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?  
Thursday, June 2, 2022  
7:00 PM  
Alliant Energy Center: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way -  
Mendota Rooms 1-4  
A. ROLL CALL  
33 -  
Present:  
ANDRAE, BARE, BOLLIG, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN,  
DOWNING, DOYLE, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY,  
HUELSEMANN, HYNES, KIEFER, KIGEYA, McCARVILLE, MILES, PALM,  
PELLEBON, RIPP, RATCLIFF, RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN,  
WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, WRIGHT and XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
4 - HATCHER, JOERS, MCGINNITY and YANG  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Hynes (Supervisor Kiefer next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Hynes  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
RECOGNIZING JUNE 15, 2022 AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE  
AWARENESS DAY IN DANE COUNTY  
MILES and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-054  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ALICE IN DAIRYLAND  
PROGRAM TO THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY  
MILES and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-055  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING JUNE 2022 AS LGBTQ+ AND ALLIES PRIDE AND  
RECOGNITION MONTH  
MILES and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-056  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by ROSE, that the Special  
Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
RECOGNIZING JUNE 3, 2022 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE  
AWARENESS DAY  
MILES and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-057  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by GRAY, 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  
Attachments: 2022 PAY-004  
A motion was made by SCHAUER, seconded by KIGEYA, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. CLAIMS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-078  
A motion was made by SCHAUER, seconded by KIGEYA, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2022 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-079  
A motion was made by SCHAUER, seconded by KIGEYA, that the Minutes be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
AUTHORIZING NEW DIRECTOR OF AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT  
POSITION - DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-383  
A motion was made by DOYLE, seconded by BARE, that the Resolution be  
re-referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee. The motion failed by the  
following vote:  
14 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
BARE, CASTILLO, CHAWLA, DOWNING, DOYLE, GRAY, HUELSEMANN,  
KIEFER, PALM, PELLEBON, RITT, ROSE, WEGLEITNER and WRIGHT  
19 -  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, COLLINS, DOOLAN, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON,  
GLAZER, HYNES, KIGEYA, McCARVILLE, MILES, RIPP, RATCLIFF, SCHAUER,  
SMITH, VELDRAN, WEIGAND and XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
4 - HATCHER, JOERS, MCGINNITY and YANG  
Excused:  
Ayes:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
23 -  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, CASTILLO, COLLINS, DOOLAN, EICHER, ENGELBERGER,  
ERICKSON, GLAZER, HYNES, KIGEYA, McCARVILLE, MILES, PALM, RIPP,  
RATCLIFF, RITT, ROSE, SCHAUER, SMITH, VELDRAN, WRIGHT and  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
10 -  
Noes:  
BARE, CHAWLA, DOWNING, DOYLE, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, KIEFER,  
PELLEBON, WEGLEITNER and WEIGAND  
4 - HATCHER, JOERS, MCGINNITY and YANG  
Excused:  
AGREEMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CTH BW/BROADWAY  
FROM USH 12/18 TO FRAZIER AVE  
RATCLIFF and SMITH  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-423  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF LTE HOURS DCDHS - HAA  
DIVISION  
DOYLE and KIGEYA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-003  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CHAIN LINK FENCING AND GATE  
INSTALLATION AT THE DANE COUNTY RODEFELD LANDFILL  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-008  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ADDENDUM #6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN  
SERVICES FOR A VERTICAL LANDFILL EXPANSION AT DANE  
COUNTY LANDFILL SITE NO. 2  
RIPP and CHAWLA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-009  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR  
COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY & EMISSIONS ASSESSMENT AT DANE  
COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT  
RIPP, CHAWLA and DOYLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-012  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOF  
REPLACEMENT  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-014  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY, LEASE AND OTHER  
AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER  
MADISON’S BLACK BUSINESS HUB PROJECT  
VELDRAN, CHAWLA, BARE, DOOLAN, KIGEYA, RATCLIFF, JOERS, RITT and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-023  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE  
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR  
DEVELOPMENT OF THE WAUCHEETA CONNECTOR TRAIL  
Sponsors: RIPP, HUELSEMANN, CHAWLA, EICHER, BARE, RITT, MCGINNITY, JOERS and  
MILES  
Attachments: 2022 RES-028  
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  
1.  
PETITION: REZONE 11823  
APPLICANT: MICHAEL LEE SCHMITZ  
LOCATION: 8617 MESSERSCHMIDT ROAD, SECTION 27, TOWN OF  
SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District, AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District, AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RM-16 Rural  
Mixed-Use District  
REASON: creating two residential lots  
Attachments: 11823 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
2.  
PETITION: REZONE 11825  
APPLICANT: JAMES S HUSETH JR  
LOCATION: EAST OF 1656 LEWIS ROAD, SECTION 31, TOWN OF  
SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RE Recreational  
District  
REASON: creating an agricultural lot  
Attachments: 11825 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
3.  
PETITION: REZONE 11827  
APPLICANT: JOE HOUGAN  
LOCATION: 2351 COUNTY HWY BN, SECTION 22, TOWN OF  
PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
4.  
PETITION: REZONE 11828  
APPLICANT: DOUGLAS B & GAIL DAHLK  
LOCATION: 8815 COUNTY HWY G, SECTION 9, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 11828 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
5.  
PETITION: REZONE 11829  
APPLICANT: JERRY & SHARON WENDT  
LOCATION: 3511 STATE HWY 138, SECTION 11, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District, RR-8 Rural Residential District TO FP-35 Farmland  
Preservation District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 11829 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
6.  
