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IS $ School business PAGE 9 PLAINDEALER- HERALD McHenr y, I l l inois W e d n e s d a y . February 20, 1985 2 5 C E N T S Library board hopes for larger facility Members of the McHenry Public library board of trustees have recently discussed the possibility of an expanded facility and a location that would accommoaat President Karen Kent. more cars, reports Board At the board's regular meeting earlier this month, Marilvnn Lean, chairman of the board's Long Range Planning committee, listed the need for more space as one of a number of "goals" for the an; or no parking spaces for regular patrons wishing to borrow books or read. In the afternoon, a similar situation occurs when parents wait in the lot for students to be released from the nearby McHenry East Campus High School. library officials say there is a pressing need to meet the man­ datory accessibility requirements for the handicapped. Existing laws reportedly require mat all parts of the library be accessible to the handicapped by 1969. This will entail major remodeling expense for widening of doors, construction of ramps and the installation of an elevator to reach the basement and second floor areas. Besides constriction of space, the present building, a conventional residence that has been remodeled and added to, has problems with heating and cooling, according to complaints of employees and patrons. librarian June Stuart advised the board that the present building does not have enough space to accommodate the various special areas that are to be enlarged and to store increased collections of books, tapes and special equipment that modern libraries will be expected to make available for the public. She also noted that the population for the area is projected to reach 60,000 in 10 to 15 years and the board should be planning for the increase. Kent emphasized that the goals are dependent on the library acquiring property upon which a new facility can be built. She noted that the trustees would entertain any proposals for sites, including possible donations from interested citizens or developers. Mayor Jospeh Stanek, speaking for the City of McHenry, under which the library operates, indicated that the city would want to be involved in ly proposals. In other business: - Rapid turnover on the library board of trustees prompted Kent to institute a midterm he library d reorganize ition of committees and assign­ ments. Four recent vacancies in rapid succession were filled by intments made by Stanek and approved by the city council vacancies resulted from resignations due to moving, taking personal i and appi resignatic conflicted with trustee duties and operations. y , mailing loaning of periodical (magazine) area and the appoi Trie \ employment that reasons. Stuart noted that board turnover has been a problem for about five years, a contrast to previous conditions under which the library board was noted for its stability, with the same working mem­ bership continuing for years. Recently appointed were Gary C. Schaefer, Joseph S. King, LeRoy Mork and Lloyd Burger. Other members of the nine-member board include: President Kent, Secretary Marlene Griffith, Treasurer Lean, Walter Morris and Robert Logan. The fulltime working staff includes Librarian Stuart and assistants Dolores Rogers and Dorothy Uttich. Uttich has announced her intent to resign in April. Committee positions to be filled include Building and Grounds, Policy and Legislation, Long Range Planning and Public Relations. - The library is participating in a national photo contest, designed to celebrate National Library Week, April 14 to 20, with a theme of "A nation of readers." The competition will be in four categories in black and white, color, adults and youth, with three Srizes for each ranging from $100 for first place, to $25 for third in le local contest. Local winners will be entered in the national contest sponsored by the American Library Association. Details are available at the library. Meetings of the board of the trustees of the McHenry Library are open to the public and are held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in tne community room of the library. 'comprehensive I m 'Certified' status may spur economic growth By Anthony Oliver Plalndealer Herald staff writer Always looking to attract new businesses to the McHenry area, the city has embarked on a relatively new program initiated by the state. As a result of a resolution passed at the last council meeting, McHenry entered into the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs' (DCCA) "Certified Cities" program. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek commented that much of the work required for the program has already been done. He estimated it would take about a month to complete the paperwork. "I've asked Fran Olsen and the Chamber of Com­ merce to take the lead in this," Stanek said. "It could give us a few leads, par­ ticularly with companies that are not too conversant with Illinois." -Human development. Ir this area, a city looks at the "people" resources available to a potential business. -Community facilities. This would include documentation of water and sewer systems and public utilities available for use. -Employment and ' Ci Sortunity aining in this area and the general level of em­ ployment. trainint >ortuni ites the op- for increased prepare a City for economic development. "Certified Cities forces a community to take a hard strengths and weaknesses, and document them io the state. It takes a lot of time, but it is well worth it," Glatz said. . To be a "Certified City," a community must document its resources in seven general categories, which are broken down into 21 sub­ categories. The general categories include: -Business climate and services. These are the overall services and businesses in the area. -Community develop­ ment. This includes local government, police, fire, ambulance protection, health services, etc. - Financial assistance. Indicates the availability of commercial financial aid in the area. -Marketing. Shows what has been done to market the area to businesses looking to relocate or expand. Glatz noted that two communities are "cer­ tified" to date and another 60 have indicated by resolution