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?  
Tuesday, November 23, 2021  
5:30 PM  
Virtual Zoom Meeting: See top of agenda for  
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The 11/23/2021 Public Works, Highway & Transportation Committee Meeting is being held virtually. The  
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A. Call To Order  
Staff Present: Jerry Mandli, John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes, Todd Draper,  
Carolyn Clow, Sharene Smith  
YGP: Gabby Shell, Simon Johnson  
Supervisor DeGarmo arrived at 5:35 p.m.  
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Present:  
ANN DeGARMO, MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP, MATT VELDRAN and  
PATRICK DOWNING  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9TH, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS, HIGHWAY &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-464  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by RIPP, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (4-0; YGP: 2-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING  
STATIONS-NPO  
RATCLIFF, RIPP, ERICKSON and JOERS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-263  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, 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.  
AUTHORIZING A LEASE TO PARADIGMWORKS GROUP INC AT JOB  
CENTER DCDHS - EAWS DIVISION  
DOYLE and LEVIN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-265  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, 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.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR NEW RADIO TOWER AT THE  
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-268  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, 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 ELECTRICIAN SERVICES AT THE  
ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-273  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Carolyn Clow spoke on this agenda item.  
ADDENDUM OF CONTRACT FOR RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED  
SERVICES  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-274  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Carolyn Clow spoke on this agenda item.  
ADDENDUM OF CONTRACT FOR UNARMED EVENT SECURITY SERVICE  
AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-275  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Carolyn Clow spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #16-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR: U.S.  
VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-303  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #17-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR: U.S.  
VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-305  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3-JOB CENTER RESTROOM  
EXPANSION-1819 ABERG AVE., MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
DORSCHNER ASSOCIATES, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-307  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
postponed indefinitely in committee. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0;  
YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #4-JOB CENTER RESTROOM  
EXPANSION-1819 ABERG AVE., MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
DORSCHNER ASSOCIATES, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-309  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #4-CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY  
REMODEL-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., BLVD.-MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-311  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CITY OF STOUGHTON SIDEWALK EASEMENT  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-312  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Sharene Smith and Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations  
NONE  
G. Reports to Committee  
Todd Draper gave an update on the Jail Consolidation Project  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The PW&T Special Session-Public Informational meeting on Waste and  
Renewable's Sustainability Campus will be held virtually via zoom on Tuesday,  
December 7th at 5:30 p.m.  
The next PW&T Committee agenda will be held via zoom on Tuesday, December  
21st at 5:30 p.m. More details will be available closer to the date.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
K. Adjourn  
@ 6:44 P.M.  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jerry Mandli, pending PW&T Committee  
approval.