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?  
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.  
Thursday, March 7, 2024  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. ROLL CALL  
36 - ANDRAE, BOLLIG, BROWER, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOWNING, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY,  
HATCHER, HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIEFER, KIGEYA,  
McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, PETERS,  
RATCLIFF, RIPP, RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN,  
WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, WRIGHT and YANG  
Present:  
1 - DOYLE  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Huelsemann (Supervisor Hynes next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Hynes  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by SCHAUER, seconded by GRAY, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. CLAIMS FOR DENIAL  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2024 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by KEMP, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO SHORT-ELLIOT-HENDRICKSON, INC. FOR  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
1.  
Sponsors: RIPP  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO CAMPOS EPC, LLC FOR RNG PLANT  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
2.  
Sponsors: RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT  
WITH ROOTED INC FOR 2024 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF  
GARDENS AT ANDERSON FARM COUNTY PARK  
3.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, HUELSEMANN, COLLINS, ENGELBERGER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARDING CONTRACT TO BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANTS, INC.  
4.  
Sponsors: EICHER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE TAX DEEDING OF TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTIES  
DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
5.  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A request was made by WEGLEITNER to separate the parcel on 2326 E.  
Washington Ave. The request was granted by the Chair. The chair then called the  
question on the balance of the parcels. The motion on the balance carried by a  
voice vote. A motion was then made by WEGLEITNER, seconded by  
HUELSEMANN, that the single parcel on 2326 E. Washington be re-referred to the  
Personnel & Finance Committee. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELEVATED BOARDWALK FOR THE  
WAUCHEETA TRAIL  
6.  
Sponsors: RIPP, MILES, ENGELBERGER, RITT and ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING PARC & RIDE GRANT AWARD TO CITY OF MIDDLETON  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, HATCHER and RITT  
7.  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER MADISON  
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU  
8.  
Sponsors:  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER, ROSE and MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.WEIGAND votes no.  
URBAN WATER QUALITY GRANT AWARD - CITY OF MIDDLETON  
HATCHER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, RITT and MILES  
9.  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE CARRY FORWARD OF FUNDS IN THE EXTENSION  
DEPARTMENT FOR THE FOOD SYSTEM ASSESSMENT PROJECT  
10.  
Sponsors: YANG, HUELSEMANN, BROWER, RITT, DOYLE, ENGELBERGER, ROSE, MILES  
and GLAZER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT  
AT 680 GRAND CANYON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF MADISON DCDHS - HAA  
DIVISION  
11.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, BROWER, RITT, ENGELBERGER, ROSE, MILES  
and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
SUPPORTING USE OF AGRIVOLTAICS FOR DANE COUNTY LAND-BASED  
SOLAR INSTALLATIONS  
12.  
Sponsors: RIPP, HUELSEMANN, ENGELBERGER and MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING A CONTRACT AND LEASE WITH DEFYNE, LLC TO OFFER  
OMBUDS SERVICES TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES  
13.  
Sponsors:  
GLAZER, HUELSEMANN, ROSE, RITT, ENGELBERGER and MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM #5 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND  
PERMITTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED DANE COUNTY LANDFILL  
SITE NO. 3  
14.  
Sponsors: RIPP, RITT and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
PETITION: REZONE 12006  
APPLICANT: LLOYD & BARBARA L MELTON (WAYNE MELTON, REP)  
LOCATION: SECTION 8, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
1.  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District,  
FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separate farmstead from farm and create two agricultural lots  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12007  
APPLICANT: JOHN & SARA BOTHUM  
2.  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 1450 PLEASANT HILL ROAD, SECTION 2, TOWN OF DUNKIRK  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12008  
3.  
APPLICANT: DALE, RONALD, JAMES, AND DENNIS LUND  
LOCATION: 2490 CLEAR VIEW ROAD, SECTION 14, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District,  
FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separating two existing residences from the farmland  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12009  
APPLICANT: JEFF SCHLIECKAU  
4.  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 3830 GALA WAY, SECTION 19, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District, FP-1  
Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District, FP-1 Farmland Preservation  
District TO NR-C Natural Resource Conservation District  
REASON: create two residential lots and one agricultural lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12010  
5.  
APPLICANT: MORCOY COMPOUND LLC (PAUL MORRISON)  
LOCATION: 7741 STATE HIGHWAY 69, SECTION 31, TOWN OF MONTROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: create one new residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12011  
APPLICANT: BAKER LIVING TR (DENNY BAKER)  
6.  
