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COMMISSION ASKS LARGE STAFF INCREASE (C onSnue3Jrom page 1) In comparing McHenry with two other police departments, the report indicated that McHenry has a population of about 8,500 with some 30,000 in the surrounding area which results in a ratio of police to population of one to 1,750. Crystal Lake has a population of 17,000 with 8,000 in surrounding areas or a ratio of one to 650. Woodstock has a population of 11,000 with 11,000 in surrounding areas or a ratio of one to 956. The commission felt outlying areas must be considered because these individuals drive through, play, eat, drink, shop, fight and go to school in our city. Over a two-year period, the commission suggested that an assistant chief's position be created to aid in administrative needs. Also, one patrolman should be assigned to the Community and Public Relations section; the Patrol division should have one lieutenant, three sergeants and fourteen patrolmen; the Detective Division one sergeant, one investigator and one juvenile officer and one sergeant should be assigned to the Administrative Services division. The report suggests four female civilians for radio communication work, one female for the Records department, one female to serve as a meter maid and one male to serve as dog catcher. The report concluded that reorganization of the police department would benefit citizens by providing more patrol hours, faster response to calls, more and better traffic control and afford better protection to stores and homes during evening and night hours. The police department would also benefit by setting up much needed juvenile, detective, community, public relations and narcotics divisions, allow more police schooling and training and boost morale through an up - grading of the degree of professionalism of all members of the force. The commission felt an effect of the proposed program would be to provide crime prevention rather than crime reporting. It would also give the city a police force it could justly be proud of. Following Murray's presentation, Alderman William Bolger said he didn't know if it was fair to use- population figures from areas surrounding McHenry to figure police to population ratios. Murray replied that the city has to be concerned with people around it because they present a need for services to the police department. Bolger mentioned that he had read in a recent police report in a Chicago newspaper that McHenry has more police than most cities of comparable size. He also warned that the city auditor had cautioned aldermen to go slow on spending as much money on salaries as they are presently doing. "I don't know if more policemen is the answer," Bolger commented. Aldermen Jerome Rogers failed to see why an officer couldn't be spared from time to time to attend school. "I can see the need for increased patrolmen as such but if the problem is schooling, one or two additional officers should be sufficient now to see the men get their schooling," Rogers said. Rogers asked Chief Kenneth Espey what problems would be created if one man was taken out of service now for schooling. Espey answered that it would be very difficult if not impossible now because of vacation time. The department is short one man now. If another is on vacation, another in school*and should another get sick, four men would be gone and that constitutes one- fourth of the department. Rogers stated that ht felt some schooling time should be set 'into each patrolman's schedule. Miirray told the Council, The problem we are facing now is one of quality as much as quantity." Tv"1?* present program ^does not. allow for schooling or proper training because it would cause a shortage of men in the department. "We have/a sergeant who has been here nine years and has had only basic patrolmen's schooling," Murray said. "We even have command personnel who have never had more than patrolmen's schooling." "We are sending our patrolmen out to face hazards they are ill equipped to handle because they do not have sufficient training," Murray emphasized. Mayor Stanek thanked the Police commission for its report and the aldermen were instructed to study it and give the proposal their consideration. In other related action, the Council "followed the recommendation of the Financial committee and authorized Chief "Espey to hire a meter maid and an additional communications desk clerk who will help in the Records department when needed. On the recommendation of the Purchasing committee, the Council voted to advertise for bids on two replacement squad cars. Specifications for marked patrol cars according to Police commission recommendations call for bids on two four - door sedans, white in color, equipped with a special police LPO package and other heavy duty equipment. On a recommendation of the Police commission,aldermen voted to purchase standardized specified equipment for marked patrol cars. The commission reported that one of the complaints emerging from the interviews with police department personnel was that the department has a "jumble of unlike vehicles, each of which is equipped differently." The commission investigated this objection and found it was true. No two of the police cars are equipped alike as to placement of emergency equipment which makes for confusion in emergencies. The commission report indicated it would be too expensive to standardize all at once but if the Council would agree to. make all future purchases according to set specifications, an orderly progression* could be made- toward the ultimate goal of uniformity over the next several years. The Council agreed. After considerable