Dane County public meetings in 2024

County Board

The Dane County Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes several ordinance amendments and contract approvals. Items include adopting the Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan into Chapter 82 of the county code, adjusting speed limits on county highways, and authorizing permits for upcoming events at the Alliant Energy Center. The board will also consider contracts for eviction‑prevention rental assistance and a collective bargaining agreement for the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

• 2024 OA-022 – Amend Chapter 82 to incorporate the Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan
• 2024 OA-024 – Adjust speed limits on county highways
• 2024 RES-191 – Amend contract for eviction‑prevention rental assistance (Contract #14850D)
• 2024 RES-208 – Permit and occupancy agreement for the 2025 AJSA National Classic at Alliant Energy Center (Contract #15655)
• 2024 RES-215 – Award collective bargaining agreement to the Dane County Deputy Sheriff’s Association

The Dane County Board approved a consent calendar of 18 items, including ordinances, contracts, and resolutions, plus 8 rezoning petitions and several other agenda items. All votes were voice votes, with a few recorded no votes and abstentions on specific consent items. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.

• Adopted consent calendar of 18 items (voice vote)
• Approved 8 rezoning petitions (voice votes)
• Denied 5 claims (voice votes)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 82 for Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan (voice vote)
• Adopted ordinance adjusting speed limits on county highways (voice vote)
• Adopted ordinance regarding private sewage system (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution amending contract for eviction prevention rental assistance (voice vote; Wegleitner abstained, Weigand no)
• Adopted resolution for collective bargaining agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss and act on resolutions referred from the County Board, including a proposal to conduct an independent forensic audit of Dane County funds given to Urban Triage over the past three years, which the Health & Human Needs Committee has recommended for denial. Also on the agenda are an ordinance amendment concerning the county executive's staff and a resolution reclassifying the county board chief of staff and an assistant to the county executive. The committee will also receive a presentation on winter communal gardening.

• Resolution for independent forensic audit of Dane County funds given to Urban Triage (2024 RES-183) — recommended for denial by Health & Human Needs Committee
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 18 regarding the county executive’s staff (2024 OA-0311)
• Resolution reclassifying the county board chief of staff and an assistant to the county executive (2024 RES-228)
• Presentation by University Alliance intern on needs analysis for winter communal gardening
• Discussion of budget process improvements for the 2026 budget planned for January 16 meeting

The Executive Committee recommended denial of a resolution to establish an independent forensic audit of Dane County funds given to Urban Triage over the last three years. The committee also recommended approval of an ordinance amendment regarding the County Executive's staff and a resolution reclassifying the County Board Chief of Staff and an assistant to the County Executive. A presentation on winter communal gardening was given, and the next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025.

• Recommended denial of 2024 RES-183 (forensic audit of Urban Triage funds) by voice vote
• Recommended approval of 2024 OA-031 (amending Chapter 18 regarding County Executive's staff) by voice vote
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-228 (reclassifying County Board Chief of Staff and assistant to County Executive) by voice vote
• Approved minutes of 11-21-24 Executive Committee meeting by voice vote

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee and Airport Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the release of deed restrictions and easements on land near the Dane County Regional Airport. The committee will also vote on several contract change orders, including change order #08 for the City-County Building window replacement at 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., change orders #58-#61 for the Dane County Jail Consolidation Project at 115 West Doty Street, and change order #2 for Token Creek Park repaving at 6200 Williamsburg Way, DeForest. A report on change orders under $10,000 will be presented.

• Resolution authorizing release of deed restrictions, easement, and right of way affecting land near Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-246)
• Contract change order #08 for City-County Building windows replacement at 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison (2024 ACT-274)
• Contract change orders #58-#61 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project at 115 West Doty Street, Madison (2024 ACT-281 through 284)
• Contract change order #2 for Token Creek Park repaving at 6200 Williamsburg Way, DeForest (2024 ACT-285)
• Report on change orders under $10,000

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of a resolution to release deed restrictions, easements, and right-of-way near the Dane County Regional Airport. It also approved six contract change orders, including one for the City-County Building windows replacement and five for the Dane County Jail Consolidation Project, plus one for Token Creek Park repaving. All votes were unanimous (4-0, with the Youth Governance Panel member voting 1-0).

• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing release of deed restrictions, easement, and right-of-way near Dane County Regional Airport (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #08 for City-County Building windows replacement, contractor Berglund Construction Co. (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #58 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project, contractor Miron Construction Co. (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #59 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #60 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #61 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #2 for Token Creek Park repaving, contractor Wolf Paving Co. (4-0)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The body is also considering an ordinance amendment to incorporate updates to the Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance 2024 OA-022 to incorporate Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Rezoning of 1210 Koshkonong Road from FP-35 to RR-2 and RR-4 for two residential lots
• Conditional Use Permit for transient or tourist lodging at 4216 Morris Park Road
• Blanket rezone of properties in Town of Dunn from FP-35 to AT-35
• Final Plat approval for Riverside Vista in the Town of Verona

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended approval of six rezoning petitions and three conditional use permits, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. It also recommended approval of an ordinance incorporating the Town of Burke's comprehensive plan updates and signed a final plat. One rezoning petition was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Recommended approval of Rezone 12119 (FP-35 to FP-1) for agricultural lot (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone 12120 (FP-35 to RR-2/RR-4) with condition on septic system location (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone 12121 (FP-35 to FP-1/RR-2) with condition on shared driveway easement (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone 12122 (FP-35 to RR-2) with conditions on road naming and addresses (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone 12124 (FP-35 to RR-4) for residential lot (5-0)
• Approved CUP 02646 for limited family business with 24 conditions (5-0)
• Approved CUP 02647 for accessory building over 12 feet with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024 OA-022 adopting Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to vote for a secretary (action item), consider previous meeting minutes, and receive reports from the chair, vice-chair, and staff, including a noncriminal employee complaint attachment. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Vote for Secretary (action item)
• Consideration of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chair's Report and Vice-Chair Report
• EOC Staff Report with attached APM Employee Complaint (noncriminal)

Tree Board

The Dane County Tree Board is meeting in hybrid format on December 17, 2024. They will discuss forming a small group to create arboriculture specifications for the county, including tree protection guidelines, and consider developing a model Tree Preservation ordinance for communities. Other topics include reviewing a Tree Policy Resolution and discussing a support letter for the Madison College Tree Apprenticeship Program.

• Forming a group to draft arboriculture specs and tree protection guidelines for construction
• Creating a model Tree Preservation ordinance for communities
• Reviewing and editing the Dane County Tree Policy Resolution
• Discussion of a support letter for Madison College's Tree Apprenticeship Program
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes (2024-11-19)

The Dane County Tree Board approved the November 19, 2024 minutes (7-0) and received updates on website accomplishments, a climate conference, and tree giveaways. Members discussed forming a review group for a draft tree protection resolution, with plans to introduce it in January or February, and considered input on the Madison College Tree Technician Apprenticeship Program. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved November 19, 2024 Tree Board minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47pm (7-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission and the Public Works, Highway and Transportation Committee are holding a joint hybrid meeting. The body will consider a contract for snow removal services and the release of deed restrictions and easements for land near the airport.

• Award of contract for snow removal services at the Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-226)
• Authorization to release deed restrictions, easement, and right of way affecting land near the airport (2024 RES-246)
• Presentation on the Title VI Plan by Joe Oby, Contract Compliance Specialist
• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting

The Airport Commission, in a joint meeting with the Public Works, Highway and Transportation Committee, recommended approval of a contract for snow removal services at the Dane County Regional Airport and a resolution authorizing the release of deed restrictions, easement, and right of way near the airport. Both items passed unanimously (5-0). The commission also approved mileage and per diem for members. A scheduled presentation on the Title VI Plan was postponed because the presenter could not attend.

• Recommended approval of snow removal services contract (5-0)
• Recommended approval of deed restrictions/easement/right-of-way release (5-0)
• Approved mileage and per diem for members (5-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider several referrals including ordinance amendments, grant acceptances, contract awards, and a collective bargaining agreement for the Dane County Deputy Sheriff's Association. The committee will also vote on minutes and fund transfers.

• Awarding a collective bargaining agreement to the Dane County Deputy Sheriff's Association (2024 RES-215)
• Amending a contract for eviction prevention rental assistance (2024 RES-191, Contract #14850D)
• Contract to City of Madison for emergency rental assistance program administration fees (2024 RES-196, Contract #15643)
• Award of contract for electrician services at Alliant Energy Center (2024 RES-211, Contract #15654)
• Extending Tracy Herold's employee service agreement as Director of Library Services (2024 RES-216, Contract #12160B)

The Personnel & Finance Committee met on December 16, 2024, and recommended approval of 25 resolutions and 19 action items to the full County Board. All votes were unanimous (4-0, with the Youth Governance Panel member voting 1-0). The committee also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 18 on County Executive's staff (4-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 46 on private sewage systems (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution accepting Youth Climate Action Fund grant (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution amending eviction prevention rental assistance contract (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution for City of Madison emergency rental assistance contract (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution accepting US Fish & Wildlife grant for habitat restoration (4-0)
• Recommended approval of collective bargaining agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association (4-0)
• Approved 19 action items including bid waivers, position fills, and reporting exceptions (4-0)

Area Agency on Aging Board

The Area Agency on Aging Board will meet to discuss and take action on the draft and final versions of the 2025-27 AAA Aging Plan. The meeting includes reports from state, federal, and various agency committees.

• Action item: 2025-27 AAA Aging Plan FINAL
• Action item: 2025-27 AAA Aging Plan DRAFT
• Review of AAA Board minutes from September 9 and October 7, 2024
• Reports from the AAA Access, Legislative/Advocacy, and Nutrition/Wellness Committees
• Report from the Dane County Specialized Transportation Commission

The Dane County Area Agency on Aging Board approved the final 2025-2027 Aging Plan and also approved a draft version of the same plan. Both motions passed by voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from its September 9 and October 7, 2024 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025-27 AAA Aging Plan (voice vote)
• Approved draft of 2025-27 AAA Aging Plan (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of 9.9.24 and 10.7.24 meetings (voice vote)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will review several resolutions regarding land and funding. Items include a land purchase at Morton Forest and the acceptance of grants for trail development and wildlife habitat restoration.

• Purchase of land at Morton Forest (2024 RES-227)
• Acceptance of WISDOT grant for Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path (2024 RES-229)
• Acceptance of US Fish & Wildlife Service grant for wildlife habitat restoration on Dane County parkland (2024 RES-204)

The committee recommended approval of three resolutions: purchasing land at Morton Forest, accepting WisDOT grant funding for the Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path, and accepting a US Fish & Wildlife Service grant for wildlife habitat restoration on county parkland. All recommendations passed unanimously. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended approval of land purchase at Morton Forest (5-0)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT grant for Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path (5-0)
• Recommended approval of US Fish & Wildlife Service grant for wildlife habitat restoration (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Land Conservation Committee

The Land Conservation Committee will meet to consider fund transfers and extension requests. The agenda includes reviews of approved contracts and payments for December 2024.

• 2024 DATCP SWRM extension request (2024 ACT-263)
• 2024 County programs carryover requests (2024 ACT-264)
• December 2024 approved contracts report (2024 RPT-398)
• December 2024 approved payments report (2024 RPT-399)

The Dane County Land Conservation Committee approved two extension requests for cost-share agreements into 2025: one for DATCP (state) programs and one for county-funded programs. Both were approved unanimously (4-0) as draft lists, with staff to make year-end adjustments and present final versions at the January 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0).

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2024 DATCP SWRM extension request for cost-share agreements into 2025 (4-0)
• Approved 2024 county programs extension request for cost-share agreements into 2025 (4-0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee will review several resolutions regarding county funds and contracts. Discussion items include a forensic audit of Urban Triage funds and various rental assistance and lease agreements.

• Forensic audit of Dane County funds given to Urban Triage over the last three years
• Amendment to an eviction prevention rental assistance contract (Contract #14850D)
• Contract for City of Madison neighborly administration fees for emergency rental assistance (Contract #15643)
• Approval of a Rimrock Road lease for Behavioral Health and Prevention & Early Intervention (Contract #15653)
• Creation of new revenue and expense line for DCDHS - DAS Division

The Health & Human Needs Committee recommended denial of a resolution to establish an independent forensic audit of Dane County funds given to Urban Triage over the last three years, voting 5-0. It also recommended approval of four other resolutions, including contract amendments for eviction prevention rental assistance and emergency rental assistance, a lease for Rimrock Road, and a new revenue/expense line. The committee approved the November 14, 2024 minutes and heard a presentation on the 2024 Dane County Youth Assessment results.

• Recommended denial of forensic audit of Urban Triage funds (5-0)
• Recommended approval of eviction prevention rental assistance contract amendment (4-0)
• Recommended approval of contract with City of Madison for emergency rental assistance fees (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rimrock Road lease for behavioral health (5-0)
• Recommended approval of new revenue and expense line for DAS Division (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2024 (5-0)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review several resolutions regarding land acquisition and trail development. Items include a land purchase at Morton Forest, grant funding for the Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path, and a contract for the first phase of the Walking Iron Trail.

• Purchase of land at Morton Forest (2024 RES-227)
• Acceptance of WISDOT grant funding for the Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path (2024 RES-229)
• Construction contract for phase one of the Walking Iron Trail (2024 RES-231)
• Conservation Fund Grant for the Kernen parcel in the Southwest Grasslands (2024 RPT-367)
• Park and Open Space Plan 2025-2030 Update

The Dane County Park Commission recommended approval of three resolutions: purchasing land at Morton Forest, accepting WisDOT grant funding for the Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path, and awarding a construction contract for phase one of the Walking Iron Trail. The commission also directed staff to prepare a resolution for a Conservation Fund Grant to the Driftless Area Land Conservancy for the Kernen parcel. All votes were unanimous (7-0, YGP 1-0).

• Recommended approval of land purchase at Morton Forest (7-0)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT grant for Capital City to Glacial Drumlin Trail connector path (7-0)
• Recommended approval of construction contract for Walking Iron Trail phase one (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare resolution for Conservation Fund Grant to Driftless Area Land Conservancy for Kernen parcel (unanimous consent)

Employee-Management Insurance Advisory Committee

The Employee-Management Insurance Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to consider previous meeting minutes, receive updates on Dean and the wellness program, and discuss a vision insurance Request for Proposals (RFP). Public comment is accepted in person, virtually, or in writing.

• Discussion of Vision RFP (Action Item)
• Presentation by Katelyn Thurs on Wellness Program
• Updates from Dean
• Consideration of minutes from September 11, 2024

The Dane County Employee-Management Insurance Advisory Committee approved the Delta Dental contract and the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes, both by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on health plan topics and a discussion of 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved Delta Dental contract (voice vote)
• Approved September 11, 2024 minutes (voice vote)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will call the meeting to order, consider the minutes from the November 26, 2024 session, and hear two presentations—one on the Birth Cost Recovery Expungement process and another on body‑worn camera focus‑group findings. The agenda also allows public comment on items not listed, and sets future regular‑business dates for January 2025.

• Consideration and adoption of minutes from Nov 26, 2024 (Deferred Prosecution Program)
• Presentation: Update on Birth Cost Recovery Expungement Process (Child Support Agency)
• Presentation: Body Worn Camera Focus Group Findings
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Future meeting dates: Jan 7 2025 and Jan 21 2025 (regular business)

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee approved the minutes from its November 26, 2024 meeting by a 5-0 voice vote. The committee also received two presentations: an update on the Birth Cost Recovery Expungement Process from the Child Support Agency, and findings from a Body Worn Camera Focus Group. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved November 26, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee - Ombuds Subcommittee

The subcommittee will consider approving minutes from September 24, 2024, and receive an update from the Ombuds. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Ombuds update
• Discussion of future meeting items and dates

The subcommittee approved the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote. Diana Pastrana presented updated Ombuds Office numbers, noting the office will be closed from December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025. The committee will meet every other month through June 2025, with dates to be determined. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Received December 2024 Ombuds presentation (no action)
• Scheduled future meetings for February, April, and June 2025 (dates TBD)

Library Board

The Dane County Library Board will meet on December 5, 2024, in a hybrid format. Action items include approving the November 2024 finance/expenditure report, appointing the 2025 officer nominating committee, amending the board's bylaws (tabled from the previous meeting), and extending Tracy Herold's employment service agreement as Director of Library Services. The board will also receive the December 2024 Library Director's Report.

• Extension of Tracy Herold's service agreement as Director of Library Services (2024 RES-216)
• Amendment of Library Board bylaws (2024 ACT-226) – tabled from November 7 meeting
• Appointment of 2025 officer nominating committee by Board President
• Approval of November 2024 finance/expenditure report (2024 ACT-259)
• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (2024 MIN-333)

The Dane County Library Board recommended approval of a resolution extending Tracy Herold's employee service agreement as Director of Library Services. The board also approved the November 2024 finance/expenditure report, appointed members to the 2025 Officer Nominating Committee, tabled a proposed bylaws amendment, and moved the January meeting to January 9. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Recommended approval of resolution extending Tracy Herold's service agreement as Library Services Director (6-0)
• Approved November 2024 finance/expenditure report (6-0)
• Appointed Cheffen, Jensen, and Owens to 2025 Officer Nominating Committee
• Tabled amendment to Library Board bylaws (6-0)
• Moved January 2025 meeting from January 2 to January 9 (6-0)
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Area Agency on Aging - Legislative / Advocacy Committee

The Dane County Area Agency on Aging Legislative/Advocacy Committee will meet to discuss the Draft 2025-2027 AAA Aging Plan and Community Engagement Results. The meeting will be hybrid, held at the ADRC building and via Zoom.

• Consideration of October 30, 2024 minutes
• Action item: Advocacy Supporting Federal & State Programs
• Presentation: Draft 2025-2027 AAA Aging Plan
• Reports: Wisconsin Senior Advocates, ADRC Governing Board, and Legislative Update
• Next meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025

The committee approved the October 30, 2024 minutes and reviewed the draft 2025-2027 AAA Aging Plan and community engagement results, with discussion but no formal action taken. Members were reminded to submit comments on the Aging Plan by December 6, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 30, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Reviewed draft 2025-2027 AAA Aging Plan (no vote)
• Noted legislative advocate transition (no action)

Dane County Broadband Task Force

The Dane County Broadband Task Force is meeting to receive a presentation on the DANEnet Digital Connectivity and Navigators Grant Award and hear updates from the Broadband Coordinator on the BEAD program. No action items are scheduled. The group will also discuss setting the 2025 meeting schedule and potential topics.

• Presentation on DANEnet Digital Connectivity and Navigators Grant Award
• Broadband Coordinator update on BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment) Program
• Discussion and setting of 2025 meeting schedule and topics
• Consideration of minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting

The Dane County Broadband Task Force approved the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes and heard presentations on the DANEnet Digital Connectivity and Navigators Grant and BEAD program updates. No formal action items were voted on beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Food Council

The Dane County Food Council will convene with the Madison Food Policy Council to review progress on the Dane County Food System Plan. The body will also consider an action item regarding Organic Conversion Program Funds.

• Action item: Organic Conversion Program Funds
• Presentation: Dane County Food System Plan progress report
• Updates from Madison Public Market director Keisha Harrison
• Reports on Regional Food Action Plan and Double Dollars Program
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

The Dane County Food Council voted to repurpose remaining Organic Conversion Program funds toward developing a new application process for up to $250 in GAP certification support for growers. The council also approved the previous meeting minutes and heard updates on the Dane County Food System Plan and Madison Public Market. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 25, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Authorized staff to develop application process for up to $250 for GAP certification (7-0)

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The Board of Health will decide on a fee increase for inspection, penalty, and other fees for licensed establishments. It will also consider accepting grant funds to create a Communicable Disease Coordinator and a Data Analyst position, accept NARCAN for overdose education, and amend the private sewage system ordinance. A discussion on the 2025 meeting location is also scheduled.

• Fee increase for inspection, penalty, and other fees of licensed establishments (BOH RES 2024-41)
• Accept grant from WI DHS for 1.0 FTE Communicable Disease Coordinator (2024 C RES -011/-010 and 2024 RES-233)
• Accept grant from UW for 1.0 FTE Data Analyst for Epidemiology & Data Science (2024 RES-234)
• Accept NARCAN from WI DHS for Overdose Education & Distribution (BOH RES 2024-40)
• Amendment to Chapter 46 of Dane County Code on private sewage systems (2024 OA-032)

The Board of Health recommended approval of multiple resolutions to accept grant funds and create communicable disease coordinator and data analyst positions, and approved fee increases for licensed establishments. The board also approved a revised 2025 meeting schedule with hybrid and quarterly in-person meetings.

• Recommended approval of City Resolution to accept DHS grant and create 1.0 FTE Communicable Disease Coordinator (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of City Resolution to accept DHS grant and create 1.0 FTE Communicable Disease Coordinator (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of County Resolution RES-233 to accept DHS grant and create 1.0 FTE Communicable Disease Coordinator (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of County Resolution RES-234 to accept UW grant and create 1.0 FTE Data Analyst (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance OA-032 amending Chapter 46 on private sewage systems (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to BOH Resolution 2024-39 authorizing line item budget transfers (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to BOH Resolution 2024-40 accepting NARCAN from DHS (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to BOH Resolution 2024-41 authorizing fee increases for licensed establishments (voice vote)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission

The Dane County CDBG Commission will meet to discuss proposed changes to the Mortgage Reduction Policy and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The commission will also hear presentations from three organizations: Latino Academy of Workforce Development, DAIS, and WWBIC, along with updates on grant programs including CDBG/HOME, HCRI, CDBG-DR, HOME-ARP, and CDBG-CV. Reports on the Revolving Loan Fund and expenditure statuses will be reviewed.

• Proposed changes to the CDBG Mortgage Reduction Policy (Action Item 2)
• Approval of 2025 CDBG Commission meeting schedule
• Presentation: Latino Academy of Workforce Development – Transportation Business Development Accelerator Program
• Presentation: DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) – Public Facilities
• Grant program updates: CDBG/HOME, HCRI, CDBG-DR, HOME-ARP, CDBG-CV

The Dane County CDBG Commission unanimously approved the 2025 meeting schedule and formalized changes to the Mortgage Reduction Policy. They also heard presentations from the Latino Academy of Workforce Development and DAIS, and received updates on grant programs, including a $2 million disaster recovery application. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 10-1-2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 CDBG Commission meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved changes to CDBG Mortgage Reduction Policy (unanimous voice vote)

City-County Homeless Issues Committee

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee will hear presentations on evictions and eviction resources in Dane County and on the implications of the Grant Pass v Johnson Supreme Court ruling for homelessness policy. The committee also has an action item to discuss and potentially approve its 2025 workplan. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Presentation: Evictions and Eviction Resources in Dane County by Tenant Resource Center
• Presentation: Grant Pass v Johnson Supreme Court Ruling and Implications by State Interagency Council on Homelessness
• Action Item: 2025 Committee Workplan

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee approved its 2025 work plan, including a friendly amendment allowing additional topics and flexible presentation dates. The committee also heard presentations on eviction resources and the Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court ruling, but took no action on those items. Minutes from October 7, 2024 were approved with one abstention.

• Approved 2025 Committee Work Plan with friendly amendment (voice vote)
• Approved October 7, 2024 minutes (voice vote, Wehelie abstained)

Sustainable Business Park Project Review Board

The Sustainable Business Park Project Review Board will receive updates on the Sustainability Campus site plan and review the project's covenants. The board will also decide on a recurring meeting time and location.

• Sustainability Campus site plan update (10.22.2024)
• Review of Business Park Covenants (Document #5926406)
• Establishing recurring meeting time and location

The Sustainable Business Park Project Review Board met and reviewed the Sustainability Campus site plan and the fully executed Business Park Covenants. No formal action items were voted on; the board discussed the covenants and noted further review will be done. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Reviewed Sustainability Campus site plan (PRES-141)
• Reviewed Business Park Covenants (PRES-143); further review to be done
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Health and Human Needs Committee - Opioid Settlement Subcommittee

The Health and Human Needs Committee - Opioid Settlement Subcommittee will meet to discuss settlement funds and recommendations. The body will also consider the approval of meeting dates for 2025.

• Update on Settlement Subcommittee Funds
• Update on Recommendations and Resolutions from 2024 and 2025
• Discussion and approval of 2025 meeting dates
• Consideration of minutes from October 21, 2024

The subcommittee approved its 2025 meeting schedule. Members reviewed the status of 2024 Resolution-143, which allocated $800,000 for a Harm Reduction and Drop-In Center and additional Public Health staffing, and discussed the 2025 recommendation focusing on the Drug Court Program, which is not funded by opioid settlement funds. Chair Rose noted approximately $1.35 million remains for 2025 allocation.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule for the subcommittee
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider several resolutions awarding contracts, including snow removal services at the Dane County Regional Airport, construction of phase one of the Walking Iron Trail, addendum #6 for engineering at the proposed Landfill Site No. 3, and a lease at Rimrock Road for behavioral health services. The committee will also act on a change order for the Capitol Square South parking ramp repair and receive a report on change orders under $10k.

