Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
UW Extension Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, January 11, 2022  
8:15 AM  
Virtual Zoom Meeting: See top of agenda for  
instructions on how to join the webinar or call in by  
phone.  
A. Call To Order  
5 -  
Present:  
MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP, SHELIA STUBBS, PATRICK DOWNING and  
KATE MCGINNITY  
1 - ALEX JOERS  
Absent:  
Call To Order by Chair Stubbs at 8:15 am.  
YGP Members present: Heba Haq, Sai Akanksha Denduluri  
Others: Carrie Edgar, Javiera Morales, Sandy Jensen, Sharon Lezberg  
B. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
C. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES 14.DEC.2021  
2021  
MIN-527  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-527  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0. YGP 2-0.  
D. Action Items  
4. 2021  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH UW RIVER FALLS TO CONDUCT A  
SURVEY ON BROADBAND ACCESS IN DANE COUNTY  
RES-224  
RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, RITT and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-224  
2021 RES-224 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0. YGP 2-0.  
2021  
RES-292  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DATCP GRANT AWARD TO  
UW-EXTENSION FOR PRODUCER-LED WATERSHED PROTECTION  
GRANT  
STUBBS, SMITH, PALM, RATCLIFF and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-292  
2021 RES-292 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0. YGP 2-0.  
2021  
RES-304  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF  
MADISON TO DANE COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL TO CONDUCT AN  
ASSESSMENT OF FOOD SECURITY GAPS  
STUBBS, SMITH, AUDET, PALM, RATCLIFF and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-304  
F2021 RES-304 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0. YGP 2-0.  
E. Reports  
LEZBERG_NPPLP PILOT PROJECT_1-11-2022  
2021  
PRES-208  
Attachments: 2021 PRES-208  
Nonprofit Peer Learning Program – Sharon Lezberg, Community Development Educator,  
presented an overview of the Nonprofit Peer Learning program. The new program was  
developed in response to the research project report, Toward a Stronger Nonprofit Sector  
completed in collaboration with the Madison Community Foundation.  
EXTENSION PROGRAM REPORT DECEMBER 2021  
2021  
RPT-780  
Attachments: 2021 RPT-780  
Director’s report – Carrie Edgar shared a staffing update – a new nutrition educator, Emily  
Randerson started on Jan 3, the communications specialist will start on Feb 1, and  
interviews and references have been completed on the regional dairy educator position.  
The Volunteer Income Tax Site will be opening on Jan 31 and has moved to the South  
Madison UW Partnership office. Appointments are mandatory and can be made online.  
Individuals will meet with tax preparers this year. We continue to focus on virtual  
programming at this time. The December program summary was sent to all members for  
review.  
F. Announcements  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Next meeting is February 8, 2022 at 8:15 am  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
I. Adjourn  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously 5-0. YGP 2-0  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Carrie Edgar, pending committee approval.