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S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N O L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 ' VOLUME 107 NUMBER 102 WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1983 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25' Waive by Anthony Oliver tz' i The McHenry City Council voted Monday night to waive some requirements of the Subdivision Control ordinance in favor of a local developer. Donald Gerstad, president of Residential Development Group, sought the waiver in order to obtain building permits in Unit 2 of Winding Creek subdivision, on McHenry's southwest side. e Gerstad received a letter from Supt. Paul J. Halvensleben which pointed out that, according to city ordinance, building permits cannot be issued until all public improvements (water, sewer, roads, etc.) are installed. The developer noted that the city County Business Guide Distributed Locally liernice Keevil accepts a gift copy of the McHenry County Guide to Manufacturers' Products and Services for the McHenry Public library from Dean Cunai of McHenry, member of the McHenry County board's Economic Development committee (MCED). Head librarian June Stewart indicated the book will be a valuable new reference for the business collection. McHenry cmm y public libraries, manufacturing plants, chambers of comncrce .tnd <vonomic deve I op- men: commissions were presented recently with copies of the McHenry Coun'v Guide to Manufacturers' Products and Services. Compiled and published by the McHenry County Economic Development committee. < MCED), as a service to local industry, the book lists products manufactured and services j>erformed daily by ap­ proximately r»oo county firms This is the first ime all this in­ formation has been compiled into one ready reference, according to Bill Hubbard, MCED chairman, and will be updated periodically. Sources for the data were the Illinois Manufacturers' ^Directory, Dun and BradstreftL and area chambers. Robert B. Nelson did the two-color cover design and Johnsburg high school Vocational department the printing. O'hers wishing to obtain the manufacturers" guide may call Robert A. Morris at he courthouse <.138-2040. extension 154) or the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, 385- 4300. i : Life's large problems usually take care of themselves. It's the small ones that plague each of us, sometimes to the breaking point. The next time you're in a restaurant, consider the waitress assigned to, your table. She smiles sweetly, takes your order, and disappears. In the meantime you' remember you have forgotten to request a glass of ice water - or an1 extra napkin - or catsup for the fries. Will she notice your arm frantically waving, to your embarrassment? Most likely she will not. This friendly young lady suddenly has eyes for every table in the restaurant, even customers to whom she is not assigned. But will she look your way? Almost never! You're certain she is glancing at least in your general direction and can't possibly miss the S.O.S. call you're flinging in her direction. But just as you become confident of that fact, you realize it is only your notion for she is moving quickly in another direction. When the meal is concluded, the same young lady brings the check to the table with a smile. By that time there is an acceptance of the parched throat. The fries have beer consumed, although not in just the manner you would have desired, and the missing napkin has resulted in dribbling down •the front of your dress or suit. had always issued bull , prior to the completion of the public improvements. Gerstad said there was no intention to even apply for occupancy permits until such time as the improvements , are in, inspected onH ApppnfpH Gerstad said that all underground utilities in phase one of the unit development were in and road work was scheduled to begin in the next few days. City Attorney Bernard Narusis said two Hders should be attached to in­ form prospective purchasers that no occupancy would be permitted until the improvements were complete. The attorney suggested that the building permit have a note attached to this effect as should the title. "I hate to see so many overkills," Gerstad said, referring to the suggestion to attach a notice to the title. The company president objected to this because it was an infringement on the relationship between seller and buyer. "I don't need any other supervision in my relationship with my customer," Gerstad said. Narusis replied that the safeguard was not aimed at Gerstad, but at a potential successor. The attorney pointed to a potential instance where a developed passed away and the successor did not notify the buyer that improvements had not been com-. pleted. The buyer could sue the municipality for not issuing the oc­ cupancy permit. "The problem is not with you, Don, I'm not worried about it as long as you're alive and kicking," Narusis said. "My concern is Murphy's Law. I want to be on record as having said, 'I told you so.' I do respect your position." Gerstad also asked for a waiver on requirements that the final road overlayment and sidewalks throughout the unit be in place before building permits are issued. He noted that the city had always held off on the final overlayment until a majority of the construction