Dane, WI

Land Conservation Committee

The Dane County Land Conservation Committee is meeting to elect a vice chair, consider minutes, hear a presentation on Chapter 49 ordinance updates, and receive reports on approved contracts and payments for August 2026. Public comment is invited on agenda items and non-agenda topics.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Consideration of July 23, 2026 minutes (2026 MIN-179)
• Presentation: Chapter 49 Ordinance Updates (2026 PRES-106)
• Approved Contracts Report for August 2026 (2026 RPT-289)
• Approved Payments Report for August 2026 (2026 RPT-290)

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee will consider several items, including a lease agreement for space at the Dane County Job Center, acceptance of state funds for the DCDHS-DAS Division, and allocation of CDBG Pro Housing Phase One awards. The committee will also review recommendations from the Opioid Settlement Subcommittee and receive annual updates from the Dane County Housing Authority and other divisions.

• Resolution 2026 RES-051 authorizing lease with Employment and Training Association of Dane County, Inc. for space at the Dane County Job Center
• Resolution 2026 RES-094 accepting funds from WI Department of Health Services for DCDHS-DAS Division
• Resolution 2026 RES-101 allocating CDBG Pro Housing Phase One awards
• 2026 ACT-087: 2027 Opioid Settlement Subcommittee recommendation
• Presentations: DCHA annual update, Badger Prairie Health Care Center overview, Children Youth and Family division overview

Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

The Dane County Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss three referred items: an agreement with the Yahara Watershed Improvement Network, a memorandum of agreement with the Wisconsin DNR for the Glacial Drumlin Trail Connector, and a Conservation Fund grant award to Clean Lakes Alliance and the Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside. These are discussion items referred from the County Board, with committee feedback due by September 3, 2026. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Agreement with Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (2026 RES-074, Contract #16468)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Wisconsin DNR for Glacial Drumlin Trail Connector (2026 RES-117, Contract #16461)
• Conservation Fund grant to Clean Lakes Alliance and Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside (2026 RES-118)
• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes (2026 MIN-173)

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 to discuss the annual update on the opioid settlement. The agenda focuses on identifying who benefits from the funds, who bears the burden, and how to mitigate unintended consequences. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or policy decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Annual update presentation on the Opioid Settlement Subcommittee
• Discussion on equity: who benefits, who is burdened, and who lacks a voice
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Community Development Block Grant Commission - Application Review Team

The Dane County Community Development Block Grant Commission's Application Review Team is meeting to review the 2027 RFP process and scoring criteria, align with the 5-year Consolidated Plan, and discuss preliminary funding recommendations for the 2027 Annual Action Plan. The team will also take public comment on items not on the agenda. This is a working session to prepare recommendations for the full CDBG Commission meeting on September 8, 2026.

• Review of 2027 RFP process and scoring criteria
• Alignment with 5-year Consolidated Plan
• Discussion of 2027 preliminary funding recommendations for Annual Action Plan
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Next meeting: CDBG Commission on September 8, 2026

County Board

The County Board is meeting for a 2027 Budget Training Session. The agenda states that no business will be conducted during this meeting.

• 2027 Budget Training Session

County Board

This is a notice of a potential quorum for a 2027 Budget Engagement Session, not a regular business meeting. No formal decisions will be made; the session is an opportunity for community input on the budget.

• 2027 Budget Engagement Session at Centro Hispano, 2403 Cypres Way, Madison, WI
• Potential quorum of County Board Supervisors may be present, but no business will be conducted

Executive Committee

The Dane County Executive Committee will consider two referred items: a resolution on county executive appointments (2026 RES-119) and a resolution affirming constitutional rights, civil liberties, and democratic values while establishing a local response to government actions threatening residents' rights, safety, or access to services (2026 RES-107). The committee will also hear a supervisors' report on July 2026 NACO General Conference highlights. No items requiring committee action or fund transfers are listed.

• 2026 RES-119: County executive appointments
• 2026 RES-107: Affirming constitutional rights, civil liberties, democratic values, and establishing a local response to government actions
• 2026 RPT-297: Supervisors' report on July 2026 NACO General Conference highlights
• Minutes of 7-16-26 Executive Committee meeting (2026 MIN-207)

Food Council

The Dane County Food Council is meeting to receive an update and final recommendations on the Dane County Food System Action Plan, followed by a vote on the plan as an action item. The agenda also includes regular reports on various food-related programs and council discussions on future direction, meetings, elections, and the 2027 county budget.