• Award of contract for snow removal services at the Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-226)
• Award of contract for construction phase one of the Walking Iron Trail (2024 RES-231)
• Addendum #6 to engineering contract for proposed Dane County Landfill Site No. 3 (2024 RES-232)
• Approving Rimrock Road lease for DCDHS Behavioral Health and Prevention & Early Intervention (2024 RES-220)
• Contract change order #5 for Capitol Square South Parking Ramp Repair Phase II at 113 S. Henry St., Madison (2024 ACT-250)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of four resolutions and approved one action item, all by 4-0 voice votes (with Youth Governance Panel 1-0). These include contracts for snow removal at the regional airport, construction phase one of the Walking Iron Trail, an addendum for landfill design services, a lease for behavioral health services, and a change order for parking ramp repairs. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of snow removal services contract at Dane County Regional Airport (4-0)
• Recommended approval of construction phase one of Walking Iron Trail (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Addendum #6 for engineering design at Landfill Site No. 3 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Rimrock Road lease for behavioral health services (4-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #5 for Capitol Square South Parking Ramp repairs (4-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from November 12, 2024, and receive a presentation on Deferred Prosecution from Melvin Juette. The agenda is primarily procedural with one scheduled update.

• Deferred Prosecution Update presentation by Melvin Juette

The committee met on November 26, 2024, and approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission

The Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission will review nominations for the 2024 Historical Marker Project and discuss a proposal to conduct LIDAR analysis to identify potential archaeological sites. Action items include electing officers, establishing the regular meeting schedule, and setting a public hearing date for historical marker nominations.

• Review of 2024 nominations for Dane County Historical Marker Project
• Discussion of proposal to conduct LIDAR analysis to identify possible archaeological sites
• Election of officers
• Set public hearing date for historical marker nominations
• Establish regular meeting schedule

The Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission elected Rick Bernstein as Chair and Erica Fox Gehrig as Vice-Chair by universal acclamation. The commission set its regular quarterly 2025 meetings for February 11, May 13, August 12, and November 11, all at 4:30 p.m. in hybrid format. It also directed staff to revise scoring sheets and online materials for the Under Represented Communities Historical Marker project, and expressed general support for a 2025 UW collaboration using machine learning on digital elevation models to identify possible archaeological sites. A special meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2025 to review nomination scoring and set a public hearing date.

• Elected Rick Bernstein as Chair by universal acclamation
• Elected Erica Fox Gehrig as Vice-Chair by universal acclamation
• Set 2025 quarterly meetings: Feb 11, May 13, Aug 12, Nov 11 at 4:30 p.m. (hybrid)
• Directed staff to simplify historical marker scoring sheets and revise online materials as ongoing crowd-sourced history
• Expressed general support for 2025 UW machine-learning LIDAR analysis for possible archaeological sites
• Decided to schedule a public hearing on historical marker nominations after further review
• Scheduled special meeting January 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to review scoring and select nominations
• Adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers is meeting to conduct the audit of the November 2024 General Election. This process is used to verify the accuracy of the election results.

• Audit of the November 2024 General Election

Health & Human Needs Committee

This meeting contains only procedural boilerplate: land acknowledgment, hybrid attendance instructions, and a notice that a quorum may be present at another committee meeting for information gathering. No resolutions, contracts, public hearings, or other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Notice that a quorum of the Health & Human Needs Committee may attend the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee for information gathering, but no formal action will be taken

UW Extension Committee

The committee will receive presentations on a senior farmers market nutrition pilot project and the 4-H community club program. The meeting also includes reports from the Director and a YGP representative.

• Presentation on Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Pilot Project by Claire Mance
• Presentation on Dane County 4-H Community Club Program by Lisa Curley
• Review of minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting

The committee approved the October 28, 2024 minutes (5-0) and heard presentations on a Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Pilot Project and the Dane County 4-H Community Club Program. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved October 28, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Area Agency on Aging Board

The Area Agency on Aging Board will hold a public hearing on the 2025‑2027 Aging Plan. Members of the public may register in advance to provide comment either virtually via Zoom or in person at 2865 N Sherman Ave, Room 109. Written comments can be emailed to Cindy Matulle. The meeting will also include a presentation of the plan before adjourning.

• Public hearing on the 2025‑2027 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Aging Plan
• Virtual registration required; link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a6XVYRqkQd-EBWrVIAIMdA
• In‑person attendance at 2865 N Sherman Ave, Room 109, Madison
• Phone dial‑in numbers: 1‑833‑548‑0276, 1‑833‑548‑0282, 1‑888‑788‑0099; Webinar ID 947 1883 7940
• Written comments can be sent to [email protected]

The Area Agency on Aging Board held a public hearing on the draft 2025-2027 Aging Plan. Public comment was accepted in person and virtually, with pre-registration required for virtual speakers. No decisions or votes were made; the hearing was adjourned at 1:47 PM.

• Held public hearing on 2025-2027 Aging Plan (no vote)
• Accepted public comment on Aging Plan (in person and virtual)

County Board

The Dane County Board will vote on several consent calendar items, including affordable housing development fund awards for multiple projects, a grant amendment for Porchlight's men's shelter, a land purchase for Sugar River Wildlife Area, and contracts for jail communication systems and park redevelopment. Also up for approval is an addendum to house jail residents at Iowa County Jail.

• 2024 RES-156: Affirming 2024 Affordable Housing Development Fund awards for projects including Conway at Huxley, Park Lofts, CORE on Dryden, Ellis Potter Apartments, Oak Ridge Stoughton, Broadway Senior, and The Argus Apartments
• 2024 RES-166: Amending a grant to Porchlight Inc. for operation costs for emergency overnight men's shelter
• 2024 RES-175: Authorizing purchase of land in Town of Verona for Sugar River Wildlife Area
• 2024 RES-182: Awarding contract for bi-directional amplifier and distributed antenna system for jail consolidation project
• 2024 RES-078: Authorizing addendum to agreement to house relocated jail residents at Iowa County Jail

The Dane County Board approved a consent calendar of 18 resolutions, including jail-related contracts, affordable housing awards, and land purchases. It also adopted several resolutions requiring a two-thirds vote, including funding for food pantry aid, emergency shelter, and grants for Centro Hispano. A motion to refer a contract for environmental site investigation at the airport to committee failed.

• Approved addendum to house jail residents at Iowa County Jail (voice vote, Huelsemann no)
• Affirmed 2024 Affordable Housing Development Fund awards (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of land in Town of Verona for Sugar River Wildlife Area (voice vote, Weigand no)
• Approved contract change orders #36 and #37 for jail consolidation project (voice votes, Gray, Kigeya, Huelsemann, Wegleitner no)
• Approved contract change order #38 for jail consolidation project (2/3 vote)
• Adopted opioid settlement funds recommendation (voice vote)
• Rejected referral of airport environmental site investigation contract to committee (voice vote)
• Approved 2/3 vote resolutions for food pantry aid, emergency shelter, and Centro Hispano agreements (voice votes, Weigand no on some)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss amending the Office of Energy & Climate Change budget to accept two grants. The committee is also tasked with selecting 2025 program evaluation proposals.

• Resolution 2024 RES-186: Youth Climate Action Fund grant for the 2024 Dane County Youth Climate Conference
• Resolution 2024 RES-223: US Department of Transportation grant for public electric vehicle charging
• Resolution 2024 RES-219: County Executive appointments
• Action 2024 ACT-249: Selection of 2025 program evaluations including climate risks, PSC scheduling, and privatized labor services contracts

The Dane County Executive Committee approved minutes from the previous meeting, recommended three budget and appointment resolutions for approval, and selected a 2025 program evaluation proposal to analyze scheduling in the 911 Call Center. All motions carried by voice votes.

• Approved minutes of the 11-7-24 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-186 amending budget to accept Youth Climate Action Fund grant (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-219 for County Executive appointments (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-223 amending budget to accept US DOT grant for public electric vehicle charging (voice vote)
• Directed staff to proceed with a 2025 program evaluation proposal by Sup. Andrae and the PP&J Committee for a scheduling analysis in the 911 Call Center (voice vote)
• Approved adjournment at 6:50 p.m. (voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Appeal 3730, a request by Jason and Amy Zembroski for a variance from floodplain development standards and required side yard to remove and replace a residence at 362 Lake Shore Drive in the Town of Albion. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings and other routine business.

• Appeal 3730: Variance request to remove and replace a residence at 362 Lake Shore Drive, Town of Albion, involving floodplain standards and side yard setbacks
• Consideration of minutes from October 21, 2024 Public Hearing and November 14, 2024 Site Inspection Meeting

The Dane County Board of Adjustment held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to deny an appeal requesting variances from floodplain development standards and required side yards to remove and replace a residence at 362 Lake Shore Drive in the Town of Albion. The Board also approved the minutes from the October 21, 2024 public hearing and the November 14, 2024 site inspection meeting.

• Approved October 21, 2024 public hearing minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved November 14, 2024 site inspection meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Denied variance requests for floodplain development standards and required side yard for 362 Lake Shore Drive (5-0)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee holds a hybrid joint meeting with the Lakes & Watersheds Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, fund transfers, referrals, and a lake level report. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Lake Level Report under Reports to Committee
• Joint meeting with Lakes & Watersheds Commission
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Consideration of October 30, 2024 minutes

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee met jointly with the Lakes & Watersheds Commission. The only action taken was approving the October 30, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, with one excused). The committee also received a lake level report from staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 30, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, YGP 1-0)

Land Conservation Committee

The Land Conservation Committee holds a hybrid joint meeting with the Lakes & Watersheds Commission and the Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee. The committee will vote on the Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation Board election and receive a lake level report presentation. Public comment on non-agenda items is also scheduled.

• Election of Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation Board members (2024 ACT-243)
• Lake level report presentation (joint with LWC & EANR)
• Joint meeting with Lakes & Watersheds Commission and Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Consideration of minutes from September 26, 2024

The Land Conservation Committee approved the minutes from September 26, 2024, and voted to have County Conservationist Piaget cast Dane County's votes for Yogesh Chawla, Monte Osterman, and Terry White for the State Land and Water Conservation Board. A lake level report was presented, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 (4-0)
• Authorized County Conservationist Piaget to vote for Chawla, Osterman, and White for State Land and Water Conservation Board (4-0)

Lakes & Watershed Commission

The Lakes & Watershed Commission is holding a joint meeting with the Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee and the Land Conservation Committee. The body will review a lake level report presentation and consider minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Lake level report presentation
• Review of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Dane County Lakes & Watershed Commission met jointly with the Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee and Land Conservation Committee. The commission approved the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes by a 7-0 voice vote. Members received a lake level report presentation from John Reimer. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:06 pm.

• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Heard lake level report presentation (no action taken)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission

The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve the 2025 meeting schedule, review area of focus reports, and discuss the philosophy behind grant decision-making. The public can attend in person at the City County Building in Room 209 or virtually via Zoom.

• Approve 2025 meeting schedule
• Review Area of Focus Reports
• Discuss grant decision-making philosophy
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Hybrid meeting format available

The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting and the 2025 meeting schedule. Commissioners also heard year-end reports on various focus areas, including the finalized framework for the Friends of Dane Arts 501(c)(3) and updates on grant software. No formal decisions were made on grant philosophy, which remains under discussion.

• Approved minutes from October 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Emergency Medical Services Commission

The Dane County Emergency Medical Services Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss several updates, including the CARES program, budget, Cambridge EMS, Middleton & Waunakee Area EMS, maintenance of effort, group purchasing research, and proposed EMT curriculum changes. Reports on MAS, 911, and the annual survey are also on the agenda. No votes or decisions are listed; all items are discussion or reports.

• Budget update discussion
• Proposed EMT curriculum changes
• Cambridge EMS update
• Middleton & Waunakee Area EMS update
• Group purchasing research

The Dane County Emergency Medical Services Commission approved the August 2024 minutes. The commission received updates on several ongoing items, including the CARES program expansion to Sun Prairie (pending resolutions, expected mid-December), the approved DCEMS budget covering the full cost of the EMS data system, and the Cambridge EMS district's decision for Ryan Bros and Fort Atkinson Fire to cover Town of Oakland calls. No formal votes were taken on these updates; they were discussion items only.

• Approved August 2024 minutes (unanimous, 9-0)

Specialized Transportation Commission

The Specialized Transportation Commission will consider adopting the 2024-2028 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for Dane County. It will also vote on approving the s85.21 County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program grant application for calendar year 2025. Updates from the Transportation Call Center and the Greater Madison MPO are also scheduled.

• Adopt the 2024-2028 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for Dane County
• Approve the s85.21 County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program Grant Application for 2025
• Updates from Transportation Call Center
• Updates from Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Draft 2025 STC meeting schedule

The Specialized Transportation Commission adopted the 2024-2028 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for Dane County by a 3-0 vote with one abstention. It also approved the 2025 grant application for the County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (s85.21) by a 3-0 vote with one abstention. The September 2024 meeting minutes were approved 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved s85.21 County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program grant application for 2025 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Youth Commission

The Dane County Youth Commission will meet to review the results of the 2024 Dane County Youth Assessment. The commission will also hear a presentation from Madison West High School students regarding an initiative to lower the voting age.

• Results of the 2024 Dane County Youth Assessment
• Madison West High School Student Initiative to Lower the Voting Age
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Dane County Youth Commission approved the minutes from its October 22, 2024 meeting by a 7-0 voice vote. The commission also received a presentation on the 2024 Dane County Youth Assessment from Brian Koenig of K12 Associates LLC and heard a presentation regarding a Madison West High School student initiative to lower the voting age for school board elections to 16. No action items were voted on, and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. after a 9-0 vote.

• Approved the October 22, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission will review the minutes from the 2024 meeting (2024 MIN-322). It will also address action items, presentations (2024 PRES-136), future meeting dates, and public comments. The meeting is held in person at the zoo at 702 S. Randall Ave. on November 20, 2024.

• Consideration of Minutes (2024 MIN-322)
• Action Items
• Presentations (2024 PRES-136)
• Future Meeting Items and Dates
• Public Comment on items not on the agenda

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission met on November 20, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The main substantive item was a presentation on the Heart of the Zoo construction project, which is on track to have 95% construction documents by January 2025, with construction expected from late 2025 to 2027. No action items were taken on the project. The zoo director reported on animal moves, a new vet tech hire, and upcoming events.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:35 AM (unanimous)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold public hearings on six rezone petitions and five conditional use permits, plus several items postponed from the October meeting. Key contested items include a dog boarding facility for 30 dogs in the Town of Middleton and a ridgetop protection overlay for the Town of Vermont.

• Conditional use permit for 30-dog small-animal boarding facility at 3440 Meadow Road, Town of Middleton (CUP 02640, postponed from October with 3-2 vote)
• Rezone 12103: Town of Vermont seeks to establish a ridgetop protection overlay zoning district over multiple parcels (postponed from October)
• Town of Verona blanket rezone of multiple properties from FP-35 to AT-35 for Farmland Preservation Plan consistency (REZONE 12106, postponed from October)
• Six individual rezone petitions to create residential lots in Towns of Vermont, Cross Plains, Burke, Rutland, Black Earth, and Dane
• Conditional use permits for organic waste processing, mineral extraction, short-term rentals, and animal use exceeding one unit per acre

The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee met on November 19, 2024, and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of five rezoning petitions (12113, 12114, 12116, 12117, and 12103), each with specific conditions where noted. The committee also approved four conditional use permits (CUP 02641, 02642, 02643, 02644) and a final plat for Timber Lane Preserve, all by 5-0 votes. Two rezoning petitions (12115 and 12118) were postponed to allow time for town action, and one CUP (02645) was postponed due to opposition. The committee approved CUP 02640 for a dog boarding facility by a 4-1 vote, with one member voting no.

• Approved rezone 12113 (Brunner) with condition to record CSM within 6 months (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12114 (Garfoot) with 4 conditions including TDR and deed restrictions (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12115 (Becker) to allow time for town action (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12116 (Zentner) without conditions (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12117 (Village Edge) with shared driveway easement condition (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12118 (Breunig) to allow time for town action (5-0)
• Approved CUP 02641 (Skaar Pit) for composting with 21 conditions (5-0)
• Approved CUP 02642 (Skaar Pit) for non-metallic extraction with 33 conditions (5-0)

Commission on Sensitive Crimes

The Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes will hold a hybrid meeting on November 19, 2024. The primary item is a presentation and discussion of the 2025 budget with County Executive Agard and DCDHS Interim Director Iheukumere. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and agency updates.

• 2025 Budget Discussion with County Executive Agard and DCDHS Interim Director Iheukumere

The Commission on Sensitive Crimes approved the September 17, 2024 minutes by a 9-0 voice vote. The County Executive was absent, but the DCDHS Interim Director presented highlights of the 2025 Human Services budget, including Disability and Aging Services, Housing Access, and Language Access Coordination. No other formal action items were taken; the rest of the meeting consisted of agency updates and reports.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Equal Opportunity Commission will consider the minutes from its October 29 meeting and then vote to elect a secretary. The chair, vice‑chair, and staff will present reports on recent activities. Public comment will be accepted both in person and via Zoom. The meeting will conclude with any other business allowed by law.

• Vote for Secretary (Action Item)
• Consideration of EOC Minutes 10‑29‑2024 (MIN‑308)
• Chair’s Report (summary of recent activities)
• Vice‑Chair Report
• EOC Staff Report (RPT‑345) with attached employee complaint (RPT‑316)

The Equal Opportunity Commission met on November 19, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting. No action items were voted on, as no nominations were made for Secretary. The meeting was largely informational, with reports from the Chair, Vice-Chair, and staff, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved EOC minutes from 10-29-2024 (voice vote)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss forming a small group to develop arboriculture specifications for Dane County, including tree protection guidelines for construction. They will also consider creating a model Tree Preservation Ordinance for local communities. Action items include a letter of support for Madison College to reinstate the second year of its Tree Care Technician program. The agenda also includes updates on the Schlecht Family Foundation grant and recent tree plantings.

• Discuss forming a small group to develop arboriculture specs (including tree protection guidelines for construction)
• Consider creating a model Tree Preservation Ordinance for communities
• Letter of support for Madison College to reinstate the second year of Tree Care Technician training
• Updates on Schlecht Family Foundation (Duluth Trading Company) and Village of Dane tree planting on October 28th
• Review/Edit Dane County Tree Policy Resolution ingredients

The Dane County Tree Board approved a motion to gather input from students, faculty, and employers to draft a letter supporting Madison College's Tree Care Technician program. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned. No other formal decisions were made; several items were postponed or not discussed.

• Approved minutes of Oct 1, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved motion to collect input for draft letter to Madison College (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider authorizing the purchase of land in the Town of Verona for the Sugar River Wildlife Area and affirming awards for affordable housing development. The body will also review several fund transfers and resolutions regarding emergency shelter and opioid settlement funds.

• Purchase of land in Town of Verona for Sugar River Wildlife Area
• Affirming 2024 Affordable Housing Development Fund awards
• Fund transfer for Medical Examiner vehicle purchase
• Amending grant to Porchlight for emergency shelter operations
• Accepting funds for emergency shelter and eviction defense program

The Personnel & Finance Committee recommended approval of 30 resolutions covering fund transfers, contracts, grants, and land purchases, all passing by voice vote. It also approved 11 action items including bid waivers, contract addenda, and a bill payment approval. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved 3 fund transfers for Medical Examiner vehicle, Highway Capital Equipment, and APS BH budget (4-0 each)
• Recommended 30 resolutions for approval, including jail housing addendum, opioid settlement funds, affordable housing awards, and multiple contracts (4-0 each)
• Approved 3 human services contract addenda (Waisman, Nova Counseling, Mooring Programs) (5-0)
• Approved bid waiver for nasal naloxone purchase (5-0)
• Approved request to fill 3 long-vacant Human Services positions (5-0)
• Approved exception for staff celebration lunch (5-0)
• Approved bills and accounts for November 18, 2024 (5-0)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board will meet to discuss labor market trends for older adults in Wisconsin. The board will also review recommendations from the Governor's Taskforce on Health Workforce.

• Presentation by Eric Grosso on Labor Market Overview of Older Adults in Wisconsin
• Review of Governor's Taskforce on Health Workforce recommendations
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reports on ADRC, ILSP, and SAMS

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board approved the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0) and adjourned. No action items were on the agenda. The board discussed quorum changes, and the manager reported that the 2025 county budget funds two new ADRC positions and that a new geographic service region will expand managed care options.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee

The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee will wrap up final 2024 grants and review a 2025 budget projection. The committee will also approve the 2025 meeting schedule and discuss grant decision-making philosophy. Updates will be provided on fund development efforts and the Friends of Dane Arts 501(c)(3) effort.

• Final 2024 grants wrap up and 2025 budget projection
• Review and approve 2025 meeting schedule
• Discussion overview of grant decision-making philosophy
• Update on fund development efforts
• Update on Friends of Dane Arts 501(c)(3) effort

The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee approved the October 1st minutes, recommended the October 9th minutes for full commission approval, and approved both the 2025 commission schedule and the 2025 executive committee schedule. The committee also heard updates regarding grant wrap-ups, fund development, 501(c)(3) efforts, and upcoming events.

• Approved October 1st Executive Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended October 9th commission minutes for full commission approval (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Commission schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Executive Committee schedule (unanimous)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The committee will vote on affirming the 2024 Affordable Housing Development Fund awards (postponed from Oct. 22) and consider a resolution on opioid settlement funds (RES-143). Other items include two contracts with Centro Hispano to expand services (RES-206, RES-207) and contract addendums for Waisman Center, Nova Counseling, and Mooring Programs. Public comment is accepted in person or via Zoom.

• Opioid settlement funds resolution (RES-143) with amendments from Board of Health
• Contract with Centro Hispano, Inc. for service access expansion (RES-206, Contract #15644)
• Contract with Centro Hispano, Inc. for youth services expansion (RES-207, Contract #15645)
• Affirming 2024 Affordable Housing Development Fund awards (RES-156) including projects like Conway at Huxley, Park Lofts, CORE on Dryden, and others
• Contract addendums for Board of Regents-Waisman (24202), Nova Counseling (24218), and Mooring Programs (24216)

Board of Adjustment

The Dane County Board of Adjustment will conduct a site inspection for a single item: Appeal 3730 by Jason & Amy Zembroski seeking a variance from floodplain development standards and required side yard to remove and replace a residence at 362 Lake Shore Drive in the Town of Albion. This inspection is in preparation for the public hearing scheduled for November 21, 2024. The meeting includes only procedural items and this site visit.

• Site inspection for Appeal 3730: variance from floodplain development standards and required side yard to replace residence at 362 Lake Shore Drive, lots 13 & 14 Edgerton Beach Park, Town of Albion (2024 BOA-0041)

The Board of Adjustment convened at the Alliant Energy Center and conducted a site inspection for appeal 3730, a variance request by Jason & Amy Zembroski to remove and replace a residence at 362 Lake Shore Drive in the Town of Albion. No actions or testimony were taken during the inspection. The board adjourned by consensus after returning to the AEC at 10:15 am.

• Conducted site inspection for appeal 3730 (variance request for 362 Lake Shore Drive)
• No actions or testimony taken during inspection
• Adjourned by consensus at 10:15 am

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review resolutions for purchasing land in the Town of Verona and accepting a land donation in the Town of Westport. The body will also consider contracts for snowmobile bridges and a grant for wildlife habitat restoration.

• Purchase of land in the Town of Verona for the Sugar River Wildlife Area (2024 RES-175)
• Acceptance of a land donation in the Town of Westport (2024 RES-178)
• Contracts for snowmobile bridges at Leutten Creek (Rein Farm and Skaalen Farms) and Langer Park
• Grant from US Fish & Wildlife Service for wildlife habitat restoration (2024 RES-204)
• Construction administration agreement for Mendota County Park redevelopment (2024 RES-185)

The Dane County Park Commission recommended approval of seven resolutions, including land purchases for the Sugar River Wildlife Area and a donation in Westport, construction administration for Mendota County Park redevelopment, three snowmobile bridge contracts, and a US Fish & Wildlife Service grant. All votes were 4-0 with Youth Governance Program support. The commission also heard a presentation on a Conservation Fund grant request for the Kernen parcel and received reports on the 2025 budget and trail projects.

• Recommended approval of land purchase for Sugar River Wildlife Area in Town of Verona (4-0)
• Recommended approval of land donation acceptance in Town of Westport (4-0)
• Recommended approval of construction administration contract for Mendota County Park redevelopment (4-0)
• Recommended approval of snowmobile bridge contract at Rein Farm-Stoughton (4-0)
• Recommended approval of snowmobile bridge contract at Skaalen Farms-Stoughton (4-0)
• Recommended approval of snowmobile bridge contract at Langer Park-Marshall (4-0)
• Recommended approval of US Fish & Wildlife Service grant for wildlife habitat restoration (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 25, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Area Agency on Aging - Nutrition / Wellness Committee

The Area Agency on Aging Nutrition/Wellness Committee will approve minutes from the August 7 meeting, consider an action item to locate a new restaurant dining site (Vitense Grill & Bar) for NewBridge Madison, and review several dining‑site proposals at Cambridge Community Center, Warner Park, the Hmong Institute, Beth Israel, and Madison Senior Center. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 Senior Nutrition Program and discussion of site‑review requirements.

