Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Public Works & Transportation 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.  
Tuesday, March 12, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid meeting: Attend in person at the Alliant Energy  
Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI.  
There will also be a virtual Zoom Meeting: See top of  
agenda for instructions on how to join the webinar or  
call in by phone.  
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.  
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The March 12th, 2024, Public Works, Highway and Transportation Committee 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 Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison,  
WI. 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):  
This link will be active until the end of the meeting:  
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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: Public.Works@co.dane.wi.us  
A. Call To Order  
Staff present: Kalvin Barrett, James Brodzeller, Greg Brockmeyer, Amanda  
DePagter, Todd Draper, Pam Dunphy, Chris James, Christopher Nygaard,  
Sharene Smith, John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes  
YGP: Xavier Davis & Christine Negovani  
Two Registrants: Emmeran Geyer - In support of 2023 RES-361 & 2023 RES-373.  
Opposed to 2023 RES-387. Does not wish to speak. Erik Anderson - Opposed to  
2023 RES-387. Wishes to speak.  
Supervisor Chad Kemp arrived at 5:41 p.m. after item E6  
5 -  
Present:  
MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, CHAD KEMP, DAVE RIPP, MICHELE RITT and  
JACOB WRIGHT  
1 - ANDREW SCHAUER  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - JEFF GLAZER  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 19TH, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS, HIGHWAY  
AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2023 MIN-523  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Minutes  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (4-0) YGP (2-0).  
C. Introduction of new Highway Commissioner Clement Abongwa  
Introduction of new Highway Commissioner - Under 2023 RES-376  
D. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
E. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
PLACING WARNING SIGNS AT ALL STORM WATER RETENTION BASINS  
ON COUNTY PROPERTY  
ROSE, RITT, SCHAUER, KIGEYA, EICHER, YANG and PELLEBON  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-320  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval.  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be postponed to the Public Works & Transportation  
Committee, due back by 3/26/2024. The motion carried by a voice vote (4-0) YGP  
(2-0).  
Michelle Ritt spoke on this agenda item..  
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGINEERING,  
RECONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CTH D/FISH HATCHERY  
ROAD IN THE CITY OF FITCHBURG  
RIPP and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-352.pdf  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(4-0) YGP (2-0).  
Pam Dunphy spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARDING A MAJOR CONTRACT AND A LEASE TO URBAN TRIAGE, INC.  
FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES FOR EMERGING ADULTS DCDHS  
PEI DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER, HUELSEMANN, ROSE and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-361  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(4-0) YGP (2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R.G. HUSTON CO., INC. FOR DANE COUNTY  
LANDFILL SITE NO. 2 PHASE 10, CELL 3 LINER CONSTRUCTION  
RIPP, RITT and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-367  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(4-0) YGP (2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BLACK EARTH CREEK CHANNELING  
RESTORATION  
RIPP and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-370  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(4-0) YGP (2-0).  
James Brodzeller spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING A LEASE TO HORIZONS YOUTH SERVICES LC AT JOB  
CENTER DCDHS - EAWS DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-373  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(4-0) YGP (2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING A LAND LEASE AMENDMENT FOR THE YAHARA SEDIMENT  
REMOVAL PROJECT  
ENGELBERGER, RIPP and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-374  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(5-0) YGP (2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
APPROVING CLEMENT ABONGWA AS THE DANE COUNTY HIGHWAY AND  
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-376  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(5-0) YGP (2-0).  
Greg Brockmeyer spoke on this agenda item & introduced the new Highway &  
Transportation Commissioner.  
Presentation by Clement Abongwa.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTION AND  
HAULING SERVICES  
RIPP and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-377  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0) YGP (2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH PELLITTERI WASTE SYSTEMS, LLC.  
RIPP, ROSE and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-378  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(5-0) YGP (2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF PARKING SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN URBAN  
LAND INTEREST, LLC AND DANE COUNTY FOR TEMPORARY PARKING  
FOR DANE COUNTY STAFF DURING JAIL CONSTRUCTION  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-379  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval as  
amended . The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH DANE COUNTY SOLAR,  
LLC FOR THE YAHARA SOLAR PROJECT  
RIPP, HUELSEMANN and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-380  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(5-0) YGP (2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND  
RECIPROCAL AIR SPACE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOLDCO LLC  
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-381  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0) YGP (2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
ADDENDUM OF CONTRACT FOR EVENT RELATED CLEANING SERVICES  
AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2023 RES-387  
Carolyn Clow presented & spoke on this agenda item.  
Registrant Erik Anderson spoke on this agenda item.  
A motion was made by RITT, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Resolution be  
postponed until the 3/26/24 PW&T Committee Agenda. The motion failed by a  
voice vote (2-3) YGP (0-1).  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by KEMP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. Ritt called for a Roll Call Vote. Motion failed by  
(1-4).  
Ayes: 1 - Chair RIPP  
Noes: 4 - Supervisor ENGELBERGER, Supervisor KEMP, Supervisor RITT and  
Supervisor WRIGHT  
Excused: 1 - Supervisor SCHAUER  
Absent: 1 - Supervisor GLAZER  
F. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #4-PHASE 2 LOWER YAHARA RIVER  
TRAIL-DESIGN, FISH CAMP COUNTY PARK TO WILLIAMS POINT DRIVE,  
STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR: KL ENGINEERING, INC.  
Attachments: 2023 ACT-313  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0) YGP (1-0).  
Chris James spoke on this agenda item.  
G. Presentations  
Presentation given by new Highway Commissioner Clement Abongwa with 2023 RES-376.  
Presentation given by Carolyn Clow with 2023 RES-387 prior to committee taking up 2023  
RES-387.  
STAFF STUDY REPORT - ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
H. Reports to Committee  
NONE  
I. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next PW&T Committee Agenda will be held on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 at 5:30  
p.m.  
This will be an in person hybrid meeting that will be held at the Alliant Energy Center,  
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI in the Large Conference Room.  
J. Smaller Change Orders  
Todd Draper spoke on Smaller Change Orders.  
K. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
L. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
M. Adjourn  
@ 6:53 p.m.  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by RIPP, that the be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) YGP (1-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Todd Draper, pending PW&T Committee  
approval.