Dane County, WI

EV Advisory Commission

The Dane County EV Advisory Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM in a hybrid format at the City County Building (210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 351) and via Zoom. The agenda lists no action items and no reports to the committee; the body will consider draft minutes from its April 13, 2026 meeting and receive three presentations (a program update, a list of active NEPA-approved sites, and next steps). The agenda also notes this is the last meeting of 2026, with tentative 2027 meetings on January 11, April 19, July 19, and October 18. Public comment is accepted in person or virtually, with virtual registration required in advance.

• Consideration of draft minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting (2026 MIN-283)
• Presentation: Program Update (2026 PRES-189)
• Presentation: List of Active, NEPA-Approved Sites (2026 PRES-188)
• Presentation: Next Steps (2026 PRES-187)
• No action items and no reports to committee listed; this is the last meeting of 2026

City-County Homeless Issues Committee

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee meets virtually on October 5, 2026, to approve prior minutes, take public comment, and act on two items: hospice services for unhoused residents and 2027 City and County budget recommendations. A staff report from the City and County follows. The agenda lists no dollar amounts, contracts, or specific proposals for the budget item.

• Action item: Hospice Services for the Unhoused, presented by Xavior Yarn
• Action item: 2027 City and County budget recommendations
• Approval of 9/3/2026 CCHIC meeting minutes (2026 MIN-294)
• Public comment period; speakers must register in advance
• Staff report from City and County

Personnel & Finance Committee

Public Works & Transportation Committee

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission

The Dane County CDBG Commission meets October 6, 2026 to consider the 2027 CDBG/HOME Preliminary Funding Recommendations for the 2027 Annual Action Plan, along with 2027 funding contingencies. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the 8/25/2026 Application Review Team and 9/8/2026 Commission meetings, and a CDBG & HOME expenditure report through 9/30/2026. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at the City-County Building, Room 351, and public comment available in person or via Zoom.

• Action item: 2027 CDBG/HOME Preliminary Funding Recommendations for the 2027 Annual Action Plan (2026 ACT-172)
• Action item: 2027 CDBG/HOME Funding Contingencies
• Report: CDBG & HOME Expenditure Report as of 9/30/2026 (2026 RPT-418)
• Minutes for approval: 8/25/2026 Application Review Team meeting (2026 MIN-301) and 9/8/2026 Commission meeting (2026 MIN-302)
• Next meetings scheduled for November 10, 2026 and December 15, 2026

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

Human Services Board

Dane County Broadband Task Force

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

Youth Commission

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for the first of two budget meetings on the 2027 budget. The committee will hear 2027 budget presentations from the County Board Office, County Clerk's Office, County Executive's Office, and the Tamara D. Grigsby Department of Civil Rights, and will take up amendments to the proposed 2027 capital and operating budgets. No referrals, action items, presentations, or reports are listed on the agenda.

• 2027 budget presentations from the County Board Office, County Clerk's Office, County Executive's Office, and Tamara D. Grigsby Department of Civil Rights
• Executive Committee amendments to the proposed 2027 capital budget (2026 ACT-156)
• Executive Committee amendments to the proposed 2027 operating budget (2026 ACT-155)
• Consideration of minutes from the 9-24-26 Executive Committee meeting (2026 MIN-303)
• Hybrid meeting at City-County Building Room 351, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Madison, with virtual attendance via Zoom

Health & Human Needs Committee

Area Agency on Aging - Advisory Council

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Dane County Board of Adjustment will meet at 8:00 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, convening in the Northeast parking lot of the Coliseum Building at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713, then proceed together to an individual site. The main substantive item is a site inspection for Appeal 3746, a variance request by Gale & Dawn Shelbourn from the minimum required shoreland setback under Chapter 11.03(2)(a)1. of the Dane County Code of Ordinances, to permit retaining walls within the vegetative buffer zone of Lake Waubesa at 2847 Crescent Dr, Town of Dunn. The agenda also includes public comment on items not listed, consideration of minutes, and possible reports or other business authorized by law. The appeal is set for a public hearing on October 22, 2026.

