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, February 6, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. ROLL CALL  
34 - ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, BROWER, CHAWLA,  
DOOLAN, DOWNING, DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON,  
GLAZER, HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, KEMP, KRONING, MARREN,  
McCARVILLE, MILES, PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT, ROSE,  
RYLANDER, SMITH, UDELL, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, YANG,  
WELSH and FURMAN  
Present:  
3 - FRIES, GRAY and KIGEYA  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Welsh (Supervisor Andrae next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Welsh  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2025 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH  
1.  
Sponsors: MILES  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by KEMP, seconded by WELSH, that the Special Resolution  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Announcements  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by DOYLE, seconded by POSTLER, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. DENIAL OF CLAIMS  
CLAIM OF ABBIE VANGALDER  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by UDELL, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF JASON HEPPERLY  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by UDELL, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
CLAIM OF ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE  
COMPANY  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by UDELL, that the Claim be  
denied. The motion carried by a voice vote. PETERS abstains.  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2025 DANE COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by BROWER, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Minutes  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM E TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAUK  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND SGTS, INC.,  
FOR JAIL SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE  
Sponsors:  
ANDRAE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF DANECOM RADIO SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT  
AMENDMENT  
Sponsors: ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT ADDENDUM TO GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Sponsors: ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #02 FOR DOOR CREEK STREAM  
RESTORATION-CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT,  
LLC.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #66- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION  
CO.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEGLEITNER votes no.  
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CONTINUED SOFTWARE  
MAINTENANCE FOR THE OFFICES OF CORPORATION COUNSEL AND  
FAMILY COURT SERVICES  
Sponsors: ANDRAE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 3108 HOPE HOLLOW TRAIL IN THE  
TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
8.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.WEIGAND votes no.  
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 3098 AND 3104 HOPE HOLLOW TRAIL  
IN THE TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
9.  
Sponsors: 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 12125  
APPLICANT: ADAM AND NICOLE CARRICO  
1.  
LOCATION: 8177 COUNTY HIGHWAY G, SECTION 25, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District and RR-2 Rural Residential District TO  
RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: combining three tax parcels into one lot with a single zoning district  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12126  
APPLICANT: TIMOTHY & DIANE HAAK  
2.  
LOCATION: 170 FEET WEST OF 5337 LINCOLN ROAD, SECTION 15, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition 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 12127  
APPLICANT: DALE & CINDY VETHE  
LOCATION: WEST OF 510 COUNTY HWY A, SECTION 35, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: create one residential lot - transfer of development right  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12128  
APPLICANT: ROGER AND LYNN KORFMACHER  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 2896 FEMRITE DR, SECTION 29, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District and NR-C Natural Resource  
Conservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: create two agricultural lots  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12130  
APPLICANT: FRED & LINDA MARCH  
LOCATION: 1952 BARBER DRIVE, SECTION 26, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: MFR-08 Multi-Family Residential District TO SFR-08 Single Family Residential  
District  
REASON: combine parcels to create one residential lot for an existing residence.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12132  
APPLICANT: KARIN & RUDELLE MEYER  
6.  
LOCATION: 5631 HODGSON ROAD, SECTION 18, TOWN OF MAZOMANIE  
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 12134  
7.  
APPLICANT: MARY RAUTMANN AND MARC MORRICK (C/O JENNY DELORME)  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 539 COUNTY HIGHWAY PB, SECTION 28, TOWN OF MONTROSE  
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 12135  
APPLICANT: LEE AND JUSTINE HELLENBRAND  
8.  
LOCATION: 6200 COUNTY HIGHWAY TT, SECTION 5, TOWN OF MEDINA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District and  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: separate existing residence and non-tillable land from the farm on one residential lot  
and two agricultural lots  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12136  
APPLICANT: STEVEN M AND PAUL C WOLFE  
9.  
LOCATION: CTH V WEST OF STH 73, SECTION 9, TOWN OF YORK  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 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.  
I. ORDINANCES  
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
1.  
ORDINANCES, UPDATING FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY PROVISIONS  
Sponsors:  
DOOLAN and KRONING  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
CONSENTING TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LEASE OF RAGATZ  
INVESTMENT, LLC LEASE  
1.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by BROWER, 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  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS  
1.  
Sponsors:  
MILES and ROSE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY  
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENT, AND  
1.  
RIGHT OF WAY AFFECTING LAND NEAR THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL  
AIRPORT  
Sponsors: McCARVILLE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by CHAWLA, seconded by ENGELBERGER, 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.  
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH NICE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR NICE  
JUSTICE SAAS SOLUTION - DANE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY  
OFFICE  
2.  
Sponsors:  
ROSE and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF VACANT LEAD WEAPONS  
SCREENING POSITION TO A WEAPONS SCREENING ATTENDANT  
POSITION IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE  
3.  
Sponsors:  
ANDRAE  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by WEGLEITNER, seconded by CHAWLA, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be re-referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary  
Committee. The motion failed by the following vote:  
13 - ANDRAE, BROWER, CHAWLA, DOYLE, ERICKSON, GLAZER, HUELSEMANN,  
MILES, ROSE, RYLANDER, SMITH, WEGLEITNER and FURMAN  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
21 - BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER,  
ENGELBERGER, JACKSON, KEMP, KRONING, MARREN, McCARVILLE,  
PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT, UDELL, VELDRAN, WEIGAND, YANG  
and WELSH  
3 - FRIES, GRAY and KIGEYA  
Excused:  
Ayes:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
28 - ANDRAE, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, BOLLIG, DOOLAN, DOWNING, EICHER,  
ENGELBERGER, GLAZER, JACKSON, KEMP, KRONING, MARREN,  
McCARVILLE, MILES, PETERS, PETERSON, POSTLER, RITT, ROSE,  
RYLANDER, SMITH, UDELL, VELDRAN, WEIGAND, YANG, WELSH and  
FURMAN  
6 - BROWER, CHAWLA, DOYLE, ERICKSON, HUELSEMANN and WEGLEITNER  
3 - FRIES, GRAY and KIGEYA  
Noes:  
Excused:  
ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES CLEAN BOATS CLEAN WATERS GRANT  
4.  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, MARREN, POSTLER, ROSE, RYLANDER and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING FEDERAL FUNDS AND CREATING A PROJECT POSITION  
DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
5.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER 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 A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL  
FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION  
6.  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, POSTLER, ROSE and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted Sub. 1.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTING FEDERAL FUNDS FROM CDBG PATHWAYS TO REMOVING  
OBSTACLES TO HOUSING (PRO HOUSING) PROGRAM DCDHS - HAA  
DIVISION  
7.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER  
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 MANAGER OF POLICY AND  
PRACTICE INNOVATION TO MANAGER OF POLICY, OUTREACH, AND  
COMMUNICATIONS IN THE COUNTY BOARD OFFICE  
8.  
Sponsors: 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 POLICY ANALYST TO  
POLICY, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR IN THE  
COUNTY BOARD OFFICE  
9.  
Sponsors: MILES  
Attachments:  
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 DOOLAN, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 8:18 pm.