• Action item: Dane County Food System Action Plan
• Presentation: Dane County Food System Action Plan - Update and Final Recommendations
• Reports on Foodshed Partnership Project, Double Dollars Program, and Community Gardens
• Discussion on Dane County 2027 budget
• Elections for Chair and Vice Chair

Dane County Civil Rights Department Advisory Subcommittee

The Dane County Civil Rights Department Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to consider a Partners in Community (PIC) Grant application, along with approving minutes and receiving ethics training. The meeting is open to the public for comment, both in person and virtually.

• Partners in Community (PIC) Grant application review
• Approval of July 15, 2026, meeting minutes
• Ethics training presentation
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Tree Board

The Dane County Tree Board is meeting in person to discuss several topics, including a model tree ordinance strategy, workforce development, and insurance issues facing homeowners regarding trees. The board will also consider purchases for tree nurseries or workforce development and its annual report to partners. Public comment is accepted in person or via written submission.

• Discussion: Model Tree Ordinance Strategy
• Discussion: Insurance issues facing local homeowners regarding their trees
• Action: Purchases for tree nurseries or workforce development
• Action: Annual DCTB report to be submitted to partners
• Discussion: County Executive Strategic Vision Plan opportunities

Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider multiple referrals and action items, including fund transfers for the Alliant Energy Center redevelopment and the Department of Waste and Renewables, as well as contracts and change orders for various county facilities. They will also discuss budget-related topics and receive a report on change orders under $10,000. The meeting is a regular business session with several items requiring committee action.

• Fund transfer for Alliant Energy Center redevelopment project (2026 FTR-009)
• Fund transfer for Department of Waste and Renewables (2026 FTR-010)
• Resolution authorizing lease with Employment and Training Association of Dane County, Inc. for space at the Dane County Job Center (2026 RES-051)
• Contract for unarmed event security service at Alliant Energy Center (2026 RES-105)
• Agreement to terminate contract with GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC for construction and demolition recycling facility (2026 RES-111)

Board of Canvassers

The Dane County Board of Canvassers is meeting to conduct the official canvass of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. They will review and certify the votes cast for federal, state, and county offices, and then certify the results to the County Clerk. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused on election certification.

• Canvass of votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer
• Canvass of votes for Congressional District 2
• Canvass of votes for State Senate Districts 15, 17, 27
• Canvass of votes for Assembly Districts 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
• Canvass of votes for Dane County Sheriff and Clerk of Courts

Public Protection & Judiciary Committee

The Dane County Public Protection & Judiciary Committee will consider three resolutions: a contract with House of Mercy, LLC to house jail diversion program residents, an addendum to a RACOM contract for public safety communications system upgrades and licensing, and acceptance of grant funding from the Wisconsin DOJ's Office for Victims of Crime Antiterrorism and Emergency Program. The committee will also hear presentations from the Clerk of Courts and the District Attorney's Office. Public comment is invited both in person and virtually.

• Resolution 2026 RES-100: Authorizing agreement with House of Mercy, LLC to house jail diversion program residents (Contract #16452)
• Resolution 2026 RES-103: Authorizing Addendum G to Contract #14911 with RACOM for public safety communications system upgrades and licensing
• Resolution 2026 RES-106: Authorizing acceptance of grant funding from Wisconsin DOJ's Office for Victims of Crime Antiterrorism and Emergency Program (AEAP)
• Presentations from Clerk of Courts and District Attorney's Office
• Minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting (2026 MIN-205)

The Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended approval of three resolutions: a jail diversion program housing agreement with House of Mercy, a contract addendum with RACOM for public safety communications upgrades, and acceptance of grant funding from the Wisconsin DOJ for victims of crime. All three were recommended for approval by unanimous voice votes (6-0). The committee also approved the July 21, 2026 minutes (5-0) and heard presentations from the Clerk of Courts and District Attorney's Office.