• Action Item: NewBridge Madison – new restaurant dining site location – Vitense Grill & Bar (presented by Jim Krueger, Executive Director)
• Site Review: Cambridge Community Center and Warner Park Community Recreation Center dining sites (Schuster)
• Site Review: The Hmong Institute, Beth Israel, and Madison Senior Center dining sites (Pan)
• Discussion of committee’s dining‑site review needs – two visits per calendar year (Gabriel)
• Presentation: 2024 Senior Nutrition Program – accomplishments and next steps (Gabriel)

The Nutrition/Wellness Committee met and approved the August 7, 2024 minutes. No action was taken on the proposed NewBridge Madison restaurant dining site at Vitense Grill & Bar. Members heard presentations on dining site reviews and the 2024 Senior Nutrition Program accomplishments.

• Approved August 7, 2024 committee minutes (voice vote)
• No action taken on NewBridge Madison restaurant dining site at Vitense Grill & Bar

Specialized Transportation Commission

The Specialized Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on the Dane County Department of Human Services Elderly and Disabled Transportation funding application for calendar year 2025. No formal action will be taken; the meeting is for public comment under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Residents may comment in person at 2865 N Sherman Ave or virtually via Zoom, and must register to speak.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program application (draft PRES‑131)
• Distribution of the 2025 85.21 application workbook (draft) as an attachment
• Registration required for public comment, either in person or through the Zoom link
• Written comments and handouts may be sent to [email protected]
• Interpretation or other accommodations must be requested at least 24 hours in advance

The commission held a public hearing regarding the Dane County Department of Human Services 2025 Elderly and Disabled Transportation funding application. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

• Held public hearing on 2025 s85.21 transportation application
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 pm

Airport Commission

The Dane County Airport Commission will meet to approve amendments to an air cargo lease and agreements with FedEx, award contracts for airport planning and environmental investigation, and approve a Meirtran ATM agreement.

• Approve amendments to air cargo ground lease with Preferred Development Madison, LLC
• Award contract for on-call services for airport planning and engineering
• Award contract for environmental site investigation of Darwin Training Area
• Approve Meirtran ATM Agreement
• Approve mileage and per diem for commission members

The Airport Commission unanimously recommended approval of three resolutions: amendments to the air cargo ground lease with Preferred Development Madison, LLC and the cargo airline operating agreement with Federal Express Corporation; a contract for on-call airport planning, engineering, architectural, and air service development services; and a contract for environmental site investigation of the Darwin Training Area. The commission also approved the Meirtran ATM agreement and mileage/per diem for members. All votes were 6-0.

• Recommended approval of air cargo ground lease amendments with Preferred Development Madison, LLC and cargo airline operating agreement with Federal Express Corporation (6-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for on-call airport planning, engineering, architectural, and air service development services (6-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for environmental site investigation of the Darwin Training Area, as amended by PWT on 11/12/2024 (6-0)
• Approved Meirtran ATM agreement (6-0)
• Approved mileage and per diem for commission members for the 11/13/2024 meeting (6-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider several resolutions, including an amendment to Chapter 69 to adjust speed limits on county highways. It will also review multiple contract awards and change orders for projects such as snowmobile bridges, airport services, and jail consolidation, as well as permit agreements for events at the Alliant Energy Center.

• Amending Chapter 69 to adjust speed limits on county highways (2024 OA-0241)
• Award of contract for Leutten Creek Snowmobile Bridge on Rein Farm‑Stoughton, WI (2024 RES-1873)
• Award of contract for airport planning, engineering, and development services (2024 RES-1958)
• Contract change orders #36‑#38 for the Jail Consolidation Project with Miron Construction Co. (2024 RES-20010, 2024 RES-20211, 2024 RES-20312)
• Permit agreements for 2025 AJSA National Classic and 2026 Junior National Hereford Expo at the Alliant Energy Center (2024 RES-208, 2024 RES-210)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of an ordinance adjusting speed limits on county highways and numerous resolutions awarding contracts for construction, including snowmobile bridges, airport services, and jail consolidation change orders. All items were recommended for approval by unanimous 5-0 votes, with several requiring a two-thirds vote. The committee also approved a program evaluation to reduce privatization of skilled trades contracts.

• Recommended approval of ordinance adjusting speed limits on county highways (5-0)
• Recommended approval of construction administration contract for Mendota County Park redevelopment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contracts for snowmobile bridges at Leutten Creek, Langer Park, and Skaalen Farms (5-0 each)
• Recommended approval of addendum with Badger Materials Recycling for shingle recycling (5-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to air cargo ground lease and airline operating agreement (5-0)
• Recommended approval of on-call services contract for airport planning and engineering (5-0)
• Recommended approval of three jail consolidation project change orders with Miron Construction (5-0 each)
• Approved program evaluation to reduce privatization of skilled trades contracts (5-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Dane County Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a fund transfer for a Medical Examiner vehicle purchase, an addendum to an agreement to house jail residents at the Iowa County Jail, a service agreement for the VINE victim notification program, a contract for a bi-directional amplifier and distributed antenna system for the jail consolidation project, and a time extension for a limited term employee in the Sheriff's Office. The committee will also consider minutes from the October 29 meeting.

• Request for Transfer of Funds – Medical Examiner – Vehicle Purchase (2024 FTR-019)
• Authorizing an addendum to the agreement to house relocated Dane County Jail residents at the Iowa County Jail (2024 RES-078)
• Authorizing a service agreement for Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Program (2024 RES-181)
• Award of contract for bi-directional amplifier and distributed antenna system for the Jail Consolidation Project (2024 RES-182)
• Authorizing extension of time for a limited term employee in the Sheriff’s Office (2024 RES-184)

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended approval of several resolutions and a fund transfer, all by unanimous voice votes. It also amended a resolution to cap a limited-term employee's hours at 1,400 before recommending it. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of October 29, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended fund transfer for Medical Examiner vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Recommended resolution for Iowa County jail housing addendum (5-0)
• Recommended VINE victim notification service agreement (5-0)
• Recommended contract for jail bi-directional amplifier/DAS (5-0)
• Amended RES-184 to cap limited-term employee hours at 1,400, then recommended approval as amended (5-0)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the canvass of votes cast in the November 5, 2024 General Election for multiple federal, state, and county offices, as well as a statewide referendum. After the canvass, the board will consider certifying the election results to the County Clerk. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Conduct canvass of votes for US President/Vice President, US Senator, and Representative in Congress - District #2
• Conduct canvass of votes for State Senate seats in Districts 14, 16, and 26 and State Assembly seats in 13 districts
• Conduct canvass of votes for Dane County District Attorney, Clerk, Register of Deeds, and County Executive
• Canvass the statewide referendum on eligibility to vote
• Certify election results to the County Clerk

The Dane County Board of Canvassers met on November 12, 2024, to canvass the November 5, 2024 General Election. The board approved minutes from its August 19 and August 20, 2024 meetings. It then unanimously certified the election results for all federal, state, and county offices, as well as the statewide referendum, and adjourned.

• Approved August 19, 2024 Board of Canvass minutes (voice vote)
• Approved August 20, 2024 Board of Canvass minutes (voice vote)
• Certified results of the November 5, 2024 General Election (unanimous)

Land Information Council

The Land Information Council will consider adopting the final Dane County Land Information Plan for 2025-2027, review minutes from September, and receive reports on the Judicial Privacy Law and EWUG 2024. Public comment is accepted on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Consideration of adoption of the Dane County Land Info Plan 2025-27 (ACT-232)
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting (MIN-135)
• Report: Judicial Privacy Law
• Report: EWUG 2024
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission

The Dane County CDBG Commission will meet to consider minutes and hear reports on expenditures from CDBG/HOME and CDBG-CV programs. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Expenditure Status Report for CDBG/HOME
• Expenditure Status Report for CDBG-CV

Labor Relations Committee

The Dane County Labor Relations Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on November 12, 2024, with presentations on the employee hiring process and job posting outreach. No votes on substantive policy or spending are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items, reports, and public comment opportunities.

• View pre-recorded Employee Relations presentation on hiring process
• Job Postings & Getting the Word Out presentation by Linda Ramirez
• Public comment accepted in person or via Zoom
• Future meetings scheduled for 2nd Tuesday each month at 10:00 AM

The Dane County Labor Relations Committee met on November 12, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes by a voice vote of 11-0. No action items were on the agenda. The committee viewed a recorded presentation on the hiring process and heard a presentation on job postings from Linda Ramirez. The next meeting was scheduled for December 10, 2024.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (11-0)
• No action items considered
• Scheduled next meeting for December 10, 2024

Board of Canvassers

The Dane County Board of Canvassers will meet on November 8, 2024 to review and certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The agenda includes consideration of the August 19, 2024 (2024 MIN-293) and August 20, 2024 (2024 MIN-294) Board of Canvass minutes, a canvass of votes for federal, state, county offices and a statewide referendum, and certification of the results to the County Clerk. The meeting also allows for any other business permitted by law and will adjourn to a follow‑up meeting on November 12, 2024 at 9:00 am.

• Review and approve minutes from August 19, 2024 (2024 MIN-293) and August 20, 2024 (2024 MIN-294).
• Conduct canvass of votes for President/Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative (District 2), State Senators (Districts 14, 16, 26), State Assembly members (Districts 42‑51, 76‑81), Dane County officials, and the statewide referendum on eligibility to vote.
• Certify the November 5, 2024 General Election results to the County Clerk.
• Consider any other business allowed by law.
• Adjourn to a follow‑up meeting on November 12, 2024 at 9:00 am.

The Board of Canvassers met to begin the official canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election, reviewing inspector statements and results tapes for federal, state, and county races. The board approved minutes from August 19 and 20, 2024, and unanimously adjourned to November 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM to continue the canvass. No final certification was made at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 19 and 20, 2024 (voice vote)
• Adjourned to November 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM to continue canvass (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will consider approving an affordable housing project at 249 N. Main Street in the Village of Oregon, along with a contract change order for the jail consolidation project. Multiple contracts for landfill operations, trail construction, and real estate acquisition are also on the consent calendar. The board will also vote on the 2025 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations.

• Affordable housing project at 249 N. Main Street, Oregon (2024 RES-153)
• Contract change order #26 for jail consolidation with Miron Construction Co. (2024 RES-168)
• Award of agreements for transportation and recycling of shingles and tires at Dane County Landfill (2024 RES-164, 2024 RES-165)
• Award of agreement for construction administration of Walking Iron Trail (2024 RES-170)
• Real estate acquisition and review appraisal services for CTH V from Snowy Owl to CTH N (2024 RES-158)

The Dane County Board approved a consent calendar of 13 resolutions, including contracts for road work, landfill services, jail construction, and an affordable housing project. It also adopted 12 zoning petitions, including a rezone for a pickle fermentation business in Medina, and adopted three ordinances updating the county comprehensive plan. All votes were voice votes, with a few noted no votes and abstentions.

• Adopted consent calendar including affordable housing agreement at 249 N. Main St., Oregon (voice vote)
• Approved contract for real estate acquisition services for CTH V (voice vote)
• Approved change order #26 for jail consolidation project with Miron Construction (voice vote; Huelsemann and Wegleitner no)
• Approved rezone 12091 for pickle fermentation site in Town of Medina (voice vote; re-referral failed)
• Adopted 11 other rezones including Dunkirk blanket rezone and various rural residential changes (voice votes)
• Adopted ordinances incorporating Cross Plains and Primrose comprehensive plans and Farmland Preservation Plan amendments (voice votes)
• Approved grant revenue for drug court expansion, hazmat training, VITA tax assistance, and Safe Neighborhoods project (2/3 votes; Safe Neighborhoods had 3 no votes, 1 abstention)
• Denied claims of Charles Boyce, Tom Owens, and Matthew Koch (voice votes)

Library Board

The Dane County Library Board will consider approving the second addendum to the employment service agreement for Library Service Director Tracy Herold, along with several other action items including the approval of October 2024 expenditures, amendments to the board's bylaws, appointment of a director evaluation committee, and authorization for the board president to sign 2025 service contracts with county libraries. The board will also receive a report on a proposed land acknowledgement for the library service website.

• Approval of second addendum to employment service agreement for Tracy Herold
• Approval to amend Dane County Library Board bylaws
• Appointment of 2024 Library Director Evaluation Committee
• Approval for board president to sign 2025 service contracts with Dane County libraries
• Report on proposed land acknowledgement for the library website

The Dane County Library Board approved the October 2024 expenditure report, a second addendum to the Library Service Director's employment agreement, and authorization for the board president to sign 2025 service contracts with county libraries. The board tabled a proposal to amend its bylaws and appointed members to the 2024 Library Director Evaluation Committee. Reports on a proposed land acknowledgement and the director's November report were placed on file.

• Approved October 2024 expenditure report (7-0)
• Approved second addendum to employment agreement for Library Service Director Tracy Herold (7-0)
• Tabled amendment to Dane County Library Board bylaws (7-0)
• Appointed Gratz, Jensen, and Conroy to 2024 Library Director Evaluation Committee
• Approved board president to sign 2025 service contracts with Dane County libraries (7-0)
• Placed land acknowledgement report on file
• Placed November 2024 Library Director's report on file

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee meets on Nov 7, 2024, in a hybrid session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no fund transfers or items requiring committee action. The sole substantive item is a referral from the County Board regarding County Executive Appointments (Resolution 2024 RES-193).

• Referral of Resolution 2024 RES-193 on County Executive Appointments, sponsored by Supervisor Miles

The Dane County Executive Committee met on November 7, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 7, 2024 budget meeting. The committee also recommended approval of Resolution 2024 RES-193, which concerns county executive appointments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the 10-7-24 Executive Committee budget meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-193, County Executive Appointments (voice vote)

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County will discuss amending public health regulations in the Madison General Ordinances. The body is also considering several resolutions to accept grant funding for disease intervention, HIV prevention, and maternal and infant health.

• City OA 85819: Amending Madison General Ordinances Chapters 7 and 9 to include additional fees and license/permit requirements
• City Resolution 85482 and County Resolution 2024 RES-1725: Funding for a 1.0 FTE Disease Intervention Specialist
• BOH Resolution #2024-32: Additional funds for the 2024-2025 Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
• BOH Resolution #2024-33: Funds from WI Department of Health Services for HIV Prevention and Early Intervention
• BOH Resolution #2024-36: Additional funds from WI Department of Health Services for the WIC Program

The Board of Health recommended approval of an amended resolution for opioid settlement funds, adding a Board of Health member to the oversight committee. It also recommended approval of a city ordinance updating public health fees and license requirements, and approved several resolutions accepting state and private grant funds for programs including disease intervention, HIV prevention, and maternal health.

• Recommended approval of amended opioid settlement funds resolution (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of city ordinance amending public health regulations (voice vote)
• Approved resolution accepting DHS grant for Disease Intervention Specialist (voice vote)
• Approved resolution accepting funds for HIV prevention and early intervention (voice vote)
• Approved resolution accepting funds for Wisconsin Well Woman Program (voice vote)
• Approved resolution accepting funds for MCH Title V Needs Assessment (voice vote)
• Approved resolution accepting additional WIC program funds (voice vote)
• Approved 2025 Public Health Grants and Contracts (voice vote)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Dane County Personnel & Finance Committee met to review and approve multiple resolutions, including funding for affordable housing, landfill operations, and jail construction. The meeting also included routine approval of past meeting minutes and fund transfers.

• Award $1.5M contract for affordable housing project at 249 N. Main Street, Oregon (RES-1531)
• Approve $1.5M+ contracts for landfill tire/shingle recycling and transportation (RES-1648, RES-1659)
• $1.2M contract change order for Jail Consolidation Project with Miron Construction (RES-16810)
• Approve $1.1M grant for Drug Court expansion (RES-1573)
• Award $1.1M contract for Walking Iron Trail construction administration (RES-17011)

The Personnel & Finance Committee met on November 4, 2024, and recommended approval of 18 resolutions, including an affordable housing project at 249 N. Main Street in the Village of Oregon, the 2025 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations, and several contracts and grants. The committee also approved 12 action items, including exceptions to county ordinances and the approval of bills and accounts. All votes were unanimous (5-0, with YGP 2-0).

• Recommended approval of affordable housing project at 249 N. Main Street, Village of Oregon (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations (5-0)
• Recommended approval of drug court expansion grant revenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for real estate acquisition services for CTH V (5-0)
• Recommended approval of hazardous materials emergency preparedness grant (5-0)
• Recommended approval of IRS VITA grant for Richard Dilley Tax Center (5-0)
• Approved exception to speaker fee limit (5-0)
• Approved bills and accounts for November 4, 2024 (5-0)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to discuss and decide on the 2025 operating and capital budgets. The board will also consider a resolution to set the 2024 tax levy and several ordinance amendments regarding county fees.

• 2025 Dane County Operating Budget Appropriations Resolution (2024 RES-144)
• 2025 Dane County Capital Budget Appropriations Resolution (2024 RES-145)
• Setting the 2024 Tax Levy (2024 RES-146)
• Fee changes for animal licenses, medical examiner, airport terminal rent, and landing fees
• Fee changes for public health licenses, tattooing, body piercing, and solid waste disposal

The Dane County Board adopted the 2025 operating budget (RES-144 Sub 1) and capital budget (RES-145 Sub 1) by voice vote, with two supervisors voting no on the operating budget and one on the capital budget. Several proposed amendments to the operating budget were rejected, including adding sheriff's detective and crime analyst positions, restoring deputy positions, funding overtime for felony warrant arrests, requiring contractor salary disclosures, and removing Urban Triage contracts. The board also set the 2024 tax levy and approved multiple fee ordinance amendments.

• Adopted 2025 operating budget RES-144 Sub 1 (voice vote; Doolan and Weigand no)
• Adopted 2025 capital budget RES-145 Sub 1 (voice vote; Weigand no)
• Rejected amendment to add sheriff's detective and crime analyst positions (2-35)
• Rejected amendment to restore two deputy positions (10-27)
• Rejected amendment to fund overtime for felony warrant arrests (voice vote)
• Rejected amendment requiring contractor salary disclosures (voice vote)
• Rejected amendment to remove Urban Triage contracts (1-36)
• Adopted ordinance amendments on animal license tax, medical examiner fees, airport fees, public health fees, solid waste fees, and inspection fees (voice votes)

Area Agency on Aging - Legislative / Advocacy Committee

The committee will meet to review a nutrition report and receive updates on the AAA Aging Plan. The session includes reports from senior advocacy groups and legislative updates at the county, state, and federal levels.

• Nutrition Report presented by Shannon Gabriel, AAA Registered Dietician and Healthy Aging Coordinator
• AAA Aging Plan Updates
• Reports from WI Senior Advocates and the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network
• ADRC Governing Board minutes from September 9, 2024
• County, State, and Federal Legislative Updates

The Legislative/Advocacy Committee met and approved the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting by voice vote, with one abstention. No action items were on the agenda. The committee received a presentation on the Senior Nutrition Program and heard updates on the Aging Plan, including work on housing, homelessness, and community engagement.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote; Raemisch abstained)
• No action items considered

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a purchase of land in the Town of Verona for the Sugar River Wildlife Area. It will also consider an amended intergovernmental agreement with Sauk County and the Village of Sauk City, and the acceptance of a land donation in the Town of Westport. Public comment will be accepted on agenda and non‑agenda items.

• Authorize purchase of land in the Town of Verona for the Sugar River Wildlife Area (2024 RES‑1751)
• Authorize an amended and restated intergovernmental agreement with Sauk County and the Village of Sauk City (2024 RES‑1762)
• Authorize acceptance of a donation of land in the Town of Westport (2024 RES‑1783)
• Consider fund transfers from MAMSWAP2024 (FTR‑0182)
• Review minutes from the October 8, 2024 committee meeting (MIN‑2771)

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee recommended approval for several resolutions, including land acquisitions in the towns of Verona and Westport. The committee also recommended an amended intergovernmental agreement with Sauk County and the Village of Sauk City and approved a fund transfer for MAMSWAP.

• Approved minutes from October 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of WRE LTE fund transfer (5-0)
• Recommended purchase of land in Town of Verona for Sugar River Wildlife Area (5-0)
• Recommended amended intergovernmental agreement with Sauk County and Sauk City (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of land donation in Town of Westport (5-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will review two grant-funded resolutions and discuss the budget process. The meeting includes a review of minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting.

• 2024 RES-160: Accepting Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant for core and specialized hazmat training
• 2024 RES-171: Authorizing Wisconsin Department of Justice grant funding for a Safe Neighborhoods project
• Discussion of Budget Process Recap

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended approval of two grant resolutions: one accepting a hazardous materials emergency preparedness grant and another authorizing Wisconsin DOJ grant funding for a Safe Neighborhoods Project. Both resolutions require a 2/3 vote and were recommended unanimously (5-0; YGP: 1-0). The committee also approved the October 8, 2024 minutes and discussed the 2024 budget process, with members raising concerns about the schedule and public engagement.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-160 accepting HMEP grant for hazmat training (5-0; YGP: 1-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-171 authorizing DOJ grant for Safe Neighborhoods Project (5-0; YGP: 1-0)

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission will meet to elect a Secretary and review staff reports. The meeting includes updates on the Equity Plans project and a report regarding a noncriminal APM employee complaint.

• Vote for Secretary
• Update on Equity Plans project
• Staff report on noncriminal APM employee complaint (2024 RPT-316)

The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission held a hybrid meeting on October 29, 2024. The only substantive action was the unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No new policies were voted on, and no secretary was elected during this session.

• Approved 09-24-24 minutes by unanimous consent
• No motion made for Secretary election
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024

County Board

The County Board is conducting a public hearing to receive testimony on the 2025 operating and capital budget resolutions. No action will be taken on these resolutions during this meeting.

• Public testimony on 2025 Budget Amendments
• 2025 Dane County Operating Budget Appropriations Resolution (2024 RES-144)
• 2025 Dane County Capital Budget Appropriations Resolution (2024 RES-145)

The Dane County Board convened a public hearing on the 2025 operating and capital budget resolutions (2024 RES-144 and 2024 RES-145) and their amendments. No formal decisions or votes were made during the hearing; it was solely for public testimony. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm with a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 pm (unanimous)

UW Extension Committee

The UW Extension Committee will review and vote on a resolution to accept an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant to support the Richard Dilley Tax Center and amend the 2024 operating budget. The meeting will also include public comment on items not on the agenda, approval of minutes from the September 23 meeting (MIN-290), and several reports on program updates. Future meeting dates (Nov 25 and Dec 23) will be announced.

• Authorize acceptance of an IRS VITA grant for the Richard Dilley Tax Center (Resolution 2024 RES-162)
• Approve UW Extension Committee minutes from 2024.09.23 (MIN-290)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Program updates: Introduction and Career Pathways report; YGP representative report
• Announcement of future meeting dates: Nov 25 and Dec 23

The UW Extension Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a resolution accepting an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant to support the Richard Dilley Tax Center and amend the 2024 operating budget. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and decided to cancel the December 23 meeting while keeping the November 25 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of VITA grant resolution (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Decided to hold November 25 meeting and cancel December 23 meeting

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee is discussing the 2025 operating and capital budget appropriations resolutions and the 2024 tax levy. The meeting also includes reviews of several ordinance amendments regarding county fees and taxes.

• 2025 Dane County Operating Budget Appropriations Resolution (2024 RES-1448)
• 2025 Dane County Capital Budget Appropriations Resolution (2024 RES-1459)
• Setting the 2024 Tax Levy (2024 RES-14610)
• Ordinance amendments for animal license tax, medical examiner fees, and airport terminal rent and landing fees
• Fee changes for public health licenses, tattooing and body piercing, and solid waste disposal

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will review 14 requests to rezone land in Dane County towns, including changes to farmland preservation and rural residential districts, and consider 3 conditional use permits. The body will also vote on amending the county comprehensive plan to incorporate updates from the Towns of Cross Plains, Primrose, and the county's Farmland Preservation Plan.

• Public hearing for zoning map amendments and conditional use permits
• Rezone 12099: FP-1 to RR-8 at 7339 Lodi-Springfield Road
• Rezone 12109: HC to MI Manufacturing District at 3355 County Highway N
• Rezone 12110: RR-2 to RR-8 at 1384 Schadel Road
• Amend Chapter 82 to adopt Town of Cross Plains Comprehensive Plan updates

The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended approval for 8 rezoning petitions, 2 conditional use permits, and 3 comprehensive plan amendments, all with unanimous or majority votes. Several rezones were postponed pending town action or due to opposition, including a controversial dog-boarding facility. The committee also approved contracts for land survey maintenance.

• Approved rezone 12099 (7339 Lodi-Springfield Rd, Dane) FP-1 to RR-8 (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12100 (2249 State Hwy 92, Springdale) AT-35/RR-2 to RR-4 (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12101 (11780 Mid Town Rd, Verona) for town action (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12102 (721-741 Cty Hwy A, Albion) RR-2 to RR-1/FP-35 (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12103 (Town of Vermont) NR-1 overlay due to opposition (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12104 (7108 State Hwy 89, York) FP-35 to RR-2 (5-0)
• Approved rezone 12105 (4381 Marsh Rd, Blooming Grove) FP-35 to AT-35 (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12106 (Town of Verona) FP-35 to AT-35 for town action (5-0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee is reviewing several resolutions related to housing, shelter, and behavioral health. The body will discuss funding recommendations for affordable housing and emergency services, as well as grant adjustments for drug court and food pantry aid.

