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Dane County, WI

County Board

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM Central · Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.

County's note: **This meeting will begin at 7pm or as soon as the 5:30 County Board Budget Deliberations meeting is done**

Agenda items

  1. Interpreters must be requested in advance; please see the bottom of the agenda for more information. Los intérpretes deben solicitarse con anticipación; consulte el final de la agenda para obtener más información. Yuav tsuam tau thov txog cov neeg txhais lus hau ntej; thov saib hauv qab kawg ntawm qhov txheej txheem rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv.
  2. يجب التقدم بطلب خدمات الترجمة مقدمًا. يرجى الاطلاع على أسفل جدول الأعمال للمزيد من المعلومات
  3. The November 5, 2026 County Board meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The public can watch the meeting without registering here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/WatchDaneCountyBoard The public can attend in person at the City County Building, room 201. The public can access the meeting virt…
    Full textThe November 5, 2026 County Board meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The public can watch the meeting without registering here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/WatchDaneCountyBoard The public can attend in person at the City County Building, room 201. The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone. To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link: https://board.countyofdane.com/meetings/attend-meeting You will be taken to a Dane County website, select "Signup to Attend a Meeting." You will be prompted to create an account or login to your account (if already created). Once logged in, follow the prompts to register for the meeting. Instructions can also be found at the link above. Call 608-266-5758 with questions.
  4. After you register, the meeting link will be emailed to you. This link will be active until the end of the meeting. To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following toll-free phone numbers: 1-833-548-0276 1-833-548-0282 When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 965 7991 3446 PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT: IN PERSON: Any members of th…
    Full textAfter you register, the meeting link will be emailed to you. This link will be active until the end of the meeting. To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following toll-free phone numbers: 1-833-548-0276 1-833-548-0282 When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 965 7991 3446 PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT: IN PERSON: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item can register in person at the meeting using paper registration forms. IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER VIA THE ZOOM LINK ABOVE EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON. In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the meeting. VIRTUAL: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE (even if you plan to attend using your phone). Virtual registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting. In order to testify (provide public comment) virtually, you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom or phone, you will then either be unmuted or promoted to a panelist and provided time to speak to the body. If you want to submit written comments or other materials for this meeting, please email them to: County_Board_Recipients@danecounty.gov
  5. A. ROLL CALL
  6. 1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Andrae (Supervisor Barushok next)
  7. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Andrae
  8. B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
  9. Announcements
  10. Disclosures and abstentions
  11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  12. C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
  13. 1. BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD File 2026 PAY-018 · Payment
  14. D. DENIAL OF CLAIMS
  15. 1. CLAIM OF TERRY PETERSON File 2026 CL-051 · Claim
  16. 2. CLAIM OF BRYAN GILLIGAN File 2026 CL-052 · Claim
  17. E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES
  18. 1. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING File 2026 MIN-358 · Minutes
  19. 2. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 19, 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING File 2026 MIN-359 · Minutes
  20. F. CONSENT CALENDAR
  21. 1. AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING THE DANE COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN File 2026 OA-015 · Ordinance
  22. 2. AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, UPDATING FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY PROVISIONS File 2026 OA-018 · Ordinance
  23. 3. APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 2801 BLUE GRASS DRIVE, STOUGHTON DCDHS - HAA DIVISION File 2026 RES-081 · Resolution
  24. 4. AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) CONTRACT WITH LAKESIDE COUNSELING CENTER DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION File 2026 RES-136 · Resolution
  25. 5. AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF FITCHBURG FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DCDHS - HAA DIVISION File 2026 RES-145 · Resolution
  26. 6. AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) CONTRACT WITH CARVING PATHS, LLC DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION File 2026 RES-146 · Resolution
  27. 7. AFFIRMING THE 2026 FAIR CHANCE HOUSING FUND AWARDS DCDHS - HAA DIVISION File 2026 RES-148 · Resolution
  28. 8. AUTHORIZING PETITION FOR AN AT GRADE RAILROAD CROSSING FOR THE LOWER YAHARA RIVER TRAIL AT LAKE KEGONSA STATE PARK File 2026 RES-158 · Resolution