• Recommended approval of agreement with House of Mercy for jail diversion program housing (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Addendum G to RACOM contract for public safety communications upgrades (6-0)
• Recommended approval of grant funding from Wisconsin DOJ Office for Victims of Crime AEAP (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission

The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission is meeting to approve minutes, welcome a new commissioner, hear from fall grant awardees, and discuss its goals in support of the Dane County in Action Strategic Plan. The commission will also review its roster and term dates, and consider names for future expirations. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Consideration of minutes from the 06/16/2026 meeting (2026 MIN-198)
• Welcome new commissioner Sarah Stankey; farewell to Jen Garrett
• Fall Grant Awardee Guest Presenters
• Overview of Commission goals to support the Dane County in Action Strategic Plan
• Review of commission roster and term dates; discussion of future expirations

Equal Opportunity Commission

The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and to vote on 2026 meeting dates. The agenda also includes an ethics training presentation and discussion on inclusive language and future areas of interest. Public comment is invited on agenda items and non-agenda topics.

• Vote for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Vote for 2026 meeting dates
• Ethics Training presentation (2026 PRES-037)
• Discussion on inclusive language for multicultural groups
• Reports from Chair, Staff, and Secretary

Airport Commission

The Dane County Airport Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed land donation from the City of Madison near the airport, a scheduled airline operating agreement and terminal lease with Breeze Aviation Group, and a presentation on the proposed 2027 airport budget. The commission will also consider minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting and receive an executive director update. No final votes are listed on the agenda; these items are for discussion and referral.

• 2026 RES-114: Acceptance of land donation from City of Madison near Dane County Regional Airport
• 2026 RES-115: Scheduled airline signatory operating agreement and terminal building lease with Breeze Aviation Group, Inc. (Lease No. DCRA 2026-01, Contract #16460)
• Presentation: Proposed 2027 Airport Budget by Cody Castillo
• Consideration of minutes from 7/20/2026 Airport Commission meeting

Board of Canvassers

The Dane County Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the official canvass of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election, covering votes for governor, congressional, state legislative, and county offices. The board will also consider minutes from its May 5 meetings and receive ethics training. The meeting is hybrid, with public attendance in person or via Zoom.

• Canvass of votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer
• Canvass of votes for Congressional District 2, State Senate Districts 15, 17, 27, and Assembly Districts 42-43, 46-48, 50-51, 76-81
• Canvass of votes for Dane County Sheriff and Clerk of Courts
• Consideration of minutes from May 5, 2026 meetings (10 am and 4 pm)
• Ethics training session

County Board

The Dane County Board approved all 15 rezoning petitions, 16 consent calendar items, and several resolutions, including a 2/3rds vote to award a contract for the Construction & Demolition Recycling Facility. All votes were voice votes with no recorded opposition, except one abstention on the Babcock County Park easement sale. The meeting also included a presentation on the Mendota County Park improvement project and lakes' aquatic plant management program.

• Approved 15 rezoning petitions (voice vote)
• Approved 16 consent calendar items including flood insurance study update, landfill fees, speed limits, and multiple contracts (voice vote)
• Approved contract for Construction & Demolition Recycling Facility operation (2/3rds vote)
• Approved establishment of Waste and Renewables donation revenue/expenditure accounts (2/3rds vote)
• Approved 2026 operating budget amendment for Pretrial Services electronic monitoring (2/3rds vote)
• Approved ordinance regarding icebound lakes of Dane County (voice vote)
• Approved bills over $10,000 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2026 meeting (voice vote)

Tree Board

This is a procedural agenda item only. The Dane County Tree Board is meeting at Olbrich Botanical Gardens for a tour with the Tree Canopy Collaborative, and while a quorum of members may be present, no official business will be conducted.

• Tour of Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
• Potential quorum of Tree Board members present, no business conducted

Community Justice Council - Racial Disparities Subcommittee

The Dane County Community Justice Council Racial Disparities Subcommittee is meeting to consider a motion directing staff to distribute ethics training and track compliance, and to hear presentations on reentry strategy collaboration and potential racial equity data requests. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment. No final decisions are listed other than the potential motion.

• Potential motion to direct staff to distribute Corp Counsel ethics training and track committee member compliance
• Presentation on Reentry Strategy Collaboration by Shar-Ron Buie, Data and Evaluation Coordinator
• Discussion of potential racial equity data requests by Colleen Clark-Bernhardt, Director, Office of Justice Reform
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting (MIN-195)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board is meeting in hybrid format to hear a presentation from Transportation Coordinator Nathanael Brown, consider minutes, and receive reports from the chair, board members, and manager. Board member Geraldine Davenport has raised a question about offering incentives to children for better grades, which will be discussed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major action items listed.

