Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Public Protection & Judiciary Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, October 12, 2021  
5:15 PM  
**BUDGET**  
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 intĂ©rpretes deben solicitarse con anticipaciĂłn; consulte el final de la agenda para obtener más  
informaciĂłn.  
Yuav tsuam tau thov txog cov neeg txhais lus hau ntej; thov saib hauv qab kawg ntawm qhov txheej  
txheem rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv.  
The October 12, 2021 Public Protection & Judiciary Committee meeting is being held virtually. The  
public can access the meeting 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):  
The link will be active until the end of the meeting.  
To join the meeting by phone, dial in using one of the following three phone numbers:  
1-833-548-0276  
1-833-548-0282  
1-888-788-0099  
When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 984 4430 9759  
If you want to submit a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for the committee members,  
please send them to: stavn@countyofdane.com  
PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT: 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).  
In order to testify (provide public comment), you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom or  
phone. You will then either be un muted or promoted to a panelist and provided a time to speak to the  
body.  
Registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the  
meeting.  
A. Call To Order  
Meeting called to order at 5:15 p.m.  
YGP members present: R. Rataj and L. Yackee  
Others present: K. Barrett, S. Eskola, B. Irmen, C. Nygaard, V. Tranchida, C. Pabellon  
and S. Stavn.  
6 -  
Present:  
Absent:  
RICHELLE ANDRAE, ALEX JOERS, DOROTHY KRAUSE, Chair MAUREEN  
McCARVILLE, TIM ROCKWELL and JEFF WEIGAND  
1 - Vice Chair CAROUSEL BAYRD  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
PP&J MINUTES OF OCTOBER 5, 2021  
A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by ROCKWELL, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 6-0  
6 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE, McCARVILLE,  
Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
1 - Vice Chair BAYRD  
Absent:  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
(Bayrd arrives at 5:18 p.m.)  
7 -  
Present:  
RICHELLE ANDRAE, Vice Chair CAROUSEL BAYRD, ALEX JOERS, DOROTHY  
KRAUSE, Chair MAUREEN McCARVILLE, TIM ROCKWELL and JEFF WEIGAND  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-050  
A motion was made by KRAUSE, seconded by ANDRAE, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP:  
2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ELIMINATING CERTAIN FEES FOR TIER I FAMILIES  
BAYRD, RATCLIFF, JOERS, RITT, SMITH, CHAWLA, DOYLE and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-051  
Motion by BAYRD, seconded by KRAUSE that this resolution was recommended  
for approval. No vote taken  
A motion was made by BAYRD, seconded by ANDRAE, that the Ordinance be  
tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
3.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ELIMINATING HUBER FEES  
BAYRD, JOERS, BARE, SMITH, RITT, CHAWLA, DOYLE and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-052  
Paul Saeman and Eric Howland registered in Support of 2021 OA-052, but do not wish to  
speak.  
A motion was made by BAYRD, seconded by ANDRAE, that the Ordinance be  
tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER RAMOS AS  
DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-200  
Tranchida and Irmen presented. A motion was made by ROCKWELL, seconded  
by KRAUSE, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDING FOR SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAZARD  
DEVICES UNIT (HDU) VEHICLE UPGRADE  
McCARVILLE, RATCLIFF and CHAWLA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-201  
Daniel Levitin registered in Opposition of 2021 RES-201, but does not wish to speak.  
Barrett presented. A motion was made by JOERS, seconded by ROCKWELL, that  
the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE COMMISSARY, BANKING, AND  
TRUST SERVICES TO DANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAIL  
RESIDENTS  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-202  
Barrett presented. A motion was made by ANDRAE, seconded by JOERS, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
AUTHORIZING HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUNDING FOR A SEAT  
BELT ENFORCEMENT PROJECT  
McCARVILLE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-209  
Daniel Levitin registered in Opposition of 2021 RES-209, but does not wish to speak.  
Barrett presented. A motion was made by KRAUSE, seconded by JOERS, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT HIGHWAY SAFETY  
GRANT FUNDS FOR AN ALCOHOL OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED  
(OWI) ENFORCEMENT PROJECT FG-2022-DANE CO-05764  
McCARVILLE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-210  
Barrett presented. A motion was made by KRAUSE, seconded by ROCKWELL,  
that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The  
motion carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
D. Budget Discussion and Amendments  
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO  
THE PROPOSED 2022 OPERATING BUDGET  
PP&J O-1 (Huber Fees): Motion to recommend approval of budget amendment by  
Bayrd; Andrae seconded. Bayrd presented. 6-1 (Weigand), 2-0 (YGP)  
PP&J O-2 (Family Court Services): Motion to recommend approval of budget  
amendment by Bayrd; Joers seconds. Bayrd presented. 6-1(Weigand), 2-0(YGP)  
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO  
THE PROPOSED 2022 CAPITAL BUDGET  
None  
Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ELIMINATING CERTAIN FEES FOR TIER I FAMILIES  
BAYRD, RATCLIFF, JOERS, RITT, SMITH, CHAWLA, DOYLE and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-051  
A motion was made by BAYRD, seconded by JOERS, that the Ordinance be  
removed from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: 6-1; YGP: 2-0  
6 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE and Supervisor ROCKWELL  
1 - Supervisor WEIGAND  
A motion was made by BAYRD, seconded by ANDRAE, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 6-1; YGP:  
2-0  
6 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE and Supervisor ROCKWELL  
1 - Supervisor WEIGAND  
3.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ELIMINATING HUBER FEES  
BAYRD, JOERS, BARE, SMITH, RITT, CHAWLA, DOYLE and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-052  
A motion was made by JOERS, seconded by ANDRAE, that the Ordinance be  
removed from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: 7-0; YGP: 2-0  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
A motion was made by KRAUSE, seconded by JOERS, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 6-1; YGP:  
2-0  
6 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE and Supervisor ROCKWELL  
1 - Supervisor WEIGAND  
E. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
October 19, 2021 - Budget Amendments  
October 26, 2021 - Regular Scheduled Meeting Date  
F. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
G. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
H. Adjourn  
A motion was made by ROCKWELL, seconded by KRAUSE, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: 7-0  
The committee adjourned at 7:15 p.m.  
7 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor ANDRAE, Vice Chair BAYRD, Supervisor JOERS, Supervisor KRAUSE,  
McCARVILLE, Supervisor ROCKWELL and Supervisor WEIGAND  
Respectfully submitted by Stephanie A. Stavn