discussion, Revenue Sharing allotments for the fiscal year from July 1, 1974, to June 30, 1975, were set as follows: mosquito abatement, $6,000; library, $8,000; parks, $28,432 and traffic relief *64 000 for a total of $106,432. The major portion was assigned to traffic relief which could possibly be used toward building a new bridge to replace the steel bridge at Pearl and Riverside drive. Mayor Stanek revealed that informal discussions have been taking place between county, township and city officials toward this possibility. "I believe it is within the realm of possibility and that it is financially feasible for these three governmental bodies to participate in this project," Stanek remarked. Meyer said he had picked up cost figures on the bridge project while in Springfield and " that it would probably be constructed under a two-year plan. Stanek interjected that if an agreement could be reached, work could start within six to nine months. Plans indicate the new bridge would be constructed with two traffic lanes and a walking lane, a total of 37 feet wide. If bridge plans do hot come about, the money allotted can also be used for renovating and maintaining city roads and other necessary street improvements. City Attorney Bernard Narusis announced that he had been in contact by phone with the Illinois Commerce commission concerning the Lillian street crossing. He was .' informed that the ICC had awarded all the relief asked for on that project. Not only was approval given for crossing the tracks Connecting Lillian street and Oak avertue but the ICG will also participate in the cost of crossing signals. Meyer was given authorization to advertise for bids on the Lillian street crossing. This will involve improvements from Sioux lane on the west side of the tracks to the pavement on Oak avenue on the east side of the tracks. Mrs. Hronriec informed the Council that the State EPA has also filed a complaint against the Lakeland Park Water company. It asked this suit be consolidated with the amended complaint filed by several residents of Lakeland Park. The EPA suit alleges that the water company never received a permit from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Also, "that the installation arid facilities of the Lakeland Park Water company were never approved by that agency or its successor, the Illinois Environmental Protection agency, nor was such facility certified as to meeting minimum standards for satisfactory sanitary and mineral qualities for the operation of public water supplies by the issuance of such permit". The hearing date for these complaints was set for June 19. Meyer was authorized to purchase two used lift pumps at a total cost of $27,000. This includes all the electrical equipment that goes with the pumps. They will be used to renovate the sewer lift behind Marks' Marine on Freund avenue. Meyer was also instructed to contact the company which televises sewer lines with the thought in mind of hiring them. This is necessary because during heavy rain storms, there is excess infiltration of water into the sewer lines which causes trouble at the sewage treatment plant. It was mentioned that Lakeland Park residents should be made aware that June 18 is the deadline for them to get the sewer hook - up fee at a reduced rate. Also, all sewers must be hooked up by Dec. 18, 1974. . The Council approved payment of $223,400 out of Motor Fuel Tax funds which covers the city's share of the improvement of Illinois Route 120 West. This leaves a balance of approximately $35,000 in the Motor Fuel Tax account. Approval was given to Hornsby's Family center to hold a carnival in its parking lot from June 10 through June 16. A permit was issued with (the understanding that the carnival would close down at 10 pm. each night. Tag days were granted for McHenry Youth League and the McCullom Lake Athletic association. The Council approved the purchase of a 1968 %-ton pickup truck from Buss Ford for the Public Works department at a coat of $1,300. A special meeting of the Council will be held at 7:30 Monday night, June 10, to discuss and act on recodification of city ordinances. - scheduled for June 17 at 8 p.m. in the Council chambers. CITY BAND CONCERTS The first in a series of eight summer concerts by the McHenry stage band will be presented in the city park Thursday, June 13. SUGGEST WASTEWATER OUTFALL LOCATION! OPINION DIVIDED (.Continued front page 1) smaller plants being operated eight hours a day and then closed up. "The proposed - Fox Dike plant has to be. good," Dean said. Ward Duel of the McHenry County Clean Stfeanftf committee expressed contefh over the fact that urbanization of the area causes greatly increased run-off of storm waters. These waters contribute muqh more nutrient to the river than does treated sewage silt Which also occult as the run-off flows to the river. He urged study of Storm water retention ponds or other methods to control run off. Col. Smedile explained that one-third of the Fox river is in Wisconsin. He is hoping that the Army Cqrps of Engineers in their study of the Fox River valley basin will be able to discover some type of retention or reservoir system to keep that water up there from flowing into the area rapidly and protect this area from flooding. The NIPC staff had been approached regarding the possibility of including some McHenry county villages into the Fox Lake plant. Prices - would range from $16.9 million to $31 million to include some or all of the following areas: Sunny side, Spring Grove, Richmond, Wonder Lake, Hebron. Woodstock and HarUand. v.,_ It was noted that Lake county7 has a contract with the village of Fox Lake to