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FORUM KICKOFF FOR BICENTENNIAL (Continued from page 1) "X scheduled for April 10 at the Woodstock high school auditorium at 8 p.m. Reports coming in from federal and state ARBA offices reveal the following county municipalities filing for Bicentennial status: Fox 'River Grove, Hebron, Marengo and Woodstock. The ARBA com­ mission hastens to r e m i n d a l l municipalities filing for federal and state^grants that the extended deadline on filing is April 15, 1975. A total of 50 percent matching funds are available to all communities that qualify. The official McHenry County Bicentennial letterhead was unveiled at the March meeting, created by Commission Vice President Jim P e a r s o n , c o m ­ m e m o r a t i n g t h e nation's 200th birthday as it relates to McHenry county. The letterhead also carries the names of officers and original commission members appointed by the McHenry County board. Thus far, every Bicentennial meeting at the courthouse has brought in additional r e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f municipalities through­ out the county and it is hoped that all twenty-three villages and towns will be represented on this commission to bring it to full force before the summer. At present, the commission has a membership of thirty- two, with the following new members signing in during the March m e e t i n g : R o b e r t Cunningham, Rich­ mond; Lynn Stuart, Ringwood; A. Bos, McHenry and Phyllis and ken Kunde, Marengo. T h e f o l l o w i n g chairmen and co- chasnjien were ap­ pointed to the com- • m i s s i o n ' s s u b ­ committees; Heritage - 76: Hamilton Hale, co- chairman, Ruth Cripe, Horizon -'76: Everett Thomas, co-chairman, Olive Nolan; Finance and Funding: Tom Parsley, co-chairman, G e o r g e S c h m i t t ; Festival'76: A.B. Mc- Connell, co-chairman, William Tammeus; Communications: Phy­ llis Koeppel; co- chairmen, Sue Jolitz and Joann Rezabek. Members serving on the Bicentennial-board: are chairman, Edward W. Hall. Woodstock. James P e a r s o n , v i c e - chairman, Ringwood; J o a n n R e z a b e k , secretary, Crystal Lake and Tom Parsley, treasurer, Crystal Lake. UNANNOUNCED ' COMMITTEE MEETING PROTEST (Continued from page 1) Bolger said the committee felt it would be unfair to make these estimates public at the present time because when bids were taken, other firms would know what prices they would have to bid in order to qualify. Mayor Joseph Stanek agreed that the estimates should not be disclosed to insure that when a city advertises for bids on the project "everyone will be able to bid on a fair basis with no inside information." The committee asked that authority be given to the Finance committee to look into ^impossibility of using revenue bonds to finance the well project. / iv Alderman Jerome Rogers, a member of the Sewer and Water committee and chair­ man of the Finance committee, said his committee would like to meet with City Clerk Earl Walsh and "see what our revenue bond picture is and see how many bonds we can sell" to finance the well operation. *"It will cost a lot less than we originally thought," Rogers commented. Alderman George Harker, who is also on the Sewer and Water committee, said the proposed estimates "are almost 50 percent of the original guesstamate". He said that selling revenue bonds would be the easiest way to finance it and "put it on line and get ready to go". Mrs. Hromec asked at which meeting these estimates were presented and when the decision to evaluate revenue bonds was made. She was in­ formed by Bolger that this took place at the last Sewer and Water committee meeting held last Monday night following the Police committee meeting at city hall. Rogers said discussion along these lines had also been held at other meetings. Mrs. Hromec was disturbed at this announcement since she noted that letters had been sent by her to Mayor Stanek and other Council members Feb. 11. indicating there was a group of four people who were very interested in sitting in on Sewer and Water committee meetings. She formally sub­ mitted a letter asking that when such meetings are scheduled, one of the lour people be notified so they could attend the hearings. Quoting from Attorney General Scott's opinion, she said that for all public meetings, twenty-four hour notice must be given or it is a violation of the open meetings act. Violation of this act could result in a $100 fine or im­ prisonment, Mrs. Hromec pointed out. "They really mean what they say," she stressed. "We would like to have city business conducted in an open manner," She emphasized. She indicated it was a real concern to her that all city business and all committee meetings should be posted and conducted in an open manner. "I would like to see the city conform to this open meetings act and step forward to carry it OOt rather than wait to be cSught" and have problems arise," she said. Mayor Stanek said possibly he had been derelict in his duties in the past but the city had operated in this fashion during previous years. He pointed out that he knew of "no wrong doing" that had taken place or "anything un­ derhanded" that had gone on in any committee meetings. Mrs. Hromec interjected that she was not intimating there was any wrong, doing taking place. She was just pointing