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PAGE 1< - PLAINDEAI.ER i BOARD HIRES . LANDFILL • CONSULTANT (Continued from page 1) deposit fee of $10,000. The fee is intended to defray the cctets of processing the application, which is expected to cover the county's engineering consultant's expenses. A Following the official filing of ap­ plication, a copy of it will be made available for public inspection in the c<Junty clerk's office. Any person may file written com­ ment with McHenry County board concerning the proposed landfill site within 30 days from the filing date. At least one public hearing must be held by the county's hearing com­ mittee within 60 days of the ap­ plication for site approval. The county board. must make a decision on the landfill application within 120 days of the filing. If there is no final action by the county board, the applicant can assume the request is approved, according to state law. Regardless of the outcome, either the county or the applicant can appeal to the Illinois Pollution Control Board which will make its final decision on recommendation from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. CITY PARTICIPATES IN INFANT CAR SEAT PROGRAM (Continued from pago 1) motion. Aid. William Bolger (1st) said, "The city has the burden and the glory of providing some services outside«the city. Sometimes we get caught in the middle." "Who gets one and who does not?" asked Busse. "I'm totally in favor of the program with no money. Have all other private avenues been exhausted?" Calling for the vote, Aldermen Bolger, Nolan, Snell, McClatchey, FRIDAY, JUNE 10.1983 Smith and Serritella cast ballots in favor. Aldermen Datz and Busse voted against, saying they wanted more information. In another matter, councilmen responded to a recent letter from the V.F.W. organization which chastized the city for cutting the annual donation from $1,500 to $750. The donation is made in connection with the McHenry Youth league use of the V.F.W. diamonds. Bolger commented that this was a case of a breakdown in com­ munications and he noted the many contributions of the V.F.W. towards the youth league. "The V.F.W. is a proud organization which has provided fields for, a number of years," Bolger said. "The city has always recognized its con­ tributions, but perhaps in the hustle and bustle we lost communications." "What was the lease agreement?" Snell asked. Bolger said the lease agreement started as $1,000 a year and assistance with the upkeep of the diamonds (mowing the grass). Then it went to $1,500 and this year was cut to $750, in light of budgetary belt- tightening by the council. City Attorney Bernard Narusis pointed out that the lease agreement was necessary because a govern­ mental unit simply cannot give money away. "You were not elected to become a state Santa Claus," Narusis said. "The lease agreement was a lawful way of providing help to the V.F.W." "We've always done it," Datz said. "In the 10 years I've been on the council, it's always been a donation. I was never aware of any lease agreement." "I think they wanted some com­ munication," Bolger said. "I think anything would be accepted, providing there is some discussion and recognition." Busse pointed out, "With time passing, it becomes imperative that we try to use our park land. The miscommunication is unfortunate. We all have budgets to live under and this was, more or less, a compromise at the meeting where the budget was passed. No malice was intended." The council opted to keep the $750 donation, but instructed Park Director Peter Merkel to contact the V.F.W. and determine what was to be done regarding diamond main­ tenance. The council took no action on a proposal to build improved sanitary facilities (shower, small lunchroom, etc.) for employees at the sewage treatment facility. The proposal calls for approximately $19,000 to design plans and- construct an < addition between two existing structures. "I would ask the council not to act," Bolger said. "I would like to go down to the plant and visualize this, talk to Gene (Hester) and I would like to have the mayor here to comment." MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from pago 1) Andersons, George Brdas, Frank Gans, and from Peter Schaefer, among others. Township Clerk Tom Birmingham brought the first township records of 1850 and a picture of the old wooden bridge of 1880 that crossed the river at Pearl street until recent years. An old paddle wheel and the bridge that preceded the century old thoroughfare mentioned above was in the Anderson collection. A piano donated by the late Clyde Blackwell was used by Mary Ann Sharp for the musical program provided. It was a tired but happy Nancy Fike who closed the doors past the ap­ pointed hour of 4:30 Sunday. Under her leadership, and with the cooperation of the City of McHenry, the Chamber of Commerce, and many individuals, McHenry day made history at the museum. KAF Purchase Of Seven EMPLOYEE FITNESS Business leaders from across the Midwest met in a symposium on "Employee Health and Fitness: The Corporate View" that was presented with the cooperation of the Governor's Council on Health and Fitness and companies. Participants learned of the benefits of improved employee morale, productivity and attendance. by Anthony Oliver A 4-3 vote of the McHenry City Council last week approved the purchase of seven new squad cars for the McHenry Police department. The matter was brought to the council floor by Aid. Gary Snell (4th), chairman of the Purchasing com­ mittee. Snell turned the report over to McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli who said tht^fleet was in need of replacement. The chief cited a total package pri6e of $51,300 for the seven vehicles. The chief Minted out-that the new portable radiq system was ready for installation. THe company bears the cost of the initial installation, but the city would pay for any subsequent movement to another auto. Pasenelli said there was $50,000 allocated in this year's budget for the purchase of new squad cars. City Clerk Barbara Gilpin noted that the remainder could be covered by $1,675 in revenue sharing which accrued to the former Village of McHenry Shores. Those assets now belong to the city. "It's no longer nickel and dime," Pasenelli said. "The present fleet is dollar and five dollaring us to death. The cars are not holding up." Aid. Edward Datz (2nd) suggested the purchase of six new vehicles in­ stead of seven, which would keep the expenditure under budget. "I can't afford to lose one," Pasenelli said. "We are using every car. We have had three and four cars down. When that happens, we have to double up on squads." The chief also explained that squad cars are used to serve subpoenas and pick up prisoners. "Couldn't you rent a car for that?" asked Aid. Ray Smith (3rd). The chief commented that radio communications were essential, particularly with the prisoner situation. A number of the aldermen voiced concern about going to an out-of-town Ti ll: R.CCIl TCCIilMHG STCM Every kitchen we sell is a DESIGNER ORIGINAL £2 00 e - Miue*v KITCHEN nancy CEILING FLOOR TAX REFUND IDEA! What a perfect way to invest your tax refund...a new kitchen, custom designed by the Floor to Ceiling people, can add value to your home and make meal preparation easier and more convenient. Let's talk over some ideas. *10% Cash Discount: Pay for your order in advance and we'll give you an additional 10% off! 