  29. 9. DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS (BADGERLAND FOUNDATION) File 2026 RES-160 · Resolution
  30. 10. ACCEPTANCE OF A WDNR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL AIDS GRANT FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON File 2026 RES-161 · Resolution
  31. 11. APPROVING AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE SUPPORTING THE MT. ZION FAMILY LIFE CENTER File 2026 RES-165 · Resolution
  32. 12. AFFIRMING THE 2026 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND AWARDS DCDHS - HAA DIVISION File 2026 RES-166 · Resolution
  33. 13. APPROVING A SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FOR REVENUEVISION File 2026 RES-170 · Resolution
  34. 14. AMENDING POS CONTRACT WITH WIS-HOPE FOR ROOM AND BOARD EXPENSES DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION File 2026 RES-178 · Resolution
  35. 15. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #10 FOR THE ELECTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION; 2002 PANKRATZ ST. MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY File 2026 RES-182 · Resolution
  36. 16. DESIGNATION OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER FOR REGULATORY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO LANDFILLS AND RNG PLANT File 2026 RES-183 · Resolution
  37. 17. APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2027 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK File 2026 RES-185 · Resolution
  38. 18. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #04 FOR THE DANE COUNTY LANDFILL SITE NO . 03 - PHASE 01 CELL 01 CONSTRUCTION; 4402 BRANDT RD., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: R G HUSTON CO INC File 2026 RES-188 · Resolution
  39. 19. AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR THE PHASE 2 DESIGN OF HANGAR BUILDINGS AT DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT; 4000 INTERNATIONAL LANE, MADISON, WI. CONSULTANT: SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC File 2026 RES-189 · Resolution
  40. 20. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL EQUIPMENT AT THE WAUNAKEE DIGESTER File 2026 RES-191 · Resolution
  41. 21. ESTABLISHING A GIFT CARD INVENTORY FOR THE DANE COUNTY OFFICE OF JUSTICE REFORM File 2026 RES-195 · Resolution
  42. G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
  43. H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS
  44. 1. PETITION: REZONE 12238 APPLICANT: SKAAR PIT LLC LOCATION: 3440 COUNTY HIGHWAY N, TO N. STAR RD AND HWY 12&18, SECTION 28, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District, LC Limited Commercial District and AT-35 Agricultural Transition District TO HC Heavy Commercial District; AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO NR-C Natural Resource C…
    Full textPETITION: REZONE 12238 APPLICANT: SKAAR PIT LLC LOCATION: 3440 COUNTY HIGHWAY N, TO N. STAR RD AND HWY 12&18, SECTION 28, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District, LC Limited Commercial District and AT-35 Agricultural Transition District TO HC Heavy Commercial District; AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO NR-C Natural Resource Conservation District; RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO UTR Utility, Transportation and ROW District and the GC General Commercial District REASON: creating a 7-lot commercial subdivision
    File 12238 · Zoning Petition
  45. 2. PETITION: REZONE 12320 APPLICANT: DENNIS & LISA NOLDEN LOCATION: 900 FEET EAST OF 7965 JIM TOWN RD, SECTION 30, TOWN OF MONTROSE CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District REASON: creating one residential lot File 12320 · Zoning Petition
  46. 3. PETITION: REZONE 12325 APPLICANT: HANSON LIVING TR LOCATION: 6233 TEMPLETON TERRACE, SECTION 2, TOWN OF BURKE CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO SFR-1 Single Family Residential District REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners File 12325 · Zoning Petition
  47. 4. PETITION: REZONE 12332 APPLICANT: VOELL REAL ESTATE LLC LOCATION: 2253 STATE HIGHWAY 92, SECTION 19, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District, RM-8 Rural Residential District, and RR-1 Rural Residential District REASON: creating lots for two existing residences and one new residential lot File 12332 · Zoning Petition
  48. 5. PETITION: REZONE 12337 APPLICANT: MARTHINSEN TR, BONNIE G LOCATION: 3310 OLD STONE RD, SECTION 24, TOWN OF RUTLAND CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District, FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District REASON: separation of existing residence from farmland, creating one agricultural lot File 12337 · Zoning Petition
  49. 6. PETITION: REZONE 12338 APPLICANT: JAN A LANDOWSKI LOCATION: MUSSEN RD AND 8366 COUNTY HIGHWAY Y, SECTION 11, TOWN OF ROXBURY CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District, TFR-08 Two Family Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District REASON: create one new residential lot and rezone an existing residential lot to reflect current use File 12338 · Zoning Petition
  50. 7. PETITION: REZONE 12339 APPLICANT: BRIAN AND LAURA LARSON LOCATION: 4253 LARSON HOLLOW RD, SECTION 8, TOWN OF DEERFIELD CHANGE FROM: RR-2 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District REASON: dividing an existing residential lot to create one new lot using transfer of development rights (tdr) File 12339 · Zoning Petition
  51. 8. PETITION: REZONE 12340 APPLICANT: JAMES KOCH LOCATION: WEST OF 7260 MADIGAN RD, SECTION 17, TOWN OF VIENNA CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District REASON: creating one residential lot File 12340 · Zoning Petition
  52. 9. PETITION: REZONE 12341 APPLICANT: MICHAEL AND TAMMY PACHE LOCATION: 183 CLARKSON ROAD, SECTION 1, TOWN OF MEDINA CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District REASON: separating existing residence from farmland File 12341 · Zoning Petition
