TOWN OF KILDARE
ANNUAL TOWN  MEETING
April 15, 2009

 

Present:  Chairman Dennis Franek; Supervisors Leo Schneider and Dave Singer; Treasurer Patty Schluter; Clerk Beth Onofrio and 10 citizens 

  1. The 2009 Annual Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Kildare Town Hall by Chairman Franek. Citizens were reminded that all can make motions and vote.
     
  2. The town officials elected on April 7, 2009 – Dennis Franek, Dave Singer and Leo Schneider -  were sworn in by the clerk; the clerk, Beth Onofrio, gave her oath to the chairman. All signed an Oath of Office to be kept on file during their term.
     
  1. Minutes of the April 9, 2008 Annual Town Meeting were read by the clerk with one correction. Motion by Linda Winterstein to approve the minutes as corrected, second by Bill Winterstein; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.
     
  2. Treasurer’s report was given by Schluter. Total funds are currently $57,746.84 in the checking account.  Money in the savings account will be moved to checked to take advantage of a variable rate (currently 2%) offered by Bank of Mauston. We also have $40,000 in a capital Improvement CD and $5000 in the contingency reserve. There were no corrections. Motion by Onofrio to enter the Treasurer’s Report into the official minutes; second by Schneider; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed. 
     
  3. The Clerk’s 2008 Annual Report was given by Onofrio (copy below). 
     
  4. The Chairman’s 2008 Annual Report was given by Franek (copy below).

     
  5. Business:
     - Motion by Linda Winterstein to designate Bank of Mauston as the official town repository; second by Patty Schluter; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.
     - Motion by Onofrio to designate The Messenger of Juneau County for official town notices; second by Linda Winterstein; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.
     - Motion by Schneider to designate the law office of Curran, Hollenbeck and Orton as town attorney; second by Jim Hagen; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.
     - Motion by Beth Onofrio to assign power to  borrow money to the Town Board; second by Franek; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.
     - Motion by Beth Onofrio to set the 2010 Annual Town Meeting for 7:00 PM on April 14, 2010 immediately preceding the Regular Town Board Meeting; second by Leo Schneider; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.

     
  6. Public Comments: 
    1)  Town Assessor, Patrick Hart spoke briefly about the 2008 revaluation and explained that even though the economy and housing market are bad, that property valuations will not change until the next re-valuation.  He also explained that distribution of tax levies depends not on the valuation, but on fair market value which is adjusted annually by the state.
    2)  Several citizens commented on the reduced amount of recycling as mentioned in the clerk’s report.  Several ideas were suggested and the board agreed to investigate the issue. Kyle Gibbens serves on the Solid Waste Board of Monroe County and also shared some recycling information.


    3)  Brian Hawkins mentioned that the ATV signs which were supposed to have been installed along the town ATV routes have not been installed.  Chairman Franek will check with Deanna Senzig and request that the ATV group present a report to the board.

     
  7. Motion to adjourn by Mary Naber; second by Linda Winterstein; carried by a voice vote of 15 ayes, none opposed.  Meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M.

     

THIS IS A SUMMARY OF THE MEETING . 
CONTACT THE TOWN CLERK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – 608-666-2483   

Email: Clerk@kildaretownship.com 

Clerk’s Annual Report
April 15, 2009

Alcohol Licenses

The town issued four alcohol licenses in 2008.  One Class A combination license was issued to Country Corners Bait & Tackle; two Class B combination licenses were issued to Yukon Trails and Johnston’s Clinic; and one Class B beer license was issued to Crockett’s Resort.  

Budget

The 2009 budget was adopted November 12, 2008. The total budget decreased $8904 for 2009, while the tax levy remained at $125,000 for the third year.  

Buildings and Permits

There were a total of 34 permits issued during 2008 including 5 for fire signs only, 9 new homes (2 of which replaced mobiles) and 20 other miscellaneous structures. 

Plan Commission

Plan Commission members completed the final draft of the Kildare Comprehensive Plan.  After a public review and hearing, the final Plan was adopted on July 23, 2008.  The Plan Commission and Town Board will use this Plan will guide future land decisions. 

Population. 

The State of Wisconsin estimates that the town’s population increased by 7 to 635 full-time residents.   

Property Revaluation

At least once in a 6 year period every municipality in the State of Wisconsin must be assessed within 10% of the Dept of Revenues equalized value.  The State notified Kildare in 2007 that most of our property values were 30% below fair market value and required that all property be reassessed to the fair market value as of January 1, 2008.  This reassessment was completed last summer and we are now in compliance with state law.  The town’s total valuation increased from $48,218,400 in 2007 to $76,215,800.   Since the levy is spread out over a larger base, the total mil rate decreased from $25.48 to $18.55 per thousand. 

Recycling

2008 recycling costs were $5082; a state recycling grant of $1378 was received which decreased the town’s cost to $3704. However, Kildare’s recycling collections have gone down for the third year in a row.  Last year we collected 110.5 lbs/person.  This year our collections went down almost 22 lbs. per person to 88.9 lbs./person.  The state collection standard is 82.40 lbs./person while the statewide average for a municipality our size is 127.49.  This is a dangerous trend.  If the town fails to meet the collection standard, not only will be lose our recycling grant money, but will be prohibited from disposing solid waste from the town in solid waste disposal and solid waste treatment facilities located in the state of Wisconsin.  This is an issue which needs to be addressed. 

Web Site

The town website continues to provide up to date information for our property owners.  We average about 250 hits per month..

CHAIRMAN S ANNUAL REPORT


The Town received $88,987.44 in Highway Aid in 2008, an increase of $ 2602.44 from the $86,385 in 2007.


$52,449.59 was spent on snow removal during winter of 2008.

Approximately $103,071.64 was spent for highway maintenance and repair including the annual contract for 2008.
The 2008 contract was awarded to Scott Construction in Aril 2008. The final cost of contract was $27,947.24.


The TRIP Project was awarded to D L Gasser Construction for the 28th Ave. resurface project. Total cost was $43,534.00.


Anderson welding did our mowing and brushing for a cost of $8,381.00.

Hall Tree Service cut branches and removed trees at a cost of $5,015.

NOTE: Of all the road maintenance dollars, approx. $24,000 was storm/flood damage. Included was 5 culverts on various roads, shoulder washouts, and ditch cleaning. Of that total the Town did receive $17,665.00 from FEMA.

Also the 28th Ave resurface, cost $43,534.00  Town received $21,767.00.  So of the $103,071.64
Total Reimbursed - $39,432.00 and  $63,539.64 Out of pocket


Approximately $80,000 is budgeted for road maintenance and repair for 2009 Also $60,000 for snow removal and $15,000 for mowing and brushing. Of these dollars Town spent < $10,000 first 3 months of 2009.

Town officials will continue to partake in NIMS (National Incident Management System) and also attend training on road maintenance and safety provided by the Wis. Towns Association).