Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Personnel & Finance Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Monday, February 7, 2022  
5:30 PM  
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The February 7, 2022 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting is being held virtually.  
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A. Call To Order  
Chair Miles called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM.  
YGP Present: Allen  
Others Present: Chuck Hicklin, Greg Brockmeyer, Meg Krohn, Agnieszka  
Rogalska, Sheriff Barrett, Suzanne Eskola, Chris Nygaard, Todd Draper, Luis  
Bixler, Roxanne Weinkes, Jeff Heil, District Attorney Ozanne, Amy Brown,  
Supervisor McCarville, Amy Tutweiler, Adam Gallagher, Supervisor McGinnity,  
Kabura Mukasa, Carlos Pabellon, Kevin Fosso, Supervisor Ratcliff, Kerry Porter,  
Laura Hicklin, Supervisor Ripp, Carrie Meier  
6 -  
Present:  
CARL CHENOWETH, CHUCK ERICKSON, ANDREW SCHAUER, ANALIESE  
EICHER, PATRICK MILES and KRISTEN AUDET  
1 - SHELIA STUBBS  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance January 24, 2022  
Attachments: PF20220124  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Minutes  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
Request for Transfer of Funds - Consolidated Food Services - Steamer  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Fund  
Transfer be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
APPROVAL OF 2022 CROP LEASES ON COUNTY LAND  
RIPP and DOWNING  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021-RES 290  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
CHANGE ORDER #12 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR MEAD & HUNT, INC.  
FOR JAIL CONSOLIDATION-ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING  
DESIGN SERVICES AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-319  
Eugene Crisler addressed the committee.  
The following spoke in opposition: Dan Fitch, Erika Bach, Gregory Geboski, David  
Mahoney, Tyson Vitale, Benji Ramirez-Gomez.  
The following registered in opposition: Bridget Cremin, Colleen Neary, Megan Spielbauer  
Sandate, Ma Yang, Sarah Hinkley, Allison Bell Bern, Amanda Leipold, Amy Owen, Alix  
Shabazz, benji ramirez gomez, Bianca Gomez, David Schwab, Dylan Hackler, Dan  
Fitch, Edward Kuharski, elizabeth bruno, Earnestine Moss, Erica Ramberg, Erika Bach,  
Diane Farsetta, Gregory Geboski, Gregory Gelembiuk, Jill Annis, Jason Murcko, Kayla  
Her, Keisi Hoxha, Samuel Chance, Linda Ketcham, Lindsey Lund, Mary Brown, Melissa  
Minkoff, Marilyn Feil, M Sanderson, Martha Kemble, Norm Littlejohn, Oona  
Mackesey-Green, Alec Esther, Sonja Worthy, Randy Coloni, John Sims, Harry  
Richardson, Bridget Rogers, Sarah Smith, Tom Boswell, Tyson Vitale, Heidi Wegleitner,  
Sophie Wolbert  
Supervisor Wegleitner spoke in opposition.  
Supervisor McCarville spoke in opposition.  
Supervisor McGinnity spoke in opposition.  
Supervisor Ratcliff addressed the committee.  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by SCHAUER, that the Resolution  
be postponed indefinitely in committee. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BORROWING TO  
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DANE COUNTY JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT  
Sponsors: RATCLIFF, WEIGAND, BOLLIG, McCARVILLE, CHENOWETH, MCGINNITY,  
ROCKWELL, RIPP, KRAUSE, KIEFER, ADKINS, SCHAUER, LEVIN and HATCHER  
Attachments: 2021 RES-320  
The following spoke in support: Brian Teuscher, Alison Owen, James Brigham. Dave  
Mahoney  
The following spoke in opposition: Benji Ramirez-Gomez, Erika Bach  
The following registered in support: Alex Spoehr, Seth Wollenzien, Nathan Alwin, Trisha  
Wollenzien, Brian Tuescher, Alison Owens, Aaron Tilleson, Andrew Barth, Randy  
Bellisle, Bernie Stein, Camaron schenck, Michelle Merrill, Chuck Wallace, Brent Norton,  
Dawn Tuescher, Frank Bousquet, Drew Tuescher, james brigham, Josh LaFevre, Kevin  
Staum, Kim Blount, Lori Casper, Brad Lawler, David Mahoney, Matt Maguire, Kirk  
Hansen, Ryan Gilmore, Shane Anderson, Shilah Conklin, Todd Diring, Tom Hickey,  
Robert Van Norman,  
The following registered in opposition: Bridget Cremin, Colleen Neary, Ma Yang, Sarah  
Hinkley, Allison Bell Bern, Amanda Leipold, Alex Saloutos, Alix Shabazz, benji ramirez  
gomez, Bianca Gomez, Barbara Smith, David Schwab, Dylan Hackler, Dan Fitch,  
Michael Childers, Edward Kuharski, elizabeth bruno, Earnestine Moss, Eric Howland,  
Erica Ramberg, Erika Bach, Essie Lenchner, Diane Farsetta, Gregory Geboski, Gregory  
Gelembiuk, Jill Annis, Jason Murcko, Keisi Hoxha, Samuel Chance, Linda Ketcham,  
Lindsey Lund, Mary Brown, Melissa Minkoff, Marilyn Feil, M Sanderson, Martha Kemble,  
Mary Anglim, Norm Littlejohn, Oona Mackesey-Green, Alec Esther, SM-G930V , Philip  
Gasper, Sonja Worthy, Randy Coloni, John Sims, Harry Richardson, Bridget Rogers,  
Sharon Irwindale, Sarah Smith, Tom Boswell, Tyson Vitale, Heidi Wegleitner, Sophie  
Wolbert  
Supervisor Wegleitner spoke in opposition  
Supervisor McCarville spoke in support  