• Site inspection for Appeal 3746 (2026 BOA-005): Gale & Dawn Shelbourn request a shoreland setback variance to allow retaining walls in the vegetative buffer zone of Lake Waubesa at 2847 Crescent Dr, Town of Dunn
• Variance application references Chapter 11.03(2)(a)1., Dane County Code of Ordinances; related documents include VAR895 and ZP32551
• Public comment is limited to items not listed on the agenda
• The appeal is scheduled for a public hearing on October 22, 2026
• Meeting convenes at 8:00 AM at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713, then moves to the site

County Board

The Dane County Board meets Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM as a hybrid meeting at the City-County Building, Room 201, and via Zoom. The meeting is designated a 2027 Budget Hearing, and the public may register to speak on agenda items. The board will also take up four zoning petitions, all previously recommended for approval 5-0 by the Zoning & Land Regulation Committee on 9/22/26, plus two resolutions: 2026 RES-107 on constitutional rights and 2025 RES-334 on harm reduction specialist positions.

• 2027 Budget Hearing, with in-person and virtual public testimony
• Rezone 12328: Kreuger Quarry LLC & Dale Kreuger Living Tr, 2324 Rinden Rd, Town of Pleasant Springs, FP-35 to RR-2 for one residential lot
• Rezone 12329: Chad Fleming, Lattimer Ln and Greenwald Rd, Town of Vermont, FP-35 to RM-16, RR-4, RR-8 and RR-2 for separation of an existing residence and three residential lots
• Rezone 12331: Dawn M Schroeder, 4923 Meek Rd, Town of Vienna, FP-35 to RR-2 and FP-1 for one residential and one agricultural lot
• Rezone 12334: Vicki L Ferrell, 132 County Highway N, Town of Albion, RM-16 to RR-2 and FP-1 for one residential and one agricultural lot

Library Board

The Dane County Library Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM as a hybrid meeting, in person at 1874 S Stoughton Rd. and via Zoom. The board is scheduled to vote on minutes from its August 6, 2026 meeting and on the expenditure/finance report for August and September 2026. It will also hear presentations from Madison Public Library Board Director Tana Elias and Vice President Salúd García, and a review of a grant application for Partners in Community by Tamara Grigsby of the Office of Civil Rights. The October 2026 Library Director Report is also on the agenda.

• Vote on approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (2026 ACT-159)
• Vote on approval of expenditure/finance report for August & September 2026 (2026 ACT-160)
• Presentation by Madison Public Library Board — Tana Elias, Director; Salúd García, Vice President (2026 PRES-190)
• Review of grant application for Partners in Community, Tamara Grigsby, Office of Civil Rights (2026 PRES-191)
• October 2026 Library Director Report (2026 RPT-404)

County Board

This is a notice that County Board supervisors are invited to attend the 2027 Executive Budget introduction on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the City-County Building Room 357. The notice states a quorum of the County Board may be present, but no business will be conducted. The document is procedural and contains no votes, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Notice of potential quorum at the 2027 Executive Budget introduction
• Meeting set for Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM, City-County Building Room 357
• No business will be conducted at this gathering

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Dane County Public Works & Transportation Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026 to take up several resolutions referred by the County Board, including agreements at the Dane County Regional Airport, a road design contract addendum, a landfill construction change order, and a zoo director appointment. It will also hear reports on change orders under $10,000 and a hearing on Bauer Builders' appeal of a best-value contracting determination. The agenda is mostly procedural; no dollar amounts are stated in the text provided.

• 2026 RES-138: intergovernmental cooperative service agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture at the Dane County Regional Airport
• 2026 RES-142: accepting Transportation Security Administration grant funding for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program
• 2026 RES-144: Addendum #1 to the contract for design of CTH AB from CTH MN to USH 12/18
• 2026 RES-157: Contract Change Order #03 for Dane County Landfill Site 03 - Phase 01 Cell 01 construction, 4402 Brandt Rd., Madison, contractor R G Huston Co Inc
• 2026 RPT-394: hearing on Bauer Builders' appeal of the Public Works Director's determination under County Ordinance Chapter 40.07(1)

Food Council

This is a notice that Dane County Food Council members have been invited to a tour and input session at Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Rd, Oregon, WI 53575, on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM. A quorum of the council may be present, but the notice states no business will be conducted. The agenda contains no votes, contracts, ordinances, or other decisions.