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Snell said the committee had no specific recommendation. "If we go with seven, we'll be slightly over budget. If we go with six, we'll be slightly under." "I'd rather bid and go local," Smith said. "How dire is the need?" asked Aid. Elizabeth Nolan (1st). Pasenelli said the need was ap­ proaching an "emergency" level. "The problem is that somewhere we have to hold the line on money," said Aid. William Bolger (1st), elected temporary chairman in the absence of Mayor Joseph Stanek. "We're in trouble financially. We've been told that since we came back." Bolger said he was suspicious of having to act immediately and did not appreciate being "under the gun." "I'm not convinced of the emergency? we have the Sheriff's department if needed. I am disap­ pointed at the long repair time." The newer police vehicles have an average of 55,000 to 60,000 miles on them. The repairs to date have in­ cluded two blown engines, nine heater cores and 17 broken windows. Ac­ cording tb the chief, the windows were due to a mechanical defect and few were replaced at city expense. The chief said that a squad car with 60,000 miles on it also has an equivalent amount of idle time on the engine. Smith questioned the abilities of the drivers. * "I take exception to that remark about the drivers, alderman," Pasenelli said. "Police officers do not break heater cores or windows." Some aldermen suggested limiting the patrol time or going to an on-call basis! Pasenelli Ejected to this saying it was not a good technique for adequate police protection. "The point I want to make is that the longer we keep the cars, the more unsafe they become and the more good money we'll be throwing after bad," Pasenelli said. A motion from Aid. Nolan to pur­ chase the squad cars at the $8,799 price passed 4-3. Aldermen Serritella, Snell, Datz, Busse and Nolan voted in favor. Aldermen Smith, McClatchey and Bolger opposed. New Cardiac Rehab Center Open House Set For June 12 The public is invited to attend an open house, on Sunday, June 12, in the new cardiac rehabilitation center at McHenry hospital. The program coordinator * for cardiac rehabilitation there is Kathy Spyrnal, RN, MSN, CCRN, a clinical nurse specialist in cardiovascular nursing. The open house will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and visitors will have the opportunity to see the equipment and learn about the programs available to persons needing rehabilitation following a heart at­ tack, heart surgery or a cardiac event. The cardiac rehabilitation program at McHenry hospital includes Phase I and Phase II programs. Phase I is basically an inpatient program which includes special counseling and simple exercise while the patient is hospitalized. Phase II is a 12-weeJr^--^ outpatient program of exercise and' education, with the patient visiting the rehabilitation center three times a week. Participants are monitored throughout each visit, as they use exercise bicycles, a treadmill or a rowing machine, for example. Each program is individualized to the patient, based on physician recommendations, a stress test and other preliminary lab work. Ms. SpyrnaL and cardiac rehabilitation nurse Carol Freund, RN,BSN, will be available to answer questions at the open house, and to explain the program. The cardiac rehabilitaion center is located in the Geier house, just east of the McHenry hospital parking lot, at 3316 West Waukegan road. Act To Reduce Vote Fraud Legislation approved by the Illinois House Friday will go a long way toward putting an end to the vote fraud that marred recent elections in >nd some downstate munities, according to state Rep. D: Klemm (R-Crystal Lake). Klemm joined others in the House to approve the Voting Rights Act of 1983, a series of election law reforms that spell out voters' rights and establish tougher penalties for vote fraud. Klemm was a sponsor of the bills, which now await Senate con­ sideration. The series of bills begins with House Bill 1983 and includes the following provisions: ...The penalty for voting more than once would be a Class 3 felony rather than a Class 4 felony. ...Election judges who mishandle ballots or fail to return ballot boxes would be guilty of a Class 4 felony if they knowingly intend to commit fraud. Judges who ask how a voter intends to vote would be guilty of a Class 3 felony if they knowingly intend to commit fraud. ...An election judge's responsibility to initial ballots properly, seal ballot boxes and report precinct election returns would be clearly spelled out. ...Todiscourage fraud related to use of phony absentee ballots, physicians would be required to specify the nature of a voter's illness when filing affidavits for absentee ballots. The legislation also creates the new crime of "unlawful procurement of an ab­ sentee ballot". ...Persons convicted of mutilating election materials would be ineligible public employment for five ...Election law violations would be tried by a judge from a county other than the county where the violation occurred. This would help assure that judges do not have political conflicts of interest. ...Notices would be posted in each Voting booth instructing voters to be sure their ballots have been initialed properly. Some election judges have been accused of discarding only the uninitiated ballots which record votes for the "wrong" candidate. Rosing Named Zoning Officer A 10-year employee of the city's Public Works department, Richard C. Rosing was appointed Building and Zoning officer to replace Orville Andrews. The change became ef­ fective June 1. Rosing served as building inspector from 1977 to 1979 prior to the con­ solidation of the Building and Zoning departments. 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