was completed. Gerstad said the sidewalk waiver would eliminate having to tear out and replace sidewalks that are broken when additional homes are built. The council agreed to waive the sidewalk requirement for a year, waive final overlayment and permit the issuance of building permits before improvements are completed, with the two riders. The vote was unanimous. The council also voted to approve a brush pick-up resolution which outlines requirements for the once-a- month cleanup. Among the limitations are that brush and tree limbs shall not exceed four inches in diameter and five feet in length. The brush shall be stacked neatly in compact piles in an ac­ cessible location at curbside, or two feet from the pavement in areas where there is no curb. The pick-up operation will begin at 7 a.m. on the first Monday of the month and once the crews have canvassed a street, there will be no callbacks until the next month. In the event the first Monday is a holiday, the operation will begin on the subsequent Tuesday. State "Lockout" Results In Jail Double-Bunking . by Angela Burden * '#iaw Me<H* News Service -7 '.*•>•• •' / ' A delegation of McHenry County representatives will meet with Gov. James Thompson this week in con­ nection with overcrowded prisons and jails, K' McHenry County Sheriff Henry "Hank" Nulle and State's Attorney Theodore Floro will be among the delegation to the Springfield meeting with the governor. Because of the "lockout" by the state's Department of Corrections, Nulle has been ordered by the governor to hold prisoners in county jail, Woodstock, who should have been sent to the corrections department for imprisonment. "We are holding back five people now. Three of them we're holding have been sentenced and two are parole violators," the sheriff said Monday. Because the county jail is too small for local needs, the sheriff said three cell blocks are currently double- bunked. "It is a violation of state jail stan­ dards to double-bunk, but we must do it or have the inmates sleep on the floor," Nulie said. He explained that a jail expansion study is under way in the county and But there she is standing friendly and asking if there is anything else she can get for you. "Nothing'^ you manage to muster for an answer as you leave your tip and depart. Something akin to this situation occurs in large stores where management has decided that fewer clerks will mean reduced prices for the customer. That's a good idea, you think - until you try to find something that is either not easily accessible or you need information on the product. We have more than once walked up to customers believing them to have the official look of a clerk. Disap­ pointment has sent us to aisle after aisle in our search for someone to guide us. How often has the long search for help in the way of a caring cleric left you too weary to care? In the recent heat wave, with the store's air con­ ditioner in less than top shape, we counted the trudging up one aisle and down another as our exercise for the day. It didn't reaftv matter that we hadn't found whaf we, thought we needed. There would hft^MQther time. These are only^fte small aggravations of life. Unfortunately, the encumbrances encountered with bigger problems often leave too many of us equally weary and without resolution to finding a solution. KAF County Judges Back On Bench Shaw Media News Service Illinois Supreme Court Ad­ ministrator Roy Gulley announced Friday in Springfield the official result of secret balloting for associate judgeships in the 19th Judicial Circuit. Associate Judges Conrad Floeter and Haskell Pitluck have been returned to their positions in the McHenry county court system. In Lake county, John Goshgarian and Henry Tonigan, III, have been elected to serve in the associate judge The four men were elected on ballots returned to the administrative judge by full justices serving in the circuit. Floeter, Pitluck, Fox and Smart were removed from the bench June 30 after failing to get a three-fifths majority vote for retention from the nine elected circuit judges of McHenry and Lake.counties. This week's ballots, tallied by Gulley, required only a majority vote positions, replacing Warren Fox and 9 of the circuit judges instead of a three- Robert Smart. fifths majority Fiesta Weekend Events Friday, July 22 • p.m BOOT THROW 7 p.m FAMILY FEUD 8 p.m i SQUARE DANCING Saturday, July 23 1 p.m , v .FAMILY FEUD 4 p.m...... BED RACE Sunday, July 24 lp.m. SKI SHOW Noon-8 p.m FOOD FIESTA Charge Patronage In Hiring Policy McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek came under fire Monday night from council members who charged patronage in his hiring policy in the Department of Public Works. Aid. Gary Snell (4th) brought the matter to the floor, inquiring whether hiring a new employee was done with the "advice and consent" of the council or without. Stanek replied that it has been the practice to consult the council when a new position was being filled. In this instance, he was simply filling an existing vacancy, Stanek said. Snell said it was "strange" that Stanek reportedly did not consult with Public Works Superintendent Paul J. Halvensleben or the shop foreman regarding job skills that woul^' e required. Snell also said there was a stack of applications that had not been consulted and he expressed