• Tour and input session at Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Rd, Oregon, WI 53575
• Notice states a quorum of the Food Council may be present
• Notice states no business will be conducted

Food Council

The Dane County Food Council holds an in-person meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Rd, Oregon, WI 53575. The agenda includes consideration of the August 19, 2026 meeting minutes, a public hearing described as an "Anderson grower input session," and reports on the Dane County Food System Action Plan, the Foodshed Partnership Project, Wisconsin Food Systems, Inc., community gardens, and the Double Dollars food access program. The agenda also lists discussion of the Council's focus and future direction and its action plan reports on policy, food access and equity, community engagement, and organizational capacity. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or votes are detailed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing: Anderson grower input session
• Consideration of minutes from the August 19, 2026 Food Council meeting (2026 MIN-287)
• Reports on the Dane County Food System Action Plan and Foodshed Partnership Project
• Reports on Food Access and the Double Dollars Program
• Discussion of DCFC focus and future direction, and in-person meetings/gatherings

Reclassification Appeals Board

The Dane County Reclassification Appeals Board will hold a hybrid meeting to consider an appeal of a denial of reclassification for Airport Mechanics. The agenda includes action on this appeal, along with routine items like minutes approval and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Appeal of denial of Reclassification of Airport Mechanics
• Hybrid meeting with in-person and virtual attendance options
• Public comment registration required via Zoom link or in-person forms

County Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Dane County Board's September 24, 2026 meeting. The only listed item is a notice of a potential quorum at a Youth Governance Program meet-and-greet, with no business to be conducted. No decisions, discussions, or action items are specified.

• Notice of potential quorum at Youth Governance Program Meet and Greet, 6:30 PM, Room 351, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Board of Adjustment

The Dane County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on one appeal: Bob and Dawn Weiland seek a variance from shoreland setback and boathouse height rules to replace a boathouse, retaining walls, and stairway access to Lake Mendota at 4912 Wakanda Dr in the Town of Westport. The board will also consider minutes from its June 25 public hearing and September 10 site inspection. Public comment can be given in person or virtually.

• Variance appeal 3745 by Bob & Dawn Weiland for shoreland setback and boathouse height at 4912 Wakanda Dr, Lot 16 Borchers Beach, Town of Westport
• Consideration of minutes from June 25 public hearing and September 10 site inspection
• Hybrid meeting: in-person at Room 357, City-County Building, Madison, or via Zoom/phone

The Dane County Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to grant 68 feet of relief from the minimum shoreland setback, allowing a 7-foot setback for replacement of retaining walls at 4912 Wakanda Dr in the Town of Westport. The Board also amended the motion to grant 34.7% (17.55 feet) of relief from the maximum access and viewing corridor width, and amended the motion to deny relief for boathouse height. The Board approved minutes from its June 25 public hearing and September 10 site inspection meeting, and discussed recent fraudulent letters and ways to better protect applicants. No public comments were made.

• Granted 68 feet of shoreland setback relief (7-foot setback) for retaining wall replacement at 4912 Wakanda Dr (4-0)
• Granted 34.7% (17.55 feet) relief from maximum access and viewing corridor width (4-0)
• Denied relief from maximum boathouse height (4-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 public hearing minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 10, 2026 site inspection meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed fraudulent letters and ways to better protect applicants (no action recorded)

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a resolution amending the 2026 operating budget to fund a permanent memorial for officer-involved shootings in the Marquette Neighborhood, along with a fund transfer for the County Board office telephone system. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of two October budget meetings. No other action items, presentations, or reports are listed.

• 2026 RES-131: Amending 2026 operating budget for permanent memorial for officer-involved shootings in Marquette Neighborhood
• 2026 FTR-013: County Board Office telephone fund transfer
• 2026 MIN-268: Approval of minutes from 9/10/26 Executive Committee meeting
• Two October budget meetings scheduled (Oct 7 and Oct 15, 2026)

The Dane County Executive Committee recommended approval of a resolution accepting a Minneapolis Foundation grant for an e-bike and e-scooter rebate program, and recommended approval of County Board Chair appointments. A resolution to amend the 2026 operating budget for a permanent memorial to officer-involved shootings in the Marquette neighborhood was postponed indefinitely in committee by its sponsor, Supervisor Chawla, who said he intends to submit a capital amendment to the 2027 budget and work with Dane Arts. The committee also approved prior meeting minutes and a county board office telephone fund transfer, all by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of the 9-10-26 Executive Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2026 FTR-013, County Board Office telephone fund transfer (voice vote)
• 2026 RES-131, memorial funding for officer-involved shootings in the Marquette neighborhood, postponed indefinitely in committee (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2026 RES-154, accepting a Minneapolis Foundation grant for an e-bike rebate program (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 2026 RES-156, County Board Chair appointments (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 p.m. (voice vote)

Community Justice Council

The Dane County Community Justice Council is meeting to consider endorsing the Department of Human Services' application for Treatment Alternative and Diversion (TAD) grant funds, and to hear presentations on the Community Court referral process, a Harvard report on Public Safety Assessment research, and the Partners in Community grant. The agenda also includes approval of the August 27, 2026 minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Endorsement of TAD grant application submitted by Dane County Department of Human Services
• Presentation on Community Court referral process by District Attorney's Office and DPP
• Debrief on Harvard Public Safety Assessment research report
• Partners in Community Grant presentation by Dane County Civil Rights Department
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

The Community Justice Council endorsed Dane County Human Services' application for a Treatment Alternative and Diversion (TAD) grant of $333,334, a reduction from prior years due to lower program participation. The council also received presentations on the District Attorney's new Community Court referral process and on preliminary discussions about discontinuing the Public Safety Assessment, though no changes were made. No other substantive decisions were recorded; remaining items were presentations, reports, or scheduling.

