Kendall board approves firework sales

By SARAH PARKER | County Line Editor

Giving the OK for fireworks sales, the Kendall Village Board approved a permit for R&T Liquidators at its meeting Monday. 

The board also is asking the business to provide proof that it is abiding by state and federal regulations regarding firework sales. 

Though board members had concerns that fireworks potentially could be set off excessively in the village, they noted that fireworks are widely available from other vendors. Anyone who sets off fireworks in the village also needs to get a permit and show proof of liability insurance. 

The owners of the business had told board president Richard Martin they would donate 5-10 percent of fireworks profits to the village’s Glenwood Park development project. But the board did not agree to that aspect of the arrangement, suggesting it could create the appearance that “they’re buying board approval.” 

Other business

• The board agreed to a contract with assessor Hart Appraisals of Tomah, with Martin noting that the village properties were due for tax revaluation in 2024. 

• Lynne Hanson and Jessica Palamaruk, both former clerk/treasurers in Kendall, will perform those job duties until the board is able to hire a new clerk/treasurer. Cassandra Kiel’s employment as clerk/treasurer ended after her 90-day review in early April. 

The village’s marshal, Matthew Leisso, has requested that the village work toward updating its ordinances, but board president Richard Martin said that project would be delayed until a new clerk/treasurer is hired. 

• The board agreed to pay a class for the library director for $500. 

• The board approved operator’s licenses for Tina Bennett and Christina Combs. 

• Public Works Director David Gruen’s report noted that the village had both 6 inches of rain and 6 inches of snow last month. 

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