• Agreements for an affordable housing project at 249 N. Main Street in the Village of Oregon (2024 RES-153)
• 2025 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations (2024 RES-154)
• Grant amendment for Porchlight Inc. emergency overnight men’s shelter operation costs (2024 RES-166)
• Grant revenue for drug court expansion (2024 RES-157)
• Major contract for food pantry aid ARP grant (2024 RES-159)

The Dane County Health & Human Needs Committee approved several resolutions regarding affordable housing agreements, 2025 funding recommendations, grant revenue for drug court expansion, and shelter operations. One resolution concerning affordable housing development fund awards was postponed to November 14, 2024, and the committee approved the 2024 Lyle Fund request report.

• Approved 10/7/2024 HHN minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval for affordable housing project agreements at 249 N. Main Street in the Village of Oregon (7-0)
• Recommended approval for 2025 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Postponed 2024 Affordable Housing Development Fund awards to Nov 14 (7-0)
• Recommended approval for grant revenue addition and carryforward for drug court expansion (7-0)
• Recommended approval for major contract award for food pantry aid ARP grant (7-0)
• Recommended approval for grant amendment to Porchlight Inc for emergency overnight men's shelter operation costs (7-0)
• Recommended approval for accepting funds for emergency shelter and eviction defense and diversion program (5-0, 1 abstention)

Youth Commission

The Dane County Youth Commission will open the meeting, consider the minutes from the September 18, 2024 session, and then discuss and vote on a letter to the editor concerning referendums on the November ballot. The agenda also includes presentations, reports, and a public comment period for both in‑person and virtual participants. The commission will set the date for its next meeting on November 20, 2024.

• Discussion and vote to approve a letter to the editor on referendums on the November ballot
• Consideration of minutes from the September 18, 2024 Youth Commission meeting
• Public comment process: in‑person registration on paper and virtual registration via Zoom link
• Future meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the City County Building and via Zoom
• Interpreter and accommodation requests must be made at least 24 hours (preferably 3 days) before the meeting

The Dane County Youth Commission approved a letter to the editor educating voters about school referendums on the November ballot, with minor copy edits delegated to staff. The commission also approved the minutes from its September 18, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved letter to the editor on school referendums (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider resolutions to amend county ordinances regarding animal license taxes, medical examiner fees, airport terminal rent, and public health fees. The committee will also discuss the 2025 operating and capital budget appropriations and the 2024 tax levy.

• Amending animal license tax ordinance (2024 OA-0101)
• Amending medical examiner fees ordinance (2024 OA-0162)
• Amending airport terminal rent and landing fees (2024 OA-0173)
• Amending public health license fees (2024 OA-0194)
• 2025 operating and capital budget resolutions (2024 RES-1448, 2024 RES-1459)

The Personnel & Finance Committee recommended approval of the 2025 Dane County operating budget, capital budget, and 2024 tax levy resolutions, all with amendments. It also recommended approval of several ordinance amendments adjusting fees for animal licenses, medical examiner services, airport fees, public health licenses, tattoo/body piercing, and solid waste disposal. A bid waiver for Alliant Energy Center event cleaning services was approved.

• Recommended 2025 operating budget appropriations (RES-144) with amendments (7-0)
• Recommended 2025 capital budget appropriations (RES-145) with amendment EANR-C-01 (7-0)
• Recommended 2024 tax levy resolution (RES-146) (7-0)
• Recommended animal license tax ordinance amendment (OA-010) as amended (6-1)
• Recommended medical examiner fees ordinance amendment (OA-016) (7-0)
• Recommended airport terminal rent and landing fees ordinance amendment (OA-017) (7-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Alliant Energy Center event cleaning services (ACT-213) (7-0)
• Forwarded employee handbook recommendations to DOA (ACT-212) (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Dane County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review a variance request. The board is also considering minutes from previous meetings.

• Appeal 3729: Variance request by Blume & Sons LLC for outdoor storage at 946 Medina Rd (Lot 2, CSM 5813)
• Review of September 26, 2024 Public Hearing minutes
• Review of October 10, 2024 site inspection meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Blume & Sons LLC to allow outdoor storage within required setbacks at 946 Medina Rd, Town of Medina. The variance permits 32 feet from the state highway and 10 feet from the town highway setback. The motion carried 3-2, with Chair Long and member Corrigan voting in favor, and members Kay and Leeser voting against. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved 32-ft variance from state highway setback and 10-ft from town highway setback for outdoor storage at 946 Medina Rd (3-2)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 public hearing (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 site inspection meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee

The Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee will meet to receive reports on financial performance and proposed capital spending. The meeting includes the introduction of a new Executive Director and updates on tourism and the World Dairy Expo.

• Overview of 2024 financial performance and 2025 projections
• Overview of proposed 2025 capital budget
• Introduction of Executive Director Kevin Scheibler
• World Dairy Expo update
• Report on Dane County Tourism

The Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee met and received reports but took no formal votes or action items. New AEC Executive Director Kevin Scheibler presented an overview of 2024 financial performance, 2025 capital budget proposals, and plans for a five-year capital plan. The committee also heard updates on Dane County tourism, the World Dairy Expo, and committee chair reports. The next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:31pm (unanimous)

Health and Human Needs Committee - Opioid Settlement Subcommittee

The Health and Human Needs Committee Opioid Settlement Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the allocation of settlement funds. The body will consider a specific recommendation regarding these funds and hear presentations on harm reduction.

• Resolution 2024 RES-143 regarding Opioid Settlement Funds - BH
• Presentation on Opioid Harm Reduction by Aaron Perry of Rebalanced Life Wellness Association
• Recognition of community partners for Overdose Awareness Day

The subcommittee approved a recommendation (2024 RES-143) to the Health and Human Needs Committee regarding opioid settlement funds, with an amendment adding 3.0 FTE Chronic Disease Specialist positions for syringe services. The amendment passed 4-0 with two abstentions. The subcommittee also approved the October 7, 2024 minutes (5-0) and heard presentations on overdose awareness and harm reduction.

• Approved 2024 RES-143 recommendation on opioid settlement funds (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved amendment adding 3.0 FTE Chronic Disease Specialist positions for syringe services
• Approved October 7, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the 2025 operating and capital budgets. These amendments come from various oversight bodies, including Public Works & Transportation, Health and Human Needs, and Public Protection & Judiciary.

• 2025 Operating Budget amendments (2024 ACT-1691)
• 2025 Capital Budget amendments (2024 ACT-1702)
• Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources budget amendments
• Public Works & Transportation budget amendments
• Public Protection & Judiciary budget amendments

The Personnel & Finance Committee held a hybrid meeting to review and discuss amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets from multiple committees, including Personnel & Finance, Environment/Agriculture/Natural Resources, Public Works & Transportation, Zoning & Land Regulation, Executive, Health & Human Needs, and Public Protection & Judiciary. Presentations and public comments were heard, but no votes were recorded on any amendments. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.

• Reviewed P&F-O-01 and P&F-O-02 amendments to 2025 operating budget
• Reviewed EANR-C-01 capital amendments
• Reviewed PWT operating and capital amendments
• Reviewed ZLR operating and capital amendments
• Reviewed EXEC-O-01 operating amendment
• Reviewed HHN operating and capital amendments, including P&F-O-02
• Reviewed PP&J operating and capital amendments
• Adjourned at 9:15 PM (unanimous)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider the minutes from the October 8 meeting and fund transfers. It will review several contract awards and change orders, including a real estate acquisition appraisal, construction liner work, and landfill recycling agreements. The committee will also act on change orders for the jail consolidation project. Public comment will be accepted both in person and via Zoom.

• Award of contract for real estate acquisition and review appraisal services for CTH V from Snowy Owl to CTH N (RES-1581)
• Contract change order #3 for Phase 10 Cell 3 liner construction with R.G. Huston Co. Inc. (RES-1632)
• Award of agreement for transportation and recycling of shingles for the Dane County landfill (RES-1643)
• Award of agreement for transportation and recycling of tires for the Dane County landfill (RES-1654)
• Contract change order #26 for the jail consolidation project, contractor Miron Construction Co. (RES-1685)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of nine resolutions covering contracts for real estate services, landfill operations, jail construction, trail construction, and building improvements, all by 4-0 votes. It also approved two contract change orders for the Dane County Jail Consolidation project. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of real estate acquisition and appraisal services contract for CTH V (4-0)
• Recommended approval of change order #3 for Phase 10 Cell 3 liner construction with R.G. Huston Co. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of agreement for shingle transportation and recycling at landfill (4-0)
• Recommended approval of agreement for tire transportation and recycling at landfill (4-0)
• Recommended approval of change order #26 for Jail Consolidation with Miron Construction (4-0)
• Recommended approval of construction administration agreement for Walking Iron Trail (4-0)
• Recommended approval of shower refurbishment contract at City-County Building Westside Jail (4-0)
• Approved change order #25 for Jail Consolidation (4-0)

Commission on Sensitive Crimes

The Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes will consider the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes, elect a Vice Chair, receive agency and coordinated community response updates, and hear legislative announcements. Public comment will be accepted both in person and via Zoom. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, Room 109 (2865 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI).

• Election of Vice Chair
• Consideration of minutes from September 17, 2024
• Agency updates presentation
• Coordinated Community Response (CCR) updates
• Legislative announcements/updates

Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee

The Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way. No committee business is scheduled to be conducted.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
• No committee business scheduled
• Quorum may be present but no decisions will be made

County Board

The Dane County Board will vote on several resolutions, including recognitions of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Banned Book Week, approval of payments over $10,000, and multiple contract authorizations. Key contracts cover renewable natural gas off‑take from a landfill, banking services, law‑enforcement records‑management software, an intergovernmental CARES program agreement with Sun Prairie, and replacement of reheating control valves at the county courthouse.

• 2024 RES-098 addendum to the contract for off‑take of renewable natural gas from landfill biogas (Contract #13676A)
• 2024 RES-104 award of contract for banking services (Contract #13794A)
• 2024 RES-120 authorizing contract extension for law‑enforcement records‑management system software (Contract #11945L)
• 2024 RES-123 intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sun Prairie for CARES program expansion (Contract #15582)
• 2024 RES-129 award of contract for reheating control valves replacement at the Dane County Courthouse (Contract #15599)

The Dane County Board approved all items on its agenda, including 13 rezoning petitions, 16 consent calendar resolutions, and several contract awards. All votes were voice votes with no recorded opposition. The board also adopted three special resolutions recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, Banned Book Week, and National 4-H Week.

• Adopted 13 rezoning petitions (voice vote)
• Approved 16 consent calendar resolutions including RNG contract addendum, banking services contract, and various contract extensions (voice vote)
• Awarded contract for Fish Hatchery Garage Fuel Island Replacement (2/3 vote)
• Accepted WisDOT grant for Walking Iron Trail development (2/3 vote)
• Authorized highway safety grants for speed, seat belt, and impaired driver enforcement (2/3 vote, 1 abstention each)
• Approved reclassification of Public Health Analyst to Public Health Epidemiologist (2/3 vote)
• Adopted 3 special resolutions recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, Banned Book Week, and 4-H Week (voice vote)
• Approved payments over $10,000 and September 19, 2024 minutes (voice vote)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve the September 2024 expenditure report and land acknowledgement text for the DCLS website. The board will also consider a resolution recognizing staff for exceptional service.

• Approval of September 2024 expenditure/finance report
• Approval of land acknowledgement language for DCLS website
• Resolution recognizing Dane County Library Service staff for exceptional service
• Review of August 2024 Director's Report

The Dane County Library Board approved the September 2024 expenditure/finance report and a resolution recognizing library staff for exceptional service, as amended. The board tabled a proposed land acknowledgement language for the DCLS website pending further discussion. The August 2024 Director's Report was placed on file.

• Approved September 2024 expenditure/finance report (6-0)
• Tabled land acknowledgement language for DCLS website (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing library staff for exceptional service, as amended (6-0)
• Placed August 2024 Director's Report on file

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will visit two properties to view the sites and surrounding areas. No testimony will be taken and no actions will be made by the Board during these inspections.

• Site inspection for Appeal 3729 regarding a highway setback variance for outdoor storage at 946 Medina Rd
• Site inspection for Appeal 3727 regarding a wetland use violation appeal at 7119 Schumacher Rd

The Board of Adjustment met on October 10, 2024, and conducted site inspections for two upcoming appeals. No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were taken during this meeting. The board adjourned by consensus after returning to the Alliant Energy Center.

• Conducted site inspection for Appeal 3729 (Blume & Sons LLC variance request at 946 Medina Rd)
• Conducted site inspection for Appeal 3727 (Maier Farms Real Estate LLC administrative appeal at 7119 Schumacher Rd)
• Adjourned by consensus

County Board

The Dane County Board will hold a hybrid public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget, allowing residents to attend in person at the City County Building or virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 budget
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)
• Public comment registration required via Zoom link
• Interpreters available upon request

The Dane County Board convened a public hearing on the proposed 2025 county budget. No decisions were made during the hearing; the board only received public testimony. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive action.

• Held public hearing on proposed 2025 budget (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission

The Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will consider grant awards, including short‑order grants and the Cycle Two Grants Formula allocations. It will also approve the 2025 meeting calendar and discuss the philosophy for allocating grant pool dollars. The meeting includes a public comment period and a review of November agenda items.

• Review Short Order Grant Awards
• Review/Approve Cycle Two Grants Formula Allocations/Awards
• Approve 2025 meeting calendar and Area of Focus end‑of‑year update reports
• Review November agenda items
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission unanimously approved $2,790 in short order grant awards for four applicants and approved 42 project grant awards as calculated by the Dane Arts grant allocation formula. The commission also approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining agenda items were informational or for future discussion.

• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $2,790 total short order grant awards: Kristine Gallagher ($490), Oregon Straw Hat Players ($500), Stoughton High School Band Boosters ($1,000), Suzuki Strings of Madison ($800) (unanimous)
• Approved 42 project grant awards as outlined by the grant allocation formula (unanimous)

Dane County Broadband Task Force

The Dane County Broadband Task Force will consider the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the Broadband Coordinator. The update will continue discussion of the county, municipal, and Internet Service Provider roles in the BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment) program. The meeting also provides time for public comment and schedules the next meeting for December 4, 2024.

• Call to Order
• Consideration of August 7, 2024 minutes (MIN-262)
• No action items listed
• Broadband Coordinator Updates – discussion of BEAD program role
• Future meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024

The Dane County Broadband Task Force unanimously approved Option 2 for its BEAD program endorsement framework, requiring applicants to submit a signed municipal support letter, with Adam Raschka recusing. The task force also approved the August 7, 2024 minutes and discussed BEAD application details, including a tentative November 1 start date.

• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted Option 2 endorsement framework for BEAD applications (unanimous, Raschka recused)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:05am (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Dane County Traffic Safety Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the July 10 meeting. It will present a review of seven fatal crashes that occurred between July and September 2024, including locations and investigating agencies. The commission will discuss recommendations derived from that crash data and will accept public comment on agenda items.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of July 10, 2024 minutes
• Traffic crash review – 7 crashes, 8 fatalities, 3 injuries (July‑Sept 2024)
• Recommendations based on crash review
• Public comment and partner presentation (AAA)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and propose amendments to the 2025 operating and capital budgets. The body will also consider the minutes from its September 26, 2024 meeting.

• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Operating Budget (2024 ACT-163)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Capital Budget (2024 ACT-164)

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee approved no amendments to the proposed 2025 operating budget and approved one capital budget amendment (EANR-C-01). The committee also approved the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved no amendments to 2025 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved capital budget amendment EANR-C-01 (5-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee is meeting to discuss and consider amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets.

• Amendments to the proposed 2025 operating budget (2024 ACT-1711)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 capital budget (2024 ACT-1722)

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee voted on amendments to the proposed 2025 operating budget, recommending most for approval, with some amended and one withdrawn. The committee approved minutes from October 1, 2024, and set future meeting dates. No decisions were made on the capital budget.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended PP&J-O-01 as amended (3-2, Andrae & Collins dissenting)
• Recommended PP&J-O-02 (3-2, Collins & Rose dissenting)
• Recommended PP&J-O-03 (5-0)
• Recommended PP&J-O-04 (5-0)
• Recommended PP&J-O-05 (5-0)
• Recommended PP&J-O-06 (4-1, Weigand dissenting)
• Recommended PP&J-O-07 as amended (3-2, Peterson & Weigand dissenting)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will discuss amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets. The body is also considering a blanket rezone in the Town of Dunkirk and a short-term rental permit in the Town of Albion.

• Petition 12094: Town-initiated blanket rezone from FP-1 Farmland Preservation District to various districts in the Town of Dunkirk
• CUP 02637: Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 349 Lake Shore Drive, Town of Albion
• Preliminary Plat for Kennedy Hills First Addition in the Town of Cottage Grove
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Operating Budget (2024 ACT-175)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Capital Budget (2024 ACT-176)

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee approved a town-initiated blanket rezone in the Town of Dunkirk, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental in the Town of Albion, and accepted a preliminary plat for Kennedy Hills First Addition. It also approved two operating budget amendments and two capital budget amendments for the 2025 budget, and set its 2025 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Zoning Petition 12094 (Town of Dunkirk blanket rezone) 5-0
• Approved CUP 02637 (short-term rental at 349 Lake Shore Drive, Town of Albion) 5-0
• Accepted Preliminary Plat LD-017 (Kennedy Hills First Addition, Town of Cottage Grove) 5-0
• Approved 2025 operating budget amendments ZLR-O-01 and ZLR-O-02 5-0
• Approved 2025 capital budget amendments (ACT-176) 5-0
• Set 2025 meeting schedule (one meeting in September, October, and December)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets. The session also includes a report on change orders under $10,000.

• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Operating Budget (2024 ACT-1731)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Capital Budget (2024 ACT-1742)
• Report by Steve Richards on change orders under $10,000

The Public Works & Transportation Committee voted on four amendments to the proposed 2025 operating budget, recommending denial of three (PWT-O-01, PWT-O-02, PWT-O-04) and approval of one (PWT-O-03), all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No action was taken on capital budget amendments, fund transfers, referrals, or other substantive items. The committee also approved the September 24, 2024 minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended denial of operating budget amendment PWT-O-01 (5-0)
• Recommended denial of operating budget amendment PWT-O-02 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of operating budget amendment PWT-O-03 (5-0)
• Recommended denial of operating budget amendment PWT-O-04 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Labor Relations Committee

The Labor Relations Committee will meet to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also review language in the Employee Benefit Handbook.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Review of Employee Benefit Handbook language

The Labor Relations Committee held its inaugural meeting, electing Michael Moody as Chair, Sharron Hubbard-Moyer as Vice-Chair, and Linda Ramirez as Secretary. The committee established a monthly meeting schedule, with the next session set for November 12, 2024. Members also discussed the committee's framework and potential future topics regarding hiring processes and job descriptions.

• Elected Michael Moody as Chair (11-0)
• Elected Sharron Hubbard-Moyer as Vice-Chair (11-0)
• Elected Linda Ramirez as Secretary (11-0)
• Established a monthly meeting schedule
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider a fund transfer for the Office of Justice Reform, banking services contract, and resolutions for renewable natural gas, law enforcement software, and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting is hybrid and begins at 5:30 PM.

• Fund transfer for Office of Justice Reform (2024 FTR-016)
• Award of contract for banking services (2024 RES-1042)
• Resolution for renewable natural gas off-take (2024 RES-0981)
• Resolution for law enforcement records management software (2024 RES-1205)
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Sun Prairie for CARES program (2024 RES-1236)

The Personnel & Finance Committee met on October 7, 2024, and recommended approval of 25 resolutions, including contracts for renewable natural gas, banking services, and various construction projects. The committee also approved 14 action items, including contract addenda, bid waivers, and exceptions to reporting deadlines. All votes were unanimous, with no items denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of 25 resolutions (all voice votes, 4-0 or 5-0)
• Approved fund transfer for Office of Justice Reform (4-0)
• Approved 14 action items including contract addenda and bid waivers (5-0)
• Approved minutes for September 5 and September 9, 2024 (4-0)
• Discussed employee handbook changes (no action taken)

Area Agency on Aging Board

The Area Agency on Aging Board will review the development process and draft goals for the AAA Aging Plan. The meeting also includes reports on state and federal matters and budget advocacy updates for transportation and APS.

• Presentation on AAA Aging Plan Development Process and Draft Goals
• Budget advocacy updates regarding APS and Transportation
• Review of minutes from August 5, 2024
• Reports from the AAA Access, Legislative/Advocacy, and Nutrition/Wellness committees

The Area Agency on Aging Board met and heard a presentation on the AAA Aging Plan development process and draft goals, with staff to share draft goals for feedback. No action items were on the agenda, and the minutes from August 5, 2024, were not acted on. Staff reported on state and federal changes, including a new allowance for using up to 20% of Older Americans Act Title III-C1 funds for meals to unhoused persons, and the Alzheimer's Family Care Support Program no longer requiring a diagnosis or means testing. The board also discussed a budget advocacy update regarding a $224,000-plus request for a Dementia Stabilization Care Transition Unit.

• Minutes from August 5, 2024, not acted on
• No action items considered
• Adjourned at 5:04 p.m. (voice vote)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Dane County Personnel & Finance Committee, meeting jointly with the City of Madison Finance Committee, will review budget amendment packets. Items include amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets for Madison and Dane County public health (2024 ACT‑1891 and 2024 ACT‑1902). The committee will also set future meeting dates and accept public comment.

• Budget Amendments and Packets
• Public Health Madison & Dane County amendments to the proposed 2025 operating budget (2024 ACT‑1891)
• Public Health Madison & Dane County amendments to the proposed 2025 capital budget (2024 ACT‑1902)
• Future Meeting Items and Dates
• Public Comment on items not on the agenda

The Personnel & Finance Committee met jointly with the City of Madison Finance Committee to receive information on the 2025 budget. Staff presented amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets for Public Health Madison & Dane County. No votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational only and adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Heard presentation on 2025 operating budget amendments (ACT-189)
• Heard presentation on 2025 capital budget amendments (ACT-190)
• Adjourned at 6:04 PM (unanimous)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss and consider amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets. The session also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and fund transfers.

• Proposed 2025 Operating Budget amendments (2024 ACT-167)
• Proposed 2025 Capital Budget amendments (2024 ACT-168)
• Review of 10/01/2024 meeting minutes

The Health & Human Needs Committee voted on amendments to Dane County's proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets. It recommended denial of one operating amendment (HHN-O-01) and approval of eight others, with one amendment to change a position title. It also recommended approval of three capital budget amendments. All votes were unanimous except one operating amendment (HHN-O-07) which passed 6-1.

• Recommended denial of operating amendment HHN-O-01 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-02 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-03 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-04 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-05 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-06 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-07 (6-1)
• Recommended approval of operating amendment HHN-O-09 with amendment to change 'Social Worker' to 'Program Leader' (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is holding a budget meeting to discuss and propose amendments to the 2025 operating and capital budgets. The committee will also consider fund transfers and minutes from the September 23 meeting.

• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Operating Budget (2024 ACT-165)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Capital Budget (2024 ACT-166)
• Fund transfers

The Executive Committee approved minutes from the 9-23-24 budget meeting and recommended approval of an amended operating budget amendment (Exec-O-01) for the proposed 2025 operating budget. The amendment increases expenditures by $2,500 to restore county membership in the High Speed Rail Alliance, which will provide an annual report to the committee starting in 2025. No vote was taken on the original motion before the amendment; the amended motion carried 6-0. The capital budget amendment (ACT-166) was listed but no action was recorded.

• Approved minutes of 9-23-24 Executive Committee budget meeting (6-0)
• Amended budget amendment Exec-O-01 to add $2,500 for High Speed Rail Alliance membership (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amended Exec-O-01 for 2025 operating budget (6-0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Dane County Local Emergency Planning Committee will review the June 2024 meeting minutes (MIN-265). It will receive reports from the Madison Fire HazMat Team and the EPCRA report, and consider adding a media member to the committee through June 2026. The meeting also allows public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items, and includes standard procedural items such as future meeting dates and adjournment.

• Consideration of June 2024 LEPC minutes (MIN-265)
• Madison Fire HazMat Team report
• EPCRA report
• Addition of media member to LEPC (appointments through June 2026)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Dane County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved a resolution extending committee appointments through June 2026 and adding a media member. Members also approved the June 2024 minutes and heard updates on hazmat incidents, EPCRA plan distribution, and upcoming training. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for committee appointments through June 2026, including adding a media member
• Approved June 2024 LEPC minutes (voice vote)

City-County Homeless Issues Committee

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee will meet virtually to discuss and possibly recommend allocations for the 2025 city and county budget. The meeting includes updates from the HSC Lived Experience Council and a review of previous minutes.

