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 25, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Virtual Zoom Meeting: See top of agenda for  
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The 1/25/2022 Public Works, Highway & Transportation Committee Meeting is being held virtually. The  
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A. Call To Order  
Staff Present: Jerry Mandli, John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes, Todd Draper,  
Joseph Darcangelo, Ronda Schwetz, Kalvin Barrett, Karin Peterson-Thurlow,  
Mark Faire, Robert Guinn, Jeff Heil, Chris Nygaard, Kerry Porter  
YGP Present: Simon Johnson, Gabby Shell  
Others Present: Beth Prochaska, Chris Harp, Dave Way, Jan Horsfall, Robert  
Guinn, Supervisor Richelle Andrae, Supervisor Dorothy Krause, and Supervisor  
Analiese Eicher  
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Present:  
ANN DeGARMO, MELISSA RATCLIFF, DAVE RIPP, MATT VELDRAN and  
PATRICK DOWNING  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 11TH, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS,  
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA  
Attachments: 2021 MIN-566  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 1-0).  
YGP Gabby Shell arrived at 5:40 p.m.  
C. Presentations  
Annual Zoo update presented by Director Schwetz  
D. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
E. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
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 Sub. 1 to the  
resolution be recommended for approval to replace the original resolution. The  
motion carried by a voice vote (4-1; YGP: 2-0).  
Supervisor Ripp voted no.  
A motion was made by RIPP, seconded by DOWNING, that the Resolution be  
recommended for denial as amended by Sub. 1. The motion carried by the  
following vote (3-2; YGP:0-1).  
AYES - DOWNING, RATCLIFF, and RIPP  
NOES - DeGARMO and VELDRAN  
YGP Gabby Shell voted-No  
Todd Draper, Sheriff Barrett, Jeff Heil, Kerry Porter, Dave Way, and Jan Horsfall  
spoke on this agenda item.  
YGP Simon Johnson left at 7:48 p.m.  
David Mahoney registered and spoke in opposition of this agenda item.  
Paul Saeman and Eugene Crisler registered and spoke as neither in opposition  
nor support of this agenda item.  
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 DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 2-0).  
Mark Fraire spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARDING CONTRACT WITH THE SSA GROUP FOR FOOD, RETAIL  
AND CATERING SERVICES AT HENRY VILAS ZOO  
RATCLIFF, ERICKSON and RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-338  
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).  
Joseph Darcangelo spoke on this agenda item.  
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 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.  
F. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #5-CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY  
REMODEL-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD., MADISON,  
WI-CONTRACTOR: FOXARNESON, INC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-431  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by DOWNING, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #18-THIRD FLOOR COUNTY BOARD  
OFFICES REMODEL-SUITES 345 & 362-210 MARTIN LUTHER KING  
JR. BLVD., MADISON, WI-CONTRACTOR: THE BAUEN GROUP, LLC  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-433  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #25-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-435  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #26-DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SE  
PRECINCT-125 VETERANS ROAD, STOUGHTON, WI-CONTRACTOR:  
U.S. VET GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC.  
Attachments: 2021 ACT-437  
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: 1-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
G. Reports to Committee  
Director Todd Draper provided an update on the Jail Consolidation Project  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Our next PW&T Committee Agenda will be held on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022  
at 5:30 p.m. virtually via zoom. More details will be available closer to the date.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
K. Adjourn  
@8:26 P.M.  
A motion was made by DeGARMO, seconded by RIPP, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously (5-0; YGP: 1-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by John Welch pending PW&T Committee  
approval.