Dane County  
Minutes - Final-revised  
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, October 19, 2021  
5:30 PM  
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A. Call To Order  
STAFF PRESENT: JERRY MANDLI, JOHN WELCH, ROXANNE WIENKES, TODD  
DRAPER, PAMELA DUNPHY, KIM JONES, SHARENE SMITH, BRENT MCHENRY,  
JOSEPH DARCANGELO, JESS THOMPSON, GREG BROCKMEYER, TODD  
CAMPBELL  
YGP PRESENT: SIMON JOHNSON, GABBY SHELL  
OTHERS PRESENT: CHUCK ERICKSON, LARRY PALM, YOGESH CHAWLA  
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Present:  
ANN DeGARMO, MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP, MATT VELDRAN and  
PATRICK DOWNING  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 12TH, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS,  
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-384  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
D. Budget Amendments  
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS  
TO THE PROPOSED 2022 OPERATING BUDGET  
PWT-O-3: Motion by: DEGARMO; Seconded by: DOWNING that the amendment be  
moved to the Personnel & Finance Committee for consideration.  
Vote: 4-1  
YGP Vote: 2-0  
Supervisor Ripp voted no and spoke in opposition to this agenda item.  
Chair Ratcliff spoke on this agenda item, and John Welch answered questions on this  
agenda item.  
PWT-O-4: Motion by: DEGARMO; Seconded by: RIPP that the amendment be moved to  
the Personnel & Finance Committee for consideration.  
Vote: 5-0  
YGP Vote: 2-0  
Supervisor Chuck Erickson and Chair Ratcliff spoke on this agenda item.  
Joseph Darcangelo and Jess Thompson answered questions on this agenda item.  
PWT-O-5: Motion by: DOWNING; Seconded by: DEGARMO that the amendment be  
moved to the Personnel & Finance Committee for consideration.  
Vote: 5-0  
YGP Vote: 2-0  
Supervisor Downing spoke on this agenda item, and Pamela Dunphy answered questions  
on this agenda item.  
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS  
TO THE PROPOSED 2022 CAPITAL BUDGET  
PWT-C-2: Motion by: RIPP ; Seconded by: DEGARMO that the amendment be moved to  
the Personnel & Finance Committee for consideration.  
Vote: 5-0 YGP Vote: 2-0  
Supervisor Chuck Erickson and Supervisor Ripp spoke on this agenda item.  
Two people registered for this agenda item.  
E. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
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  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Supervisor Larry Palm spoke on this agenda item.  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, COUNTY HIGHWAY ACCESS CONTROL  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-32.pdf  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by DOWNING, that the Ordinance  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
AYES - Supervisor DEGARMO, Supervisor RATCLIFF, Supervisor RIPP, Supervisor  
DOWNING  
NOES - Supervisor Veldran  
YGP Gabby Shell- Ayes  
YGP Simon Johnson-Ayes  
Pamela Dunphy and Jerry Mandli answered questions about this agenda item.  
4 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Vice Chair DeGARMO, Chair RATCLIFF, Supervisor RIPP and Supervisor  
DOWNING  
1 - Supervisor VELDRAN  
3.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 67 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES ADDRESSING AIRPORT TERMINAL RENT, LANDING  
FEES AND FUELING STANDARDS  
McCARVILLE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-037  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Kimberly Jones spoke on this agenda item.  
IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE CLEAR ACT ADDRESSING PFAS  
CONTAMINATION  
Sponsors: RATCLIFF, McCARVILLE, MCGINNITY, CASTILLO, JOERS, RITT, VELDRAN,  
DOWNING, HATCHER, PALM, SCHAUER, ANDRAE and ERICKSON  
Attachments: 2021 RES-116  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
amended. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that Sub. 1 to the  
resolution be recommended for approval as amended . The motion carried by a  
voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Chair Ratcliff spoke on this agenda item.  
PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT PFAS AND AIRPORT  
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, SMITH, AUDET, BAYRD, EICHER, DOWNING, WEGLEITNER, CASTILLO,  
PALM, RITT, ANDRAE, VELDRAN, HAASL, DOYLE, HATCHER, DOOLAN, BARE,  
GRAY, CHENOWETH, MILES and ERICKSON  
Attachments: 2021 RES-125  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by DeGARMO, to move res 2021  
RES-125 as amended by the Airport Commission on 10-13-21 as Sub 1 to be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 1-0).  
YGP Simon Johnson left at 7:35 p.m.  
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE DCRA  
2007-06 INVOLVING LAND AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL  
AIRPORT.  
McCARVILLE and STUBBS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-172  
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: 1-0).  
Kimberly Jones spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF  
LEASE NO. DCRA 80-12 INVOLVING LAND AT THE DANE COUNTY  
REGIONAL AIRPORT.  
2423 American Lane from BAK-1 LLC to Black and White Properties LLC  
McCARVILLE and STUBBS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-175  
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: 1-0).  
Kimberly Jones spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION  
ADMINISTRATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONTINUED AUTHORITY  
TO COLLECT A PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE AT THE DANE  
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-189  
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: 1-0).  
Kimberly Jones spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RNG FACILITY PIPE PAINTING AND  
INSULATION WORK  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-203  
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: 1-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING LEASE FOR BADGER ROAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  
RESOURCE CENTER DCDHS - ACS DIVISION  
DOYLE and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-205  
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: 1-0).  
Sharene Smith and Todd Campbell spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD (RFS)  
REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-208  
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: 1-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MARTINSON SNOWMOBILE BRIDGE  
REPLACEMENT-SPRING VALLEY CREEK-DANE 13 BRIDGE  
RATCLIFF, GRAY, RIPP and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-212  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREIFF/BREWERY SNOWMOBILE  
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT-SPRING VALLEY CREEK-DANE 15 BRIDGE  
RATCLIFF, RIPP, GRAY and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-213  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BREWERY DITCH SNOWMOBILE  
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT-DANE 17 BRIDGE-STATE CORRIDOR TRAIL  
#21  
RATCLIFF, RIPP, GRAY and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-214  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #10-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-245  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #11-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-247  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #12-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-249  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1-CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY  
REMODEL-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., BLVD., MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-251  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2-CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY  
REMODEL-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., BLVD., MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-253  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2-UW EXTENSION SECURE  
ENTRANCE REMODEL-FEN OAK-CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS  
CONSTRUCTION  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-255  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #5-FUELING FACILITY  
UPGRADES-3103 LUDS LANE-CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS  
CONSTRUCTION  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-257  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #6-FUELING FACILITY  
UPGRADES-3103 LUDS LANE-CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS  
CONSTRUCTION  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-259  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #13-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-261  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #14-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-263  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #15-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-265  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1-SOUTH MADISON OFFICE HVAC  
REPLACEMENT-2306 SOUTH PARK STREET, MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: GENERAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-266  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
G. Presentations  
NONE  
H. Reports to Committee  
NONE  
I. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Our next PW&T Committee Agenda will be held on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021  
at 5:30 p.m. More details will be available closer to the date.  
J. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
K. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
L. Adjourn  
@8:15 P.M.  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (5-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by John Welch, pending PW&T Committee  
approval