• Endorsed TAD grant application from Dane County Dept. of Human Services ($333,334) by voice vote
• Approved August 27, 2026 minutes unanimously
• Adjourned at 1:37 PM (Miles/Ozanne)

County Board

The Dane County Board will consider three rezoning petitions, an ordinance on agricultural performance standards and manure management, and several resolutions including agreements and fund acceptance. The agenda also includes routine items like payment approvals and minutes.

• Rezone 12314: FP-35 to RR-2 east of 6469 Viaduct Rd, Town of Dane, for 3 residential lots using TDR
• Rezone 12318: FP-35 to RR-4 east of 2371 County Highway BN, Town of Pleasant Springs, for 1 residential lot
• Rezone 12323: RM-16 to MFR-08 at 3200 Larsen Rd, Town of Blooming Grove, for residential condominium
• 2026 OA-017: Amending Chapter 49 on agricultural performance standards and manure management
• 2026 RES-099: Accepting funds for NextGen9-1-1 GIS grant program

The Dane County Board approved three rezoning petitions (12314, 12318, 12323) by voice votes, along with two ordinances: the Town of Verona Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Sub. 1) and changes to agricultural performance standards and manure management. The Board also adopted several resolutions, including an agreement with the Yahara Watershed Improvement Network and acceptance of a 9-1-1 GIS grant. A resolution affirming constitutional rights and establishing a local response to government actions was re-referred to the Executive Committee.

• Approved rezoning petition 12314 (Breunig Living Trust, Town of Dane) from FP-35 to RR-2 (voice vote, POSSLER abstains)
• Approved rezoning petition 12318 (Joel E. Hougan, Town of Pleasant Springs) from FP-35 to RR-4 (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning petition 12323 (Wood Trust, Town of Blooming Grove) from RM-16 to MFR-08 (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026 OA-009, Town of Verona Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Sub. 1 (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026 OA-017 amending Chapter 49 regarding agricultural performance standards and manure management (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026 RES-074 authorizing agreement with Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026 RES-156, County Board Chair appointments (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2026 RES-099 accepting 9-1-1 GIS grant funds (2/3 vote, voice vote)

Human Services Board

The Dane County Human Services Board is holding a hybrid meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and to discuss the board's meeting frequency, intent, and goals. The agenda also includes a committee member orientation presentation. No votes on specific programs or funding are listed; the meeting is largely organizational.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of meeting frequency
• Overview of Human Services Board intent and goals
• Committee Member Orientation 2026 presentation
• Upcoming Health and Human Needs Committee budget meetings on Oct 14 and Oct 22, 2026

The Dane County Human Services Board elected Lisa Jackson as Chair and Sarah Barry as Vice Chair, both by unanimous 7-0 voice votes. Members agreed to meet on the first Wednesday of each month, with the Chair to discuss cancellation or rescheduling when meetings fall on holidays or County Board/special meeting dates. The board discussed its purpose, scope, and goals, including older adult and ADRC programs and mental health, and staff were directed to bring more clarity at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM.

• Elected Lisa Jackson as Chair (7-0 voice vote)
• Elected Sarah Barry as Vice Chair (7-0 voice vote)
• Agreed to meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month, subject to holidays and County Board/special meetings
• Directed staff to get more clarity on the board's purpose and scope for the next meeting
• Adjourned (7-0 voice vote)

Specialized Transportation Commission

The Specialized Transportation Commission is meeting to hear presentations on McFarland Senior Outreach, Cornerstone Community Center, and the ADRC relocation to the Job Center, along with reports from the Transportation Call Center and the Greater Madison MPO. No action items are listed on the agenda, so the meeting is primarily informational.

