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IWtiK IK - PLAINDEAI .KU -KltlDAY. JANUARY 19. 1979 PRESENT FINAL " PLANS FOR CITY INTERSECTION (Continued from page 1) turning, especially for traffic turning north on Front street from Elm street. In other Council action, a new liquor license classification was adopted. A Class B license, permitting the sale of packaged beer and wine only, was awarded to Lloyd Smith of Huppy and Leo's Grocery on Green street. Smith explained to the Council that he was in the process of converting part of his business operation into a delicatessen, which would feature imported cheeses and sandwiches to go. He added that no liquor would be consumed on the premises. Council member Elizabeth Nolan moved that the license be awarded and ther Council unanimously approved the permit, and placed a price tag of $200 on the license. The Purchasing committee has decided not to have un­ derground gasoline tanks constructed at the municipal building. For the present time, the city will buy its gas at Oaks Marathon on Crystal Lake roafa at a price of 61.9 cents per gallon after taxes are removed that the city doesn't have to pay. Police Chief George Pasenelli had received prices from the Marathon station and lENTRMSQillJiC the professional do-it-yourself carpet cleaning HALF DAY Mon. thru Thurs. RINSENVAC cleans the way professionals do, at a traction ot the cost Vi Day As follow I: 9 i .m.-l p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. S p.m.-9 p.m. PER HOUR (27, MM. IS.00 MIN.) C OVERNIGHT SPECIAL I 8:00 P.M.-9:00 A.M. $10.00 HORNSBYS ^ f a m i l y cenfon --- 4400 W. RTE. W0 McHENRY, ILL. 4, LIQUOR LICENSE AWARDED-Lloyd Smith, owner of Huppy and ' Leo's Grocery Store on Green street, answers questions at Monday night's City Council meeting, where Smith had requested a liquor license for his business. Smith asked the Council for a packaged beer and wine license, to permit him to sell beer and wine to go in the future when he adds a delicatessen to his store, featuring imported wines and cheeses. The Council voted unanimously to create a new license for the packaged beer and wine, with none to be consumed on the premises. The fee for the license was set at $200 per year. STAFF PHOTO-JOI^BEHN vou can BanH on it: IVeMMileil l»\ STATE BANK OF RICHMOND iim iiiIht h . Inflation, reduced to its simplest terms, results from a rapid increase in the money supply. Flush with funds, people seek to pur­ chase more goods and services than industry can supply, pushing prices and wages upward. Economists call it "too much mon chasing too few goods. Most people call it inflation. As inflation increases, so must interest rates if the lender is to protect the value of his loan. For in­ stance, if a person is willing to lend money for 3% interest a year, he wants to be sure the dollars he gets back will have the same buying power as the dollar he lends. But if the dollar is losing buying power at a rate of 6% a year because of inflation, he will ask a 9% /ate of interest to make his 3% in "real" terms. If you need help under­ standing interest, see one of our officers. When they advise you on money and interest . . . you can BANK on it! also from the McHenry Car Wash. He explained that the city had received excellent service in the past from the station. He added that the owner even opened the station New Year's day, to repair squad cars that were broken down. When the city asked for bids for the gasoline service, none was received, thus necessitating the search for a station to serve the city. The Council voted to grant the contract to Oaks, with Alderman Schooley dissenting. He said that it wasn't fair to the other station owners who weren't contacted. Other aldermen argued that the other stations had their chance to bid this year and other years and didn't bother. An above ground 540-gallon gas tank will also be purchased for $240 to be used at the municipal garage in emergency situations by Public Works department vehicles. The tank .presently at the building will be converted to unleaded gas for use in the police cars in emergency situations. McHenry Oil company will be hired at the present time to fill the tanks. The Council also approved the purchase of an electric generator at a cost of $4,758. The generator will be mounted on a trailer and used at sewer line lift stations should the power fail at one of the stations. The generator will be pur­ chased from the manufacturer Onan, from whom the city purchased the other generator it currently is using. A motion was passed authorizing the changing of the maturity date on a revenue -.bond held by McHenry Savings and Loan. The date will be changed to bring it into parity with the other revenue bonds of the city. The date chosen by the Savings and Loan will be ac­ cepted by the Council, and the bond reserve requirements will meet the bond itself. The problem of the plowing of snow by some private con- trators into city streets was discussed. It was determined