seconded by COLLINS, that the Resolution  
be adopted Sub. 1 as amended by Executive Committee. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
24 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BARE, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN, DOWNING, DOYLE,  
EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, HATCHER, HUELSEMANN,  
JOERS, KIEFER, MCGINNITY, MILES, PALM, RATCLIFF, RITT, ROSE, VELDRAN  
and WEGLEITNER  
1 - WEIGAND  
Noes:  
8 -  
Excused:  
BOLLIG, HYNES, KIGEYA, PELLEBON, SCHAUER, WRIGHT,  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA and YANG  
4 - GRAY, McCARVILLE, RIPP and SMITH  
Abstain:  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE USE OF VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE  
DURING COUNTY BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS  
RITT, ROSE, DOOLAN, WEGLEITNER, HATCHER and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 OA-063  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted Sub. 1 as amended. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
23 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BARE, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN, DOWNING, DOYLE,  
EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, HATCHER, HUELSEMANN,  
JOERS, McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES, RATCLIFF, RITT, ROSE, SMITH and  
WEGLEITNER  
4 - KIEFER, RIPP, VELDRAN and WEIGAND  
Noes:  
8 -  
Excused:  
BOLLIG, HYNES, KIGEYA, PELLEBON, SCHAUER, WRIGHT,  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA and YANG  
2 - GRAY and PALM  
Absent:  
ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE BLOCK GRANT  
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN and YANG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-339  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK III TO AN  
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT IN THE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION  
DEPARTMENT  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-341  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING AND ALLOCATING REVENUE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH  
UNWINDING DCDHS - EAWS DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, YANG and JOERS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-344  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS AND CREATING A BEHAVIORAL  
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST PROJECT POSITION DCDHS - PEI  
DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN and YANG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-345  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted Sub. 1.  
The motion carried by a voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
ACCEPTANCE OF WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
GRANTS TO REPLACE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL BRIDGE & CROSSING  
CHAWLA, RIPP, DOOLAN, YANG, JOERS, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-346  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION  
GRANT SUB-AWARD FROM ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE  
DOOLAN, CHAWLA, RIPP, YANG, JOERS, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-347  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE PARK FACILITY PLANNER  
AND THE PARK PROPERTY PLANNER TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT  
I/II IN THE LAND AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
CHAWLA, RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-348  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND RENEWABLE'S FUND  
TRANSFER REQUEST  
RIPP, RITT, ENGELBERGER and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-354  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE  
INSTALLATION OF DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN THE  
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING COURTROOM  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-356  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR POLICE SERVICE WITH THE TOWN  
OF OREGON  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-359  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING STATE OF WISCONSIN DNR SURFACE WATER AIS  
PLANNING GRANTS  
CHAWLA, RIPP, YANG, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-361  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO CONDUCT THE DANE  
COUNTY YOUTH ASSESSMENT DCDHS - PEI DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, YANG, RATCLIFF, HUELSEMANN, DOOLAN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-363  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED TO PUBLIC SAFETY  
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE WISCONSIN OFFICE OF EMERGENCY  
COMMUNICATIONS AND AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET  
WEIGAND and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-364  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH MADISON DANE  
COUNTY ROADMAP TO REDUCING VIOLENCE GRANT FUNDS IN THE  
CRIME RESPONSE PROGRAM OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S  
OFFICE  
PELLEBON, RITT, HUELSEMANN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-369  
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 GLAZER, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 9:51 pm.