they want to participate. Eight more municipalities nave sub­ mitted the required documentation ana are awaiting review by DCCA. Glatz said the urogram and the first Certified City, Decatur, did not complete the program until June, 1984. He commented that many cities have taken part in the "profile" program and McHenry was one of these. It is expected that Certified Cities will be noted in their profiles, which are shown to businesses and industries considering Illinois for relocation or expansion. "The most important thing about the program is that it takes a cookbook approach to spot deficiencies as well as strengths," Glatz said. "Even if a city never cer­ tifies, it helps the com­ munity know itself. Working through the program can also open lines of com­ munication that never existed locally." Plalndealer Herald photo by Anthony Oliver Bridge work Work on the Route 120 bridge did not slow down du ring the re- support the structure are currently being built before major cc cent icy temperatures and blowing snowstorms. According to struction begins on the south half of the deck. workers, the bridge is in its third stage of construction. Piers to Lakemoor disperses revenue sharing funds Motion to cut mayor's salary lacks support By Marion Olsen Plalndealer Herald News Service Police department salaries, supplies and equipment will receive the bulk of Lakemoor's revenue sharing funds as a result of a public hearing held last week. Lakemoor trustees voted to ;nd an allocation of $6,260 for Oct. 1, 1984 to Sept. 30, 1985 year for five uses. The police department will receive $4,500; mosquito abatement, $1,500; the municipal building parking lot, $200; and the McHenry County GOOD MORNING HIGHLIGHT This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, McHenry will be \involved in City-Wide Crazy pays*, You can chalk up big savings all around town. For more information, look in­ side today's edition, which contains advertisments from p a r t i c i p a t i n g a r e a businesses. mm I N D E X S H A W I H I L P N E S S M E D I A I N C Business .. dec. *, rage r Church.... Sec. 2, Page 6 Life Today Page 6 Neighbors.. Sec. 2, Page 2 Volume 109, Number 52 uonuanes rage a Opinion ........ Page 2 Schools... Sec. 2, Page 4 Sports Pages 19-22 2 Sections. 32 pages Historical Society, $50. A sum of $10 was allocated for legal publications of the hearing notice. The McHenry County Historical Society and the McHenry-Nunda District Library sent written requests for funds. The library asked for $63.95 to purchase a book, pamphlet and magazine repair applicator and materials. Trustees voted to deny the library request noting the district is tax-supported. The historical society's request was granted after discussion of the dependence by the society on voluntary con­ tributions. The police department also figured in action at the regular board meeting following the hearing. The board voted unanimously (Trustee Walter Para was absent) to add five hours to present duty hours of Sgt. Chris Felde. This will bring local police protection hours to 35 per week. Additional hours were scheduled to begin Feb. 18. The board also voted to make the corner of Riverside and Lily Lane a four-way stop to end speeding at the intersection. The pmice department will make additional patrols in the area to enforce tne traffic law and to monitor for vandalism and harassment of property owners. In that regard, At­ torney Michael Poper stated, "I wiH prosecute to the hilt..." charges of vandalism and harassment of residents. Durint comment time, ing public a resident gave a detailed description of harassment and costly vandalism to personal property which prompted the village action. Attorney Poper also reported that a zoning board and planning c o m m i s s i o n h e a r i n g o n a p r o p o s e d p e r m a n e n t Recreational Vehicle park in the Sullivan Lake development will be changed from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the village hall. Legal requirements will be met on Feb. 25 with officials con- LAKEMOOR--Page 7 By Anthony Oliver Plalndealer Herald staff writer It's an election year and although it was not officially on the agenda, election politics crept onto the council floor Monday night. For a brief time, the council chambers became a political forum as mayoral candidate Frank McClatchey (3rd) moved to reduce the mayor's salary by 50 percent. McClatchey said the mayor's salary was"way out of line' and cited other municipalities where mayors were paid in the $4,000 to $5,000 range. Some of the cities noted were Crystal Lake, Roselle and Woodstock. Currently, the mayor makes $15,000. Mayor Joseph Stanek, who is seeking re-election, pointed out that state law dictates when a mayor's salary can be changed -60 days prior to an election. "If the aldermen felt the salary was excessive, it would have been proper to change it at that (the 60-days) time," Stanek said. The mayor added that this was a political move and an attempt to create an issue for the April 2 election. "I end not vote on the (salary) increase," Stanek said. McClatchey responded that he believed the 60-day time limit only applied to raising salaries, not cutting them. Aid. Elizabeth Nolan (1st) said all the cities named by McClatchey used the city manager form of government. In each of those cities, the mayor retains title and executive authority, but the actual administration of the city is by non-elected city managers. "The administrative cost to the city (McHenry) is the lowest by far," said Aid. William .Bolger (1st). "We are more progressive, get more done and nave received more grants...." Aid. Gary Snell (4th) said he was looking, not at individuals, rather at the position. While the salary issue bears scrutiny, he auestioned the effectiveness of le motion. McClatchey's motion was to cut the mayor's salary by 50 percent "as soon as possible." As soon as possible would be 60 days prior to the next mayoral election, i.e. four years from now. Aid. Cecilia Serritella (4th) said she would probably go along with a pay cut, but added she did not want to make a ruling on something that would not happen for four years down the line. It was also noted that regardless of the vote Monday, there could be changes in the SALARY- Page 7