• Discussion of 2025 City and County budget recommendations
• Updates from the HSC Lived Experience Council
• Review of September 9, 2024 committee minutes

The committee approved a motion to send a letter supporting $20,000 from the City and $20,000 from the County for the Lived Experience Council of the Homeless Services Consortium. Members also discussed the 2025 budgets and recommended sending a slide deck to the consortium's listserv. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to send letter supporting $20K City and $20K County for Lived Experience Council (voice vote)
• Recommended City staff send Finance Department slide deck to Homeless Services Consortium listserv

Health and Human Needs Committee - Opioid Settlement Subcommittee

The Health and Human Needs Committee's Opioid Settlement Subcommittee will meet to review minutes and receive reports. The meeting includes presentations from community organizations and an executive budget update.

• Presentation by Restoring Roots (Ken Bradbury)
• Presentation on Emergency Management Services (EMS) Data Software (Carrie Meier)
• Presentation by Safe Communities regarding Recovery Coaching and the African American Coalition
• Executive Budget Update from Jeff Kostelic
• Consideration of minutes from August 19, 2024

The subcommittee approved the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. Members heard presentations on Restoring Roots, EMS data software, and Safe Communities recovery coaching, plus a 2025 executive budget update. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County will meet to discuss public health fee adjustments and opioid settlement funds. The agenda includes resolutions regarding fee increases for licensed establishments and reclassifications for public health staff. All items listed are currently referred to other committees.

• Fee increase for licensed establishments
• Public health license fee amendments
• Opioid settlement funds recommendation
• Public health analyst reclassification
• Animal license tax amendments

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an action item regarding the intent to apply for the 2024 PRO Housing Grant. The body will also review an urgent need disaster application for the Town of Medina.

• Public hearing on the 2024 PRO Housing Grant – Intent to Apply
• Action item 2024 ACT-203: PRO-HOUSING GRANT - INTENT TO APPLY
• Action item 2024 ACT-194: 2024 CDBG URGENT NEED - TOWN OF MEDINA

The Dane County CDBG Commission unanimously approved the county's application for the 2024 PRO Housing grant, which aims to reduce housing barriers through zoning changes, loans for non-profit developers, and infrastructure. The commission also approved the Town of Medina's $20,652 Urgent Needs request to rebuild a tornado-damaged salt shed. Both actions passed without opposition.

• Approved 2024 PRO Housing grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Medina $20,652 Urgent Needs application for salt shed rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved 9-10-2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee is meeting to discuss and consider amendments to the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets. The body will also review minutes from the September 24, 2024, meeting.

• Amendments to the proposed 2025 operating budget (2024 ACT-171)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 capital budget (2024 ACT-172)
• Review of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee postponed all eight proposed 2025 operating budget amendments (PP&J-O-1 through PP&J-O-8) to its next meeting on October 8, 2024. No votes were taken on the merits of any amendment; each postponement motion passed 6-0. The committee also approved the September 24, 2024 minutes (6-0). No decisions were made on the capital budget amendments.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-1 to Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-2 to Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-3 to Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-4 to Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-5 to Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-6 to Oct. 8 (6-0)
• Postponed PP&J-O-7 and PP&J-O-8 to Oct. 8 (6-0)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review and approve short order grant applications and award amounts. The body will also discuss grant pool allocation recommendations and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Review and approval of short order grant applications and award amounts
• Review of grant pool dollar allocation recommendations based on mathematical formula results
• Discussion on grant allocation philosophy
• Review of the current 2025 meeting calendar

The Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee unanimously recommended $2,790 in 2024 Cycle 2 short order grants for four youth-focused arts programs, pending full commission approval. It also recommended 42 project grant awards totaling $94,710 based on the grant allocation formula. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and discussed future grant philosophy and calendar planning.

• Approved September 13, 2024 Executive Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended September 18, 2024 Commission minutes for approval (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,790 in short order grants: Gallagher $490, Oregon Straw Hat Players $500, Stoughton HS Band Boosters $1,000, Suzuki Strings $800 (unanimous)
• Recommended 42 project grant awards totaling $94,710 (unanimous)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee will review proposed amendments to the 2025 operating and capital budgets. The body is also considering contract amendments for behavioral health services and a human services contract addendum.

• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Operating Budget (2024 ACT-1671)
• Amendments to the proposed 2025 Capital Budget (2024 ACT-1682)
• Contract amendment for The Mooring programs room and board expenses (2024 RES-124)
• Contract amendment with Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy for outpatient counseling (2024 RES-139)
• Family Services Inc human services contract addendum (2024 HSCA-003)

The Health & Human Needs Committee recommended approval of two contract amendments for behavioral health services, both passing 7-0. The committee also recommended approval of a contract addendum with Family Services Inc. and heard public testimony on the 2025 budget amendments.

• Recommended approval of RES-124 amending POS contract to Mooring Programs for room and board expenses (7-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-139 amending contract with Anesis Center for marriage and family therapy outpatient counseling (7-0)
• Recommended approval of HSCA-003 contract addendum with Family Services Inc. (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 9/26/2024 meeting (7-0)

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission will meet in person to review meeting minutes and consider future agenda items. The meeting will be held at the zoo with public comment opportunities available.

• Review of 2024 meeting minutes (MIN-256)
• Consideration of future meeting items and dates
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• In-person meeting at Henry Vilas Zoo (702 S. Randall Ave.)

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission met on October 1, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes as amended. No action items were on the agenda. The Zoo Director reported on staff vacancies, animal updates, and upcoming events, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes as amended (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to discuss the Dane County Tree Policy Resolution and provide summary comments on the Parks and Open Space Plan. The board will also review an operating agreement regarding member communication and conduct.

• Review of Dane County Tree Policy Resolution
• Discussion of Tree Board Parks and Open Space Plan summary comments
• Village of Dane Tree Planting scheduled for October 28th
• Tamarack Trails commemorative planting scheduled for October 18th
• Tree crib installations update

The Tree Board approved the September 17, 2024 minutes (6-0) and received updates on tree plantings, a grant cycle, and a policy resolution. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; all other items were informational or planning discussions.

• Approved September 17, 2024 Tree Board minutes (6-0)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will review proposed amendments to the 2025 operating and capital budgets. The body will also consider resolutions to apply for state grants and accept funding for a trail project.

• Authorization to apply for 2025 State of Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Grants (2024 RES-125)
• Authorization to apply for State of Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Regular Grant Program (2024 RES-126)
• Acceptance of WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant funding for the Walking Iron Trail (2024 RES-132)
• Proposed 2025 Operating Budget amendments (2024 ACT-163)
• Proposed 2025 Capital Budget amendments (2024 ACT-164)

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee recommended approval of three resolutions authorizing applications for state grants: DNR surface water grants, DNR urban forestry grants, and WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the Walking Iron Trail. The committee also approved the August 22, 2024 meeting minutes. Budget discussions were held, with amendments due by October 7th.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 meeting (3-0, YGP 2-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 DNR Surface Water Grant application (3-0, YGP 2-0)
• Recommended approval of DNR Urban Forestry Regular Grant application (3-0, YGP 2-0)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant for Walking Iron Trail (3-0, YGP 2-0)

Land Conservation Committee

The Land Conservation Committee will review minutes from its August 22, 2024 meeting. It will consider several items requiring action, including the 2025 Deer Donation Participation, the 2025 Wildlife Damage Abatement Program budget, and 2024 crop price information. The committee will hear a presentation on the wildlife damage program and sandhill cranes by Zac Venchus of USDA Wildlife Services. Approved contracts and payments reports for September 2024 will also be reviewed.

• Review of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes (MIN-1961)
• Consideration of 2025 Deer Donation Participation (ACT-1861)
• Review of 2025 Wildlife Damage Abatement Program budget (ACT-1872)
• Review of 2024 Crop Prices and Harvest Date (ACT-1883)
• Presentation: Overview of Wildlife Damage Program and Sandhill Cranes by Zac Venchus, USDA Wildlife Services

The Land Conservation Committee approved the 2025 Deer Donation Program, the 2025 Wildlife Damage Abatement Program Budget, and set the 2024 crop prices with a harvest date of December 1, 2024. All motions passed by voice vote with no opposition. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Deer Donation Program (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Wildlife Damage Abatement Program Budget (4-0)
• Approved 2024 crop prices and set harvest date to December 1, 2024 (5-0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The committee will receive an executive budget presentation for human services. Members will also consider resolutions regarding housing authority financing, a state CDBG-DR program application, and a CARES program expansion in the City of Sun Prairie.

• Executive budget presentation for human services (2024 PRES-115)
• Resolution 2024 RES-133: Extension of financing between Dane County and Dane County Housing Authority
• Resolution 2024 RES-138: Application to the State of Wisconsin CDBG-DR program
• Resolution 2024 RES-123: Intergovernmental agreement with City of Sun Prairie for CARES program expansion
• Contract addendum for Safe Communities Coalition (2024 HSCA-002)

The Health & Human Needs Committee voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a contract addendum for the Safe Communities Coalition, an extension of financing for the Dane County Housing Authority, a CDBG-DR application submission, and an intergovernmental agreement with Sun Prairie to expand the CARES program. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard a presentation on the executive budget for human services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of 9/17/2024 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Safe Communities Coalition contract addendum (7-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-133, extension of financing for Dane County Housing Authority (7-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-138, authorizing CDBG-DR application submission (7-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-123, intergovernmental agreement with Sun Prairie for CARES expansion (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Dane County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a structure height appeal. The board will also elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Appeal 3728: Variance request from LabCorp for HVAC upgrades to a mechanical penthouse at 3301 Kinsman Boulevard
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of August 22, 2024 and September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved LabCorp's appeal for a variance from the Dane County Regional Airport Height Limitation Zone to allow HVAC upgrades at 3301 Kinsman Boulevard. The variance permits a structure height of 926.2 feet AMSL, exceeding the 913-foot limit by 13.2 feet, subject to FAA conditions. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and elected officers.

• Granted LabCorp variance for 13.2-ft height encroachment at 3301 Kinsman Blvd (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 site inspection meeting (2-0, 3 abstentions)
• Elected Al Long as Chair, Travis Leeser as Vice Chair, Sue Studz as Secretary

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to determine park fees for 2025 and discuss the administration of the memorial bench and tree program. The body will also consider grant funding for forestry and trail development.

• Setting of 2025 Park Fees
• Resolution 2024 RES-126: Authorization to apply for State of Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Regular Grant Program
• Resolution 2024 RES-132: Acceptance of WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant funding for the Walking Iron Trail
• Resolution 2024 RES-128: Award of agreement for design services for Badger Prairie County Park playground and accessibility improvements
• Proposal to transfer administration of Memorial Bench and Tree Program to the Foundation for Dane County Parks

The Dane County Park Commission approved the 2025 park fees as presented, following a public hearing with no comments or attendees. It also recommended approval of three resolutions: applying for a DNR urban forestry grant, awarding a design services contract for Badger Prairie playground improvements, and accepting WisDOT grant funding for the Walking Iron Trail. The commission unanimously agreed to transfer administration of the memorial bench and tree program to the Foundation for Dane County Parks.

• Approved 2025 park fees as presented (6-0, YGP 1-0)
• Recommended approval of DNR urban forestry grant application (6-0, YGP 1-0)
• Recommended approval of design services contract for Badger Prairie playground (6-0, YGP 1-0)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT grant for Walking Iron Trail (6-0, YGP 1-0)
• Agreed by unanimous consent to transfer memorial bench/tree program to Foundation for Dane County Parks

Specialized Transportation Commission

The Specialized Transportation Commission will consider the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes and hear a presentation touring the Newbridge Madison Accessible Bus. The commission will receive updates from the Transportation Call Center and the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization. It will also review the draft 2024‑2028 Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan.

• Tour of Newbridge Madison Accessible Bus
• Review of draft 2024‑2028 Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan
• Updates from Transportation Call Center
• Updates from Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Consideration of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

The Specialized Transportation Commission met and approved the August 28, 2024 minutes. No action items were considered. Staff reported that Transit Solution and Care Van Services are being awarded contracts to continue bus services, with sufficient funding for two Fitchburg buses, and the county executive proposed an additional $50,000 for transportation. The commission also heard about a draft transit plan open for public comment.

• Approved August 28, 2024 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 p.m. (5-0)

Food Council

The Food Council will meet to review reports on regional food plans and food access programs. The body will discuss the implementation of the DCFC Action Plan, organic conversion program funds, and planning for the 2025 budget.

• 2025 Budget planning
• Organic Conversion Program funds
• DCFC Action Plan implementation
• Regional Food Plan (Regional Food System Partnership grant)
• Double Dollars Program food access report

The Dane County Food Council met on September 25, 2024, and approved the August 28, 2024 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention). The council discussed redirecting remaining Organic Conversion Program funds toward GAP certification support, with discussion to continue at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed redirecting Organic Conversion Program funds to GAP certification support (no vote, continued to next meeting)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will discuss budget presentations for the 2025 operating and capital budgets, consider amendments to the county code on airport fees and solid waste fees, and vote on contract change orders for the jail consolidation project and the AEC Pavilion improvements. It will also consider several contract awards and ordinance amendments related to airport, waste, and fire‑escape projects.

• 2024 ACT-182 contract change order #21 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project, 115 West Doty Street, Madison (contractor: Miron Construction Co., Inc.)
• 2024 ACT-184 contract change order #16 for AEC Pavilion 1 Plaza improvements, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison (contractor: Parisi Construction, LLC)
• 2024 OA-017 amendment to Chapter 67 of the Dane County Code addressing airport terminal rent and landing fees
• 2024 OA-021 amendment to Chapter 41 of the Dane County Code revising solid waste disposal user fees
• 2024 RES-140 award of contract for exterior fire escape replacement at 1738 Roth Street, Madison

The Public Works & Transportation Committee reviewed 2025 budget presentations for Waste & Renewables, Public Works, Alliant Energy Center, Airport, Henry Vilas Zoo, and Highway & Transportation, but made no amendments to the proposed operating or capital budgets. The committee recommended approval of two ordinance amendments (airport terminal rent/landing fees and solid waste disposal user fees) and several resolutions, including design service contracts for Badger Prairie Park and the Sustainability Campus, an addendum to engineering services, and a fire escape replacement contract. It also approved two contract change orders for the jail consolidation project and Alliant Energy Center pavilion improvements. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 67 on airport terminal rent and landing fees (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 41 on solid waste disposal user fees (5-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution for architectural/engineering design services for Badger Prairie Park playground (5-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution for civil and buildings design services at Sustainability Campus (5-0)
• Recommended approval of addendum #4 to engineering services contract for Waste & Renewables (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for exterior fire escape replacement at 1738 Roth St (5-0)
• Approved contract change order #21 for jail consolidation project (5-0)
• Approved contract change order #16 for AEC Pavilion 1 plaza improvements (5-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will hear 2025 budget presentations from several departments, including the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney. The body will also consider fund transfers and resolutions related to public safety enforcement and medical examiner fees.

• 2024 OA-016: Amending medical examiner fees in Chapter 62 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances
• 2024 RES-134: Highway safety grant funding for a speed enforcement task force project
• 2024 RES-135: Highway safety grant funding for a seat belt enforcement project (Contract #15592)
• 2024 RES-136: Highway safety grant funding for an impaired driver enforcement task force (Contract #15590)
• 2024 FTR-016: Request for transfer of funds for Office of Justice Reform - CJ Initiatives

The Dane County Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended approval of a fund transfer for the Office of Justice Reform, an ordinance amending Chapter 62 regarding medical examiner fees, and three highway safety grant resolutions. The committee also heard 2025 budget presentations from multiple county departments. All recommendations passed with 7-0 votes except the medical examiner fee ordinance, which passed 6-1.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of fund transfer for Office of Justice Reform CJ Initiatives (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 62 on medical examiner fees (6-1, Weigand dissenting)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing highway safety grant for speed enforcement task force (7-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing highway safety grant for seat belt enforcement (7-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing highway safety grant for impaired driver enforcement task force (7-0)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on September 24, 2024, to consider 15 zoning petitions including rezonings, conditional use permits, and ordinance amendments. The meeting will include public hearings for new petitions and updates on previously postponed items.

• REZONE 12085: Leroy & Terri Wipperfurth request rezoning east of 7364 County Hwy V from FP-35 to RR-2 to create one residential lot
• REZONE 12091: Van Holtens Inc seeks rezoning for a new pickle fermentation business site east of 211 Canal Rd in Medina
• CUP 02634: James G Carrick Jr requests conditional use permit for short-term rental at 103 Chippewa Drive in Albion
• REZONE 12092: Town of Cottage Grove initiates blanket rezone of multiple sections for consistency with Dane County Farmland Preservation Plan
• REZONE 11996: Roehrig Brothers LLC seeks rezoning to enable sale of agricultural parcel east of 9306 CTH G in Primrose

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended approval of 12 rezoning petitions, including individual lot splits and town-initiated blanket rezones, and approved 3 conditional use permits for accessory buildings and a short-term rental. Four rezones and 3 conditional use permits were postponed due to pending town actions or requests for more information. Two final plats were approved with conditions, and one was signed for recording.

• Recommended approval of 12 rezoning petitions (4-0 each)
• Approved CUP 02633 for accessory building at 5376 Norse Court, Town of Burke (4-0)
• Approved CUP 02635 for accessory building at 5200 Reiner Road, Town of Burke (4-0)
• Approved CUP 02636 for short-term rental at 82 Oak Street, Town of Albion (4-0)
• Postponed rezones 12091, 12094, 12095 and CUP 02634, 02637, 02632 due to pending town actions or more information requested (4-0 each)
• Approved Final Plat Riverside Vista, Town of Verona with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat Swalheim Business Park, Town of Cottage Grove with conditions (4-0)
• Signed Final Plat Mount Vernon Hills, Town of Springdale for recording (4-0)

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Equal Opportunity Commission will meet to elect its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also vote on additional meeting dates for the remainder of 2024.

• Vote for Chair
• Vote for Vice-Chair
• Vote for Secretary
• Vote for additional 2024 meeting dates

The Equal Opportunity Commission approved prior minutes, elected a Chair and Vice-Chair, and tabled the Secretary vote. It unanimously set three additional 2024 meeting dates and discussed reviewing Dane County Equity Plans with an October 18 deadline, plus a complaint about Henry Vilas Zoo.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Elected Chair by self-nomination (unanimous)
• Elected Annie Weatherby-Flowers as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled Secretary vote (unanimous)
• Set meeting dates: Oct 29, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2024 (unanimous)

Personnel & Finance Committee - Ombuds Subcommittee

The Personnel & Finance Committee - Ombuds Subcommittee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes a presentation by Diana Pastrana of Defyne LLC.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Presentation by Diana Pastrana, Defyne LLC

The subcommittee elected Glazer as Chair and Bubb as Vice Chair, both unanimously. Members heard a presentation on the Ombuds Program and agreed to meet on December 3, 2024, and February 25, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Glazer as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Bubb as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Set future meetings for Dec 3, 2024 and Feb 25, 2025

UW Extension Committee

The Dane County UW Extension Committee will hold a hybrid meeting open to in-person and virtual attendance. The agenda focuses on procedural items including welcoming a new youth representative, approving minutes, receiving program reports, and setting future meeting dates. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed for this session.

The UW Extension Committee approved the August 26, 2024 minutes (4-0) and received informational reports on horticulture programming, the Youth Governance Program, and the director's update on the 2025 budget request. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved August 26, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee will hold a hybrid budget meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the 2025 capital and operating budgets. The committee will also consider a resolution regarding county executive appointments.

• Consideration of 2024 ACT-166 Executive Committee amendments to the proposed 2025 Capital Budget
• Consideration of 2024 ACT-165 Executive Committee amendments to the proposed 2025 Operating Budget
• Consideration of 2024 RES-151 County Executive Appointments
• Budget presentations by the Dane County Executive's Office, Clerk's Office, and Equity and Inclusion Office
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Dane County Executive Committee held a budget meeting where department heads presented their 2025 budget briefs. No budget amendments were submitted. The committee also recommended approval of county executive appointments (RES-151) and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of 9-5-24 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of county executive appointments RES-151 (voice vote)
• No budget amendments submitted for consideration
• Next budget meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024

Board of Canvassers

The Dane County Board of Canvassers will conduct a hand-count audit of the 2024 Partisan Primary Election results. The audit will compare hand-counted ballots to electronic tabulation results for the U.S. Senate race in specific wards.

• Conduct audit of 2024 Partisan Primary Election
• Hand-count ballots for U.S. Senate race
• Locations: Town of Bristol Wards 1-5 and City of Madison Ward 72
• Meeting at City-County Building, Room 354
• Interpreters must be requested in advance

County Board

The Dane County Board is meeting to approve payments over $10,000 and review several consent calendar items. The body will consider a security guard service contract and the confirmation of a director for the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County.

• Award of contract to JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard service
• Confirmation of Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County
• Approval of bills over $10,000 (2024 PAY-011)
• Resolution recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

The Dane County Board approved routine items including a security guard service contract, confirmation of Kevin Scheibler as Alliant Energy Center executive director, payments over $10,000, and minutes from prior meetings. A resolution recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month was also adopted. No substantive policy decisions or zoning actions were taken.

• Approved contract with JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard service (voice vote)
• Confirmed Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of Alliant Energy Center (voice vote)
• Approved bills over $10,000 referred to the board (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from September 5, 11, and 12 meetings (voice votes)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission

The commission is meeting to approve the overall budget and allocation formula for Cycle 2 grants and capital grants. Members will also discuss the philosophy of how Dane Arts distributes grant funds.

• Approval of Cycle 2 Grants Pool Budget
• Approval of Capital Grants Allocation Formula
• Approval of Cycle 2 Capital Grants Budget

The Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approved the 2024 Cycle 2 grant pool budget of $100,000, including $2,500 for panelist honorariums and $97,500 for grant awards. The commission also approved the capital grant allocation formula, noted that no capital grant applications were received, and tabled a discussion on the grant distribution philosophy.

• Approved minutes from the 08/21/2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Cycle 2 grant pool budget of $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Cycle 2 net total budget of $97,500 for grant awards (unanimous)
• Approved capital grant allocation formula (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on philosophy of how Dane Arts distributes grant dollars

Youth Commission

The Dane County Youth Commission will meet to discuss the role of the commission and current referenda. The meeting includes presentations regarding municipal funding and school district referenda.

• Discussion on City of Madison Municipal Funding Referendum with Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
• Discussion on Madison Metropolitan School District Referenda with Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard
• Discussion on the role of the Youth Commission
• Review of August 21, 2024 minutes

The Dane County Youth Commission approved the August 21, 2024 minutes (6-0) and held a discussion-only meeting with no action items. Members discussed the commission's role, heard from Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway about the city's funding referendum, and decided to draft a letter to the editor about school funding cuts without advocating for a specific vote. No formal decisions were made on the discussion items.

• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Decided to draft a letter to the editor on school funding cuts, without advocating for a specific referendum vote
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee will consider a 2025 recommendation report and a proposed policy change regarding administrative cost limits for POS contracts. The meeting also includes a presentation on the community plan to prevent and end homelessness.

• Proposed administrative policy change regarding a two percent admin rate for POS contracts
• 2025 Recommendation to Health and Human Needs Committee (2024 ACT-1111)
• Presentation on the Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness - HAA
• Review of August 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Health & Human Needs Committee approved the HHN-Opioid Settlement Committee's recommendations regarding administrative cost limits and a proposed policy change, with an amendment to implement the policy as soon as possible to align with the 2024 contract settlement process. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The committee also approved the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; other agenda items were presentations or reports.

• Approved HHN-Opioid Settlement Committee recommendations on admin cost limits and policy change, as amended (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Commission on Sensitive Crimes

The Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes will review minutes from its July 16 meeting, elect a vice chair, and discuss several reports, including the Wisconsin Department of Health IDD-MH System Improvement Report and the Governor's Council funding for domestic abuse violence services. The agenda also includes agency updates, coordinated community response updates, and legislative announcements. Public comment will be accepted both in person and virtually.

• Election of Vice Chair for the Commission on Sensitive Crimes
• Wisconsin Department of Health IDD-MH System Improvement Report (2024 RPT-2632)
• Funding for Domestic Abuse Violence Services (Governor's Council, 2024 RPT-2643)
• Agency updates
• Coordinated Community Response (CCR) updates

The Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes met on September 17, 2024, and approved the minutes from its July 16, 2024 meeting by a voice vote (5-0). No action items were on the agenda. The commission heard reports on the Wisconsin IDD-MH system improvement, funding for domestic abuse services, and updates from member agencies, including budget concerns and staffing changes.

• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss the Dane County Tree Policy Resolution and the Parks and Open Space Plan. The board will also address a denied Bock Foundation grant and plan for tree planting in the Village of Dane.

• Review of Dane County Tree Policy Resolution
• Discussion of Tree Board Parks and Open Space Plan summary comments
• Letter of support for Community Forest Corp grant application
• Update to achievements website: 5 Tree Cribs and 750 natural origin trees given away
• Planning for tree planting in the Village of Dane for its 125th Anniversary

The Dane County Tree Board approved a motion to support the Community Forest Corps grant application and send a letter of support. The board also approved the August 20, 2024 minutes and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were updates or discussions.

• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to support Community Forest Corps grant application and send letter (5-0)
• Adjourned at 4:54 PM (unanimous)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the overall 2024 Cycle 2 grant pool budget of up to $100,000 and a net budget of $97,500 after deducting $2,500 for panelist honoraria. They also approved up to $5,000 for capital grants, though no capital applications were received. The committee reviewed grant application numbers and dollar amounts, and discussed potential changes to the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved August 16 Executive Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 21 Commission minutes for recommendation to full commission (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Cycle 2 grant pool budget of up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved net 2024 Cycle 2 grant pool budget of $97,500 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 for 2024 Cycle 2 capital grant budget (unanimous)

County Board

The Dane County Board will hold a hybrid 2025 department budget hearing. Board members will consider budget requests for highway and transportation, waste and renewables, the airport, Henry Vilas Zoo, Alliant Energy Center, veterans' services, human services, the county executive, the board office, and the Office for Equity and Inclusion. The public may provide comment in person or via Zoom, with interpreter requests required in advance.

• PRES-084 – Highway and Transportation 2025 budget request
• PRES-085 – Waste and Renewables 2025 budget request
• PRES-086 – Airport 2025 budget request
• PRES-087 – Henry Vilas Zoo 2025 budget request
• PRES-088 – Alliant Energy Center 2025 budget request

The Dane County Board convened a hybrid public hearing on September 12, 2024, to review 2025 budget requests from several departments, including Highway and Transportation, Waste and Renewables, Airport, Henry Vilas Zoo, Alliant Energy Center, Veterans' Services, Human Services, County Executive, County Board Office, and Office for Equity and Inclusion. No votes or decisions were recorded on these requests during the hearing. The meeting adjourned at 12:44 am.

• Held public hearing on 2025 budget requests (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:44 am (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct a site inspection for an appeal to be heard at a September 26 public hearing. The visit concerns a request for a structure height variance at 3301 Kinsman Boulevard.

• Appeal 3728: Variance request from LabCorp for HVAC upgrades to a mechanical penthouse at 3301 Kinsman Boulevard

The Board of Adjustment convened for a site inspection of the LabCorp property at 3301 Kinsman Boulevard regarding Appeal 3728, a variance request for HVAC upgrades within the airport height limitation zone. No quorum was present, no public comments were made, and no testimony was taken. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made.

• No quorum present; no decisions made
• Conducted site inspection for Appeal 3728 (LabCorp variance request)

County Board

The Dane County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to hear 2025 budget requests from dozens of county departments. Each department will present a PRES‑### item and a designated presenter. Public comment will be accepted in person or via Zoom, with registration required. No public testimony will be taken on special matters or other business items.

• Planning and Development 2025 budget request (PRES‑065) presented by Todd Violante
• Register of Deeds 2025 budget request (PRES‑066) presented by Kristi Chlebowski
• Medical Examiner 2025 budget request (PRES‑067) presented by Dr. Agnieszka Rogalska
• Sheriff 2025 budget request (PRES‑070) presented by Kalvin Barrett
• County Treasurer 2025 budget request (PRES‑078) presented by Adam Gallagher

The Dane County Board convened a public hearing on September 11, 2024, to review 2025 budget requests from 20 county departments, including Planning and Development, Sheriff, District Attorney, and Public Health. No votes were taken on the budget requests; the hearing was informational, and the board adjourned unanimously at 11:06 pm.

• Held public hearing on 2025 budget requests for 20 departments (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:06 pm

DaneCom Governing Board

The DaneCom Governing Board will meet to review presentations regarding infrastructure and operational costs. The board is discussing maintenance contracts and the status of equipment replacements.

• Maintenance Contract Costs (2024 RPT-256)
• Microwave and Battery Replacements
• Eisner Tower Replacement Status

County Board

The Dane County Board will meet on September 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM in Room 354 of the City‑County Building (also via Zoom) for a supervisor budget process discussion training. A quorum may be present, but no official business or votes will take place. The session is informational for board members.

• Supervisor budget process discussion training (hybrid format, no business)
• Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94621170585 (active through meeting end)
• Toll‑free dial‑in: 1‑833‑548‑0276 or 1‑833‑548‑0282, Webinar ID 946 2117 0585

Employee-Management Insurance Advisory Committee

The Employee-Management Insurance Advisory Committee will consider the minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting and discuss several upcoming insurance contract expirations. An action item will request two members to grade the Vision RFP this fall. A presentation will provide an update on the wellness lottery. The committee will also accept public comments on any items not on the agenda.

• Review minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting (MIN-212)
• Action Item: Vision RFP – request two members to grade this fall
• Presentation: Wellness Lottery update by Katelyn
• Report: Health insurance contract expires 12/31/27
• Report: Dental insurance contract expires 12/31/26

The Employee-Management Insurance Advisory Committee approved the June 5, 2024 minutes and selected Laura Beutel and Heidi Fogo to grade the upcoming Vision RFP. They also received updates on the Wellness Lottery and insurance contract renewal dates, and confirmed the next meeting for December 11.

• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Selected Laura Beutel and Heidi Fogo as Vision RFP graders (voice vote)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will meet to consider six resolutions authorizing contracts and design awards totaling unspecified amounts. The meeting is a hybrid session at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, with public comment open in person and virtually. No substantive decisions are listed beyond contract approvals.

• Addendum 3 to contract for professional services at the RNG Plant (2024 RES-1181)
• Addendum 5 to recycling agreement with Badger Materials Recycling, LLC at Dane County Landfill Site #3 (2024 RES-1272)
• Award of architectural/engineering design services for Badger Prairie County Park playground and accessibility improvements (2024 RES-1283)
• Award of contract for reheat control valve replacement at the Dane County Courthouse (2024 RES-1294)
• Award of contract for Fish Hatchery garage roof replacement at 2302 Fish Hatchery Road (2024 RES-1305)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of five resolutions, including contract addenda for the RNG plant and shingle recycling, and contract awards for courthouse valve replacement and Fish Hatchery roof/fuel island work. It tabled the award for architectural/engineering design services for Badger Prairie County Park playground and accessibility improvements until a future meeting. All votes were 4-0 (with Youth Governance Panel 3-0).

• Recommended approval of Addendum No.3 to RNG Plant professional services contract (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Addendum #5 with Badger Materials Recycling for shingle recycling (4-0)
• Tabled award of design services for Badger Prairie playground and accessibility improvements (4-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for reheat control valves replacement at courthouse (4-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for Fish Hatchery garage central roof replacement (4-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for Fish Hatchery garage fuel island replacement (4-0, 2/3rds vote required)
• Approved minutes from Sept 3 and Aug 20 meetings (4-0 each)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings and consider funding recommendations for the 2025 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. The meeting includes presentations on expected funds for low- to moderate-income families and plans to address displacement.

• Public hearings on 2025 CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations for 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Action item: 2025 CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations (2024 ACT-154)
• Presentation on expected annual CDBG/HOME funds and benefits for low- to moderate-income families
• Consolidated Plan Updates report
• Notice of October 1, 2024 public hearing for PRO Housing Grant application

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will review requests to extend staffing hours for the District Attorney's office and a software maintenance contract for law enforcement records.

• Resolution 2024 RES-115: Extending the District Attorney's Deferred Prosecution Program LTE Clerk III by 600 hours for the 2024 payroll year
• Resolution 2024 RES-120: Authorizing a contract extension for Law Enforcement Records Management System software maintenance and support fees (Contract #11945L)

The committee recommended approval of a resolution extending the District Attorney's Office Deferred Prosecution Program LTE Clerk III position by an additional 600 hours for the 2024 payroll year, with an amendment prioritizing it as a full-time position for the 2025 budget. It also recommended approval of a contract extension for law enforcement records management system software maintenance and support fees. Both recommendations passed unanimously (5-0; YGP 1-0).

• Recommended approval of RES-115 extending DPP LTE Clerk III by 600 hours (5-0; YGP 1-0)
• Amended RES-115 to add sentence prioritizing position as full-time for 2025 budget (5-0; YGP 1-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-120 authorizing contract extension for records management software maintenance (5-0; YGP 1-0)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 (5-0)

Land Information Council

The Land Information Council will meet to review a draft of the 2025-2027 Land Information Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the County Remonumentation Project and a report on judicial privacy law.

• Draft 2025-2027 Land Information Plan
• Presentation on the County Remonumentation Project by Dan Frick
• Report on Judicial Privacy Law
• Minutes of the July 23, 2024 meeting

The Land Information Council approved the Draft 2025-2027 Land Information Plan and forwarded it to the WLIP for peer review. The council also approved the minutes of the May 14, 2024 meeting as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Draft 2025-2027 Land Information Plan and forwarded to WLIP for peer review (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting as amended (voice vote)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Dane County Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 26, 2024, and act on several referrals, including awarding a security guard contract to JBM Patrol and Protection and confirming Kevin Scheibler as the executive director of the Alliant Energy Center. The meeting will also consider bid waivers for security system maintenance, parking services for World Dairy Expo, and construction administration services for Mendota County Park redevelopment, along with requests to fill vacant positions.

• Award contract to JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard service (RES-0991)
• Confirm Kevin Scheibler as executive director of Alliant Energy Center (RES-1212)
• Request for waiver of bid for Sheriff's Office security system maintenance and repairs (ACT-0961)
• Request for waiver of bid for Alliant Energy Center parking services for World Dairy Expo (ACT-1462)
• Request to fill four vacant positions at Dane County Airport (ACT-1608)

The Personnel & Finance Committee recommended approval of a contract for security guard services with JBM Patrol and Protection, and approved multiple bid waivers, bill payments, reporting deadline exceptions, and a request to fill four airport positions. The committee postponed indefinitely the confirmation of Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Recommended approval of security guard service contract with JBM Patrol and Protection (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely confirmation of Kevin Scheibler as Alliant Energy Center Executive Director (6-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Sheriff's Office security system maintenance contract extension (6-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Alliant Energy Center parking services for World Dairy Expo (6-0)
• Approved bills and accounts for September 9, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved three exceptions to 60-day reporting deadline for Public Health and Human Services (6-0)
• Approved bid waiver for construction administration services at Mendota County Park (6-0)
• Approved filling four airport positions vacant over six months (6-0)

Area Agency on Aging Board

The board will first approve the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting (2024 MIN-206). It will then review a recommendation from the AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee (2024 ACT-155) and consider the AAA Board Advocacy Request for the 2025 County budget, which includes an APS Lead SW position, a transportation request, and a dementia stabilization and care transition unit initiative (2024 ACT-157). The agenda also includes state and federal reports, board member updates, and a public comment period.

• Approve August 5, 2024 board minutes (2024 MIN-206).
• Consider AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee recommendation (2024 ACT-155).
• Review AAA Board Advocacy Request for 2025 County budget (2024 ACT-157) – APS Lead SW position, transportation request, dementia care initiative.
• Present State and Federal Report (Langer) and board member reports.
• Public comment on agenda items and other business.

The Area Agency on Aging Board approved an increase to the suggested donation amount for nutrition meals to $5. The board also voted to support and advocate for the hiring of two Aging Program Specialist Lead Social Worker positions and the development of a Dementia Stabilization and Care Transition Unit in the 2025 county budget.

• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved $5 suggested donation for nutrition meals (voice vote)
• Approved advocacy for two APS Lead SW positions (voice vote)
• Approved advocacy for Dementia Stabilization and Care Transition Unit (voice vote)

Personnel & Finance Tax Deed Subcommittee

The Personnel & Finance Tax Deed Subcommittee is meeting to consider the appraisal and sale of multiple tax deeded properties. The body will also review the Treasurer Parcel Report for Fall 2024 and the tax deed process timeline.

• Appraisal and sale of 5218 Dorsett Dr
• Appraisal and sale of 3045 Nessling St
• Appraisal and sale of 921 Menomonie Ln
• Appraisal and sale of 1251 Merchant Sq
• Appraisal and sale of 8573 Arbor Trace Dr

The Dane County Personnel & Finance Tax Deed Subcommittee approved appraisals and sales for 15 tax-deeded parcels, setting minimum bids at appraised values. All motions passed by voice vote. The subcommittee also approved the May 23, 2024 minutes and reviewed the Treasurer's Fall 2024 parcel report.

• Approved appraisal and sale of 5218 Dorsett Dr at $437,751 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of parcel 0609-152-1210-2 at $100 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of 3045 Nessling St at $259,477 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of 921 Menomonie Ln at $466,738 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of 1251 Merchant Sq at $400 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of parcel 0810-113-6444-2 at $600 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of 175 Talon Pl at $2,300 minimum bid
• Approved appraisal and sale of 205 Talon Pl at $2,700 minimum bid

Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board

The board will hold a hybrid meeting at 2865 N Sherman Avenue or online via Zoom. Members of the public may register to speak in person or virtually. The agenda lists routine items such as approval of August minutes, chair and board reports, and a manager’s budget update.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes (MIN-213)
• October and November meeting dates set
• ADRC budget update presented by staff

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board approved the August 12, 2024 minutes and changed October and November meeting dates to October 21 and November 18, 2024. Board member Olson proposed a joint meeting with the AAA Board and Legislative Advocacy Committee, inviting Dane County legislators, but no formal action was taken. The manager reported budget additions of two staff positions and ongoing hiring and program updates.

• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Changed October meeting to October 21, 2024
• Changed November meeting to November 18, 2024
• Discussed joint meeting proposal with AAA Board and legislators (no vote)

City-County Homeless Issues Committee

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee holds a virtual meeting to review updates on local homelessness initiatives, including the Dairy Drive Urban Campground and Solace Home. The committee also considers public input and receives reports from staff.

• Dairy Drive Urban Campground Update by Brenda Konkel, Madison Street Medicine
• Solace Home presentation by Kendra Deja, Solace Friends
• Staff Report to Committee

The committee heard presentations on the Dairy Drive sanctioned campground and Solace Home end-of-life care, followed by Q&A. It approved the August 5, 2024 minutes and adjourned. No formal decisions were made on the presentations.

• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 7:53pm (voice vote)

Emergency Medical Services - Medical Advisory Subcommittee

The Dane County Emergency Medical Services Medical Advisory Subcommittee will hold a hybrid meeting to review minutes, discuss an infant warming update, and review standing EMS protocols. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Medical Advisory Subcommittee approved the July 2024 minutes. Members discussed an infant warming update, with materials from Meriter NICU to be distributed for feedback, and continued EMS protocol updates, with suggestions due by October 1. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved July 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed infant warming training materials from Meriter NICU
• Continued EMS protocol update process, with feedback due October 1

County Board

The County Board is meeting to decide on several ordinance amendments, contract awards, and claim denials. The body will also review a zoning petition for a new residential subdivision in the Town of Verona.

• Establishment of a Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission (2023 OA-080)
• Contract for parking structure repairs at the Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-0843)
• Rezoning of lands around 2313 Sugar River Road for a 58-lot single-family residential subdivision
• Contract for a freeway service team for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (2024 RES-1095)
• Urban Water Quality Grant Award for the City of Monona (2024 RES-1106)

The Dane County Board approved all 14 rezoning petitions on the agenda, including a 58-lot subdivision in Verona and several rural residential lot creations. The board also adopted resolutions for the sale of general obligation promissory notes (Series 2024A and 2024B), amended the 2024 budget for a cooling coil replacement at Badger Prairie Needs Network, and accepted a harm reduction vending machine grant. One claim (Kayla McMillan) was approved after the initial denial motion failed 11-24, while four other claims were denied.

• Adopted all 14 rezoning petitions (voice votes)
• Approved sale of GO promissory notes Series 2024A (voice vote)
• Approved sale of taxable GO promissory notes Series 2024B (voice vote)
• Approved 2024 budget amendment for Badger Prairie cooling coil (2/3 vote, voice vote)
• Accepted harm reduction vending machine grant (2/3 vote, voice vote)
• Approved claim of Kayla McMillan after denial failed 11-24 (voice vote)
• Denied claims of Yngling, Tucker, Sarenac, Frias, Droster, Krainyk (voice votes)
• Adopted ordinance on making motions (31-5)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Dane County Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to consider two resolutions authorizing the sale of general obligation promissory notes totaling over $30 million. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person attendance at the City County Building Room 351 or virtual participation via Zoom. Public comment procedures are outlined for both attendance methods.

• Resolution 2024 RES-1111: $15M+ in tax-exempt general obligation notes (Series 2024A)
• Resolution 2024 RES-1122: $15M+ in taxable general obligation notes (Series 2024B)
• Public comment registration required 30 minutes prior for virtual attendees
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and Zoom/phone options

The Personnel & Finance Committee recommended approval of two resolutions authorizing the sale of general obligation promissory notes (Series 2024A and 2024B) for Dane County. Both motions passed unanimously by voice vote (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Sub. 1 to 2024 RES-111 (Series 2024A bond sale) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Sub. 1 to 2024 RES-112 (Series 2024B taxable bond sale) (6-0)

County Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and a notice for a Youth Governance Program reception. No official business items or decisions are listed for the meeting.

• Youth Governance Program (YGP) reception at 5:30 pm

County Board

The Committee of the Whole will meet on September 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in Room 201 of the City‑County Building and via Zoom. Supervisors Eicher and Rose are noted as absent. The board will receive a presentation on the county’s budget and financial trends from Controller Chuck Hicklin. Public testimony will not be taken on special matters or other business.

• Hybrid Committee of the Whole meeting on Sep 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM, in‑person (Room 201) and Zoom
• Roll call notes Supervisors Eicher and Rose absent
• Presentation: Overview of Budget and Financial Trends by Controller Chuck Hicklin
• Public testimony prohibited on Special Matters and Announcements per Ordinance 7.63(1)(a)
• Adjournment scheduled for 7:00 PM

The Dane County Board met as a Committee of the Whole on September 5, 2024, and received a presentation on the 2024 budget and financial trends. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting, which adjourned at 7:02 pm.

• Received overview of budget and financial trends (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee will meet to consider amending county code regarding motions and a permit extension for Badger Mill Creek. The meeting will be held in person at the City-County Building and virtually via Zoom.

• Consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances
• Resolution urging a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit extension for Badger Mill Creek
• Review of minutes from the August 14, 2024 Executive Committee meeting
• Hybrid meeting held at City-County Building, Room 354, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
• Public comment registration available in person or via Zoom link

The Executive Committee approved the minutes of the 8-14-24 meeting and recommended approval of two items: an ordinance amendment (2024 OA-012) regarding the making of motions, and a resolution (2024 RES-116) urging a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit extension for Badger Mill Creek. No fund transfers or other committee actions were taken. The 9/19/24 meeting was cancelled due to lack of referrals.

• Approved minutes of 8-14-24 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment 2024 OA-012 on making motions (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of resolution 2024 RES-116 urging permit extension for Badger Mill Creek (voice vote)
• Cancelled 9/19/24 Executive Committee meeting due to lack of referrals

Library Board

The Dane County Library Board will meet to approve the August 2024 minutes and expenditure report, review the 2025 budget schedule, and discuss the Library Director evaluation committee process.

• Approval of August 2024 minutes (2024 MIN-204)
• Approval of August 2024 expenditure report (2024 ACT-152)
• Review of 2025 Budget Schedule (2024 RPT-241)
• Discussion of Library Director evaluation committee process (2024 RPT-242)
• Review of September 2024 Director's Report (2024 RPT-243)

The Dane County Library Board met on September 5, 2024, and approved the August 1, 2024 minutes and the August 2024 expenditure report, both by a 6-0 vote with one excused. The board also placed three reports on file: the 2025 budget schedule, the library director evaluation committee process and contract renewal, and the September 2024 director's report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 1, 2024 minutes (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved August 2024 expenditure report (6-0, 1 excused)
• Placed 2025 budget schedule on file
• Placed library director evaluation committee process and contract renewal on file
• Placed September 2024 director's report on file

Park Commission

The Park Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on proposed 2025 fees for Dane County Parks. The meeting will be hybrid, held in person at the Heritage Center or virtually via Zoom.

• Public Hearing for Dane County Parks Proposed 2025 Fees
• Future meeting dates set for September 25 and October 9
• Hybrid meeting format available at Heritage Center and Zoom
• Public comment registration required for in-person and virtual attendees
• Written comments can be emailed to [email protected]

The Dane County Park Commission met on September 4, 2024, and held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 park fees. No attendees, virtual registrations, or written comments were received regarding the fee proposal. No vote was taken on the fees; the item was only presented for public input. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Opened and closed public hearing on proposed 2025 park fees (no comments received)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Lakes & Watershed Commission

The Lakes & Watershed Commission will consider the minutes from its August 7 meeting, approve fund transfers, and discuss several reports. Key items include the 2025 budget recommendations, a fee‑in‑lieu and stormwater volume credit trading feasibility report, and the status of 2017 infiltration technical advisory committee recommendations. The commission will also address its representation on the Green Tier program and set the date for the next meeting.

• 2025 Lakes and Watershed Commission Budget Recommendations
• Fee‑in‑lieu & Stormwater Volume Credit Trading Feasibility Report
• Status of 2017 Infiltration Technical Advisory Committee Recommendations
• Lakes and Watershed Commission representation on Green Tier
• Fund Transfers

The Lakes & Watershed Commission approved its amended 2025 budget recommendations, adding language about beach monitoring signs and income-based testing costs. It also approved a fee-in-lieu report, closed out 2017 infiltration recommendations, and named a Green Tier representative. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved amended 2025 budget recommendations (9-0)
• Approved Fee-in-lieu & Stormwater Volume Credit Trading Feasibility Report (9-0)
• Approved completion of 2017 Infiltration Technical Advisory Committee recommendations (9-0)
• Approved Phil Gaebler as Green Tier representative (9-0)

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The Board of Health will consider authorizing line-item budget transfers, signing memoranda of understanding with health maintenance organizations, and accepting additional funds for emergency preparedness. The meeting also includes a presentation on an air quality project and the election of officers.

• Authorization of line-item budget transfers
• MOUs with health maintenance organizations for client care coordination
• Accept additional funds for public health emergency preparedness
• Air quality project presentation
• Election of officers

The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County approved three resolutions: line item budget transfers, authorization for the Director of Public Health to sign MOU agreements with health maintenance organizations for client care coordination, and acceptance of additional funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for public health emergency preparedness. The board also elected new officers: Jerry Halverson as Chair, Gene Musser as Vice Chair, and Leslie Seltzer as Second Vice Chair. All votes were voice votes and carried.

• Approved Resolution #2024-30 authorizing line item budget transfers (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #2024-29 authorizing Director of Public Health to sign MOU agreements with HMOs for client care coordination (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #2024-28 accepting additional funds from Wisconsin DHS for public health emergency preparedness (voice vote)
• Elected Jerry Halverson as Chair, Gene Musser as Vice Chair, Leslie Seltzer as Second Vice Chair (majority vote)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider meeting minutes, fund transfers, and referrals. The key action is the confirmation of Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Center (Resolution 2024 RES-1211). The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as public comment and future meeting scheduling.

• Consideration of Minutes
• Fund Transfers
• Referral of Resolution 2024 RES-1211 to confirm Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Center
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Scheduling of the next committee meeting on September 10, 2024

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Resolution 2024 RES-121, confirming Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only this action and procedural items.

• Recommended approval of Resolution 2024 RES-121 confirming Kevin Scheibler as Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Center (5-0)

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission is meeting to consider an award of contract for security guard services. The commission will also review minutes and receive a presentation.

• Award of contract to JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard service (2024 RES-0992)

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission recommended approval of a contract with JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard services, adding daytime coverage during peak season. The commission also placed on file a presentation on the proposed 2025 zoo budget, which includes two new positions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-099, awarding contract to JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard service (voice vote)
• Placed on file 2024 PRES-064, presentation on proposed 2025 zoo budget

Park Commission

The Dane County Park Commission will meet in person at Fish Camp County Park to consider public input on the Net House project and review proposed 2025 park fee changes. The meeting includes presentations on accessibility improvements at Fish Camp County Park and the Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2, as well as a report on the 2025 fee schedule.

• Fish Camp County Park Net House project at 3359 Fish Camp Rd, McFarland
• Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 and Fish Camp County Park accessibility improvements
• Proposed 2025 Park Fees posted for public review
• Public hearing scheduled for September 4, 2024, at Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison) to discuss 2025 fees

The Park Commission approved the July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0) and received updates on the completed Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 and Fish Camp County Park accessibility improvements. The commission also noted the proposed 2025 park fees were posted with a public hearing scheduled for September 4, 2024. No referrals or public comments were received, and the meeting moved into closed session to discuss property acquisition.

• Approved July 24, 2024 Park Commission minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Area Agency on Aging - Legislative / Advocacy Committee

The Area Agency on Aging Legislative/Advocacy Committee will review minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting and consider an action item supporting federal and state programs. The committee will discuss recent legislative updates, including the Senate HELP Committee's 20‑to‑1 vote passing S. 4776, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024. Additional items include a national plan on aging public‑input deadline of September 15, 2024, and the upcoming department budget release on August 30, 2024 with a public hearing scheduled for September 11‑12, 2024.