that people who plow snow from driveways and parking lots into city streets and leave it there, will be prosecuted. Mayor Stanek read a letter he sent to the RTA, asking it to improve and upgrade the rail service to McHenry. The possible purchase of a 4- wheel drive vehicle for the Public Works department will be further discussed at another meeting, after Meyer looks into possible, vehicle prices. Alderman George Harker, chairman of the sewer and water committee, related that the committee was discussing as probable penalty for those habitually delinquent in the paying of their sewer and water bills. Mayor Stanek presented his ideas for the proposed com­ munity center, and it was determined that a meeting date will be set, at which time the entire Council will discuss individual views for the building. The Council also voted to authorize the purchase of a base radio for the city clerk's office. The present radio used to contact Public Works depart­ ment vehicles was reported in poor working condition. THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN REVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING (Continued from page 1) Beck continued to relate that industries that might otherwise be tempted to expand must consider building a new plant outside of this county. Mike Caldwell reported that legally: 1) some parts of the proposed amendment w.ould be found unconstitutional; 2) it needed revising to minimize the- cost of rezoning; 3) it promoted too many strict governmental controls; 4) a much larger staff would be required to handle the load; 5) that petitioners to the Zoning Board of Appeals do not have a chance to question the people who object to the petition; and 6) the intensive agriculture use clause might mean that people who lived within a half mile would have their property confiscated. Dick Klemm calmly replied that there was no question that the zoning ordinance needed amending to meet the present needs. He admitted that the land use plans, especially as ^displayed in the previous slides, needed updating. However, States Attorney William Cowlin, had reviewed the proposed amendment, he observed. Klemm invited McHenry county citizens to participate. He explained that the reason public meetings are scheduled is that it is required by law with the hope that alternate solutions can be found for problems discovered. He was dismayed that some people leaped to the conclusion that the proposed amendment was a policy to promote 'no growth' in the county. Klemm com­ mended the committee for its hard work and noted that at lefrst they were bringing to the citizens a comprehensive proposal that to a large degree would solve zoning problems. Jim Green firmly declared that once an ordinance is passed it is a very slow and difficult job to amend it.. He admitted that there were many good points in the proposed ordinance. He felt that the input of the gravel operators resulted in a fine section for them. However, now the EPA is dominant in controlling their activities. He was very critical of the 35-acre requirement and of zoning recommendations. He felt that the Agriculture intensive use clause might evolve into a "mighty colossus". In the question periods it was clarified that the definition of 'prime land' was much misunderstood. It is only one of many criteria by which land is classified for use. Although it was admitted that the present escape clause of 5 acres has led to many 5-acre areas being set aside for residential use without the need to rezone, the new idea of 35 acres was not acceptable to the realtor panelists. Klemm reiterated that if any farmer-no matter what the size of his farm-wanted to set aside anything less than 35 acres for residential or in­ dustrial use it should be rezoned from farmland after being examined by the zoning board to see if it met all requirements. Other items ifis A !& T. u T Robin's Roost miniatures and doll houses 3rd annual INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE covered were the high cost of filihg for rezoning and the length of time required. Interested citizens are being advised to attend publicized township meetings for in­ formation and for the op­ portunity to ask intelligent questions. Proponents were satisfied that the amendment meets a long awaited 'law and order' edict to control expected and wanted growth. Opponents were using their democratic right to 'debate' their par­ ticular interest by blasting what they feel is wrong. Farmers present at the meeting, who have to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in intensified operations were saying they would like some protection from later encroachment by a subdivision that has no idea farming can involve odors and-or noise. Realtors expressed fear of the apparent restrictions because they are afraid the Zoning Board of Appeals will use the excuse 'prime land' to protect the productive capacity of the county. Civic minded groups were ready for action-even though it may require compromise-to