PETITION: REZONE 11832  
APPLICANT: DWIGHT & NANCY TRULEN  
LOCATION: 9450 MALONE, SECTION 30, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 11832 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
7.  
PETITION: REZONE 11833  
APPLICANT: JOSHUA & KERSTIN MABIE  
LOCATION: 1390 WASHINGTON ROAD, SECTION 6, TOWN OF ALBION  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-16 Rural  
Mixed-Use District, RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District and FP-1 Farmland  
Preservation District  
REASON: creating two residential lots and one agricultural lot. One  
residential lot is for an existing residence.  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
8.  
PETITION: REZONE 11834  
APPLICANT: STEVEN J HALVERSON  
LOCATION: WEST OF 686 STATE HIGHWAY 92, SECTION 23, TOWN  
OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 11834 Ord Amend  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, AMENDING THE PROCEDURAL RULES OF BOARDS  
AND COMMISSIONS  
CHAWLA and WEGLEITNER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 OA-021  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGULATING COUNTY OFFICIAL CONDUCT  
EICHER, SMITH, BOLLIG, ANDRAE, PALM, BARE, DOOLAN and JOERS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 OA-009  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. WEIGAND votes no.  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE HENRY  
VILAS ZOO  
Sponsors: KIEFER, HUELSEMANN, KIGEYA, WEGLEITNER, WRIGHT, YANG, CHAWLA and  
MILES  
Attachments: 2022 RES-016  
A motion was made by DOYLE, seconded by BARE, that the Resolution be  
adopted Sub. 1. A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by KIEFER, that the  
Sub 1 be amended to add on line 50  
"Be it further resolved that the independent investigation examine issues to  
determine whether policies, including those in the Dane County Ordinance  
Chapter 18 and the Employee Benefits Handbook, are being carried out and  
provide recommendations to better implement policies." The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
A motion was made by VELDRAN, seconded by BARE, that Sub 1 be amended by  
striking on line 69 "Public Works and Transportation" and substituting  
"Committee of the Whole". The motion carried by a voice vote.  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by ANDRAE, that the Resolution be  
re-referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee. The motion failed by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
ANDRAE, BOLLIG, CASTILLO, COLLINS, EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON,  
GLAZER, McCARVILLE, RIPP, RATCLIFF, ROSE and SMITH  
20 -  
BARE, CHAWLA, DOOLAN, DOWNING, DOYLE, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, HYNES,  
KIEFER, KIGEYA, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, RITT, SCHAUER, VELDRAN,  
WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, WRIGHT and XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
4 - HATCHER, JOERS, MCGINNITY and YANG  
Excused:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted Sub. 1 as amended. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
26 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BARE, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN, DOWNING, DOYLE,  
ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, HYNES,  
KIEFER, KIGEYA, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, RITT, SCHAUER, SMITH,  
VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, WRIGHT and XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
6 - BOLLIG, CASTILLO, McCARVILLE, RIPP, RATCLIFF and ROSE  
4 - HATCHER, JOERS, MCGINNITY and YANG  
1 - EICHER  
Noes:  
Excused:  
Abstain:  
Sub. 1 as amended was before the Board. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
26 -  
Ayes:  
ANDRAE, BARE, CHAWLA, COLLINS, DOOLAN, DOWNING, DOYLE,  
ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, GLAZER, GRAY, HUELSEMANN, HYNES,  
KIEFER, KIGEYA, MILES, PALM, PELLEBON, RITT, SCHAUER, SMITH,  
VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, WEIGAND, WRIGHT and XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
6 - BOLLIG, CASTILLO, McCARVILLE, RIPP, RATCLIFF and ROSE  
4 - HATCHER, JOERS, MCGINNITY and YANG  
1 - EICHER  
Noes:  
Excused:  
Abstain:  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE  
ACCEPTING RELIEF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES  
FOR EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DCDHS - BPHCC DIVISION  
DOYLE and VELDRAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-104  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF  
AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SOIL &  
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2022 INNOVATION GRANT  
RITT, RATCLIFF, JOERS, SMITH and MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-435  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. DOOLAN abstained.  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR  
BOMB EXPLOSIVE BREACHING TRAINING  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-441  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. HUELSEMANN votes no.  
CREATING A CAPITAL PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF  
CTH V FROM SNOWY OWL TO CTH V-V NORTH  
RATCLIFF and WRIGHT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-004.pdf  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FEN OAK GREENHOUSE AT LYMAN F.  
ANDERSON AGRICULTURE & CONSERVATION CENTER  
RIPP, CHAWLA, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-013  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL  
DRUG CONTROL POLICY, MILWAUKEE HIGH INTENSITY DRUG  
TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA), GRANT G22ML0014A  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-017  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote. CHAWLA, WEGLIETNER, HUESELMANN vote no.  
MODIFYING POSITION AUTHORITY FOR CASE MANAGER BILINGUAL  
(SPANISH) POSITION DCDHS - ACS DIVISION  
DOYLE, HUELSEMANN, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-019  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT  
AND PHEASANT STAMP FUNDS FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT OF  
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WALKING IRON WILDLIFE AREA  
RESTORATION  
RIPP, CHAWLA, DOOLAN, RITT, MCGINNITY and JOERS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-027  
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 SCHAUER, seconded by KIGEYA, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 9:36 pm.