• Review and consider minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting (2024 MIN-097).
• Action item: Advocacy supporting federal and state programs.
• Legislative update: Senate HELP Committee passed S. 4776, the OAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (vote 20‑1).
• National Plan on Aging public input deadline set for 9/15/24.
• Budget timeline: Department budget release August 30, 2024; public hearing September 11‑12, 2024.

The committee approved the May 1, 2024 minutes and discussed advocacy priorities, including support for federal and state programs. Members expressed concern about the Beacon homeless shelter ending breakfast service and requested staff investigate who at Dane County agreed to the change. No formal action items were voted on beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Requested staff investigate who at Dane County agreed to stop breakfast at the Beacon (informal, not an action item)

Specialized Transportation Commission

The Specialized Transportation Commission will meet in a hybrid format at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 2865 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, and via Zoom. Commissioners will consider the July 24, 2024 minutes, hear a presentation on rural senior‑group transportation in Fitchburg, and receive updates from the Transportation Call Center. The agenda also provides procedures for public comment and interpreter requests.

• Consideration of July 24, 2024 minutes (MIN‑181)
• Presentation by Jill McHone on Rural Senior Group Transportation in Fitchburg
• Report from Transportation Call Center presented by Nathanael Brown
• Public comment registration process for in‑person and virtual participants
• Instructions for requesting interpreters and other accommodations

The Specialized Transportation Commission approved the minutes from its July 24, 2024 meeting. No action items were on the agenda. The commission heard a presentation on rural senior transportation in Fitchburg and updates on the transportation call center, including a recommendation for $163,368 in 5310 funding.

• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Food Council

The Food Council will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and hear a presentation on youth food insecurity. The body will also discuss the 2025 budget planning and the implementation of the DCFC Action Plan.

• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation on Youth Food Insecurity by Aariya Gopal and Hannah Machleidt
• Discussion on 2025 Budget planning
• Reports on the Regional Food Plan and Double Dollars Program
• Discussion on Community of Learning Practice on Racial Equity and Economic Justice

The Dane County Food Council approved the April 17, 2024 minutes (7-0) and elected Bill Warner as Chair and Shirley Nennig as Vice Chair, both by unanimous votes (8-0). The council heard a presentation on youth food insecurity and received reports on regional food programs, including the Double Dollars program and a grant denial. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 17, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Elected Bill Warner as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Shirley Nennig as Vice Chair (8-0)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended approval of a 58-lot single-family residential subdivision in the Town of Verona, subject to conditions including a flood study and 320-foot lot depths. The committee also recommended approval of multiple rezoning petitions and conditional use permits, and postponed several items due to lack of town action.

• Recommended approval of 58-lot subdivision in Town of Verona (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone for propane storage facility in Town of Albion (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP in Town of Dunn with conditions (4-0)
• Postponed sand and gravel quarry CUP in Town of Verona (3-0-1)
• Approved woodworking limited family business CUP in Town of Deerfield (4-0)
• Postponed accessory dwelling unit CUP in Town of Pleasant Springs (4-0)
• Postponed Head Start daycare CUP in Town of Verona (4-0)
• Approved certified survey map in Town of Roxbury with conditions (4-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting and consider fund transfers. It will vote on several resolutions, including contract awards, grant acceptances, and ordinance amendments. Items include a parking structure repair contract at the regional airport, a Microsoft support renewal, and the creation of a Heritage Preservation Commission. The committee will also address vacancy requests and other administrative actions.

• Award of contract #15541 for parking structure repairs at Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-084)
• Authorize purchase of Microsoft Unified Support renewal (Contract #13728E, 2024 RES-1034)
• Amend Chapters 15 and 82 to establish a Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission (2023 OA-0801)
• Amend Chapter 18 for bilingual designation and title changes (2024 OA-0042)
• Authorize contract #15561 for a freeway service team for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (2024 RES-1097)

The Personnel & Finance Committee recommended approval of all 10 resolutions and 12 action items on the agenda, all by 5-0 voice votes. These included contracts for airport parking structure repairs, Microsoft support renewal, a freeway service team, and various grants. The committee also approved the August 12, 2024 minutes and several requests for exceptions to reporting periods and to fill vacant positions.

• Recommended approval of ordinance establishing Heritage Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance on bilingual designation and title changes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for parking structure repairs at regional airport (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Microsoft Unified Support renewal purchase (5-0)
• Recommended approval of budget amendment for cooling coil replacement at Badger Prairie Needs Network (5-0)
• Recommended approval of acceptance of harm reduction vending machine grant (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract for freeway service team for WI DOT (5-0)
• Approved 12 action items including exceptions to reporting periods and requests to fill vacant positions (5-0)

UW Extension Committee

The committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 5201 Fen Oak Drive in Madison and via Zoom. Members will consider the July 22, 2024 minutes (MIN-178), receive public comment, and review several reports and an action item. The agenda includes a Youth in Governance 2024‑25 cohort roster and updates from the Natural Resources program and the director.

• Public comment on items not on agenda
• Consideration of July 22, 2024 minutes (MIN-178)
• Action Item: Youth in Governance 2024‑25 Cohort roster – Ely Moya Malaver
• Report: Natural Resources Introduction and Program Overview – Wade Moder
• Report: Director Report – Carrie Edgar

The UW Extension Committee approved the recommended 24/25 Youth in Governance Program cohort roster (6-0). The committee also approved the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-2, with two abstentions). Reports were presented on Natural Resources programming and a director's update, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 24/25 Youth in Governance cohort roster (6-0)
• Approved July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-2, with two abstentions)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will review two resolutions regarding water quality and pollutant discharge. The body will also receive a report on PFAS remediation responsibilities.

• Resolution 2024 RES-110: Urban Water Quality Grant Award for the City of Monona
• Resolution 2024 RES-116: Urging a Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination permit extension for Badger Mill Creek
• Report on PFAS Remediation Responsibilities

The committee recommended approval of a resolution awarding an urban water quality grant to the City of Monona and a resolution urging a Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination permit extension for Badger Mill Creek. Both were recommended for approval by voice vote. The committee also heard public comment on PFAS remediation responsibilities and discussed pending litigation regarding EPA authority.

• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-110, urban water quality grant award to City of Monona (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-116, urging Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination permit extension for Badger Mill Creek (3-0-1, Smith abstained)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2024 meeting (3-0-1, Downing abstained)

Land Conservation Committee

The Dane County Land Conservation Committee will review July 25 minutes, consider fund transfers, discuss referrals and items requiring action, receive presentations and reports, and vote on cost‑share contracts and payments. A notice of hearing on discontinuing George Road will also be presented.

• Review minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting (LCC 07-25-24)
• Consider fund transfers (no dollar amount specified)
• Approve cost‑share contracts (2024 RPT-2111)
• Approve cost‑share payments (2024 RPT-2122)
• Consider discontinuation of George Road (Notice of Hearing, 2024 RPT-2133)

The Land Conservation Committee approved the July 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, Downing abstained). Staff presented an overview of Chapter 49 agricultural standards, reported on approved cost-share contracts and payments, and noted an upcoming hearing on discontinuing George Rd. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, Downing abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Dane County Board of Adjustment will consider minutes from the March 21, 2024 public hearing. It will discuss suspending rule 4.a. to allow a hearing of Appeal 3727 that was filed more than 30 days after the written decision. The board will also elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Consideration of minutes from the March 21, 2024 public hearing (MIN-1771).
• Consideration of suspension of rule 4.a. to allow hearing of Appeal 3727 filed beyond the 30‑day deadline (ACT-1101).
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary (ACT-1092).

The Board of Adjustment voted 3-1 to suspend its rule 4.a) to allow a hearing for administrative appeal 3727, filed by Maier more than 30 days after the written decision. The suspension permits the appeal to be scheduled. The board also approved the minutes from the March 21, 2024 public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; one item was deferred to a future meeting.

• Suspended rule 4.a) to allow hearing of appeal 3727 (3-1)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2024 public hearing (4-0)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission

The Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on August 21, 2024, with in-person and Zoom options for the public. The agenda is procedural, covering call to order, minutes approval, reports, and public comment procedures; no substantive decisions are listed.

The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approved the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission heard a presentation from Christina Dollhausen of the Stoughton Opera House about its 24-25 season and economic impact. No other formal decisions were made; discussions included grant review panel dates, commissioner event attendance, and a future discussion on grant distribution philosophy.

• Approved June 26, 2024 commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Emergency Medical Services Commission

The Commission approved the July 2024 meeting minutes. Members discussed the expansion of the CARES team into Sun Prairie, reviewed annual survey results for funding initiatives, and provided a budget update to the County Executive.

• Approved July 2024 minutes (Hillebrand abstained)

Youth Commission

The Dane County Youth Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also discuss the Youth Assessment update and establish priorities for the upcoming year.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Discussion of Dane County Youth Assessment Update and Dissemination Work Group
• Discussion of Youth Commission priorities for the upcoming year

The Youth Commission elected Pragnya Vella as Chair and Ashley Pletzer as Vice Chair. The commission also approved the minutes from April 17, 2024, and discussed priorities for the upcoming year.

• Approved April 17, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Pragnya Vella as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Ashley Pletzer as Vice Chair (6-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several contract awards and budget amendments. The body will discuss security services for the zoo and design services for a new public safety communications facility.

• Award of contract to JBM Patrol and Protection for security guard service
• Change order #02 for Wold Architects and Engineers regarding a new public safety communications facility
• Budget amendment to replace a cooling coil at Badger Prairie Needs Network
• Change order #6 for AEC Pavilion 1 Plaza improvements at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
• Change order #13 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project at 115 W Doty Street

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of three resolutions and approved two contract change orders, all by 4-0 voice votes. The resolutions include a security guard service contract, architectural/engineering services for a new public safety communications facility, and a budget amendment for a cooling coil replacement. The committee also approved change orders for the AEC Pavilion 1 Plaza improvements and the Dane County Jail Consolidation Project.

• Recommended approval of security guard service contract with JBM Patrol and Protection (4-0)
• Recommended approval of contract change order #02 with Wold Architects and Engineers for design services for new public safety communications facility (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 budget amendment to replace cooling coil at Badger Prairie Needs Network (4-0, 2/3 vote required)
• Approved contract change order #6 for AEC Pavilion 1 Plaza improvements, contractor Parisi Construction (4-0)
• Approved contract change order #13 for Dane County Jail Consolidation Project, contractor Miron Construction (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Dane County Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will meet in hybrid format to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a freeway service team contract with the Wisconsin DOT, extending the District Attorney's deferred prosecution program, and accepting a harm reduction vending machine grant. The meeting also includes claims, a discussion on PSC staffing, and public comment periods.

• Authorizing a contract for a freeway service team with Wisconsin DOT (Contract #15561)
• Extending the District Attorney's Deferred Prosecution Program by 600 hours
• Accepting a harm reduction vending machine grant
• Claims filed by Pablo Frias and Kayla McMillan
• Update on PSC staffing and scheduling

The committee recommended approval of a contract to provide a freeway service team for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (6-0), recommended approval of a harm reduction vending machine grant (6-0), and postponed a resolution extending the District Attorney's deferred prosecution program clerk position to September 10, 2024 (6-0). Two claims were recommended for denial: one unanimously (6-0) and one by a 4-2 vote. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Recommended approval of freeway service team contract for WI DOT (6-0)
• Recommended approval of harm reduction vending machine grant (6-0)
• Postponed deferred prosecution program clerk extension to Sept 10 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of claim of Pablo Frias (6-0)
• Recommended denial of claim of Kayla McMillan (4-2)
• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 joint meeting (6-0)

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission will meet to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also vote to determine additional meeting dates for the remainder of 2024.

• Vote for Chair
• Vote for Vice-Chair
• Vote for Secretary
• Vote for additional 2024 meeting dates

Board of Canvassers

The Dane County Board of Canvassers will conduct a canvass of votes cast in the August 13, 2024 partisan primary for multiple state and federal offices. It will then certify the election results to the County Clerk. The board will also consider Referendum Question #1 on delegation of appropriation power and Referendum Question #2 on allocation of federal monies. Additional items include review of the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes and any other business allowed by law.

• Conduct canvass of votes for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, state legislators, and county officials
• Certification of election results to the County Clerk
• Referendum Question #1: Delegation of appropriation power
• Referendum Question #2: Allocation of federal moneys
• Consideration of April 9, 2024 Board of Canvassers minutes

The Dane County Board of Canvassers met to canvass the August 13, 2024 partisan primary election. The board unanimously certified the results for all federal, state, and county races, as well as the two statewide referendum questions. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 pm.

• Certified results for US Senate, Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, and county offices (unanimous)
• Certified results for two statewide referendum questions (unanimous)

Health and Human Needs Committee - Opioid Settlement Subcommittee

The Dane County Health and Human Needs Committee’s Opioid Settlement Subcommittee will meet on August 19, 2024, to review minutes from the July 22 meeting, consider fund transfers, and draft a 2025 recommendation for the full committee. The hybrid meeting is open to in-person attendees at the City-County Building, Room 357, or virtually via Zoom.

• Review minutes from July 22, 2024 (MIN-171)
• Consider fund transfers
• Draft 2025 recommendation for Health and Human Needs Committee (2024 ACT-111) and 2025 HHN Recommendation v1

The Opioid Settlement Subcommittee voted to recommend its 2025 funding recommendation to the Health and Human Needs Committee, after amending the report to remove a line about 'Drug Court in RFP in process' from the 'Under consideration low priority' category. The recommendation passed 4-1, with Campbell dissenting. The subcommittee also approved the July 22, 2024 minutes (5-1).

• Approved July 22, 2024 minutes (5-1)
• Amended 2025 recommendation to remove 'Drug Court in RFP in process' from low-priority list (4-1, Campbell opposed)
• Recommended 2025 funding plan to Health and Human Needs Committee as amended (4-1, Campbell opposed)

Board of Canvassers

The Dane County Board of Canvassers will review the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes and conduct a canvass of votes from the August 13, 2024 partisan primary. It will consider two referendum questions—delegation of appropriation power and allocation of federal monies—and then certify the primary election results to the County Clerk. The meeting will conclude with any other business allowed by law.

• Review and approve minutes from the April 9, 2024 Board of Canvassers meeting
• Conduct canvass of votes cast in the August 13, 2024 primary for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative District 2, State Senate Districts 14, 16, 26, State Assembly Districts 42, 43, 46‑81, County District Attorney, County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Executive
• Consider Referendum Question #1: Delegation of appropriation power
• Consider Referendum Question #2: Allocation of federal monies
• Certify the primary election results to the County Clerk

The Board of Canvassers met to canvass the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election results for multiple federal, state, and county offices, as well as two referendum questions. The board approved the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned to August 20, 2024. No vote tallies or certification outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 9, 2024 Board of Canvassers minutes (voice vote)
• Conducted canvass of August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election votes
• Adjourned to August 20, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee

The Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Executive Committee will meet to review capital grant formulas, discuss the 2025 budget, and approve minutes from previous meetings. The session is a hybrid meeting held at the City County Building in Room 209.

• Review/Develop Capital Grants Allocations Formula
• Review Short Order Future Dollars
• 2025 Budget (Executive Director Report)
• Approve June 26, 2024, commission minutes
• Develop August 21, 2024, Commission agenda

The Executive Committee unanimously approved a new capital grant allocation formula, setting aside up to 5% of the total grant pool for capital requests, with unused funds rolling back into the pool. They also approved the May 10 and amended June 26 meeting minutes for recommendation to the full commission. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved May 10, 2024 Executive Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2024 commission minutes as amended, for recommendation to full commission (unanimous)
• Approved capital grant allocation formula: up to 5% of grant pool per cycle, unused funds roll back (unanimous)

County Board

The Dane County Board meets in person at Schumacher Farm Park to act on several contracts and resolutions, including landfill gas projects, renewable energy agreements, and zoning petitions. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and payments.

• Award contract to Landfill Drilling and Piping, Inc. for landfill gas extraction well drilling at Rodefeld Landfill Site #2 (Contract #15554)
• Amend Office of Energy & Climate Change budget to accept $1.5M US DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
• Approve $1.1M contract with Constellation Energy Generation for sale and delivery of Dane County renewable natural gas (Contract #15555)
• Authorize temporary easement for Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails
• Consider rezoning petitions 12060 (2854 & 2856 Williams Dr, Town of Pleasant Springs) and 12062 (1246 Washington Road, Town of Albion)

The Dane County Board met on August 15, 2024, and approved a consent calendar with multiple resolutions, including contracts for landfill gas well drilling, renewable natural gas sales, and a temporary easement for trails. The board also adopted all 10 zoning petitions on the agenda, changing zoning for various properties to allow residential lots, a condominium plat, and other uses. Additionally, the board adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 7 regarding election of officers (Sub. 1) and denied a competing ordinance (OA-006) on the same topic.

• Adopted 10 rezoning petitions (voice vote)
• Approved contract to Landfill Drilling and Piping, Inc. for landfill gas well drilling (consent)
• Approved contract to Constellation Energy Generation for sale of Dane County RNG (consent)
• Approved contract to Kwik Trip for offtake of compressed renewable natural gas (consent)
• Approved temporary limited easement for Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails (consent)
• Adopted ordinance OA-005 amending Chapter 7 on election of officers (voice vote)
• Denied ordinance OA-006 amending Chapter 7 on election of officers (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution authorizing travel outside U.S. for Henry Vilas Zoo staff (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board is meeting for a presentation by the Land and Water Resources Department at Schumacher Farm Park. The agenda states that no business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Presentation by the Land and Water Resources Department

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee will meet to consider and vote on ordinance amendments, including establishing a Heritage Preservation Commission and changes to election officer rules. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person and virtual attendance, with public comment procedures outlined.

• Amend Dane County Code to create Heritage Preservation Commission (2023 OA-0801)
• Amend election officer rules in County Code (2024 OA-0052, 2024 OA-0063)
• Amend condemnation commission rules in County Code (2024 OA-0094)

The Executive Committee recommended approval of an ordinance establishing a Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission (2023 OA-080) and an ordinance regarding the election of officers (2024 OA-005, as amended). It recommended denial of a separate election-of-officers ordinance (2024 OA-006) and approval of an ordinance regarding the Condemnation Commission (2024 OA-009). All votes were voice votes; no vote tallies were recorded. The committee also approved the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the 7-18-24 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2023 OA-080 establishing a Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Sub. 1 to 2024 OA-005 regarding election of officers (voice vote)
• Recommended denial of 2024 OA-006 regarding election of officers (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2024 OA-009 regarding the Condemnation Commission (voice vote)

Airport Commission

The Dane County Airport Commission will meet on August 14, 2024, to consider a contract for parking structure repairs at Dane County Regional Airport. The meeting will also include a presentation on the proposed 2025 airport budget and a retirement tribute to a subcommittee member.

• Award of contract for parking structure repairs at Dane County Regional Airport (Contract #15541)
• Presentation of proposed 2025 Airport Budget by Kim Jones
• Retirement of Paula Panczenko from Arts Subcommittee

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider a series of resolutions, fund transfers, and contracts. Key items include a fund transfer from the Highway Capital Road & Equipment Fund, a grant award to the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and a developer agreement between Dane County and the City of Madison to extend municipal services to the East District Campus. The committee will also review contracts for security services and landfill gas extraction, as well as resolutions related to the Sheriff’s Office peer support team and travel for Henry Vilas Zoo staff.

• HIGHWAY CAPITAL ROAD & EQUIPMENT FUND TRANSFER (2024 FTR-0151)
• DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BIRD ALLIANCE (2024 RES-0501)
• APPROVING DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MADISON FOR EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO EAST DISTRICT CAMPUS (2024 RES-0889)
• AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SIGNAL 88, LLC FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT CITY-COUNTY BUILDING AND DANE COUNTY PARKING RAMP (2024 RES-0868)
• AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LANDFILL DRILLING AND PIPING, INC. FOR LANDFILL GAS EXTRACTION VERTICAL WELL DRILLING AT RODEFELD LANDFILL SITE #2 (2024 RES-08910)

The Personnel & Finance Committee recommended approval of 18 resolutions, including contracts for security services, landfill gas projects, and renewable natural gas sales, and approved 9 action items such as bid waivers and hiring requests. All votes were 6-0. The committee also approved the July 15, 2024 minutes and a highway capital fund transfer.

• Approved July 15, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved highway capital road & equipment fund transfer (6-0)
• Recommended approval of conservation fund grant to Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (6-0)
• Recommended approval of sheriff's office peer support team sponsorship funds (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoo travel authorization, amended to remove 'the Zoo Director and' (6-0)
• Recommended approval of security services contract with Signal 88, LLC (6-0)
• Approved bid waiver for airport parking system replacement (Scheidt & Bachmann, $485,281.08) (6-0)
• Approved bills and accounts for August 12, 2024 (6-0)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board will review June 2024 minutes, hear a senior nutrition program overview, and consider an action item on building local capacity for ADRC constituents. The meeting includes reports on grants, operations, and a county move to GSR 5, followed by public comment.

• Consideration of June 2024 ADRC minutes (MIN-122)
• Presentation: Dane County Senior Nutrition Program overview by Shannon Gabriel
• Action Item: Discuss strategies for building local capacity to serve ADRC constituents
• Manager's Report items: SAMS walk‑through, ILSP Grant, ADRC Operations, Dane County's move to GSR 5
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board approved the June 10, 2024 minutes (5-0) and discussed strategies for building local capacity to serve ADRC constituents, with members suggesting breaking the topic into smaller groups for detailed discussion. No formal action was taken on the capacity discussion. The board also received updates on the Senior Nutrition Program, SAMS statistics, ILSP grant enrollment, and the upcoming move to GSR 5 in January 2025.

• Approved June 10, 2024 ADRC minutes (5-0)
• Discussed capacity-building strategies; no formal action taken

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Dane County Health & Human Needs Committee will meet to accept state Family First funds and reclassify a vacant position in the Behavioral Health Division. The meeting also includes a contract addendum with the UW Board of Regents for human services. No substantive decisions are listed beyond these items.

• Accepting Family First Funds from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families ($2024 RES-0815)
• Authorizing reclassification of vacant position in DCDHS Behavioral Health Division (2024 RES-0836)
• UW Board of Regents human services contract addendum (HSCA-001 24164_Addendum_Board of Regents)

The Health & Human Needs Committee approved three items: accepting Family First funds from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, reclassifying a vacant position in the Behavioral Health Division, and approving a human services contract addendum with the UW Board of Regents. All votes were unanimous voice votes. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of 7/11/2024 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution accepting Family First funds from WI DCF (7-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing reclassification of vacant position in DCDHS Behavioral Health Division (5-0)
• Recommended approval of UW Board of Regents human services contract addendum #24164 (5-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee is holding a joint hybrid meeting with the Health & Human Needs committee. The session includes a presentation regarding Department of Human Services programs and the criminal justice system.

• Presentation on BH and the CJ System (PRES-054)

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee held a joint meeting with the Health and Human Needs Committee featuring presentations from Sheriff Barrett, Captain Tetzlaff, Judge Hyland, and DCDHS staff on human services programs and the criminal justice system. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting by voice vote (6-0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee. The session focuses on presentations regarding human services and specific program updates.

• Presentation on the Huber Program
• Presentation on Human Services Programs for Adults with Criminal Justice Involvement

The Health & Human Needs Committee met and received presentations from Sheriff Barrett, Captain Tetzlaff, Judge Hyland, and DCDHS staff on the intersection of human services programs and the criminal justice system. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting; it was informational only.

Lakes & Watershed Commission

The Lakes & Watershed Commission will meet on August 7, 2024, in a hybrid format at the Lyman F. Anderson Agricultural & Conservation Center, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Room 121, and via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes, consideration of fund transfers, referrals of resolutions and ordinance amendments, items requiring committee action, presentations, reports, and a discussion of the 2025 budget recommendation. Public comment will be accepted both in person and virtually. The next commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 4, 2024.

• Consideration of June 27, 2024 Lakes & Watershed Commission minutes (MIN-121)
• Fund transfers
• Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)
• Items requiring committee action
• Discussion of the 2025 Lakes and Watershed Commission budget recommendation

The commission approved the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0) and discussed draft 2025 budget recommendations. No formal decisions were made on the budget or other items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2024.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed 2025 budget recommendations (no action taken)
• Heard public comment on Clean, Safe Beaches proposal (no action taken)

Area Agency on Aging - Nutrition / Wellness Committee

The Dane County Area Agency on Aging Nutrition/Wellness Committee holds a hybrid meeting to review senior dining sites and discuss a potential increase in suggested donation rates. Members also welcome a new volunteer and hear updates from staff and a dietitian program.

• Review of Goodman Community Center, McFarland Senior Outreach, and Monona dining sites
• Discussion of proposed donation rate increase (ACT-097)
• Introduction of new committee member Kristy Schuster
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The committee approved raising the recommended donation amount for meals to $5, effective October 1, 2024, after discussing input from nutrition coordinators. Members also reviewed dining site visits, welcomed a new member, and heard that the 2025 nutrition budget will remain unchanged.