• Presentation: McFarland Senior Outreach by Katie Gletty-Syoen
• Presentation: Cornerstone Community Center by Natalie Raemisch
• Presentation: ADRC Relocation to Job Center by Angela Velasquez
• Report: Updates from Transportation Call Center by Nathanael Brown
• Report: Updates from Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization by Ben Lyman

The Dane County Specialized Transportation Commission met on September 23, 2026 and recorded no action items. The body received presentations on McFarland Senior Outreach transportation services, the Cornerstone Community Center serving Deforest, Windsor and Vienna, and the ADRC relocation to the Job Center. Staff reported that the 8521 application was released by WI DOT and that the Dane County Call Center program will be fully funded under section 5310 scoring. The meeting adjourned on a motion by Lyman, carried by voice vote 6-0.

• No action items were taken up by the Commission
• Adjourned (voice vote 6-0, motion by Lyman)

Park Commission

The Dane County Park Commission meets in person at Indian Lake County Park Shelter to hear presentations on recent Ice Age Trail construction in Indian Lake County Park and the park's history, and to receive a report on Dane County Conservation Fund grant applications from the City of Madison, City of Sun Prairie, and Driftless Area Land Conservancy. The agenda includes no items requiring committee action; it is largely informational and procedural.

• Presentation on Ice Age Trail Alliance recent trail construction in Indian Lake County Park
• Presentation on history of Indian Lake County Park
• Report on Dane County Conservation Fund second grant cycle applications from City of Madison, City of Sun Prairie, and Driftless Area Land Conservancy
• Approval of August 26, 2026 Park Commission minutes (2026 MIN-236)
• Public comment accepted on agenda items and non-agenda items

The Dane County Park Commission approved the minutes of its August 26, 2026 meeting by a 5-0 voice vote. No resolutions, ordinance amendments, or items requiring committee action were before the Commission. The meeting consisted mainly of presentations on recent Ice Age Trail construction at Indian Lake County Park and the park's history, plus a report that three Conservation Fund grant applications will be presented on October 14.

• Approved August 26, 2026 Park Commission minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote 5-0); adjourned at 6:50 PM

UW Extension Committee

The Dane County UW Extension Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the Extension Horticulture Program and on organizational capacity building, receive a director's report, and discuss the Youth Governance Program. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezoning listed.

• Presentation: Dane County Extension Horticulture Program by Lisa Johnson
• Presentation: Stewarding Organizational Capacity Building in Dane County by Noah Reif
• Director Report by Shelly Shaw
• Discussion: Youth Governance Program and scheduling October/November dates
• Consideration of minutes from August 26, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from their August 26 meeting. Members also received a presentation on organizational capacity building and heard updates regarding the Extension program and budget.

• Approved August 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 pm (unanimous)

County Board

The Dane County Board will meet on September 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM in McFarland to tour the new Public Safety Communications building. No official business will be conducted, and no votes or decisions are scheduled. The meeting acknowledges the land’s Indigenous history.

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee holds a public hearing on 11 rezoning petitions, 4 conditional use permits, and an ordinance amendment to revise the definition of cemetery. The rezoning requests would convert farmland or agricultural districts to residential or mixed-use districts in several towns, and one town-initiated blanket rezoning in Primrose has drawn opposition. The committee will also consider minutes from its September 8 work meeting.

• Rezone 12328: 2324 Rinden Rd, Pleasant Springs, FP-35 to RR-2 for one residential lot
• Rezone 12329: Lattimer Ln and Greenwald Rd, Vermont, FP-35 to RM-16/RR-4/RR-8/RR-2 for 3 residential lots
• Rezone 12336: Town of Primrose blanket rezone to implement land use plan; opposition letters attached
• CUP 02721: 1826 S Stoughton Rd, Blooming Grove, drive-in establishment; neighbor opposition attached
• Ordinance 2026 OA-006: revising definition of cemetery in Chapter 10

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended approval of five rezone petitions (12328, 12329, 12331, 12334) and approved a conditional use permit for Three Gaits, Inc. for large animal boarding and community non-profit use. Four items were postponed: rezone 12332, rezone 12333, rezone 12336, and CUP 02721 (drive-in establishment). Two petitions (12335 and CUP 02723) were withdrawn by the applicant, and CUP 02722 was postponed to allow the applicant to withdraw. The committee also postponed an ordinance amendment revising the definition of cemetery to October 27.

