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, July 18, 2022  
5:45 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 351; attend virtually via Zoom.  
Interpreters must be requested in advance; please see the bottom of the agenda for more information.  
Los intérpretes deben solicitarse con anticipación; consulte el final de la agenda para obtener más  
información.  
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The July 18, 2022 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting will be a hybrid meeting.  
Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
The public can attend in person at the City County Building Room 351.  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
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A. Call To Order  
Sup. Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:20 PM.  
Staff Present: Chuck Hicklin, Greg Brockmeyer, Meg Krohn, John Welch, Olivia  
Parry, Carolyn Clow, Ronda Schwetz, Sup. Wegleitner, Pam Dunphy, Ismael  
Ozanne, Laura Hicklin, Todd Campbell, Kim Jones, Sarah Mattes, Eddie  
Sherman, Janel Heinrich, Sheriff Barrett, Amy Brown, Kabura Mukasa, Martha  
Stacker, Chris Nygaard, Sup. Ripp, Sup. Kiefer, Roxanne Weinekes, Sup. Joers,  
Jerry Mandli  
Registrants Present: Derek Wallace, Jackie Hammond, Jeannie Verschay, Laura  
Beutel, Paul Saeman, Sean Reimer, Sharon Hubbard-Moyer, Tammy Haynes  
Sauk, Travis Thomas  
4 - CHUCK ERICKSON, MIKE BARE, MAUREEN McCARVILLE and MATT VELDRAN  
Present:  
1 - ELIZABETH DOYLE  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes - Personnel & Finance June 13, 2022  
Attachments: PF20220613  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
C. Fund Transfers  
2022 SOIL & WATER MANAGEMENT GRANT AWARD INCREASE FOR  
COST SHARE PAYMENTS  
Attachments: 2022 FTR-008  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Fund  
Transfer be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT FUND TRANSFER  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 FTR-009.pdf  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Fund  
Transfer be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
2022 FTR-011 MOTORCYCLE TRAILER  
ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Fund  
Transfer be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, COUNTY HIGHWAY ACCESS CONTROL  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 OA-015  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Ordinance  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, INCREASING CONDEMNATION COMMISSIONERS’  
HOURLY RATE  
ERICKSON  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 OA-016  
Allen Arntsen spoke in support.  
Sup. Kiefer spoke in support.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Ordinance  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES  
RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND RENEWABLES  
PROJECTS  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-401  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
WASTE AND RENEWABLES CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF PARTS,  
CONSUMABLES, AND EQUIPMENT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM  
BIOFERM ENERGY SYSTEMS, LLC.  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-416  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
WASTE AND RENEWABLES CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF TECHNICAL  
ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FROM BIOFERM ENERGY  
SYSTEMS, LLC.  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-417  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF VACANT SOCIAL WORKER  
POSITIONS TO CASE MANAGER POSITIONS DCDHS - ACS DIVISION  
DOYLE and KIGEYA  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-005  
Registered in oppositoin: Rebecca Repaal, Maureen Murphy, Jessica Aasve, Colleen  
Neary, Kara Hagen, Debra Vieaux, Cassidy Ascherl, Amy Otto, Elizabeth Folco, Kate  
Gravel,  
Tammy Haynes Sauk and Jackie Hammond spoke in opposition.  
Sup. Wegleitner addressed the committee.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for denial. The motion failed by the  
following vote 2-2:  
2 - Supervisor BARE and Supervisor McCARVILLE  
2 - Vice Chair ERICKSON and Supervisor VELDRAN  
1 - Chair DOYLE  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Excused:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be forwarded without recommendation. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE LTE HOURS IN THE DANE COUNTY  
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE VICTIM WITNESS UNIT  
PELLEBON, KIGEYA, RATCLIFF and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-029  
Julie Foley registered in support.  