• Presentation by Transportation Coordinator Nathanael Brown
• Board member Geraldine Davenport asks about incentives for children's grades
• Public comment process for in-person and virtual attendees
• Hybrid meeting at ADRC, 2865 N Sherman Ave, Madison, or via Zoom

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board met on August 10, 2026, and approved the July 13, 2026 minutes by a 9-0 voice vote. The board heard a presentation from Transportation Coordinator Nathanael Brown on transportation services. No action items were considered, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Dane County Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2025 annual audit, consider an ordinance amending landfill fees, and act on numerous resolutions for contracts, leases, and budget amendments. Most items have already been recommended for approval by other committees and are before this committee for its recommendation. The agenda also includes several expense appeals and requests to fill long-vacant positions.

• Presentation of 2025 Annual Audit by Baker Tilly
• Ordinance amending Chapter 41 to revise landfill fees
• New CCS contract with Alina Medical Center (Contract #16437)
• Rental car concession agreements at Dane County Regional Airport (Contracts #16417-16420)
• Demolition of Ferris Center at 2120 Rimrock Rd. by Speedway Sand & Gravel Inc. (Contract #16423)

The Personnel & Finance Committee met and recommended approval of 17 resolutions and 1 ordinance amendment to the County Board, all by unanimous 6-0 voice votes. Items included contracts for airport services, county facilities, and social services, plus budget amendments. The committee also approved 10 administrative action items including expense appeals and vacancy requests.

• Recommended landfill fee ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Recommended CCS contract with Alina Medical Center (6-0)
• Recommended Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency contract (6-0)
• Recommended accepting funds from City of Madison (6-0)
• Recommended airport rental car concession agreements (6-0)
• Recommended airport master plan update contract (6-0)
• Recommended Ferris Center demolition contract (6-0)
• Approved 10 action items including expense appeals and vacancy requests (6-0)

County Board

The County Board is scheduled for an information session and tour at the Henry Vilas Zoo. The agenda states that no business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Information session and tour at Henry Vilas Zoo (702 S. Randall Ave)

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission invites County Board Supervisors to an informational session and tour at the zoo. No official business will be conducted, and no decisions will be made during this meeting.

County Board

County Board Supervisors are invited to a budget engagement session for 2027. The agenda states that no business will be conducted during this meeting.

• 2027 Budget Engagement Session

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to vote on the 2027 proposed budget and the expenditure report for June and July 2026. The board will also receive reports on the 2026 DEI work plan and violence prevention grant planning.

• Approval of 2027 proposed budget
• Approval of June & July 2026 expenditure/finance report
• Report on 2026 DCLS DEI work plan
• Report on violence prevention grant planning & implementation
• August 2026 Library Director's report

Health & Human Needs Committee

The Health & Human Needs Committee will review several resolutions regarding service contracts and fund acceptance. The meeting also includes presentations on behavioral health, fiscal services, and accessibility, as well as a report on 2027 budget preparation.

• New Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) contract with Alina Medical Center (2026 RES-077)
• Professional services contract for Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency, Inc. (2026 RES-078)
• Acceptance of funds from the City of Madison (2026 RES-080)
• Amendment to POS contract with Wishope Inc. for room and board expenses (2026 RES-093)
• Director report on 2027 budget preparation (2026 RPT-072)

The Health & Human Needs Committee unanimously recommended approval of four resolutions: a new CCS contract with Alina Medical Center, a professional services contract with Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency, acceptance of funds from the City of Madison, and an amendment to a POS contract with WiSHOPE Inc. for room and board expenses. The committee also approved the July 9, 2026 minutes and received presentations on fiscal services, behavioral health, and accessibility.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CCS contract with Alina Medical Center (6-0)
• Recommended approval of professional services contract with Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of funds from City of Madison (6-0)
• Recommended approval of POS contract amendment with WiSHOPE Inc. (6-0)

Insurance Advisory RFP Subcommittee

The Insurance Advisory RFP Subcommittee will meet to take action on a Disability RFP. The body will also discuss health insurance options and receive a report on retiree outreach.

• Action item: Disability RFP
• Discussion item: Health Insurance - Review Options Q & A
• Report: Retiree Outreach

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss the structure and timeline for its annual event, targeting the second week of November. The body will also receive a presentation on the Youth Governance Program and an update on youth assessment planning.