• Recommended approval of rezone 12328 (Krueger Quarry LLC & Dale Krueger Living Tr, Town of Pleasant Springs) from FP-35 to RR-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone 12329 (Chad Fleming, Town of Vermont) from FP-35 to RM-16, RR-4, RR-8, and RR-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone 12331 (Dawn M Schroeder, Town of Vienna) from FP-35 to RR-2 and FP-1 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone 12334 (Vicki L Ferrell, Town of Albion) from RM-16 to RR-2 and FP-1 (5-0)
• Approved CUP 02720 (Three Gaits, Inc, Town of Rutland) for large animal boarding and community non-profit use with conditions (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12332 (Voell Real Estate LLC, Town of Springdale) to allow time for land division waiver (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12333 (KMCG TR / Kevin McGarry, Town of Albion) to allow more time for town board action (5-0)
• Postponed rezone 12336 (Town of Primrose blanket rezone) to allow more time for town board action (5-0)

Kassel-Dane Sister County Task Force

The Kassel-Dane Sister County Task Force is meeting to consider minutes from a 2022 meeting, elect a chair and vice-chair, and receive reports, including one on the Edgar Knecht Trio and other possible projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Consideration of minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting (2026 MIN-257)
• Report on Edgar Knecht Trio
• Discussion of other possible projects
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Kassel-Dane Sister County Task Force approved the minutes from its December 14, 2022 meeting and re-elected its officers: Erickson as Chair and Parker as Vice-Chair, both by unanimous voice votes. Members discussed a potential June 2027 visit from the Edgar Knecht Trio and other possible projects, but took no action on them. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

• Approved minutes of Dec 14, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Erickson as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Parker as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Dane County Airport Commission is meeting to discuss two referred resolutions: one authorizing an intergovernmental cooperative service agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture at the Dane County Regional Airport, and another authorizing acceptance of grant funding from the Transportation Security Administration for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program. The agenda also includes consideration of minutes from the August 17, 2026 meeting, an executive director update, a report from the chair, and public comment. No items requiring committee action are listed.

• 2026 RES-138: Authorizing intergovernmental cooperative service agreement with USDA at Dane County Regional Airport
• 2026 RES-142: Authorizing acceptance of TSA grant funding for Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program
• Consideration of minutes from 8/17/2026 Airport Commission meeting
• Public comment accepted in person or via Zoom; registration required for virtual comment

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will consider four referred items: accepting sponsorship funds for the Critical Incident Team, extending the jail resident phone/visitation contract, authorizing a federal drug enforcement grant, and awarding a commissary/banking/trust services contract for jail residents. The agenda also includes a Sheriff's Office presentation and approval of prior minutes. All items are discussion/referral items, not final decisions.

• 2026 RES-125: Accept sponsorship funds for Dane County Critical Incident Team
• 2026 RES-128: Extend jail resident telephone and video visitation contract (#13979E)
• 2026 RES-129: Accept HIDTA drug enforcement grant (contract #16482)
• 2026 RES-141: Award commissary, banking, and trust services contract (#16498) for jail residents
• 2026 PRES-183: Dane County Sheriff's Office presentation

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee voted 5-0 to recommend denial of a resolution authorizing grant funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy's North Central High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. The committee also recommended approval of a contract extension for jail resident telephone and video visitation service and a contract for commissary, banking, and trust services for jail residents, both by 5-0 voice votes. A resolution accepting sponsorship funds for the Dane County Critical Incident Team was postponed to the next meeting. The committee approved its August 18, 2026 minutes and adjourned after a Sheriff's Office presentation.

• Recommended denial of HIDTA grant funding resolution (5-0)
• Recommended approval of jail telephone and video visitation contract extension (5-0)
• Recommended approval of commissary, banking, and trust services contract for jail residents (5-0)
• Postponed resolution accepting sponsorship funds for Critical Incident Team to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved August 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission will consider approving Jeff Mitchell as the new director of the Dane County Henry Vilas Zoo, a resolution referred to the commission by the County Board. The meeting also includes routine updates from the zoo foundation and various zoo programs, plus public comment periods.

• Resolution 2026 RES-150 approving Jeff Mitchell as zoo director
• Public comment registration via Zoom or in person
• Foundation, operations, animal programs, conservation/education, and event/marketing updates

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of 2026 RES-150, which would approve Jeff Mitchell as Director of the Dane County Henry Vilas Zoo. The commission also approved its prior minutes by voice vote and adjourned at 8:57am. The rest of the meeting consisted of updates (Foundation, Operations, Animal Programs, Conservation/Education, Event/Marketing) with no other decisions recorded. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 13 at 8am.

• Recommended approval of 2026 RES-150 approving Jeff Mitchell as Director of the Dane County Henry Vilas Zoo (6-0)
• Approved the minutes by voice vote
• Adjourned at 8:57am

Reclassification Appeals Board

The Dane County Reclassification Appeals Board will hold a hybrid meeting to consider an appeal of a denial of reclassification for airport mechanics. No minutes or future items are listed. Public comment is accepted in person or virtually.

