Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — June 11, 2026

Government
Town of Sardinia
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jun 11, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Roads and traffic, Public safety, Energy and data center siting, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes

Original document

Same meeting

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DULY ADOPTED, this 11th day of June, 2026 by the following vote: Becker, aye, Hochadel, aye,
Krist, aye, Kittleson, aye, Gambino, aye. So resolved, 5 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent.

Supervisor Gambino stated that the next resolution was for the appointment of new fireman to the
Chaffee Sardinia Fire Company. She noted that 1 is a resident of Sardinia and 2 are not. On a motion by
Kittleson, seconded by Becker, the following resolution to be known as Resolution #12 of 2026 was
moved for adoption.

  Resolution #12

  APPOINTMENT OF CHAFFEE-SARDINIA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
WHEREAS, the Sardinia Town Board is in receipt of the application of Jennifer J. Walker,
  Who has applied for a volunteer position as a Volunteer Firefighter to the Chaffee-Sardinia Memorial Fire
  Company and,
WHEREAS, Jennifer J. Walker is currently a resident of the Town of Sardinia, and
WHEREAS, the Sardinia Town Board supports and approves the appointments of Jennifer J. Walker, and
WHEREAS, the Sardinia Town Board is in receipt of the application of Amanda M Conrad and Keira M
Schleicher, and
  Who both have applied for a volunteer position as a Volunteer Firefighter to the Chaffee-Sardinia
  Memorial Fire Company and,
WHEREAS, both applicates, Amanda M Conrad and Keira M Schleicher are currently nonresidents of the
Town of Sardinia, and
WHEREAS, the Sardinia Town Board supports and approves the appointments of both Amanda M Conrad
and Keira M Schleicher, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the appointment of Jennifer J.
Walker, Amanda M. Conrad and Keira M. Schleicher, Volunteer Firemen to the Chaffee-Sardinia Memorial
Fire Department.
DULY ADOPTED, this 11th day of June, 2026 by the following vote: Becker, aye, Hochadel, aye,
Krist, aye, Kittleson, aye, Gambino, aye. So resolved, 5 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent.

Department Reports

Councilman Kittleson reported that she had a request from a resident in Chaffee for the Town to install
heaters in the bathroom at Manion Park. It was noted that it had been looked at in the past and among
other things the electric in the park will not be able to handle the upgrade.

Councilman Becker questioned if the Town was planning to do any senior trips this year. It was noted that
there are none scheduled at this time. Supervisor Gambino stated that before COVID the trips cost
between $65.00 and $80.00 per person now they are $150.00 or more. She noted that last year the trips
cost over $10,000.00 each. Councilman Becker stated that there was money in the budget. There was a
lengthy discussion including procurement rules requiring the Town to get 3 bids for any trip over
$5,000.00 and RFP’s for any trip over $10,000.00.

Councilman Hochadel reported that the first concert in the park was well attended and discussed some
speeding incidents in the park. Councilman Hochadel asked about the possibility of doing fireworks for
the United States 250 anniversary. There was a brief discussion and Councilman Krist said he would look
into it.

Councilman Krist had nothing to report.

Supervisor Gambino stated that Highway Superintendent Dabolt had received a request from Town
resident William Reed at 10139 Savage Rd for a speed limit reduction study to be done on Savage Rd.
from Matteson Corners Rd. North to the Town line with Holland to lower the speed limit from 55 to 45.
There was a brief discussion. On a motion by Hochadel, seconded by Krist, the following resolution to
be known as Resolution #13 of 2026 was moved for adoption.

  Resolution #13

  TE 9 Speed Limit and Safety Study
WHEREAS, the Town Board has also received a request to lower said speed limit on Savage Rd from
Matteson Corners Rd. North to the Town of Sardinia Town Line and,

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Sardinia is in agreement that a TE9 Study is in the best interest of the Town,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Sardinia are in agreement that a speed limit reduction to 45 mph may be in
the best interest of the Town, and