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PAGE 20 • PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19.1975 CITY PASSES • J OBSCENITY ORDINANCE (Continued From Page 1) chemicals at the sewer plant to remove phosphates; Additional cost of legal fees due to revisions in the Circuit court system which is making an attempt to clear up a 14- month backlog of trial cases; The cOst of leaf pickup due to the state's decision to outlaw leaf burning two years ago. Stanek pointed out that the Council had njuch to be proud of in the many major achievements it had ac­ complished in the past two years. He mentioned the following: widening of Route 120 to the west; sewer con­ struction; installation of traffic lights at Meadow lane and Industrial drive; purchase of \ an expensive ditching machine; extension of Lillian street across the railroad tracks to Route 31; mosquito abatement program; purchase of Petersen park property; construction of a $27,000 seawall alongside city hall; the library addition; the city hall addition; completion of plans for construction of Well No. 5; new bridge agreement for replacement of the old steel bridge; donation for the rescue squad building and "two tremendous years of street improvements". h The mayor commented he was probably committing "political suicide" but he presented numerous ideas he had on how the city might improve its revenue picture. "We are going to have to face up to additional revenues," Stanek emphasized. He remarked that he would like the people to know "we are not a Home Rule city" which collects additional fees. He mentioned the city of Chicago which has a city utility tax, gets from $20 to $50 for vehicle stickers, has a tax on hotel and motels, a city liquor tax, a city tobacco tax and a $30 tax for every employee of the city. "These are some of the hidden taxes that are available to Home Rule cities," Stanek pointed out. His suggestions for proving revenues were: Get 18 months out of squad cars instead of 12; Go to smaller engines, double carbs and a different gear ration to get more mileage and efficiency from the squad cars; Reduce the number of people on the summer help program; Regarding the parks, seriously consider leaving some wild, untouched land untilf lm- the f -1 Santa reminds you ... Give your home a ' gift this Christmas! GIFT IDEAS Insulation Moore-O-Matic Garage Door Openers Storm Doors & Windows Roofing Siding Alexander Lumber 909 N. Front St. McHenry Phone 3851424 the city can carry on a con­ tinuous "manicuring of park land"; Work toward reducing legal fees; Revise arrangement for paying Public Works depart­ ment personnel /or reading water meters; Change billing system; Be more efficient with clerical help; Charge a one dollar fine for overtime parking instead of 40 cents; Erect a deposit box outside city hall for depositing water and sewer bills; Conduct a census since in­ creased population would mean additional revenue in terms of state income tax, motor fuel tax and revenue sharing funds; Building permits, especially in the commercial and in­ dustrial classifications are pitifully low in relation to residential permits and should be made more equitable; * Establish' a Capital Im­ provement fund so that money could be put aside from the sewer and water accounts to pay for expansion when it becomes necessary instead of using all that money for operational expenses of the plant; McHenry is pitifully low on hookup fee charges for water and sewer in checking com­ parable cities. The 20 percent charge for sewers for In­ dustrial should be raised 500 percent; Raise residential sewer rates $1 a month or $3 per quarter (an annual increase of $12); Raise city car stickers from $4 to $8 a year; Raise liquor licenses $100 across the board. Stanek concluded his remarks by stating these wfere some of his ideas and hopefully, councilmen would give them some consideration and come back with ideas of their own. "If you know of any fat in the budget that can be sliced, you tell me," he urged. Bolger mentioned he felt the car sticker fee should be raised but not to $8. He didn't agree with the mayor's remark that the $250 hookup fee is used entirely for sewer plant operation. He did agree with the mayor's comment that the hiring of four additional tamldftu Believe It! 0* INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST.' YOtrti. FIND KITCHENS WITH PLENTY OF CUPBOARDS AND LOTS OF COUNTER SfipCLBUIVHNS, INCLUDING RANK. RANGE HOOD. CARPETING INEVERf BEDROOM AND ALL MAIN LIVING AREAS. MINTING AND FINISHING, BOTH INSIDE AND OUT. WE'VE THOUGHT OfEVERYTHIN6.AUATONE LOW PRICE. £l fi. 5%TAX REBATE OMMHMOBBSm DOWN HNMENT/ THREE OF EVERY FIVE HOMES IN SETTLERS WOODS WILL QUALIFY FOR 5% TAX REBATE IF YOU BUY 0UR- ING 1975. TAX REBATE CAN REPAY YOUR DOWN MYMENT/ LOW NEW HONE PRICES /TAKE YOUR PICK FROM RANCH BJ-LEVEL OR TWO STORY RAISED RANCH HOMES. THREE, FOUR AND FIVE BEDROOM MODELS. MANY WITH FAMILY ROOM, ATTACHED GARAGE, ALL COMPLETE WITH CARPETING AND KITCHEN BUILT-INS. THERE'S ONE JUST RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY. AT AN UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE INCLUDIN6 LOT, WALKS, DRIVE-WAY AND MANY MORE EXTRAS INCLUDED WITHIN TOTAL HOME PRICE. > t •TOTAL HOME PRICES FROM *26,90070*43,000 7.9% INTEREST/ WE CAN ARRANGE MORTGAGE FINAN­ CING AT 7.9% INTEREST. FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS 5%down TO QUALIFIED BUYERS WITH NEARBY CITY CONVENIENCE M'HENOT, ILLINOIS OFFERS ALL THE CON­ VENIENCES YOU'RE LOOKING FOR: SCHOOLS SHOPPING CENTERS, CHURCHES, LIBRARY AND MORE. PLUS AU THE ADVANTAGES OP OPEN COUNTRY LIVING AND FOUR-SEASON RECREATION WITHIN A SHORT WALK OR DRIVE PROM yocm HOME IN SETTLER'S WOODS SETTLER'S WOODS IS CLOSE TO wCfcX* ^ & IN THE HEART OF VACATION LAND.TDuU. BE CLOSER TO LAKES AND OVID00R RECREATION, INCLUDING WISCONSIN. THAN OTHER NORTHWEST CORUDOR COM- HUNmBS.riT ITS JUST A TO MINUTE DRIVE TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FROM TOUR HOME IN SETTLERS WOODS. MODELS OPEN FROM taooAH TO DUSK UULY. OR CALL 815-385-9050^, • the ROBINO-LADD company EXCI USIVE AGENTS policemen and the cutting of work hours in the police^ department was a big factor in increased expenses. Bolger also thought the $1 fine for overparking wa^ too high when one considers that some cities don't have parking meters at all. Alderman Ray^Smith asked that a copy of the mayor's suggestions be sent to each Councilman so they can be studied. ButchcMoore and Tony Freels of the McHenry Lions club presented Mayor Stanek with a check for $1,000 to be used for construction of ball diamonds at Petersen park. The club members have also volun­ teered to help in construction of the ball diamonds. Mayor Stanek mentioned that the Lions had previously donated $210 as well as a $700 lion's head drinking fountain which is to be installed at the new park. , Bolger commented that the Lion's club had also volun­ teered to help with landscaping at the library next Spring when construction is completed there. The Council commended the club for its active interest and participation in community affairs and hoped other clubs would follow the Lion's example. Council approval was given to McHenry-Woodstock Disposal to raise its garbage disposal rates in the city twenty-five cents a month. Cost will now be $4 a month com­ pared to the present rate of $3.75. Operator of the disposal company explained to alder­ men that the rates have remained the same for the past two years. However, with in­ creased cost of operation, he applied to the city for the rate increase. It was the recommendation of the License committee that his request be granted. Jim Berg and Willis Martin of Robino-Ladd company presented a preliminary plat for Boone Valley No. 9 which is an extension of the South Fox development, south of West Campus high school. The Council approved the plat which allows for seventy- one single family lots on 16 acres. Average lot size is 75 feet by 120 feet. In answer to a question from Bolger, Berg said the company had abandoned the idea of a golf course which was planned by the developers in their original concept of that development. The Council advertised for gasoline bids for city vehicles and only one bid was received. That was from Hester Oil company. The bid was ap­ proved as submitted with prices of 50.9 cents for leaded regular, 51.9 cents for unleaded regular and 53.9 cents for leaded premium. Prices are subject to change when wholesalers' prices fluctuate. A resolution was passed allowing a snowmobile trail to exist in the east ditch along Petersen park for the remainder o( this snowmobile season. This action was ap­ proved because that area had been a trail in previous years but the city has since acquired the property. It was decided to allow its use for just one season to make sure the privilege is not abused. Approval was given to pay General Obligation bonds to three different financial in­ stitutions in the total amount of $98,618.37. The payments are due within the next three weeks. A letter of resignation was read from Ray Hughes who served on the city's Electrical advisory board. He has moved to Florida. Mayor Stanek nominated Michael R. Hughes of 4315 W. Sioux lane, Hughes' son, to fill the vacancy. His nomination was unanimously approved by the Council. Several weeks ago, Mayor Stanek instructed the Plan commission to come back to the Council by Dec. 8 with a recommendation on a recreational vehicle ordinance. Alderman Datz, chairman of the Plan commission, reported that after considering the matter, he recommended that the entire matter be held in limbo or dropped entirely until more valid complaints or more valid problems are brought to the Council's attention. "I have no action I could recommend at this time," he stated. Datz mentioned that "the subject of all our anxiety has been moved to a more per­ manent spot away from the residential area and as far as I can seer it is no longer a sore point." He was referring to a com­ plaint by Harry Dean of 804 N. John St., regarding a large bus which had been converted to a recreational vehicle that was parked at a residence next door to his home. Datz reported he had made a survey of the city looking at the problems that could come within the concept of this trailer ordinance. He found about nineteen situations which showed trailers and campers parked in various areas and almost without exception, he could find no problems with these parking situations. He could see no great problem around the city as a whole. Alderman William Bolger advised that he