• Approved recommended meal donation increase to $5 starting Oct 1, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved May 8, 2024 committee minutes (voice vote)
• Assigned dining site reviews to members: Genson (Middleton, NWDSS), Pan (Hmong, Madison Senior Center, JSS), Schuster (Warner Park, Cambridge)

Dane County Broadband Task Force

The Dane County Broadband Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting open to in-person and virtual attendance. The meeting will include updates on the BEAD program, a governor’s broadband report, and task force member comments. The October 2 meeting date will be rescheduled due to a holiday.

• BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment) Program Local Endorsement Process discussion
• BEAD Map Walkthrough presentation
• 2024 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Report review
• October 2, 2024 meeting rescheduled due to religious holiday

The Dane County Broadband Task Force approved the minutes from its June 26 meeting. Members received updates on the BEAD program, including the start of the subgranting process and the local endorsement process, and discussed next steps. No formal action items were taken beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider a fund transfer for highway capital roads and equipment. The body will also act on three contract change orders for infrastructure and building projects in Madison.

• Highway Capital Road & Equipment fund transfer (2024 FTR-015)
• Change Order No. 1 for Waucheeta Trail boardwalk construction (Michels Construction, Inc.)
• Change Order No. 5 for City County Building windows replacement at 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Berglund Construction, Co.)
• Change Order No. 5 for AEC Pavilion 1 plaza improvements at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way (Parisi Construction, LLC)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved a highway capital road and equipment fund transfer and recommended approval of three contract change orders: Waucheeta Trail boardwalk construction, City County Building windows replacement, and AEC Pavilion 1 plaza improvements. All items passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Highway Capital Road & Equipment Fund Transfer (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 for Waucheeta Trail boardwalk construction (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract Change Order No. 5 for City County Building windows replacement (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract Change Order No. 5 for AEC Pavilion 1 plaza improvements (5-0)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission

The Dane County CDBG Commission will meet on August 6, 2024, to discuss preliminary funding recommendations for the 2025 Annual Action Plan and to change the September meeting date to September 10, 2024. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person attendance at the City County Building in Room 354 or virtual participation via Zoom.

• Change September 2024 CDBG Commission meeting date to September 10, 2024
• Consider 2025 CDBG/HOME preliminary funding recommendations for the 2025 Annual Action Plan

The Dane County CDBG Commission approved the 2025 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP preliminary funding recommendations as part of the 2025 Annual Action Plan. The commission also moved the September meeting date to September 10 to allow for a 30-day public notice and hearing. Both actions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved 2025 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP preliminary funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Moved September CDBG Commission meeting to September 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Area Agency on Aging Board

The Area Agency on Aging Board will meet to elect a Vice-Chair and consider a committee appointment. The meeting includes a presentation on the Regional Housing Strategy from the Dane County Housing Authority.

• Election of AAA Board Vice-Chair
• Recommendation to approve Robin Potter to the AAA Nutrition and Wellness Committee
• Regional Housing Strategy Update presentation by Olivia Parry
• Aging Plan Update report
• Request for an AAA Board citizen member to join the Specialized Transportation Commission

The Area Agency on Aging Board unanimously approved Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner as Vice-Chair and Robin Potter to the Nutrition and Wellness Committee. The board also approved the July 1, 2024 minutes and heard a presentation on the Regional Housing Strategy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 1, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Appointed Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Robin Potter to the Nutrition and Wellness Committee (unanimous)

City-County Homeless Issues Committee

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee will review minutes from the July 1, 2024 meeting and hear public comments. Presentations include an update on a new men’s shelter development and the Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness implementation. An action item calls for a budget recommendation listening session for the 2025 city and county budget processes.

• New Men’s Shelter Development Update – City of Madison Community Development Division
• Community Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness Implementation Plan – HSC Community Plan Oversight Committee
• Budget Recommendation Listening Session for the 2025 City and County Budget Processes (ACT‑068)
• Consideration of minutes from 7‑1‑2024 CCHIC meeting
• Public comment registration and accommodations information

The committee approved sending a letter to city and county officials recommending sufficient 2025 budget funding for shelters, homeless diversion and prevention, family housing options, affordable housing development fund creativity, regional housing strategy, and transportation. They also heard updates on the new Bartillon Men's Shelter (Miron Construction selected as general contractor, estimated August 2024 start) and the Dane Forward 5-year plan implementation. Minutes from July 1, 2024 were approved.

• Approved letter recommending 2025 budget funding for shelters, diversion, prevention, family housing, housing fund, regional strategy, transportation (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 (voice vote)

City-County Liaison Committee

The City-County Liaison Committee will hold elections for City and County co-chairs. The committee will also review building policies and consider a building use application from the American Legion.

• Election of County Co-Chair
• Election of City Co-Chair
• Proposed amendments to current building rules (2024 ACT-087)
• Building use application from the American Legion
• Review of current building policies and operating rules (2024 RPT-190)

The committee unanimously approved proposed amendments to building rules (section 5.3) and the American Legion's building use request. It also elected Supervisor Peterson as County Co-Chair and Alder Knox as City Co-Chair, and approved minutes from August 18, 2021. No fund transfers or referrals were considered.

• Approved amendments to building rules section 5.3 (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion building use request (unanimous)
• Elected Supervisor Peterson as County Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alder Knox as City Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Dane County Library Board will meet to vote on several action items including the 2025 budget proposal and a 2025-2027 Plan of Service. The board will also consider a memorandum of mutual agreement for the Beyond the Page/Ripple project.

• Approval of 2025 Dane County Library Service budget proposal
• Approval of 2025-2027 Plan of Service
• Approval of Beyond the Page/Ripple Project Memorandum of Mutual Agreement
• August 2024 Director's Report

The Dane County Library Board approved the 2025 budget proposal, the 2025-2027 Plan of Service, and a memorandum of agreement for the Beyond the Page/Ripple project. All three items passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote (two members excused, one absent). The board also approved the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Dane County Library Service Budget Proposal (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2027 Plan of Service (4-0)
• Approved Beyond the Page/Ripple Project Memorandum of Mutual Agreement (4-0)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will discuss several resolutions, including safety signage for county storm water basins. The body will also review funding for 4-H travel and a land easement for local trails.

• Resolution 2023 RES-320: Placing warning signs at all storm water retention basins on county property
• Resolution 2024 RES-085: Acceptance of 4-H Community Club annual dues and fees for educational travel
• Resolution 2024 RES-091: Acceptance of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notice of discharge grant
• Resolution 2024 RES-092: Purchase of a temporary limited easement for the Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee recommended approval of four resolutions, including accepting 4-H club dues, a DNR discharge grant, and a temporary easement for the Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails. It postponed indefinitely a resolution to place warning signs at storm water retention basins on county property. The committee also approved its June 27, 2024 minutes and heard public comment on Yahara River aquatic plant harvesting and sediment removal.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Postponed indefinitely resolution 2023 RES-320 on storm water retention basin warning signs (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution 2024 RES-085 accepting 4-H club dues and fees (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution 2024 RES-091 accepting DNR Notice of Discharge Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution 2024 RES-092 authorizing temporary limited easement for Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails (3-0)

Land Conservation Committee

The Dane County Land Conservation Committee will consider the minutes from its June 27, 2024 meeting, review fund transfers, and approve July 2024 payments and contracts. The committee will also discuss referrals of resolutions and ordinance amendments and hear a presentation on implementing conservation practices (PRES-041). Public comment will be accepted both in‑person and via Zoom.

• Consideration of minutes from June 27, 2024 (MIN-126)
• Fund transfers (item C)
• Referrals of resolutions and ordinance amendments (item D)
• Presentation on Implementing Conservation Practices (PRES-041)
• Approved payments for July 2024 (RPT-172) and approved contracts for July 2024 (RPT-171)

The Dane County Land Conservation Committee held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members approved the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned. Staff presented informational updates on conservation practices and reported on approved cost-share payments and contracts since the last meeting.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review a conservation fund grant for the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and a temporary limited easement for the Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails. The body will also discuss proposed fee changes for 2025 and elect officers.

• 2024 RES-050: Dane County Conservation Fund grant award to Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
• 2024 RES-092: Purchase of a temporary limited easement for the Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails
• Proposed 2025 fee changes for Dane County Parks & Heritage Center programs
• Election of officers
• Closed session to negotiate the purchasing or acquiring of property

The Dane County Park Commission recommended approval of a conservation fund grant to Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and a temporary easement purchase for the Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails. Officers were elected for the coming year, and proposed 2025 fee changes received initial support ahead of a public hearing.

• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-050 conservation fund grant to Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RES-092 temporary limited easement purchase for Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails (6-0)
• Elected Tom Thoresen as Chair, Stefanie Brouwer as Vice Chair, Kristie GoForth as Second Vice Chair
• Approved June 26, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session for property acquisition negotiations (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:05 PM (6-0)

Specialized Transportation Commission

The Specialized Transportation Commission will meet to elect its leadership and review a grant application for mobility management. The body will also receive updates from the Transportation Call Center and the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• 5310 Mobility Management Grant Application for 2024
• Updates from Transportation Call Center regarding the STC 2024 Calendar

The Specialized Transportation Commission approved the 2024 5310 Mobility Management Grant Application, with one abstention. The commission also elected Matt Veldran as Chair and Jennifer Hardesty as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The June 2024 minutes were approved as final.

• Approved 2024 5310 Mobility Management Grant Application (6-0-1)
• Elected Matt Veldran as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Jennifer Hardesty as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is reviewing several contract awards for airport repairs, security services, and landfill operations. The body is also considering agreements regarding municipal services for the East District Campus and trail construction.

• Contract for parking structure repairs at the Dane County Regional Airport
• Security services contract for City-County Building and parking ramp with Signal 88, LLC
• Landfill gas extraction drilling contract with Landfill Drilling and Piping, Inc. at Rodefeld Landfill Site #2
• RNG sale and delivery contract with Constellation Energy Generation, LLC and offtake contract with Kwik Trip, Inc.
• Change Order #6 for the Dane County Jail Consolidation Project at 115 West Doty Street with Miron Construction Co, Inc.

The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended approval of nine resolutions and three action items, all passing 5-0. These include contracts for airport parking structure repairs, security services, landfill gas wells, renewable natural gas sales, and trail construction, among others. One resolution (RES-088) was amended to correct an inaccurate total amount before being recommended. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of contract for parking structure repairs at Dane County Regional Airport (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract with Signal 88, LLC for security services at City-County Building and parking ramp (5-0)
• Amended and recommended approval of developer's agreement with City of Madison for East District Campus municipal services (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract with Landfill Drilling and Piping, Inc. for vertical well drilling at Rodefeld Landfill Site #2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract with Constellation Energy Generation, LLC for sale of Dane County RNG (5-0)
• Recommended approval of contract with Kwik Trip, Inc. for offtake of compressed renewable natural gas (5-0)
• Recommended approval of agreement for Dane County Landfill Site No. 3 (5-0)
• Approved land use agreement with DNR for Great Sauk and Walking Iron Trails construction (5-0)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will consider resolutions to accept grant funds for the Cannabis Enforcement and Suppression Effort program and to establish accounts for the Dane County Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team. The committee will also receive a presentation on Juvenile Services.

• Accept grant funds from Cannabis Enforcement and Suppression Effort program
• Establish expenditure and revenue accounts for Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team
• Receive Juvenile Services overview and update on Youth Detention Opportunities

The committee recommended approval of a resolution accepting sponsorship funds for the Dane County Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team (7-0). It postponed indefinitely a resolution to accept grant funds from the Cannabis Enforcement and Suppression Effort (CEASE) program (6-1). The committee also approved the June 25, 2024 minutes (6-0) and received a presentation on juvenile services.

• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of RES-065 accepting sponsorship funds for Sheriff's Peer Support Team (7-0)
• Postponed indefinitely RES-075 accepting CEASE grant funds (6-1)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on July 23, 2024, to consider 13 rezoning petitions across multiple towns, one ordinance amendment to create a heritage preservation commission, and two conditional use permits for short-term lodging. The public can attend in person at Room 354, City-County Building, or join virtually via Zoom.

• Rezone 12060: 2854 & 2856 Williams Dr, Town of Pleasant Springs (SFR-08/RM-8 to RR-1/FP-35)
• Rezone 12061: East of 9180 Mineral Point Rd, Town of Cross Plains (FP-35 to RR-2/RR-1 with TDR)
• Rezone 12065: 2565 Tonto Trail, Town of Verona (AT-35 to MFR-08 for 16-lot condominium plat)
• CUP 02625: 240 Koshkonong Dr, Town of Albion (short-term rental permit)
• CUP 02627: 1580 County Hwy D, Town of Oregon (short-term lodging permit)

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended approval for 10 of 13 rezone petitions, with conditions on several, and postponed 3 due to opposition or lack of town action. It also approved 3 conditional use permits (private airstrip, short-term rental, agricultural events) and recommended approval of an ordinance establishing a Dane County Heritage Preservation Commission. A certified survey map application was denied.

• Approved rezone 12060 (Williams Dr, Pleasant Springs) with conditions (4-0)
• Postponed rezone 12061 (Mineral Point Rd, Cross Plains) due to opposition (4-0)
• Approved rezone 12062 (Washington Rd, Albion) (4-0)
• Approved rezone 12063 (Cty Hwy N, Albion) (4-0)
• Approved rezone 12064 (Forshaug Rd, Vermont) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezone 12065 (Tonto Trail, Verona) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezone 12066 (Observatory Rd, Cross Plains) with condition (4-0)
• Postponed rezone 12067 (Cty Hwy U, Primrose) due to no town action (4-0)

Land Information Council

The Dane County Land Information Council will consider the minutes from its May 14, 2024 meeting and then review several presentations, including the 2025 LIO budget, a remonumentation update, an Esri user conference report, and a land records modernization plan update. The meeting also includes public comment, future meeting scheduling, and other business as allowed by law.

• Consideration of minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting (MIN-135)
• Presentation of the 2025 LIO budget
• Remonumentation presentation by the County Surveyor
• 2025 Esri User Conference report
• Land Records Modernization Plan update

The Dane County Land Information Council approved the 2025 Land Information Office (LIO) budget request unanimously. The council also heard presentations on the county remonumentation project, the 2024 Esri User Conference, and an update on the Land Records Modernization Plan. The meeting minutes from the prior session were approved by voice vote.

• Approved 2025 LIO budget request (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Community Development Block Grant Commission - Application Review Team

The Dane County Community Development Block Grant Commission Application Review Team will discuss scoring and funding recommendations for 2025 CDBG applications. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and a report on the 2025 scores and funding review (2024 ACT-080). The body will also set the date for the next CDBG Commission meeting on August 6, 2024.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Staff discussion for Application Review Team scoring and funding recommendations
• Action item: CDBG Application Review Team 2025 scores and funding review (2024 ACT-080)
• Future CDBG Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024
• Interpreter and accommodation request process (call at least 24‑48 hours prior)

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The Dane County Board of Health will meet in hybrid format to decide on accepting additional funds from state and federal sources, including $1.1M for maternal-child health, WIC, and harm-reduction programs. The board will also consider line-item budget transfers and an extension of environmental health services hours.

• Authorization to accept $1.1M in Ryan White Sub-Recipient Part C funds from UW-Madison
• Authorization to accept $250K in American Rescue Plan funds for Maternal Child Health Program
• Authorization to accept $100K in WIC program funds from Wisconsin DHS
• Authorization to accept $50K from NACCHO to evaluate harm reduction strategies
• Authorization of line-item budget transfers for Public Health Madison & Dane County

The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County approved the 2025 Public Health budget proposal and the 2024 Advocacy Agenda. It also granted final approval to five Board of Health resolutions accepting additional funds from various sources, and recommended approval of two Dane County resolutions regarding staffing. All votes were voice votes with no recorded opposition.

• Approved 2025 Public Health Madison & Dane County Budget Proposal (voice vote)
• Approved 2024 Advocacy Agenda (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to Resolution 2024-23 accepting additional Ryan White funds from UW-Madison (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to Resolution 2024-24 accepting additional ARPA funds for Maternal Child Health (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to Resolution 2024-25 accepting additional WIC program funds (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to Resolution 2024-26 accepting funds from NACCHO for harm reduction evaluation (voice vote)
• Granted final approval to Resolution 2024-27 authorizing line item budget transfers (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-096 extending LTE hours for Environmental Health Services (voice vote)

Health and Human Needs Committee - Opioid Settlement Subcommittee

The Dane County Health and Human Needs Committee’s Opioid Settlement Subcommittee will hold a hybrid meeting on July 22, 2024, to review opioid settlement spending, hear a national update, and prepare 2025 recommendations for the full committee. The agenda includes routine minutes approval, fund transfers, and public comment periods for in-person and virtual attendees.

• Review of July 8, 2024 minutes (2024 MIN-145)
• National Association of Counties opioid update presentation
• Recommendation to Health and Human Needs Committee for 2025

UW Extension Committee

The Dane County UW Extension Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on July 22, 2024, to consider accepting annual 4-H club dues and fees for educational travel experiences. The meeting will also include reports from staff and public comment periods, with accommodations available for interpreters and alternate formats.

• Accept 4-H Community Club annual dues and fees for educational travel experiences (2024 RES-085)
• Public comment on items not on agenda
• Reports: Community Development Program, Youth in Governance Process, Director Report

The UW Extension Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Resolution RES-085, which authorizes acceptance of 4-H community club annual dues and fees for educational travel experiences. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting. Reports were presented on community development programs, youth governance, and the director's update, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of RES-085 authorizing 4-H club dues and fees (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2024 meeting (5-0)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to vote on a series of contracts, ordinance amendments, and legal settlements. Key items include a proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger Co. and infrastructure projects at the regional airport.

• Proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger Co. (2024 RES-0486)
• Contract for fiber replacement project at Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-0334)
• Contract for Brigham Park Trail asphalt replacement (2024 RES-0497)
• Design agreement for CTH Y bridge in the Village of Mazomanie (2024 RES-0539)
• Proposed revision to the parking ramp ordinance (2024 OA-0072)

The Dane County Board approved most consent items, including contracts, grants, and two rezonings, but denied a rezoning petition for Maier Farm Real Estate LLC in the Town of Vienna. A proposal to postpone that petition failed 8-23, and the denial passed 28-3. The board also re-referred a resolution authorizing zoo travel to the Personnel & Finance Committee, and a resolution to reclassify a victim witness case manager position failed to get the required two-thirds vote.

• Denied rezoning petition 12058 for Maier Farm Real Estate LLC (28-3)
• Adopted rezoning petition 11997 for 2296 Tower Road, Town of Pleasant Springs
• Adopted rezoning petition 12048 for Kennedy Hills LLC, Town of Cottage Grove
• Re-referred RES-068 (zoo travel) to Personnel & Finance Committee (25-5)
• Failed to adopt RES-057 (victim witness case manager reclassification) (14-15, 1 abstain)
• Adopted RES-048 approving opioid settlement with Kroger Co.
• Adopted RES-063 approving affordable housing project at 426 South Yellowstone Drive
• Adopted RES-054 contract with Madison College for jail education services

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at the City-County Building and via Zoom. The agenda is procedural, with no new decisions or ordinances scheduled for action. Public comment procedures for in-person and virtual attendees are outlined, and interpreters must be requested in advance.

The Dane County Executive Committee met on July 18, 2024. It approved the minutes of its June 20, 2024 meeting and recommended approval of Sub. 1 to 2024 RES-069, a county executive appointments resolution sponsored by Supervisor Miles. The committee postponed indefinitely 2023 OA-081, an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances regulating county official conduct, at the request of sponsor Supervisor Rose. The committee also received a presentation from the nINA Collective on a strategic community engagement project; no other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the 6-20-24 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Postponed indefinitely 2023 OA-081, amending Chapter 9 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances regulating county official conduct (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Sub. 1 to 2024 RES-069, County Executive Appointments (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM (voice vote)

Emergency Medical Services Commission

The Dane County Emergency Medical Services Commission will meet to discuss the DCEMS budget and an annual survey. The commission will also receive an update on the Madison Fire CARES Team.

• Madison Fire CARES Team Update
• DCEMS Budget discussion
• Annual Survey discussion
• Consideration of February 2024 minutes

The commission approved the February 2024 minutes. Members discussed the expansion of the Madison Fire CARES team into Dane County and proposed budget increases for data support, sirens, and emergency funds.

• Approved February 2024 EMS Commission minutes (Postler abstained)

Youth Commission

The Dane County Youth Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also discuss priorities for the upcoming year and updates regarding the Dane County Youth Assessment.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Discussion of topics to share with Health & Human Needs Committee
• Dane County Youth Assessment update and dissemination work group interest
• Determination of Youth Commission priorities for the upcoming year

Commission on Sensitive Crimes

The Commission on Sensitive Crimes will meet to welcome new members and a new chair. The body will discuss committee goals, expectations, and member priorities, alongside agency and legislative updates.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on committee goals and member priorities
• Agency updates
• CCR updates
• Legislative announcements and updates

The Commission on Sensitive Crimes approved its June 18, 2024 minutes by voice vote (7-0) and then spent the meeting on discussion and agency reports rather than formal decisions. Members reported increases in sextortion, internet crimes against children, and elder abuse, and described funding and staffing strains at domestic violence and rape crisis services. No ordinances, contracts, or budget items were voted on; the next meeting is September 17, 2024.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes by voice vote (7-0)
• Adjourned at 9:35 AM (motion by Gray, seconded by Crowley)
• No action items or substantive policy votes were recorded

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Equal Opportunity Commission will hold elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also vote on additional meeting dates for 2024 and review reports regarding county ordinances and the Office for Equity and Inclusion's budget.

• Vote for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Vote for additional 2024 meeting dates
• Review of Chapter 15 and Chapter 19 Dane County Ordinances
• Review of 2023 Henry Vilas Zoo AZA Exit Briefing
• Review of Office for Equity and Inclusion's 2024 Adopted Budget

The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission met on July 16, 2024 with four members present and two absent. The commission approved its February 13, 2024 minutes by voice vote, then voted to table all four action items: elections for chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and a vote on additional 2024 meeting dates. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion, including the OEI budget, the Henry Vilas Zoo AZA exit briefing, and future agenda topics; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved 02-13-24 EOC minutes by voice vote
• Tabled vote for Chair (unanimous consent)
• Tabled vote for Vice-Chair (unanimous consent)
• Tabled vote for Secretary (unanimous consent)
• Tabled vote on additional 2024 meeting dates (unanimous consent)
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 5:30-7pm; straw poll consensus favored Tuesdays
• Adjourned at 6:22pm

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss the Dane County Tree Policy Resolution, the board's organizational structure, and the budget. The board is seeking authorization to spend remaining budget funds on Operation Fresh Start tree crib construction and growing supplies.

• Authorization to spend remaining budget on OFS Tree Crib construction and supplies
• Review and editing of Dane County Tree Policy Resolution
• Discussion of the Bock Foundation Grant
• Comments on the Parks and Open Space Plan due August 1st
• Review of Tree Board Operating Agreement

The Tree Board approved funding for DNR tree seedlings for public giveaways and authorized the use of the remaining 2024 budget for tree crib construction and supplies at public schools. The board also approved minutes from May and July meetings.

• Approved up to $600 for DNR tree seedlings for public giveaways (voice vote)
• Approved spending the remainder of the 2024 budget on OFS Tree Crib construction and supplies at public schools (voice vote)
• Approved May 21, 2024 minutes
• Approved July 1, 2024 minutes

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission will meet on July 16, 2024 at the zoo's north entrance. Commissioners will consider the 2024 MIN-141 meeting minutes and discuss action items. The agenda also includes presentations, committee reports, future meeting planning, and public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Consideration of Minutes (2024 MIN-141)
• Action Items
• Presentations
• Reports to Committee
• Public Comment on items not on the agenda

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider several fund transfers, ordinance amendments, and contract awards. The key item is a resolution to approve the proposed settlement of opioid‑related claims against Kroger Co. Other items include fund transfers for the courthouse, highway road project, waste department water truck, and various airport and park contracts.

• Fund transfer for courthouse and public safety building (2024 FTR-007)
• Highway Capital Road Project fund transfer (2024 FTR-0102)
• Funds transfer for Department of Waste and Renewables water truck (2024 FTR-0113)
• Resolution authorizing settlement of opioid‑related claims against Kroger Co. (2024 RES-0488)
• Award of contract for fiber replacement project at Dane County Regional Airport (2024 RES-0336)

The committee approved multiple fund transfers for public safety and infrastructure and recommended several resolutions for approval, including an affordable housing project and a settlement with Kroger Co. One ordinance regarding the selection of the County Board Chief of Staff was recommended for denial.

• Approved fund transfers for courthouse security, highway capital projects, and a water truck (5-0)
• Recommended denial of ordinance amending Chief of Staff selection (6-0)
• Recommended approval of affordable housing project at 426 South Yellowstone Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of opioid-related claims settlement with Kroger Co. (6-0)
• Recommended approval of bilingual Deputy Director reclassification in DA's office (4-2)
• Recommended approval of jail consolidation design change order for Mead & Hunt, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved request to fill two Human Services positions vacant over six months (6-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Waste & Renewables equipment from Valtronics Solutions Inc (6-0)