keep McHenry county a good area for agriculture, for residents, for business and for industry. McHenry County citizens have an opportunity to meet with members of the zoning committee at township meetings scheduled. One is set for Feb. 1 in Spring Grove town hall an another Feb. 5 in McHenry city hall. FARM BUREAU VIEWS (Continued from page 1) McHenry county a few years ago from a farm nearer Chicago and can appreciate the desire of people to move from the crowded conditions of the city and suburbia. "I am for orderly growth. I am very concerned, however, with the helter skelter aspect of subdivision development and with the use of good farmland for building when much land not suited for farming is readily available for housing. •'The pressures on our Sheriff's department to provide adequate protection to those in subdivisions has been discussed on the County board floor. Inadequate roads and poor traffic control are inevitable with inept planning and disorganized growth development. "All citizens here and those who will come later will suffer from ill-advised developments. It is unfair to newcomers who have a right to expect adequate police protection. The new ordinance would make lots of acre, 1, 3 and 5 acres possible as before. Buyers would have the significant benefit of knowing that a lot platted under this new ordinance is suitable for a building and septic if it is so platted. That is now always the case now for 5 acre lots, Luerssen added, as he questioned why opponents of the new ordinance are fighting it with much vigor through questionable means. ROOF DAMAGE (Continued from page 1) foot of snow on the roof, the weight may be twice that," he added. The Building officer indicated that if there is heat loss through the ceiling of a building, some snow may have in in concluded with a decision by the board to vacate an alley it owns separating two pieces of property south of Rt. 120, east of McHenry. Board Member Charles Weingart updated the board on the matter, which involves a piece of property he owns. Weingart told them the other owner had suggested that they jointly improve the alley, which . is presently in weeds The narrow strip of land dividing the two properties is not asseSSed to the owners and was deeded to the county at the time of purchase. It has never been developed. Tom Huemann, a board member from Johnsburg, told of his objection to vacating the strip because it could be of use to the area as a truck thorough­ fare if the adjoining piece of land should be subdivided. In the vote - that followed, Huemann was joined by Ed­ ward Buss of McHenry and two others in objecting to the ac­ tion, but the proposal won with 14 "yes" votes. f Weingart had told the board the initiative to vacate the alley was taken by the property owner on Rt. 120. He (Weingart) said it made little difference to him. County Highway Com­ missioner James Rakow in­ formed the board of problems encountered by his office during the recent snow storm. He said complaints come to him from individuals who reported their township roads had not been cleared. Rakow emphasized that he has no control over township roads. The commissioner said that in an emergency situation people should contact John Shay, director of the McHenry County Emergency Service and Disaster agency at 338-6400. Otherwise, Rakow declared that the township road com­ missioner in charge should be contacted for information on township roads. There are seventeen townships, each represented by a com­ missioner. Clarence Regner is the office holder in McHenry township. Rakow noted that if the township commissioner cannot give the assistance needed for any reason, he will contact the county. William Morefield, ad­ ministrator of Valley Hi Nursing home, addressed the board concerning the assistance given during the weather emergency. He par­ ticularly commented that the North Western train had made two stops at Hartland during the storm to bring employees to work. There were three zoning decisions of local interest, one of which was granted, another denied and the third held over until February. The petition of the McHenry State bank, under a trust agreement, was approved, allowing a parcel of land in which neighborhood Edgewater subdivision to be melted, leaving water on the roof which wouldn't be visible under the snow, but would increase the weight. Many businesses in the area have checked their roofs and where necessary, have had the snow removed. Schools in the area have had the roofs of buildings checked, according to High school superintendent Robert Swartzloff. "The roofs of the high schools are okay at the present time," he said, "and we will keep a close watch over them and remove snow when necessary." In Johnsburg, an employee was injured when he fell through a ̂ sky light while checking the roof and removing snow from the James Bush elementary school. John Meyers, 2002 W. Church street, sustained a cut on the head and possible back, neck and shoulder injuries when