• Presentation on Youth Governance Program by Ely Moya of UW-Madison Extension Dane County
• Discussion of annual event structure including data presentation, expert panel, and proposed livestream
• Planning for annual event timeline from August through September
• Update on Dane County Youth Assessment Planning

Area Agency on Aging - Nutrition / Wellness Committee

The Dane County Area Agency on Aging Nutrition/Wellness Committee meets to review meal-site operations at seven locations and receive updates on the 2027 budget, state nutrition survey, and farmers-market vouchers. Members will also discuss site-review procedures and hear a brief ethics training.

• Hmong Institute Meal Site Review (PRES-086)
• Cornerstone Meal Site Review (PRES-087)
• 2027 Budget Update including base increase and new meal-site funding
• Farmers Market Vouchers Program Update
• Total Meal Cost for FY 2026-2027

Dane County Broadband Task Force

The Dane County Broadband Task Force will discuss and finalize a plan for the group's future operations. The meeting includes updates on broadband mapping and grant agreements.

• Discussion to finalize a plan for the Task Force going forward
• Report on Bertram signing the BEAD Grant Agreement for Dane County
• Update on the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access final report
• Overview of broadband mapping in Dane County
• Review of Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Grant Round

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County approved two resolutions: one authorizing acceptance of funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the 'Take a Hike, Not a Tick' project, and another authorizing line-item budget transfers. Both passed unanimously (7-0). The minutes from July 17, 2026, were also approved (6-0). No public comment was registered.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved resolution 2026 BOH RES-023 authorizing acceptance of funds from Wisconsin DHS for the 'Take a Hike, Not a Tick' project (7-0)
• Approved resolution 2026 BOH RES-024 authorizing line-item budget transfers (7-0)

Lakes & Watershed Commission

The Lakes & Watershed Commission meeting agenda is largely procedural, with items including consideration of minutes, fund transfers, and referrals. The commission will also discuss the 2027 budget recommendations and an update on the Chapter 49 Ordinance Amendment. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate in person or virtually via Zoom.

• 2027 Lakes & Watershed Commission Budget Recommendations
• Chapter 49 Ordinance Amendment update

The Lakes & Watershed Commission approved its Draft 2027 Budget Recommendations by a 7-0 voice vote. A proposed amendment to add a recommendation that the Yahara Chain of Lakes be modeled at summer minimum levels during the summer period failed on a 2-6 roll call vote. The commission also approved the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0) and received presentations on the commission's history and Chapter 49 ordinance updates.

• Approved July 1, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Draft 2027 Lakes & Watershed Commission Budget Recommendations (7-0)
• Amendment to add Yahara Chain of Lakes summer minimum level modeling recommendation failed (2-6)

Reclassification Appeals Board

The Reclassification Appeals Board will consider the appeal of denial of reclassification of Medical Interpreters and review minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for in-person and virtual attendance. The agenda is largely procedural, with time for public comment and discussion of future meeting items.

• Appeal of denial of Reclassification of Medical Interpreters
• Review of 2026 MIN-181 Minutes of the February 24, 2026 Reclassification Appeals Board Meeting

Henry Vilas Zoo Commission

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on August 4, 2026, allowing in-person attendance at 702 S. Randall Ave or virtual participation via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, budget preparations, and updates from the zoo foundation, operations, animal programs, conservation/education, and marketing. Public comment procedures are outlined for both in-person and virtual attendees.

The Henry Vilas Zoo Commission meeting was largely procedural. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received updates on the 2027 budget, the HVZ Foundation, operations, animal programs, conservation/education, and event/marketing. No action items were considered, and no public comment was offered.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17am (unanimous)

Advisory Committee on Data Centers

The Dane County Advisory Committee on Data Centers will hold a hybrid meeting to hear public comment and presentations on the economic, environmental, and community effects of data center development. The committee, established by county ordinance, will review minutes from the July 14 meeting and receive updates from task forces and staff before opening the floor for public testimony.

• Review of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (2026 MIN-187)
• Presentations by Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin and Clean Wisconsin
• Public comment period on agenda items and non-agenda topics

County Board

The County Board is holding a budget engagement session for 2027. The agenda states that no business will be conducted at this meeting.

• 2027 Budget Engagement Session