County Board - Regular Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Dane County Board approved several resolutions, including agreements for an affordable housing project at 4506 & 4514 Verona Road, despite concerns about the location and increased county debt. The board also adopted the 2026-2028 Dane County legislative agenda and approved various other financial and contractual items.

About this meeting

Government Body
County Board
Meeting Type
County Board
Location
Dane County, WI
Meeting Date
March 19, 2026

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

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ROLL CALLItem 1

Inspirational Message - Supervisor Larson (Supervisor McCarville next)

ROLL CALLItem 2

Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Larson

APPROVAL OF PAYMENTSItem 1

2025 PAY-034 BILLS OVER 10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD

**Attachments:** 2025 PAY-034

APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTESItem 1

2025 MIN-627 MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2026 DANE COUNTY BOARD MEETING

**Attachments:** 2025 MIN-627 March 5, 2026 County Board Meeting Registrations

CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

2025 OA-030 AMENDING CHAPTER 67 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ADDRESSING CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGES

**Sponsors:** McCARVILLE **Attachments:** 2026 OA-030 2025 OA-030 FISCAL NOTE **Legislative History** 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Airport Commission This resolution was referred to the Airport Commission due back on 2/18/2026 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/18/26 Airport Commission recommended for approval A motion recommending this item for approval was made by Supervisor FURMAN, seconded by Supervisor KRONING. The motion passed (7-0). Passed 2/24/26 Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0). Mark Papko spoke on this agenda item. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by GLAZER that the Ordinance be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

2025 RES-352 EXTENSION OF DANECOM RADIO SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT AMENDMENT

**Sponsors:** PETERSON and ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-352 2025 RES-352 Fiscal Note 2025 RES-352 CONTRACT #14911F **Legislative History** 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee due back on 2/10/2026 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 2/23/2026 2/24/26 Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by PETERSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. 6-0; YGP 1-0 Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 3

2025 RES-354 ADDENDUM #2 TO THE CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY OF PARTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE FOR THE DANE COUNTY RNG PLANT REGENERATIVE THERMAL OXIDIZER.

**Sponsors:** ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-354 2025 RES-354 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-354 CONTRACT #14828B **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/24/26 Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0). John Welch spoke on this agenda item. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 4

2025 RES-370 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MADISON FOR THE COUNTY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE LAKEWAY PROJECT

**Sponsors:** ERICKSON, BARUSHOK, ENGELBERGER and FRIES **Attachments:** 2025 RES-370 2025 RES-370 Fiscal Note 2025 RES-370 CONTRACT #16172 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 2/23/2026 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board (5-0, YGP 1-0). The motion carried by a voice vote. Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 5

2025 RES-371 ACCEPTING RSUD GRANT FUNDS FROM WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

**Sponsors:** WEGLEITNER, BARUSHOK, ROSE and ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-371 2025 RES-371 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-371 CONTRACT #16178 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee due back on 2/26/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/26/26 Health & Human Needs Committee recommended for approval Motion by RYLANDER to recommend the resolution for approval. Motion approved unanimously. 5-0 Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 6

2025 RES-373 AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR THE PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN; MULTIPLE SITES, DANE COUNTY, WI. CONSULTANT: KL ENGINEERING INC

**Sponsors:** ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-373 2025 RES-373 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-373 CO#01 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/24/26 Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0). Kathy Kuntz spoke on this agenda item. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 7

2025 RES-375 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LAUREN MOSHEA AS DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER

**Sponsors:** ANDRAE and ROSE **Attachments:** 2025 RES-375 2025 RES-375 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-375 CONTRACT #16177 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/24/26 Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended for approval Slaven & Rogalska presented. A motion was made by FURMAN that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. 6-0; YGP 1-0 Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8

2025 RES-376 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #213 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.

**Sponsors:** ENGELBERGER and ROSE **Attachments:** 2025 RES-376 2025 RES-376 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-376 CO #213 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/24/26 Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0). Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

CONSENT CALENDARItem 9

2025 RES-378 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF NATALIE TAYLOR AS DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

**Sponsors:** ANDRAE, ENGELBERGER and ROSE **Attachments:** 2025 RES-378 2025 RES-378 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-378 CONTRACT #16180 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/24/26 Public Protection & Judiciary Committee recommended for approval Rogalska presented. A motion was made by PETERSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote. 6-0; YGP 1-0 Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

RESOLUTIONSItem 1

2025 RES-289 APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 4506 & 4514 VERONA ROAD [TO BE KNOWN AS 4504 VERONA RD] IN THE CITY OF MADISON DCDHS - HAA DIVISION