operate the plaftt and the interceptor lines woKfld be under the Lake County Public Works department, v In answer to a question presented by Mrs. Darlene Degenhardt in behalf of Rep. Thomas Hanahan, Smedile explained that the bottom of the river is public domain and belongs to the stale: All that is needed to put the outfall pipe into another county is a permit from the state EPA. Any village or municipality has the right of emineiht domain. The counties do not have this right. Louis Hartmann of McHenry asked what provisions, have been made at the pla£t in the event of a power failure or a strike. He wanted to know if raw sewage would ever get through the plant into the river in an event such as that. He was told there would be stand-by power such as a gas - powered generator if the electricity should fail. In the event ofca prolonged strike, management would take over operation of the plant. However, he was told that there was no'ltiO percent guarantee on anything. Mayor Joseph Stanek asked if the Fox Lake plant were built, would it also be possible for other municipalities to dump their effluent into the Fox rtver. Smedile reported that the state assured NIPC that at the present time, it does not visualize any assignment of wastewater allotments to different communities. The city would not have to worry about not being able to expand its plant in the future. Robert Olson of the McHenry County board asked how Lake county would limit communities because once the interceptor lines are put in there might be a land rush in certain^ areas end -seme communities may Use up alljbe capacity. Degan said the Lake county board would have'to consider allocations either by zones or committees^ based Oh inceptor lines'. ^ " Some questioned what will happen when the plant becomes overloaded in- its capacity. They were told that there is a state requirement that when the plant gets to 80 percent of its capacity, plans must j$e begun for expansion. The question was raised as to why NIPC didn't wait until the Army Corps of Engineers h£s completed its study. It was noted that it will take at least TRIBUTE TO MCHS SENIORS -^Continued from page 1) Register company award; Deborah Schleicher, March of Dimes and Cathy Lynn Mtmyon, McHenry hospital scholarship. The McHenry Business & Professional Women's association scholarship was awarded to Anita Arndt and Diane Butler. Margaret Bazan and Cathy Munyon were alternates. Andrew Oleszczuk was Winner of the Women's club of Wonder Lake award. ltie Home Economics special award went to Roxanne Nootbarr, while the Secretarial award was won by Margaret Bazan and Maureen Murphy. Band scholarships were won. by Tom Van Kanegan and Andrew Oleszczuk. Deb Leonard and Ronnie Bierman Were alternates. Chorus scholarship winner were Brad Slipiec and Julie Audette, with Amtli Arndt and Christa Chappell as alternates. •^Nancy Wagner won the Orama club scholarship. The Science club scholarship was awarded to Stephen Wolf, with Brian Fetzer as alternate. * Winners of Student Council ' scholarships were Catherine Althoff, Anita Marie Arndt, Patricia Ann Costigan, Donna L. Humann, Sheri Landin and Maureen Pintozzi. - Perfect attendance excellent record awards went to Jill Adams, Lori Kohl and Janet Pollock. The following were recipients 'of school scholarships and academic awards: Margaret MaTy Bazan, Moser Secretarial SOhool; Bonita G. Berndt, four years for that study to be completed. Also, it is not known when money would be available to iinplement that study. Began emphasized, "If we don't get on the move now, we'll Wake up and find the Chain Q' Lakes dead, like Lake Erie." Hugh Kirk of McHenry Clean Streams felt that if Lake county discharged its effluent into its own area, it would be self- policing. "You will take care of it if it by yoor own front door," Commented. V A spokeswoman for the IKcHenry County Defenders read a statement setting forth that group's opposition to construction of the plant. PLANNED USE REPORT GENERAL REVENUE SHARING J General Revenue Sharing provides federal funds directly to local and state governments. The law requires each government tt> publish a report of its plans for the use of these funds to inform its citizens and to encourage their participation in deciding how the money ought to be spent Within the purposes listed, your government may change this spending pten. PLANNED EXPENDITURES THE GOVERNMENT OF McHenry Shores Village ANTICIPATING GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PAY $3.729* OPERATING/ MAINTENANCE (C) CAPITAL (B) CATEGORIES (A) $ 1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 1 PUBLIC SAFETY MENT OF 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE FIFTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD, JULY 1.1974 THROUGH JUNE 30.1975. PLANS TO SPEND THESE FUNOS FOfyTHE PURPOSES SHOWN. V ACCOUNT NO. 14 2 056 901 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 4 HEALTH 6 RECREATION 6 LIBRARIES 7 SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AGED OR POOR 8 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (O) The news media have been advised that a copy of this report hat been published in a local rtewapapM of general circulation. I have record* documenting the con tan ta of thie 9 MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL GOVT they are open for public scrutiny at 10 EDUCATION 11 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT S (Refer toint miction E) >•> Secretary til trib.Traeiury thal.the rwrt-diwdmine- atutory requirements listad -fh Pin t-Of the ying this report will be complied with rnment with rastiacuo the entitle 12 HOUSING8.COM MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 14 B«i Signature of Chief Howard* tive Officer 2 , 2 2 9 . 