chagrin that no advertisement had been placed. "Weshould get the best man for the job and whenever possible I think we should hire a veteran," Snell said. "Just all of a sudden to be told there is a new employee. No selective process. We should avoid the practice. It almost reeks of nepotism." Snell added that there was a double standard for public works employees that has been a source of morale trouble. Stanek said he doubted this was true and commented that it was probably the other way around. "The problem is that we'll have eight aldermen trying to hire one man," Stanek said. "I would hope that you'll require this of all department heads." Aid. Cecilia Serritella (4th) took exception to this saying that the police hiring was handled through a selec­ tion process and that the city clerk placed an advertisement and screened applicants. "The mayor chooses them himself. It should not be handled this way. We, as aldermen, should know when there is a position open," Mrs. Serritella said. "I've got no problem with that," Stanek said. "I think the chief executive should have a little more power...he's not just a legislator." "Are all the positions political?" Mrs. Serritella asked. ^Jd. William Bolger (1st) com­ mented that hiring should be done with council participation. Bolger said a person from his ward had inquired about a job and the alderman turned him down because he did not believe there was an opening. In other business: --Distributions of developer donation checks to McHenry School Districts 15 and 156 were made in the amount of $12,200 each. The library received $7,350. --The council approved a written cooperative agreement between the city and District 15 for recreational use of school facilities for Park department programs. --The council reviewed the city's contribution to the musicians' band trust fund, which finances city band concerts, with an eye toward in­ creasing the contribution next year. A representative of the fund sought 50 percent city'contribution. --The council will make a decision at the next meeting concerning a parking problem at the southwest corner of South street and Callista. Homeowner Charles Hollenbach requested a "No Parking From Here To Corner" sign to alleviate the problem of neighbors parking in front (Continued on pag* 22) Flames Gut Home "jnodular" additions are being •wiisldewl. -••••* "These might not be big enough. It depends on the state," said Nulle, adding that he did not want a backup at the county jail level. Floro indicated that the governor had pushed legislation to stiffen sentences and tighten up on law en­ forcement and now the prison system apparently cannot handle those sentenced to imprisonment. Department of Corrections Director Michael P. Lane reported that the agency has ceased to accept in­ dividuals convicted of misdemeanors. "Public Act 83-19, signed by Gov. Thompson last week, mandates the Department of Corrections refuse acceptance of misdemeanants into the prison system," Lane said. Those sentenced for misdemeanors are better handled in county detention facilities, Lane said. "This will free up room in the state corrections system for more violent and dangerous criminals. "This measure is also critical in light of an order by the Illinois Supreme Court which eliminates the only option available to the depart­ ment to prevent overcrowding the state's prisons; awards of more than 90 days good conduct credits to in­ mates who have earned them," Lane added. Co. 1 Asst. Chief Chris Bennett (in doorway) gives direction to a fire fighter at a blaze that caused about $35,000 damage to a home early Saturday morning. The home belonged to Thomas Gemmell, 2802 Shorewood, in Huemann subdivision. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD A Saturday morning fire caused an estimated $35,000 structqral and water damage to a home at 2802 Shorewood, in Huemann subdivision, north of McHenry. At 7:58 a.m. July 16, Co. 1 of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district responded to a report of smoke coming from tne residence. ' McHenry Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said the four occupants of the house escaped without injury. The origin of the fire appeared to have been electrical in nature, Peterson said. When firemen arrived, there was evidence of fire in the ceiling area above some kitchen cabinets. Peterson noted that there were two or three pitches to the roof, which made for some pockets that were inaccessible. It took approximately an hour and about 5,000 gallons of water to get the fire under control. Co. l Asst. Chief Chris Bennett explained that there were essentially two roofs in places and it made the situation "interesting" for the firemen. "The guys got in there (on the second floor) and found there was fire above and below them," Bennett said. "You'd think you had it knocked down and then you'd see it blowing out the roof in another place." Bennett also commented that the high temperature, humidity and the fire itself required extra effort irom the firemen of all three companies. "It was so hot, the guys really had to extend themselves," Bennett said. "They did a very good job." 1 j. McHenry's Cutest Baby ; 's Tf ' . V x. Building Permits Fiesta Week Opens ' Candidates' Pictures tf On The Increase Family Feud Highlight !• Page 18 Page 20 . Page 22