LOCATION: 1240 N. GAFFNEY RD, SECTION 9, TOWN OF MONTROSE  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District, RR-4  
Rural Residential District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12013  
APPLICANT: DAVID J RHINER  
7.  
LOCATION: WEST OF 8774 COUNTY HWY G, SECTION 4, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12014  
APPLICANT: CINDY AND BILL NORDNESS  
8.  
LOCATION: 524 STATE HWY 138, SECTION 30, TOWN OF DUNKIRK  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-1 Single Family Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: expanding existing residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12016  
9.  
APPLICANT: ALBERT G HAWLEY & KAREN ZETHMAYR  
LOCATION: 2669 CTH P, SECTION 16, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: GC General Commercial District TO LC Limited Commercial District  
REASON: zoning to allow for limited contractor business use  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES,  
REVISING THE SALARY OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
1.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, MILES and ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by CHAWLA, seconded by SCHAUER, that the Ordinance be  
re-referred. to the Personnel & Finance Committee The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO SCS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE RNG PLANT  
1.  
Sponsors:  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by SCHAUER, that the Resolution be Sub.  
1 to the resolution be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote. Sub 1 was  
then before the Board. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING PARC & RIDE GRANT AWARDS  
2.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, MILES and ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
URGING DANE COUNTY’S CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS TO  
WORK WITH LOCAL, HIGH-ROAD EMPLOYERS  
3.  
Sponsors: BROWER, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, DOOLAN, RITT, SMITH, MILES, ROSE  
and HATCHER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted as amended. The motion  
carried by a voice vote. RIPP and WEIGAND vote no.  
URGING THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER BOB SPINDELL FROM  
THE WISCONSIN ELECTIONS COMMISSION  
4.  
Sponsors: GRAY, BROWER, HATCHER, ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
35 - ANDRAE, BOLLIG, BROWER, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOWNING, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY,  
HATCHER, HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIEFER, KIGEYA, McCARVILLE,  
MCGINNITY, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, PETERS, RATCLIFF, RIPP, RITT,  
ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WRIGHT and YANG  
Ayes:  
1 - WEIGAND  
1 - DOYLE  
Noes:  
Excused:  
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERK, REGISTER OF DEEDS,  
AND TREASURER  
5.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, GRAY, KEMP, MILES, WEGLEITNER, CASTILLO,  
COLLINS, WRIGHT, GLAZER and YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by MILES, seconded by GRAY, that the Resolution be  
adopted Sub. 1. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Sub 1 was then before the Board. The motion carried on a voice vote.  
30 - ANDRAE, BROWER, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN, DOWNING,  
EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY, HATCHER,  
HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KEMP, KIEFER, KIGEYA, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON,  
PETERS, RIPP, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER,  
WRIGHT and YANG  
Ayes:  
6 - BOLLIG, McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, RATCLIFF, RITT and WEIGAND  
1 - DOYLE  
Noes:  
Excused:  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE  
ACCEPTANCE OF A WDNR PHEASANT STAMP GRANT FOR HABITAT  
IMPROVEMENTS  
1.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER and MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES BLACK EARTH CREEK RESTORATION GRANT  
2.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, ROSE, DOOLAN, RITT, MILES and  
YANG  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR  
TACTICAL EXPLOSIVE BREACHER CERTIFICATION TRAINING  
3.  
Sponsors: ANDRAE, ENGELBERGER and ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE FY 2023  
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)  
PROGRAM  
4.  
Sponsors:  
ANDRAE, ENGELBERGER, MILES and ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET TO UPDATE THE CARD ACCESS  
SYSTEMS AT COUNTY FACILITIES  
5.  
Sponsors: DOYLE, ENGELBERGER, ROSE and MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE LAKE MANAGEMENT AND  
PROJECT COORDINATOR TO LAKE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR IN THE  
LAND & WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
6.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE NEW LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT  
FEE SCHEDULES WITH THE 1% INCREASE IN DATCP REIMBURSEMENT  
FEES  
7.  
Sponsors: HATCHER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. DOOLAN abstains.  
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  
8.  
Sponsors: HATCHER, ENGELBERGER, ROSE, HUELSEMANN, SMITH and MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROBERTSON ROAD BUILDINGS ENVELOPE  
IMPROVEMENTS AT 4212 & 4318 ROBERTSON ROAD, MADISON, WI  
9.  
Sponsors: RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
CREATING NEW REVENUE LINE IN DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  
DIVISION  
10.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, DOYLE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE  
PURCHASING OFFICER FOR DCDHS  
11.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER and HUELSEMANN  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
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 SCHAUER, seconded by HUELSEMANN, that the meeting  
be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 8:52 pm.