he fell onto the first floor. Peterson warned that people should pull the snow from slanted roofs when possible, using a rake or another type of long tool to reduce the. risk of possible injury by people being on the roof. Both McHenry school districts and the Johnsburg school district reopened Wednesday, although no activity buses were operation after school McHenry Wednesday. COLUMNIST FEATURED AT AUXILIARY MB ET TV (Continued from page 1) enjoy Mrs. Miele, who is Rockford columnist and personality". A social hour at 11 a.m. will be followed by brunch at noon, according to Grayce Dobyns, chairman of the meeting, and her co-chairmen, Karen Pepping and Marya Weber. The proposed slate of officers includes Mrs. Eugene Karlsen, president; Mrs. Ralph Smith, first vice-president; Mrs. Arthur Rortvet, second vice- president; Mrs. R . W. Dodd, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John * Kelsey, recording secretary; and Mrs. Frank Johnson. The slate of directors in­ cludes Mrs. Daniel Adams, Mrs. Robert Aleckson, Mrs. George Barker, Mrs. Dennis Barnicle, Roy Johnson, Mrs. William Lang, Mrs. Roger Nash, Mrs. Donald Sprague and Mrs. William Teichmiller. REVITAUZATION FOR LAKEMOOR? (Continued from page 1) Housing program for this construction. The development of the lakefront park has been in­ cluded as a feasible project by revitalization can be promoted. Request for the grant is being made before the Jan, 22 deadline. Ms. Briscoe said a decision should be forthcoming by April or May. The area which constitutes the present village was platted in 1926 as Sampson-Sex sub­ division, laid out around Lily Lake. Sixty-five percent of the occupied homes within Lakemoor are owner occupied, but overall, 61 percent of the property is owned by persons residing out of Lakemoor. Considerable discussion was Noxious Weeds for the county and also Animal Control ad­ ministrator. Both are one-year appointments. DECIDE BID-BOND PLAN FOR EAST CAMPUS WORK vContinued from page 1) felt the summer plan for heavy repairs would keep this at a minimum. Althoff observed that a good amount of work on blueprints, etc., would need to be done so that work can start in July. Peterson advised that it cannot be determined at this time whether or not all of the $2,500,000 in bond sales will be needed for the work. He said some school districts that had money left over saved it for future life safety work. ' One of two proposals for life safety studies was approved and another tabled. Peterson discussed the need for life safety studies at West campus and McCracken field. Fees were not to exceed $2,500 on the campus or $1,000 on the field. He outlined the field work necessary to be repair of bleachers and coming into compliance with a new state law governing tracks. Board President James Althoff noted that the Mc­ Cracken field track is one of the better tracks in northern Illinois and felt minor repairs on the bleacher could be made without benefit of study. A vote of the board concurred with his opinion and the matter was tabled. An okay 1979-80 school meets provisi the County mittee. iVfn to the ir which staf calendar ' corn- has been a reclassified from its present "R-l" Residence district to "B- 1" Business district. • The petition of Ronald and Margaret Magnine for reclassification of about 5 acres with frontage on north Thompson road from "F" Farming to "E-2" Estate district was denied. The third petition, made by Thomas P. and Lois Mathews, for an amendment from "F" to "E-2" property in Greenwood township was held over. Dr. J.V. Johnson was reappointed superintendent of movement to establish a common calendar county-wide, particularly for the reasons of savings in money and con­ venience in working with the SEDOM program. On the matter of tran­ sportation, a decision was made to retrofit eight of the older buses, with bids to be sought. Members recognized the possible need to buy some new busses in the near future. Donald E. Bark, CPA, was employed to perform the district's audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979. The estimated cost of this examination is in the range of $3,350 to $3,650. The only op­ posing vote was that of Edward Neumann. Two resignations were ac­ cepted, those of Fred Mueller, custodian at West, and Mary Ann Littleton, Placement of­ fice. The board approved the employment of Barbara Ludwig in Placement and Joanna Marchese, bus driver, as replacements. The question of the degree of danger from heavy snow on the roofs of the schools brought some discussion. Althoff said the buildings were well con­ structed and it was generally agreed that while they were not "worrying about the situation, large accumulations would be removed. Peterson noted that state school standards are high. Following executive session, the board acted to expel an East campus student for gross disobedience. bui| it so we don't hove (we're laziri to count it EVERY ITEM IN THE SHOP REDUCED!! 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