• Appeal of denial of Reclassification of Airport Mechanics

The Reclassification Appeals Board met on September 18, 2026, with two members present and one excused. After hearing from the appellant's side (McKinley Beyer, Nicholas Hogan and Garrett Anderson) and the department's side (Abigail Hannula), the board voted 2-0 to recommend upholding the denial. The County Executive agreed with the recommendation, and the position will remain at F16. The meeting adjourned at 11:43 am by voice vote.

• Voted 2-0 to recommend upholding the reclassification denial
• County Executive agreed with the recommendation; position remains at F16
• Adjourned at 11:43 am by voice vote (motion by Olson, seconded by Wick)

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee is meeting jointly with the Health & Human Needs Committee to discuss and ask questions about how Dane County responds to behavioral health crises. Presentations will cover the 911 center, Sheriff's Office, and Human Services Behavioral Health Division, including crisis services, a crisis triage center, and the closure of Tellurian's intoxication monitoring program. This is a discussion and Q&A session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of 911 Center's role in behavioral health crisis response
• Update on crisis triage center, state regulatory and funding process
• Discussion of closure of Tellurian's involuntary intoxication monitoring program
• Efforts to secure new partner for voluntary intoxication monitoring and treatment readiness care
• Joint meeting with Health & Human Needs Committee

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee met jointly with the Health, Human Needs & Nutrition Committee to receive informational updates on behavioral health crisis response in Dane County. Presenters from the 911 Center, Sheriff's Office, Human Services Behavioral Health Division, and Journey Mental Health Center discussed crisis services, triage center planning, and intoxication monitoring programs. No substantive policy or spending decisions were made.

• No substantive legislative actions taken (presentations and discussion only)
• Approved adjournment at 7:21 p.m. (6-0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee to hear presentations and discuss responding to behavioral health crises in Dane County. Topics include the 911 center, Sheriff's Office, crisis services continuum, crisis triage center updates, and the closure of Tellurian's involuntary intoxication monitoring program. This is a discussion and Q&A session, not a voting meeting.

• Review of 911 Center and Sheriff's Office role in behavioral health crisis response
• Update on crisis triage center, state regulatory and funding process, and interim options
• Review of closure of Tellurian's involuntary intoxication monitoring program and efforts to secure new partners for voluntary monitoring
• Discussion of Crisis Services Continuum including Crisis Line, Mobile Crisis, CARES, and Crisis Stabilization

The Health & Human Needs Committee held a joint meeting with the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee on September 17, 2026. The committees received three presentations on behavioral health crisis response: public safety communications responses, a behavioral health crisis response update, and the Dane County Sheriff's Office mental health response. No substantive decisions were made; the only vote was a unanimous 6-0 motion to adjourn at 7:20 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0, voice vote)

Land Conservation Committee

The Dane County Land Conservation Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance amendment to Chapter 49 regarding agricultural performance standards and manure management, which was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. The agenda also includes a lake district nomination, a presentation on conservation practice implementation, and reports on approved contracts and payments. Public comment is accepted in person or virtually.

• Ordinance amendment 2026 OA-017 on agricultural performance standards and manure management (referred to EANR Committee)
• Lake district nomination 2026 ACT-137
• Conservation practice implementation presentation 2026 PRES-168
• Approved contracts report for September 2026 (2026 RPT-367)
• Approved payments report for September 2026 (2026 RPT-368)

The Land Conservation Committee recommended approval of an ordinance amendment regarding agricultural performance standards and manure management. Additionally, the committee nominated Supervisor Lewis to represent the Lake Erickson lake district. The committee also approved the minutes from their August meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 2026 OA-017 regarding manure management (6-0)
• Nominated Supervisor Lewis for Lake Erickson district representation (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Dane County Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will consider a proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 49 regarding agricultural performance standards and manure management. The item was referred to the committee by the County Board and is listed as a discussion item. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting and public comment periods.