**Sponsors:** WEGLEITNER, BARUSHOK, FRIES, ENGELBERGER and YANG **Attachments:** 2025 RES-289 SUB to 2025 RES-289 PROPOSED WEGLEITNER SUB 1 to 2025 RES-289 AS AMENDED BY HHN ON 02.12.26 2025 RES-289 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-289 CONTRACT #16158 **Legislative History** 1/16/26 County Board referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee 1/16/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 1/26/2026 2/12/26 Health & Human Needs Committee Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval as amended A motion by RYLANDER to recommend the SUB 1 for approval as amended. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote 6-0. Passed 2/12/26 Health & Human Needs Committee Sub. 1 to the resolution be amended A motion by EICHER to amend SUB 1. Line 18 add: "The developer has committed $95,000 in annual funding to the supportive services provider Lutheran Social Services." Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Passed 2/23/26 Personnel & Finance Committee Sub to the resolution be recommended for approval to the Board to the County Board A motion was made by BROWER to recommend approval of Sub. 1 as amended by the Health and Human Needs Committee to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-1). VELDRAN voted no. Passed 3/5/26 County Board referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee A motion was made by WEGLEITNER, seconded by WELSH, that the Resolution be referred. to the Health & Human Needs Committee The motion carried by a voice vote. Passed 3/12/26 Health & Human Needs Committee recommended for approval A motion by FRIES to recommend the resolution for approval. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 7-0 (2-0) Passed

RESOLUTIONSItem 2

2025 RES-316 APPROVING THE STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INCOME MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS DCDHS - EAWS DIVISION

**Sponsors:** WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-316 SUB 1 to 2025 RES-316 2025 RES-316 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-316 CONTRACT #16162 **Legislative History** 1/16/26 County Board referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee 1/16/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 1/26/2026 1/26/26 Personnel & Finance Committee table This resolution was tabled. 2/26/26 Health & Human Needs Committee Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval Motion by WELSH to recommend the sub to the resolution for approval. Motion approved unanimously. 5-0 Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee Sub to the resolution be recommended for approval to the Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that Sub 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

RESOLUTIONSItem 3

2025 RES-344 APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 6822 NESBITT RD, FITCHBURG DCDHS - HAA DIVISION

**Sponsors:** WEGLEITNER, BARUSHOK, ENGELBERGER, FRIES and RYLANDER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-344 2025 RES-344 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-344 CONTRACT #16174 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee 2/26/26 Health & Human Needs Committee recommended for approval Motion by RYLANDER to recommend the resolution for approval. Motion approved unanimously. 5-0 Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee forwarded without recommendation A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution be forwarded without recommendation. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed 3/12/26 Health & Human Needs Committee reconsidered

RESOLUTIONSItem 4

2025 RES-357 APPROVAL OF THE 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS DCDHS - HAA DIVISION

**Sponsors:** RYLANDER and ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-357 SUB 1 to 2025 RES-357 2025 RES-357 FISCAL NOTE **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee This resolution was referred to the Health & Human Needs Committee due back on 2/26/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/26/26 Health & Human Needs Committee Sub. 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval Chair Wegleitner recused herself, Vice Chair Rylander brought up the resolution. A motion by WELSH to recommend SUB 1 to the resolution for approval. Motion passed by voice vote unanimously 4-0. Passed 2/26/26 Health & Human Needs Committee recommended for approval Chair Wegleitner recused herself, Vice Chair Rylander brought up the resolution. A motion by WELSH to recommend the resolution with SUB 1 be approved. Motion carried by voice vote unanimously 4-0. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee Sub to the resolution be recommended for approval to the Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that Sub 1 to the resolution be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

RESOLUTIONSItem 5

2025 RES-400 2026-28 DANE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

**Sponsors:** MILES **Attachments:** 2025 RES-400 DRAFT PROPOSED UPDATES—CONSOLIDATED COMMITTEE AME *Pending Executive Committee Action on 3/19/26 **Legislative History** 3/6/26 County Board referred to the Executive Committee This resolution was referred to the Executive Committee due back on 3/19/2026

ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITYItem 1

2025 RES-363 AMENDING THE 2026 OPERATING BUDGET FOR AIRPORT REVENUE LINE

**Sponsors:** McCARVILLE **Attachments:** 2025 RES-363 2025 RES-363 FISCAL NOTE **Legislative History** 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Airport Commission This resolution was referred to the Airport Commission due back on 2/18/2026 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/6/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/18/26 Airport Commission recommended for approval A motion recommending this item for approval was made by Supervisor KRONING, seconded by Commissioner WESTMAN-CHIN. The motion passed (7-0). 2/24/26 Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0). Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITYItem 2

2025 RES-369 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRACTION ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT THE HUMAN SERVICES NORTHPORT FACILITY- 1202 NORTHPORT DRIVE, MADISON, WI

**Sponsors:** ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-369 2025 RES-369 FISCAL NOTE 2025 RES-369 CONTRACT #16175 **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 3/9/2026 2/24/26 Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0). Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed

ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITYItem 3

2025 RES-374 ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT 16087 BETWEEN AYRES ASSOCIATES AND DANE COUNTY

**Sponsors:** KRONING, DOOLAN and ENGELBERGER **Attachments:** 2025 RES-374 2025 RES-374-FISCALNOTE 2025 RES-374 CONTRACT #16087A **Legislative History** 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee due back on 2/23/2026 2/20/26 County Board referred to the Zoning & Land Regulation Committee This resolution was referred to the Zoning & Land Regulation Committee due back on 2/24/2026 2/24/26 Zoning & Land Regulation Committee recommended for approval A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0. Passed 3/9/26 Personnel & Finance Committee recommended for approval to Board to the County Board A motion was made by ERICKSON that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval to the County Board. The motion carried by a voice vote (5-0, YGP 1-0). Passed