Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
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, January 11, 2022  
5:30 PM  
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A. Call To Order  
STAFF PRESENT: JERRY MANDLI, JOHN WELCH, ROXANNE WIENKES, TODD  
DRAPER, RONDA SCHWETZ, PAM DUNPHY, GREG BROCKMEYER, JEFF HEIL,  
KARIN PETERSON THURLOW, KALVIN BARRETT, KERRY PORTER, CARRIE MEIER  
YGP PRESENT: SIMON JOHNSON, GABBY SHELL  
OTHERS PRESENT: PATRICK MILES, DOROTHY KRAUSE  
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Present:  
ANN DeGARMO, MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP, MATT VELDRAN and  
PATRICK DOWNING  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 7TH, 2021 PW&T SPECIAL  
SESSION-PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON WASTE &  
RENEWABLE'S SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-535  
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).  
MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 21, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS, HIGHWAY &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-538  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (3-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Supervisor DeGarmo and Supervisor Veldran abstained.  
C. Fund Transfers  
FUNDS TRANSFER REQUEST TO MOVE FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT  
TITLED PASSENGER VEHICLE TO A MORE APPROPRIATE TITLE OF  
UTILITY VEHICLES TO MEET OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF AN ALL  
TERRAIN VEHICLE.  
RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 FTR-033  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Fund Transfer be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DESIGN LEVEL SURVEY AND  
CONSTRUCTION STAKING SERVICES WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL  
SERVICES INC  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-312.pdf  
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: 2-0).  
Pamela Dunphy spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ADDENDUM #1 TO RODEFELD  
LANDFILL EXPANSION AGREEMENT  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-315  
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: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
PHASE II (AFRICAN SAVANNAH PHASE) DESIGN DEVELOPMENT  
FOR HEART OF THE ZOO  
IMPROVEMENTS-ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN  
SERVICES  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-316  
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: 2-0).  
Ronda Schwetz spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2 TO CONTRACT FOR RNG FACILITY  
INSULATION WORK  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-317  
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: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
APPROVING A STATE/MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR  
UTILITY EXTENSION ALONG USH 12 TO CTH AB INTERCHANGE,  
AMENDING THE 2022 CAPITAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING  
BORROWING  
RATCLIFF and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-318  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
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 and LEVIN  
Attachments: 2021 RES-320  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
YGP Johnson-AYES  
YGP Shell-AYES  
One registrant spoke in support of this agenda item (David Mahoney)  
One registrant spoke neither in support or opposition of this agenda item (Ralph  
Jackson)  
One registrant spoke in opposition of this agenda item (Larissa Joanna)  
Supervisor Krause spoke on this agenda item  
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett and Todd Draper answered questions on this agenda item.  
4 - Chair RATCLIFF, Supervisor RIPP, Supervisor VELDRAN and Supervisor DOWNING  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Vice Chair DeGARMO  
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  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
postponed until the next Public Works & Transportation Committee Agenda on  
January 25th, 2022. The motion carried by a voice vote. (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #23-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERAN'S ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-387  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #24-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERAN'S ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-389  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
BUILDING-FACILITY REMODEL-5415 KING JAMES WAY, FITCHBURG,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-391  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
BUILDING-FACILITY REMODEL-5415 KING JAMES WAY, FITCHBURG,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-392  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #4-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
BUILDING-FACILITY REMODEL-5415 KING JAMES WAY, FITCHBURG,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-394  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #5-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
BUILDING-FACILITY REMODEL-5415 KING JAMES WAY, FITCHBURG,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-396  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #6-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
BUILDING-FACILITY REMODEL-5415 KING JAMES WAY, FITCHBURG,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-398  
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: 2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
ACTION ON CLASS II EMERGENCY RE: THE CNG FUELING FACILITY  
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: 2-0).  
Jerry Mandli spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations  
NONE  
G. Reports to Committee  
NONE  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Our next PW&T Agenda will be held virtually via zoom on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at  
5:30 p.m. More details will be available closer to that date.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
K. Adjourn  
@ 7:37 p.m.  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by John Welch, pending PW&T Committee  
approval