  53. 10. PETITION: REZONE 12342 APPLICANT: AARYN AND KALI HANDEL LOCATION: 10146 E. MATHEWSON RD, SECTION 3, TOWN OF MAZOMANIE CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District REASON: expanding a residential lot (correcting an illegal land division) File 12342 · Zoning Petition
  54. 11. PETITION: REZONE 12343 APPLICANT: MICHAEL AND JULIE TACHICK LOCATION: 2200 AND 2232 TOWER DR, SECTION 24, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District and RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District RR-16 Rural Residential District REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners File 12343 · Zoning Petition
  55. 12. PETITION: REZONE 12344 APPLICANT: RANDALL AND ROBERT EHLE LOCATION: EAST AND WEST OF 2410 COUNTY HWY BN, SECTION 23, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS CHANGE FROM: RR-1 Rural Residential District TO NR-C Natural Resource Conservation District, FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District REASON: relocate a buildable residential lot File 12344 · Zoning Petition
  56. 13. PETITION: REZONE 12346 APPLICANT: MARTIN COMER LOCATION: 3028 COUNTY HIGHWAY B, SECTION 31, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS CHANGE FROM: RR-2 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District, RR-2 Rural Residential District TO UTR Utility, Transportation and ROW District REASON: zoning compliance due to right-of-way acquisition. File 12346 · Zoning Petition
  57. 14. PETITION: REZONE 12347 APPLICANT: RUNNING HORSE RANCH LLC LOCATION: 1649 S SHARPES CORNER RD, SECTION 5, TOWN OF PRIMROSE CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District REASON: creating two residential lots File 12347 · Zoning Petition
  58. 15. PETITION: REZONE 12348 APPLICANT: DOUG WIPPERFURTH LOCATION: 2165 DAVIS HILLS DR, SECTION 25, TOWN OF VERONA CHANGE FROM: UTR Utility, Transportation and ROW District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners File 12348 · Zoning Petition
  59. 16. PETITION: REZONE 12349 APPLICANT: LEWKE REV TR, LUCILLE A LOCATION: 7839 MARSHALL RD, SECTION 3, TOWN OF YORK CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District REASON: separating existing residence from farmland File 12349 · Zoning Petition
  60. 17. PETITION: REZONE 12350 APPLICANT: JACOBS TR, MARGARET J LOCATION: 2000 RANGE TRL, SECTION 26, TOWN OF VERONA CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District REASON: divide existing lot to create one new residential lot File 12350 · Zoning Petition
  61. I. ORDINANCES
  62. J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS
  63. K. RESOLUTIONS
  64. 1. ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) DCDHS - HAA DIVISION File 2026 RES-167 · Resolution
  65. 2. ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR ESTATE RECOVERY ON BEHALF OF THE CAPITAL CONSORTIA DCDHS - ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND WORK SERVICES (EAWS) DIVISION File 2026 RES-169 · Resolution
  66. 3. AUTHORIZING DANE COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED BECI 765-KILOVOLT TRANSMISSION LINE, INCLUDING INTERVENING IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION File 2026 RES-200 · Resolution
  67. L. APPOINTMENTS
  68. 1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS File 2026 RES-190 · Resolution
  69. M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY
  70. 1. ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM DIANE BALLWEG FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE/CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND EVENTS IN 2027 File 2026 RES-147 · Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote
  71. 2. AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR POLLINATOR STEWARDSHIP IN DANE COUNTY PARKS File 2026 RES-159 · Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote
  72. 3. AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF MADISON CONTRIBUTING TO OPERATIONS OF THE BEACON DAY RESOURCE CENTER DCDHS - HAA DIVISION File 2026 RES-168 · Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote
  73. 4. APPROVING CHANGES TO THE ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS OF THE 2027 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK File 2026 RES-186 · Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote
  74. 5. AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION File 2026 RES-192 · Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote
  75. N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
  76. O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BY LAW
  77. P. ADJOURNMENT
  78. SIGNED: PATRICK MILES, COUNTY BOARD CHAIR
  79. Note: If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below—preferably at least three business days but no fewer than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Nota: Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor o materiales en formatos alternativos o cual…
    Full textNote: If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below—preferably at least three business days but no fewer than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Nota: Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor o materiales en formatos alternativos o cualquier otra adaptación para tener acceso a este servicio, actividad o programa, llame al número de teléfono que puede encontrar a continuación — de preferencia con al menos 3 días de anticipación y como mínimo 24 horas antes del evento en cuestión. Sau tseg: Yog koj xav tau ib tug neeg txhais lus, txhais ua ntaub ntawv, cov ntaub ntawv uas nyob rau lwm yam kev lawm los sis lwm yam kev pab nkag rau qhov kev pab no, kev ua si los sis kev pab cuam, thov hu tus xov tooj rau hauv qab no—xav kom hu li peb hnub ua ntej tuaj tab sis tsis pub tsawg tshaj 24 xuab moos ua ntej rau lub rooj sib tham no.
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