Sup. Kiefer spoke in opposition.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be postponed to the Personnel & Finance Committee, due back by 8/15/2022 The  
motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF LEASE INVOLVING  
LAND AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT 2104 INTERNATIONAL  
LANE LEASE DCRA 84-8  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-033  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING  
ADDENDUM FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
RIPP, RATCLIFF and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-051  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DANE  
COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING STRATEGY  
RATCLIFF, HYNES, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-060  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
ACCEPTING A NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT FUND GRANT AND  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RELATED AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT  
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON’S BLACK BUSINESS HUB  
PROJECT  
VELDRAN, RITT, RATCLIFF and HUELSEMANN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-063  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF LEASE INVOLVING  
LAND AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
LEASE NO. DCRA 88-21  
McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-064  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING LAND RESTORATION SPECIALIST PROJECT POSITION -  
LAND & WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
RIPP, ENGELBERGER and SMITH  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-067  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR GOODLAND TENNIS COURT  
RESTORATION  
CHAWLA, RIPP, ENGELBERGER and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-075  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF A SOCIAL SERVICE SPECIALIST TO  
A SOCIAL SERVICE SUPERVISOR DCDHS - CYF DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-077  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR EXTENSIONS OF NON-CONGREGATE  
SHELTER AND AMENDING A CONTRACT - DCDHS - HAA DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-078  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING DOWNSTREAM BENEFICIAL USERS CONSENT FOR  
CHEROKEE PARK INC. WATER WITHDRAWAL  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER and HATCHER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-079  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING SALE OF LANDS ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 19 TO  
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION  
CHAWLA, RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-080  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
CREATING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT LINES FOR HIGHWAY CHIP SPREADER  
AND CRACKFILL MELTER  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-082.pdf  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #13 TO CONTRACT FOR MEAD & HUNT,  
INC. FOR JAIL CONSOLIDATION-A/E DESIGN AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY  
BUILDING  
RIPP, McCARVILLE, ENGELBERGER, VELDRAN and ANDRAE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-083  
The following registered in opposition: Paul Saeman, Barbie Jackson, Jeanie Verschay,  
Bill Bright, Pamela Gates, Rachel Kincade, Kathy Luker, Patricia LaCross, Tm Kriegel  
The following spoke in opposition: Ralph Jackson and Sup. Kiefer  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-1 (Bare).  
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CLR DESIGN,  
INC. FOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE II (AFRICAN SAVANNAH  
PHASE) FOR HEART OF THE ZOO IMPROVEMENTS  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-085  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM  
COORDINATOR TO A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR IN  
PUBLIC HEALTH-MADISON AND DANE COUNTY  
HATCHER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-088  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
FUNDING OF A VOLUNTARY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR THE DANE  
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE  
Sponsors: ANDRAE, JOERS, KIGEYA, ROSE, HATCHER, EICHER, RATCLIFF, HYNES and  
XISTRIS-SONGPANYA  
Attachments: 2022 RES-096  
Sup. Joers registered in support.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET TO CREATE TWO FULLTIME  
POSITIONS IN THE DANE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE VICTIM  
WITNESS UNIT  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-097  
The following registered in support: Sharon Hubbard-Moyer, Nrenfa Swenson, Joel  
Heiman, Heidi Hershberger, Leah Jorgensen, Cheryl Johnson, Katelin Sargent, Ariel  
Barak, Amanda Vernia, Abe Saloma, Danell Behrens, Jamie O'Dea LaGree, Shaniqua  
Murphy, Kelly Ford, Kevin Fisher, Alan Jensen, Joanne Weber, Samantha Yngsdal,  
Miguel McDonald, Neil Rainford, Travis Thomas, Mary Ambrosavage, Jerry McDonough,  
Marissa Burack, Erik Anderson, Helen Campbell, Julie Foley  
Sunny Kurhajetz and Laura Beutel spoke in support.  
Sup. Kiefer addressed the committee.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
85087 ADDENDUM UW BOARD OF REGENTS  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Human  
Services Contract Addendum be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote  
4-0.  
85373_ADDENDUM RESPONSIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Human  
Services Contract Addendum be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote  
4-0.  
85454_ADDENDUM AVENUES TO COMMUNITY, INC.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Human  
Services Contract Addendum be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote  
4-0.  
85325_ADDENDUM FAMILY SUPPORT & RESOURCE CENTER  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Human  
Services Contract Addendum be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote  
4-0.  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Extension - Provide agriculture instruction and  
curriculum enhancement services at Grow Academy and other locations in  
Dane County (Rooted WI Inc)  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Exception to Chapter 20 - Approval to Purchase Food and Related  
Items for Staff Appreciation Celebration - Waste & Renewables  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Alliant Energy Center - Remove debris, screen and  
add dirt to riding rings at the AEC to protect animal safety (RG Huston)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Waste & Renewables - Spare parts and equipment  
for Landfill Gas Wellfield (QED Environmental/Trinity Environmental Equipment)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Exception to Co. Ord. 20.08 60 day reporting deadline - Human  
Services (Simon Lo April 2022)  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request for Waiver of Bid - Human Services - Workforce Resilience Project  
(Alia Innovations)  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be reconsidered. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be postponed to the Personnel & Finance Committee, due back by 8/15/2022 The  
motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Request to Fill a Position Vacant for More than Six Months - Waste &  
Renewables - Sustainability Engagement Coordinator (#3406)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Approval of Bills and Accounts - July 18, 2022  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
F. Discussion Items  
AEC contracting report  
Carolyn Clow presented.  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
8/15/2022 at 5:30 PM  
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 McCARVILLE, seconded by VELDRAN, that the be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.  
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Personnel & Finance - July 18, 2022 Registration report  
Attachments: 20220718 final