out that "people are interested in these hearings." Rogers said it seemed ridiculous to him. "If we are going to abide by that law then we should abide by the law and notifying one of four people whenever a meeting is held doesn't abide by the law," he argued. He said that for the eight years he has been on the Council and even prior to that, committee meetings were held whenever the members were available and could get together. Bolger commented that no time was given for the Sewer and Water committee last week because it was not known when the Police committee meeting would be finished. It was pointed out that only r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o r suggestions are made as the result of committee meetings. Matters are discussed and then the recommendations are presented at Council meetings for full Council action. A c t u a l l y , c o m m i t t e e meetings are held to argue the pros and cons of a subject and Black & Decker INSTANT STARTING AND STOPPING. CLEAN, DE­ PENDABLE ELECTRIC POWER. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTS QUICKLY FROM 3/4" to 3" NO TOOLS NEEDED. 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In the light of foregoing action, Alderman Rogers suggested that instead of having a committee check on the revenue bond picture, Earl Walsh should research the matter himself and report at the next meeting. Walsh af­ firmed that the information was readily available to him and could be obtained very easily. He Was instructed to do so and report back at the next Council meeting. ^ Alderman George Harker reported he had attended a meeting in connection with the new Pearl Street bridge. He was informed this area would be faced with a period of from fifteen to eighteen months with only one bridge while con­ struction was taking place. It was estimated that work would begin on the bridge in December, 1975. Officials felt the work could be completed in fifteen months with good weather and low water con­ ditions. Otherwise it would be eighteen months or longer. Mayor Stanek read a letter from Richard Wissell, Public Health administrator of the McHenry County board. In order to provide an animal shelter for the county, Wissell is asking that each municipality in the county indicate whether or not it would be willing to donate seventy- five cents per capita toward the construction of such a county- wide animal shelter. For the city of McHenry, this would mean a donation of about $6,000, Alderman Datz remarked. Councilmen ap­ peared stunned at the request for such a large amount of money. Based on the con­ sensus, Mayor Stanek said he would send a letter to Wissell "and my response will be negative," he related. In other action, the Council approved the purchase of new furniture for the police addition to city hall a£.a price of $2,483' frdm Fox Lake Office Supply A company. Approval was also given to purchase carpeting for the private administration areas of the addition. Two bids were received for 103 yards of continuous filament nylon carpeting -- one from Kadisak Tile and the other from City Wide Carpeting, both of McHenry. A price of $1,493 was received by Kadisak and $965 from City Wide. The latter bid was accepted by the Council. Alderman Pepping reported on the Police committee meeting held March 24. He is chairman of that committee. Three topics were brought before the committee for consideration. The first watf a written request from police officers for establishment of a permanent rank of corporal on the department. Chief Kenneth Espey was asked for his opinion and he commented that he felt the size of the department didn't warrant an additional rank. Police officers stated their request stemmed from the fact that someone needed to be in charge when no shift com­ manders were present. Espey and the patrolmen agreed that if a temporary appointment could be made in that situation, there would be no need for the rank of corporal. A question arose as to whether Chief Espey or the Police Commission board would have the authority to make such an appointment. The matter was referred to City Attorney Narusis, who notified Pepping and Earl Murray, chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, that "the only body that can make any ap­ pointment, whether temporary or permanent, to the office of sergeant, is the Police board." The second matter discussed was the need for tenure (time in grade) as a requirement for promotion to sergeant. Chief Espey and many of the patrolmen present felt there should be a "time in grade requirement" as a condition of qualification for the rank of sergeant. To clarify the situation, City Attorney Narusis was asked to check into the legal aspect of the question. Narusis was asked, "Is a patrolman who has not com­ pleted his - one year probationary appointment eligible to take the sergeant's examination?" His reply stated that under the provisions of Illinois Revised Statutes, "all examinations for promotion shall be competitive among such members of the next lower rank...." Narusis stated, "It is clear that until he completes the probationary period, he is not a member of the 'next lower rank', to wit -- patrolman." It was his contention that, therefore, a probationary .patrolman appointee is not eligible' to take the sergeant's ' exatti . 