TOWN OF KILDARE
*SUMMARY OF TOWN BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2006
 

Present: Chairman Dennis Franek; Supervisors Leo Schneider and Dan Lapp; Treasurer Patty Schluter; Clerk Linda Winterstein; and 19 citizens

1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Kildare Town Hall by Chairman Franek.

2. Board approved the following:
- Minutes of the November 8, 2006 meeting; no corrections
- Treasurer’s report: Total funds of $45,526.15; no corrections
- Ambulance and clerk’s report; no corrections
- Plan commission report; no corrections

3. Public Comments
- Patti Thompson requested that information on the Emerald ash borer be posted on the town website; clerk to do so.
- Cecelia Langland asked what action could be taken about individuals dumping large items in town ditches; chair advised that town has a penalty for dumping but that the JC Sheriff’s Department has to be notified of the license number and vehicle description in order to take action.
- Dave Walsh requested approval to sell 5 acres of a 76-acre parcel along Hwy 12/16 to Hohl Propane Services; matter to be referred to Plan Commission for recommendation prior to board action.

4. Permits
- Board approved the following: fire sign application by Rodney Senzig for a structure on Jimmy’s Road.

5. Business
- Patty Pieper of McKeough Land Company presented request for variance on lot size under Ordinance #4(C). McKeough has offer to purchase 48.6 acres (parcels 29014TKL973/975/977) adjoining the Wisconsin River Highlands Subdivision. Proposed lots to be between 1 and 3 acres. A number of individuals attending the meeting expressed concern over the proposed development and impact on the Wisconsin River. Matter to be referred to the Plan Commission for its recommendation prior to a public hearing. (Note: public hearing scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kildare Town Hall). Board will have 30 days after the hearing to decide on the request for variance. (Note: planned date for board decision is at the February 14 meeting.)
- Board conducted annual review of ATV Ordinance #17(B) and approved continuation for another year.
- Board approved election officials for 2007.
- Board approved proposed newsletter articles; newsletter to be mailed by mid-January 2007.
- Clerk presented 2006 budget status and advised sufficient funds are available to pay all bills received in December.
- Board approved payment of all bills on the table.

6. January meeting agenda items:
- McKeough Land Company request for variance
- Walsh land division of property along Hwy 12/16
- Proposed amendment to Ordinance #4(C) to include Plan Commission review
- Annual review of trash/recycling contract

7. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.


Linda Winterstein, Clerk

*Note: This is a summary of the official meeting minutes which are maintained in the clerk’s office.
Contact the clerk for additional information on specific items.