TOWN OF KILDARE
*SUMMARY OF REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2007

Present:  Chairman Dennis Franek; Supervisors Leo Schneider and Dan Lapp; Treasurer Patty Schluter; Clerk Beth Onofrio and 6 citizens.    

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

2. Minutes of the September 12, 2007 Regular Town Board Meeting were read by the clerk; there was one correction. The total funds as of September 12, 2007 should have been $115,973.68. Motion by Schneider to approve the corrected minutes, second by Lapp; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.
   
3. Treasurer’s report was given by Schluter. Total funds are currently $84,414.19. There were no corrections. Motion by Lapp to enter the Treasurer’s Report into the official minutes; second by Schneider; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.
   
4. Ambulance Report:  Dan Lapp attended the September Ambulance meeting and reported that there were 2 calls in Kildare.
   
5. Fire & Rescue Report: Assistant Chief John Krus provided the following Fire Department  update:
   
   a.  A FEMA grant request for a new 3000 gallon tanker truck was denied. Members are looking into other replacement options.  The current 1800 gallon 1987 tanker has no baffles thereby making it non-compliant and hazardous to drive since it must accelerate and corner more slowly. It also has manual transmission which limits the number of qualified drivers.
   
   b.  The Department is still waiting for a decision on the FEMA grant request for turn-out gear for the Department’s 35 members.  The current gear is 12-15 years old and needs to be replaced at a cost of about $6000/member.
   
   c.  The Department’s Budget Committee will be meeting October 18. Training and fuel costs along with equipment needs may necessitate an increase in the fees owed by the communities served. John will contact the Town Board after the budget meeting with more information.
   
   d.  October is Fire Safety Month and John reminded all present to change the batteries in their smoke detectors, pre-plan escape routes and to be sure driveways are wide enough for emergency equipment. 
   
6. The Clerk reported that suggestions from the Town attorney’s office have been received regarding the proposed Records Retention Ordinance.
   
7. The Plan Commission Report was given by Chairman Tom Guyse.  The members have agreed upon a Vision Statement and are making steady progress on the goals and objectives of the various elements in the comprehensive plan. Motion by Schneider to accept the Plan Commission report; second by Lapp; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.
   
8. Public Comments:
   a.  Bill Winterstein stated that the holding of a valid liquor license without making use of said license was, in his opinion, restraint of trade.  He suggested that the Town Board set up procedures to follow-up on issued licenses and establish a time limit preventing any individual from holding a license they are not using. The Clerk will research statutes related to the issue and report at the next meeting.
   b.  Ken Rogge presented a Firework Permit request for December 29, 2007 .  Action will be taken at the next meeting.
   c.  Chairman Franek reported that he had requested an estimate for the modernization of the Town Hall.  It would be a 12’ wide addition to the north side of the current building and include a well & holding tank,  a uni-sex bathroom, a small common area and a records storage & office area for the Clerk.  He received a starting figure of $60,000.  It was suggested that a non-binding referendum be used to test public opinion regarding this project.
   d.  Tom Guyse noted that at a previous meeting, the Town Board charged a property owner a $25 holding tank variance fee.  Ordinance 8(a) states that the variance fee is required only in new construction, not to replace a failed system.  Chairman Franek will talk to the owner.

9. Driveway & Building Permit applications were read by the Clerk:  Robin Loewe/Billy Luke for a driveway, modular home and fire sign; Al Schill for a garage. Motion by Schneider to approve the permit applications as presented; second by Lapp; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.

10. Business:
    
    a)  ATV Ordinance #17(b) – Road signs need to be straightened and it was suggested that a reminder of ATV laws be included with the annual newsletter.  Motion to renew Ordinance #17(b) for another year by Lapp; second by Franek; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.
    
    b) Donovan Road – Tom Ledlow has withdrawn his request that the town vacate Donovan Road as a town road.
     
    c)  Enforcement of Nuisance Ordinance 19(a) – A concern expressed at the Community meeting on September 1^st was a lack of enforcement of Kildare’s nuisance laws.  Since our Ordinance is structured much like the Town of Lyndon ’s, and Lyndon is currently attempting stricter enforcement, the Clerk and Chairman will communicate with Lyndon Board Members before committing to a course of action.  They will report at the next meeting. Motion to table this topic until the November meeting by Franek; second by Schneider; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.
    
    d)  The 2008 Budget Workshop will take place on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kildare Town Hall .  The Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for November 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The regular Town Board Meeting to follow immediately with action on the 2008 Budget taken at that meeting.

12.  Motion by Schneider to pay all bills on the table; second by Franek; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes.

13.  Agenda Items for November Meeting:  Report on Unused Liquor Licenses, Rogge Fireworks Permit, 2008 Budget, Enforcement of Ord. 19(a) (Nuisance), Purchase of a pole saw for Town use.

14.  Motion by Schneider to adjourn the Town Board Meeting; second by Franek; carried by a voice vote of 3 ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

*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.