'f" , . , " The third topic taken under deliberation was recognition of the Combined County Patrolmen s association <CCPA>. Local elected officers of the ('CPA requested that the Police committee meet with them and other designated AERIL 7/HAL H0LBR00K STARRING AS CARL SANDBURG'S LINCOLN M0N. APR. 7 PART ffl PRAIRIE LAWYER NBC 9:00 PM, CH. 5 A DAVID W0LPER PRODUCTION CO SPONSORED BY AMERICA'S BANKERS McHENRY STATE BANK Phone: 385-1040 3510 West Elm St. McHenry representatives of area CCPA to discuss local recognition and-or CCPA representation in bargaining or other contacts with the city. The Police committee felt it was inappropriate to get into such negotiations since the Council had decided previously not to formally recognize the CCPA. The committee reported members were hesitant to have further dealings with area officers of the CCPA because of past experiences with that organization. "We don't ap­ preciate their tactics and un­ called for names calling," Pepping said. The Police committee promised to let local officers of the CCPA know shortly if they would consider any further discussions with area CCPA officials. Don Gerstad of Robino-Ladd appeared before the Council and received final approval on the addition of four lots to Boone Valley Plat No. 7 and final approval of Unit No. 8 of the Boone Valley plat. The additional four lots in Unit No. 7 will be used to construct model homes for marketing purposes, Gerstad said. "Unit No. 8 is located east of Boone lake, west of Unit 7 and south of Unit 4," Gerstad pointed out. There are thirteen lots in Unit 8 and one "four-plex home" will be built on each lot or a total of fifty-two units, he said. Mrs. Hromec expressed concern regarding the water situation during dry periods. She wondered if the city could service another fifty-two units at such a time. Supt. Meyer reported that "we are in top shape" regar­ ding the water picture. He added that the city was not in bad shape last year. "All the people had water but we had to cut down on sprinkling during the dry spell," he commented. Gerstad pointed out that depending on the economy, his company planned to put in improvements such as roads, water and sewer this summer. However, he felt it would probably be next year before all fifty-two units are filled so there would be no immediate drain on city facilities. Bolger said the Sewer and Water department had planned for the "orderly growth of the city" and had the capacity to take care of it. There was no doubt in his mind that the city could handle more building. Supt. Meyer also agreed there was no problem with water and sewer facilities regarding the development of Unit 8. PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, AFK1L 4, 1975 On the recommendation of the License committee, the ordinancfe pertaining to tag days was amended to read that children under 18 years of age be permitted to solicit in business areas on tag days provided they were supervised by an adult. Mrs. Hrqjnec asked Alder­ man James Wegener, chair­ man of the License committee, if there is any problem with the "mice a month" ^ag days that had been authorized by the Council. She wondered if anyone had been turned down because of this stipulation. Wegener said there has been no problem up to the present time. Pepping noted that twenty- two organizations applied for tag days last year from May through August. "That was really overkill," he com­ mented. Howard „ remarked that organizations which applied last year were notified of the new ordinance which is now in effect and many have not ap­ plied for tag days this year. This indicated to him that many of them may feel they should not have been here last year. Regarding tag days, Mrs. Ilaverne Gregory appeared before the Council ^and requested that April 2<> be designed as a tag day for cancer collections. Her request was approved. A resolution was passed which designated that Mrs. Terry Wilde be named as agent to handle Illinois Municipal Retirement Funds as of May 1. 1975. Earl Walsh now serves in that capacity but with his retirement, Mrs. Wilde must be officially authorized to take over that position. Alderman Rogers announced that the Finance committee will hold a meeting as soon as possible to discuss city em­ ployee wages. He said he would set up a time with his com­ mittee members and start work on the matter. This will be a closed meeting since wage negotiations will be under discussion. Next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled lor Monday. April 7. at 8 p.m. SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT ONLY DISSENTER IN VOTE (Continued from page 1) Mrs. Catherine Alvary told the board she had heard compliments from parents and others interested in the school system concerning the fine rapport between students and teachers. Following the executive session, the board acted to expel an East campus student for gross disobedience. In the area of personnel. Mrs. Fern Mack's resignation was accepted Mrs. Mack, who teaches in the English department at East, is retiring. Pat Kali us1 Was granted an honorable dismissal because of a cutback in the Science department. piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK^' FOR WOMEN | ...SHAGS | ...NATURALS 1 ...LAYER CUTS i | JAXE'S | STYLING FOR MEN = 3317 W. 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