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?  
This meeting is being conducted on land now known and recognized as Dane County, Wisconsin. We  
acknowledge that this land is at the same time the ancestral, traditional, & contemporary land of the  
Ho-Chunk, Sauk & Kickapoo nations.  
Monday, February 26, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
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The February 26, 2024 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting will be a hybrid  
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A. Call To Order  
Supervisor Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM.  
Board Chair Miles was present.  
YGP Present: Vance  
Others Present: Chuck Hicklin, Greg Brockmeyer, Meg Krohn, Supervisor Ratcliff,  
Adam Heffron, Kalvin Barrett, Sam Olson, Lisa MacKinnon, Nick Bubb, Janel  
Heinrich, Adam Gallagher, Jeff Okazaki, Connie Bettin, Supervisor Brower,  
Michele Dickinson, Todd Draper, Kabura Mukasa, John Welch, Bonnie Armstrong  
4 -  
Present:  
CHUCK ERICKSON, MAUREEN McCARVILLE, MATT VELDRAN and CECELY  
CASTILLO  
1 - ELIZABETH DOYLE  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance February 5, 2024  
Attachments: PF20240205  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Minutes  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REVISING THE SALARY OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
CHAWLA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 OA-074  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by MILES, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (McCarville  
abstained, YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO SHORT-ELLIOT-HENDRICKSON, INC.  
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-273  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO SCS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-275  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that Sub. 1 to the  
resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO CAMPOS EPC, LLC FOR RNG PLANT  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-277  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ACCEPTANCE OF A WDNR PHEASANT STAMP GRANT FOR  
HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS  
CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-305  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES  
AGREEMENT WITH ROOTED INC FOR 2024 PLANNING AND  
IMPLEMENTATION OF GARDENS AT ANDERSON FARM COUNTY  
PARK  
CHAWLA, HUELSEMANN, COLLINS and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-306  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING PARC & RIDE GRANT AWARDS  
CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-307  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAUK COUNTY AND SAUK CITY  
FOR WisDOT TAP-STARS GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION  
CHAWLA, RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-310  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANTS, INC.  
EICHER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-315  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE TAX DEEDING OF TAX DELINQUENT  
PROPERTIES  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-316  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELEVATED BOARDWALK FOR THE  
WAUCHEETA TRAIL  
RIPP, MILES, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-318  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
URGING DANE COUNTY’S CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS TO WORK  
WITH LOCAL, HIGH-ROAD EMPLOYERS  
BROWER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, DOOLAN, RITT and SMITH  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES 322  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES BLACK EARTH CREEK RESTORATION GRANT  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, ROSE, DOOLAN and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-323  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, 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).  
AUTHORIZING PARC & RIDE GRANT AWARD TO CITY OF MIDDLETON  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, HATCHER and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-324  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER MADISON  
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-325  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR  
TACTICAL EXPLOSIVE BREACHER CERTIFICATION TRAINING  
ANDRAE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-326  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
URBAN WATER QUALITY GRANT AWARD - CITY OF MIDDLETON  
HATCHER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-327  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE FY  
2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT  
(JAG) PROGRAM  
ANDRAE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-328  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET TO UPDATE THE CARD ACCESS  
SYSTEMS AT COUNTY FACILITIES  
DOYLE, ENGELBERGER and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-329  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE LAKE MANAGEMENT  
AND PROJECT COORDINATOR TO LAKE MANAGEMENT  
SUPERVISOR IN THE LAND & WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-330  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, 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).  
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE NEW LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT  
FEE SCHEDULES WITH THE 1% INCREASE IN DATCP  
REIMBURSEMENT FEES  
HATCHER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-331  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH OPERATING BUDGET TO ACCEPT  
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION  
"STRENGTHENING U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE,  
WORKFORCE, AND DATA SYSTEMS" FUNDING FROM THE WI  
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES  
HATCHER, ENGELBERGER, ROSE, HUELSEMANN and SMITH  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-332  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE CARRY FORWARD OF FUNDS IN THE EXTENSION  
DEPARTMENT FOR THE FOOD SYSTEM ASSESSMENT PROJECT  
YANG, HUELSEMANN, BROWER, RITT and DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-335  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROBERTSON ROAD BUILDINGS  
ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS AT 4212 & 4318 ROBERTSON ROAD,  
MADISON, WI  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-337  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING  
PROJECT AT 680 GRAND CANYON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF MADISON  
DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, BROWER and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-338  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
CREATING NEW REVENUE LINE IN DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  
DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN and DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-339  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE  
PURCHASING OFFICER FOR DCDHS  
WEGLEITNER and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-341  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
APPROVING A CONTRACT AND LEASE WITH DEFYNE, LLC TO  
OFFER OMBUDS SERVICES TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES  
GLAZER, HUELSEMANN, ROSE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-349  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
ADDENDUM #5 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND  
PERMITTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED DANE COUNTY  
LANDFILL SITE NO. 3  
RIPP and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-351  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERK, REGISTER OF  
DEEDS, AND TREASURER  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, GRAY, KEMP, MILES, WEGLEITNER, CASTILLO and  
COLLINS  
Attachments: 2023 RES-353  
Chawla spoke in support.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE that the Resolution be postponed to the  
Personnel & Finance Committee, due back by 3/11/2024. The motion failed for  
lack of a second.  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by MILES, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (McCarville  
abstained, YGP 1-0).  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Personnel & Finance - Approval of Bills & Accounts - February 26, 2024  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 - 60 day reporting - Human  
Services (Wiggins Nov 2023)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 - 60 day reporting - Human  
Services (Veloon October 2023)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14 - Per Meal Allowance for Training  
- Waste & Renewables (RFS Training September 20, 2023)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.14(4) - Tamara D. Grigsby Office of  
Equity & Inclusion (Centro Hispano Annual Celebration)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co.Ord. 20.08 - 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Services (Thao Nov 2023)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co.Ord. 20.08 - 60 Day Reporting Deadline -  
Human Services (Thao Dec 2023)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Public Works - Temporary Parking for Dane  
County Staff During Jail Construction (Urban Land Interests)  
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0 (YGP 1-0).  
E. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
F. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
G. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
H. Adjourn  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by CASTILLO, that the meeting  
be adjourned at 6:19 PM. The motion carried unanimously.  
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