thought the one problem which started this discussion was a very valid one. He felt the Council should NUMEROUS CRASHES ON ICY BRIDGES MONDAY (Continued From Page 1) guard rail. The mishap oc­ curred Monday1 evening about 6;10. That same evening, Julie Kunzer of 1102 S. Hollywood, McHenry, lost control of her cat in the same area and hit the guard rail. Her car went completely over the rail and came to rest in the south-bound lane. Lawrence A. Zidekof, 5730 E. McCullom Lake road, Wonder Lake, was north-bound on Route 31 in the same location about 7:30 that evening when his car was hit by another. / Driver of the other car, Barbara A. Kaiser of 27 Margaret Terrace, Cary, said her car skidded on the icy roadway causing her to hit the Zidek auto. A two-car accident at Elm and Green streets Friday evening resulted in a ticket for improper left turn being issued to Cheri D. May of 2916, W. Scott avenue, McHenry. John E. Vogel, Jr., of Route 2, McHenry, was west-bound on Elm when Ms. May made a left turn onto Green and he was unable to avoid impact. Ms. May said she didn't see the other car when she made her turn. " * A ticket for improper lane useage was issued to Michael E. Stach of 4208 W. South street, McHenry, after his auto hit a parked car owned by Phillip E. Ahlberg of 1113 N. Fourth street, McHenry. The mishap took place Sunday evening about 6 o'clock on Main street near Hanley street. City police reported that Stach was east-bound on Main work on "something limiting the size" of recreational vehicles. Narusis was authorized to research the matter and come back with some recreational vehicle ordinances from other cities. . Resolutions were approved seeking-dpproval from the state to use Motor Fuel Tax money for various road and street projects in the city. One resolution asked for the use of $40,000 and another sup­ plemental resolution, $60,000. This would allow the money for these projects to come from MFT money which is in a city account instead of coming from the general fund. Supt. Fred Meyer noted thaat about 12 or 13 thousand dollars a month is received from the state for Motor Fuel Tax money. It continues to build up during the year. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council will be held Monday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. NOTICE.! NEW LOBBY HOURS SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM BEGINNING JANUARY 3rd, 1976 McHenry Savings ',0050 * 015 MS 1000 and as he crossed the tracks, the lights on his car went out. He was attempting to reach under the dash and make repairs while driving when he hit the parked Ahlberg auto. Dorothy E Booton of 1516 N. Leslie, Round Lake Beach, was ticketed for entering a roadway from a private drive following a three-car collision Monday morning about 10 o'clock. The accident occurred on Front street, just north of Elm street. Phyllis M. Brown of 1319 N. Millstream, McHenry, told city police she was south-bound on Front when Ms. Booton backed out of the Admiral parking lot and hit her car. Her front tire blew out, causing her to swerve into a parked auto owned by Mary J. Polanec of 7120 Huron drive. Wonder Lake. Ms. Bootan said she didn't see the Brown car until impact occurred. Michael T. McGrath of 10711 Main, Richmond, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rich­ mond Rescue squad after his truck went down an em­ bankment and caught fire. According to the report, McGrath was west-bound on Route 173 at Solon road when he discovered that his right front tire was low. He continued to drive for another 100 feet when the vehicle started down an embankment. As it hit a fence, he jumped from the truck when he saw sparks. He learned later that the vehicle had burned. The Richmond Rescue squad was called to extinguish the fire. Brian Henshall of 3204 Still Hill drive, McHenry, was slightly injured in a one-car accident which took place at the corner1 of Wildwood and Marguerite streets, south of McHenry. Henshall was south-bound on Wildwood Wednesday morning when something fell off the dashboard of his car. When he reached to pick it up, his car began to veer. He applied his brakes but slid on the loose gravel and lost control of the auto. Karl D. Parker was blamed, by county sheriff's police for an accident Wednesday morning that caused injuries to Patricia D. Loiacono of 7813 Oakwood drive, Wonder Lake. The two- car crash occurred at 8:10 a.m. on East Wonder Lake road and Oakwood. Ms. Loiacono was taken to McHenry hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad. Parker, who resides at 3120 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, had just started to drive and found the windows of his vehicle iced. Ms. Loiacono had experienced trouble with her car and stopped in the road­ way. The Parker auto struck her car from behind, pushing it into the driver, who was standing in front of her vehicle. She was knocked to the ground. A ticket for too fast for conditions was issued to < Raymond C. Wagner of 1406 N. Park street, McHenry, by city police last Thursday evening. Wagner was east-bound on Main and as he crested a small hill, he suddenly noticed a car in' front of him and impact occurred. The other car was owned by Ronald E. Rukjzo of 3604 W. 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