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, December 21, 2021  
5:30 PM  
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A. Call To Order  
Call to order at 5:33 p.m.  
Staff present: Jerry Mandli, John Welch, Todd Draper, Pamela Dunphy, Carolyn  
Clow, Gene Meyers, Carrie Meier, Michael Stephens  
YGP present: Simon Johnson, Gabby Shell  
3 - MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP and PATRICK DOWNING  
Present:  
Absent:  
2 - ANN DeGARMO and MATT VELDRAN  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 23, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS,  
HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-509  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1. 2021  
OA-031  
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING COMPOSITION OF THE AIRPORT  
COMMISSION  
PALM, EICHER, CHAWLA and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
2021 OA-031  
SUB 1 TO 2021 OA-031  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Sub. 1 to the  
ordinance amendment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Gene Meyers spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH FEDERAL EXPRESS  
CORPORATION FOR PREMISES AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL  
AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-259  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Gene Meyers spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE SERVICE  
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF  
AGRICULTURE  
DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-260  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Michael Stephens spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT FOR RNG FACILITY  
INSULATION WORK  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-282  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
ADDENDUM OF CONTRACT FOR CLEANING SERVICES AT THE  
ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-286  
A motion was made by DOWNING to table 2021 RES-286 until management meets  
with the employees. Motion failed for a lack of second.  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote (2-1; YGP:  
2-0).  
Carolyn Clow spoke on this agenda item.  
Eric Anderson registered and spoke on this agenda item.  
Ayes: 2 - Chair RATCLIFF and Supervisor RIPP  
Noes: 1 - Supervisor DOWNING  
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair DeGARMO and Supervisor VELDRAN  
2 - Chair RATCLIFF and Supervisor RIPP  
1 - Supervisor DOWNING  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
2 - Vice Chair DeGARMO and Supervisor VELDRAN  
Absent:  
ADDENDUM OF CONTRACT FOR EVENT PARKING AND TRAFFIC  
SERVICES AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES- 287  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Carolyn Clow spoke on this agenda item.  
EXTENSION OF DANE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE SOUTHEAST  
PRECINCT LEASE WITH TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
McCARVILLE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-291  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CHANGE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR  
FACILITIES EMERGENCY POWER  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-300  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #5-JOB CENTER RESTROOM  
EXPANSION-1819 ABERG AVE. MADISON, WI 53704-CONTRACTOR:  
DORSCHNER ASSOCIATES, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-337  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #5-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
FACILITY REMODEL-5415 KING JAMES WAY, MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: PRAIRIE FORGE GROUP  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-340  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Carrie Meier spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1-RANGE ROAD REPAVE-LAW  
ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER-5184 STATE RD 19, WAUNAKEE,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: PAYNE & DOLAN, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-342  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1-COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAYS N&J  
BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS-TOWNS OF DUNKIRK AND  
VERMONT-CONTRACTOR: CONCRETE STRUCTURES, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-344  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Pamela Dunphy spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2-COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAYS N&J  
BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS-TOWNS OF DUNKIRK AND  
VERMONT-CONTRACTOR: CONCRETE STRUCTURES, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-346  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Pamela Dunphy spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #15-THIRD FLOOR COUNTY BOARD  
OFFICES REMODEL-SUITES 345&362-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.  
BLVD. MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: THE BAUEN GROUP, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-348  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #16-THIRD FLOOR COUNTY BOARD  
OFFICES REMODEL-SUITES 345&362-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.  
BLVD. MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: THE BAUEN GROUP, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-350  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
YGP Simon Johnson left at 6:30 p.m.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #17-THIRD FLOOR COUNTY BOARD  
OFFICES REMODEL-SUITES 345&362-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.  
BLVD. MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: THE BAUEN GROUP, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-351  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #18-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-352  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #19-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-354  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #20-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-356  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #21-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-357  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (2-1; YGP: 1-0).  
Supervisor Downing voted no.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #22-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-359  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (2-1; YGP: 1-0).  
Supervisor Downing voted no.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations  
NONE  
G. Reports to Committee  
Deputy Director Todd Draper gave update on Jail Consolidation Project.  
Commissioner/Director Jerry Mandli gave update on CNG Fueling Facility  
Project.  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
2022 PW&T Agenda dates were discussed amongst Staff and Committee  
members and is published.  
Our next PW&T Agenda will be held virtually via zoom on Tuesday, January  
11th, 2022 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  
@ 7:41 P.M.  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (3-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by John Welch, pending PW&T Committee  
approval.