• Discussion of 2026 OA-017: amendment to Chapter 49 on agricultural performance standards and manure management
• Consideration of minutes from August 20, 2026 committee meeting (2026 MIN-219)
• Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items
• Hybrid meeting at 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Moraine Room and via Zoom

The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee recommended approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Dane County Code regarding agricultural performance standards and manure management. The recommendation goes to the County Board; the committee itself did not adopt the ordinance. The committee also approved its August 20, 2026 minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended County Board approval of 2026 OA-017, amending Chapter 49 on agricultural performance standards and manure management (voice vote, 6/0)
• Approved August 20, 2026 committee minutes (voice vote, 5/0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous, 5/0)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee will consider three resolutions: authorizing a HOME-ARP contract for supportive services at Merchant Place Apartments, authorizing a new Comprehensive Community Services contract with Family Options Counseling, and authorizing new Harm Reduction Specialist positions for Public Health Madison Dane County. The committee will also receive a presentation on the 2026 Dane County Farmworker Housing Report. The meeting is a hybrid session, with public comment available in person or virtually.

• Resolution 2026 RES-102: Authorizing a HOME-ARP contract for supportive services at Merchant Place Apartments (Contract #16476)
• Resolution 2026 RES-134: Authorizing new Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) contract with Family Options Counseling (Contract #16489)
• Resolution 2025 RES-334: Authorizing new Harm Reduction Specialist positions for Public Health Madison Dane County's Substance Use Prevention & Harm Reduction (SUPHR) unit
• Presentation: 2026 Dane County Farmworker Housing Report (2026 RPT-373)

The Health & Human Needs Committee recommended three resolutions for approval, all by unanimous 4-0 voice votes: a HOME-ARP contract for supportive services at Merchant Place Apartments, a new Comprehensive Community Services contract with Family Options Counseling, and a substitute amendment to add harm reduction specialist positions for Public Health Madison Dane County. The committee also approved its September 3, 2026 minutes 4-0 and received the 2026 Dane County Farmworker Report as a presentation. Four of seven members were present; two were excused and two absent.

• Recommended approval of HOME-ARP supportive services contract at Merchant Place Apartments (4-0)
• Recommended approval of new Comprehensive Community Services contract with Family Options Counseling (4-0)
• Recommended approval of substitute 2, as amended, adding harm reduction specialist positions for Public Health Madison Dane County (4-0)
• Approved September 3, 2026 committee minutes (4-0)

Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee is meeting jointly with the Health and Human Needs Committee to receive the 2026 Dane County Farmworker Report (2026 RPT-373), which includes a final report and recommendations on farmworker housing. The agenda contains no other substantive items; the rest is procedural (call to order, public comment, adjournment).

• 2026 Dane County Farmworker Report (2026 RPT-373) with final report and recommendations on farmworker housing
• Joint meeting with Health and Human Needs Committee
• Hybrid meeting: in-person at City-County Building Room 351 or via Zoom

The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee met jointly with the Health and Human Needs Committee on September 17, 2026, and received the 2026 Dane County Farmworker Housing final report. No public comments were made, and the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items. The committee adjourned by consensus at 9:02pm.

• Received 2026 Dane County Farmworker Housing final report (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned by consensus at 9:02pm

Dane County Civil Rights Department Advisory Subcommittee

The subcommittee will meet to consider previous minutes and discuss the Partners in Community (PIC) Grant. The meeting is a hybrid session allowing for in-person or virtual attendance.

• Consideration of August 19, 2026, meeting minutes
• Action item regarding Partners in Community (PIC) Grant

County Board

The Dane County Board is holding a hybrid meeting featuring public hearings for the Health & Human Needs Committee to review 2027 department budget requests. Departments presenting include Veterans' Services and various divisions of the Department of Human Services. Residents can attend in person at Room 201 of the City-County Building or virtually via Zoom.

• Veterans' Services 2027 Budget Request (PRES-146)
• Department of Human Services 2027 Budget Request (PRES-147)
• DCDHS Division of Fiscal & Management Services 2027 Budget Request (PRES-148)
• DCDHS Division of Badger Prairie Health Care Center 2027 Budget Request (PRES-149)
• DCDHS Division of Housing Access & Affordability 2027 Budget Request (PRES-153)

The Dane County Board held a 2027 department budget hearing on September 16, 2026, receiving budget presentations from Veterans' Services, the Department of Human Services, and several DCDHS divisions including Fiscal & Management Services, Badger Prairie Health Care Center, Children Youth & Families, Community Support and Housing Access, Economic Assistance & Work Services, Disability & Aging Services, and Behavioral Health. No budget decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes; the meeting was a presentation and public hearing session. Public testimony was scheduled to be taken at the end of the meeting following all department budget presentations. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 10:15 pm on a motion by Furman, seconded by Obieze.

• Held 2027 department budget hearing; received budget presentations from Veterans' Services and Department of Human Services divisions (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 10:15 pm (motion by Furman, seconded by Obieze)