0 0 PiSSaffimit Buildings June 7,19*r& Title--Please Pr /3im 15 TOTALS $ 3 , 7 2 9 . 0 0 Pubiis Donna Leah Kinder, Mary Jo Lieser and Cynthia Lee Smith, American School of Beauty Culture; Laura Ann Grom, Northland college; Sue L. Honning, recognition and scholarship award, Iowa State university; Mark Koerber, honors at entrance award, University of Southern California; Bud Pflug, Rensselaer Polytechnic institute; Timothy James Wilt, honors at entrance award, Colorado college. A.F.S. American abroad winners were Ron Ahlberg, Larry Fry, Sonia Corbin and Barbara Ann Krebs. Michael Thornton was honored as National Merit scholarship finalist. Illinois State scholarship commission winners were Catherine Althoff, Anita Arndt, Julie Audette, Terri Benson, David Bolton, James Cole, Melissa Davis, Kerry Decker, Bayle Garn, Fern Griesbach, Laura Grom, Kevin Hudson, Donna Humann, Sheri Landin, Gerald Larkin, David Lawson, Thomas Long, Roger Mroe, Cathy Munyon, Linda O'Leary, Andrew Oleszczuk, Elmer Pflug, Curtis Rosing, Anne Seaton, Rae Ellen Smith, Patricia Stark, Laurie Staveteig, Michael Thornton, Tiftiothy Wilt, Stephen Wolf ahd Cathy Young. MUSIN" N' MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) after proposal is presented and rejected. Zoning is another headache for officials in the smallest incorporated areas to the county level. These planners often have trouble convincing the public that an unpopular, dictum today is a must for the orderly growth of the area tomorrow. Lastly, but certainly among the largest problems, is faced • by our school districts. Tapering enrollments tend to deceive communities into thinking costs will do likewise. Unfortunately, inflationary trends take their toll on educational institutions as they ' do on individuals. In addition, progress is often measured by the number of new programs offered. Looking ahead to new problems tomorrow, educators are making their influence felt by asking for developers to make contributions to school PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER-FRJDAY, JUNE 7, 1974 Ticket Three Drivers After Local Collisions Victor S. Adams of 3706 W. Clover, McHenry, was ticketed for driving while intoxicated after he hit a vehicle parked in front of St. Patrick's church Saturday afternoon. Owner of the vehicle, Terese M. Thompson of 8016 Scott avenue, McHenry, was not in the vehicle when impact occurrred. Adams said he pulled to the right when an approaching vehicle came near his auto while he was driving west on Washington street. He hit the rear of the parked van. A ticket for following too closely was issued to Nicholas EXPECT 600-700 PUPILS IN SUMMER SCHOOL '74 (Continued from page l) been found to be increasingly complex. The board passed a full funding resolution ,ja»~-a- consequence of recent action by the Governor which cut $70 million from the distribution formula. The Illinois Association of School Administrators, along with most of the other state education - related organizations, urged boards of education to adopt sue!*' a resolution. CONCLUDE ICC HEARING ON RAILROAD (Continued from page 1) To a question as to whether the North Western had obtained any statistical information from the Northern Illinois Planning agency or any other such agency, the official admitted that it had not. Charges were brought by Harry Stern, chief railroad engineer for the I.C.C., on a complaint of many commuters. districts to compensate for the many new students these developments will produce. The summer season is at hand --but for many community leaders the recreational pursuit will have to take second place to the problems of the times. K.A.F. J. Matos of 3128 S. Wright road, McHenry, after he hit the rear of an auto driven by Beverly J. Dixon of 804 Southgate, McHenry. The accident occurred last Wednesday afternoon in the 4600 block of Route 120. Impact occurred as the Dixon car was preparing to make a turn off the highway. Matos was unable to stop in time to avoid the collision. Cyril F. Popp of 1821 W. River Terrace drive, McHenry, was cited for improper passing by sheriff's deputies following an accident at the intersection of Walkup and Pleasant Hill roads, south of McHenry. Popp hit the rear of an auto driven by Celeste M. Hamil of 921 N. Draper road, McHenry, as it slowed to make a left turn from Walkup onto Pleasant Hill road Tuesday morning about 7:40. Ms. Hamil said her turn signals were in operation when impact occurred. Gerald Shorew informed sometime ISM of 2927 N. drivfe, McHenry, authorities that Saturday night, unknown persons damaged his auto while it was parked in the driveway of his home. The fan belt had been cut, the windshield wiper arms and antenna were broken, three tires were deflated, the oil filter cap was removed and stones dropped inside, and ignition wires were pulled off. No reason for the act could be determined. LARGE QUANTITY FUEL OIL SPILLED OVER WIDE AREA (Continued from page 1) department was called to wash down the area and the highway department was alerted to sand the highway to prevent an accident. The trail of fuel oil was followed by deputies into Lake county, where they located Krueger's vehicle on Fisher road, about 2 miles south of Route 120. Several other areas along the highway were sanded down where fuel oil had been spilled. SMDRGASftmnr Nobody can match your Ford Team's selection of small cars. 3936 W. MAIN A sampling of our 24 different choices. in Pinto, Maverick and Mustang II. There's something for everyone at your FORD TEAM'S GREAT SMALL CAR VARIETY SHOW. USS FORD SALES and SERVICE 385-2000 \