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Village of Black Earth board votes 6–1 to renew Dane County Urban County Consortium membership
Summary
On July 2, 2025 the Village Board voted 6–1 to renew membership in the Dane County Urban County Consortium (FFY 2026–2028). Discussion noted that consortium membership could limit the village’s ability to apply for some state grants; one board member opposed for that reason.
The Village of Black Earth Board voted 6–1 on July 2 to renew the village’s membership in the Dane County Urban County Consortium for federal fiscal years 2026–2028.
The motion to approve renewal was made by Dylan Helmenstine and seconded by Pam Louis-Reindl. The motion carried with six ayes and one opposed vote from Mitch Hodson.
Board members discussed implications of rejoining the consortium. During the discussion members noted that participation could affect the village’s eligibility to apply for certain state grant programs; the transcript records a discussion that being part of the consortium may prevent the village from applying for other state grants but does not specify which grants or the legal mechanism. That concern was cited by the lone opposing vote.
The board’s action reestablishes the village’s membership for the stated federal fiscal years. No additional conditions or amendments to the renewal were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The board confirmed the vote carried and moved on to remaining agenda items. The next Village Board meeting is set for Aug. 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