Supervisor McGinnity spoke in support  
Supervisor Ratcliff spoke in support  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by SCHAUER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion failed by the  
following vote 3-3:  
3 - Vice Chair CHENOWETH, Supervisor SCHAUER and Supervisor EICHER  
3 - Supervisor ERICKSON, Chair MILES and Supervisor AUDET  
1 - Supervisor STUBBS  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Excused:  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by SCHAUER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be forwarded without recommendation. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO MANAGE MEDICATION VENDING  
MACHINE INITIATIVE  
McCARVILLE and AUDET  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-321  
David Mahoney registered in support.  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH DISKRITER INC FOR  
TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR THE DANE COUNTY MEDICAL  
EXAMINER  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-322  
David Mahoney registered in support.  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO THE  
PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS, INC. (GOPLIN)  
RIPP, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-325  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED 2022 LTE FUNDS FROM  
THE FOUNDATION FOR DANE COUNTY PARKS  
RIPP, RATCLIFF, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
David Mahoney registered in support.  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DONATED FUNDS FROM THE  
FRIENDS OF CAPITAL SPRINGS RECREATION AREA  
RIPP, AUDET, RATCLIFF, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY  
AND DANE ARTS MURAL ARTS  
CHAWLA, RIPP and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-328  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING DONATION OF FUNDS TOWARDS AN ACCESSIBLE  
KAYAK LANDING AND FISHING PIER  
RIPP, SMITH, HATCHER, RATCLIFF, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-329  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT WITH SOLACOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
FOR 9-1-1 TELEPHONE SYSTEM TEXTING, REPORTING AND  
NEXT-GENERATION CONNECTION  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-331  
A motion was made by SCHAUER, seconded by ERICKSON, that Sub. 1 to the  
Resolution be be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL TO  
SELECT AND ENGAGE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO INITIATE LEGAL  
ACTION AGAINST COMPANIES THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE DESIGN,  
MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF PER- AND  
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)  
McCARVILLE, AUDET, SMITH, JOERS, RITT, ANDRAE and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-336  
Kierstin Huelsemann registered in support.  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
AMENDING THE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING A RENEWABLES  
FINANCE OFFICER POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE &  
RENEWABLES  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-339  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO SYSCO FOR  
CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICE  
EICHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-346  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING THE TAX DEEDING OF TAX DELINQUENT  
PROPERTIES  
AUDET  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-347  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0  
(YGP 1-0).  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Request to Fill Position Vacant for More than Six Months - Land & Water  
Resources Parks Director (#1552)  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord 20.08 - Child Support (October 2021  
expense for Baltus and Bina)  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 - Human Services - Kill Stimart  
(October and November mileage)  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 - Human Services - Sarah  
McKenzie (November mileage)  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
Approval of Bills & Accounts - February 7, 2022  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0 (YGP 1-0).  
F. Discussion Items  
Elected Official Compensation - Clerk of Courts and Sheriff  
Hicklin presented information requested at last meeting. Staff will draft a  
resolution to reflecting the 2023 salary for the clerk of courts to be $116,134, the  
same as the Treasurer and Register of Deeds in 2023, then increasing by 1.75% in  
2024-2026 and the sheriff salary to increase from its current rate by 1.75% for  
2023-2026.  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
2/24/22  
H. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
I. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
J. Adjourn  
A motion was made by CHENOWETH, seconded by ERICKSON, to adjourn at 7:53  
PM. The motion carried unanimously.  
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Personnel & Finance February 7, 2022 Registrations and written testimony