Cadott Village Board - Kennel license allows Martinos to have three dogs

Kylie Martino (left) held tight to her husband, Dante’s, hand, as they waited for the verdict Dec. 4, on whether they could bring home their third dog, as Cadott’s ordinance says a residence can only have two dogs. Photo by Ginna Young

By Ginna Young

When they moved to Cadott, from Chippewa Falls, Dante and Kylie Martino were unaware of the village ordinance that stated a household could only have two dogs as pets. Because they want to keep their third dog, the couple applied for a kennel license for their home at 438 North Main Street.

When the Martinos found out about the ordinance restriction, they removed the third canine and began the kennel license process. Their neighbors were notified of their intent, before the Cadott Village Board held a public hearing Dec. 4, during their regular meeting.

Although the surrounding neighbors were notified, no one voiced a verbal complaint or submitted a written complaint to the clerk’s office, and since the dogs’ are all up-todate with the shots, members approved the kennel license.

“We really appreciate it, it means a lot,” said K. Martino. The Martinos will now purchase a village dog license when they bring their dog home, while the board stressed that they are not in favor of 12 dogs at the property, despite a kennel license. The couple agreed that is not in the works and the kennel license was only a recourse to get the third dog back with their family.

“That’s all I want, is just my baby home,” said K. Martino.

Members also approved the increase of the sewer rates, as discussed at the last meeting, because that utility is not paying for itself.

“It’s not something we want to do, but we have to,” said village president Randy Kuehni.

They also approved increasing the residents’ monthly charge for recycling.

Members also approved a transient permit for Jessica Ryba for a Cadott Winter Farmers Market, at Pet Pantry Plus.

As part of the reports, trustee Bart Chapek shared that the village looked at interest rates and talked with their bank, which was receptive to an increase, since it’s a large account.

“That just continues the good, long-standing relation we have with the bank,” said trustee Les Liptak.