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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1*74 PATROLMAN ASK ATTORNEY FEES FOR PROSECUTION (Continued from page 1) pay these fees because if this patrolman were proven guilty, it would be in the public interest and a service to the city to remove this man from the police department. The officers felt it was the responsibility of the city to keep their officers in line arid the complainant should not have to pay for his attorney's fees. Officer Kunzer said if the complainant were not able to hire an attorney to prosecute the patrolman, there might be a good chance of wrong doing since the patrolman could be at fault and deserve to be suspended City Attorney Bernard Narusis advised that the courts have ruled that a city attorney should not be placed in a position where he is asked to prosecute his own officer in a Police commission hearing and then the next day defend that same officer on violations against citizens in traffic court. Narusis said he has been hired by the PCB to attend their hearings and serve in an advisory capacity to inform the commission on technical proceedings but he does not participate in the prosecution of the case. Narusis pointed out that the PCB is a fact finding body. It is also its job to "hire, fire and discipline". After conducting its hearing, the commission hands down a decision. If the respondent appeals the decision or asks for "administrative review", the matter goes to the Circuit court. Narusis would represent the Police commission when the case is taken to court. When councilmen expressed concern that every minor violation would bring a request for an attorney, they were assured by Police Commission Chairman Earl Murray that 99 percent of the complaints are handled by the chief of police and never reach the commission. Murray explained that when a complaint is made in writing to the commission, members review it with the officer. If, in their opinion, the complaint warrants further action, the ' Doruxb at mc neils next to the HORNSBY FAMILY CENTERS Rt. 47 and Country Club Rd. Woodstock In the McHenry Market Place McHenry complainant would be asked to file formal charges. A copy of these formal charges are served on the respondent against whom the complaint is lodged. The respondent usually hires counsel. Murray felt the complainant also deserves to be represented by counsel and not at his own expense. Narusis said there is no law on the books stating the city must pay attorney fees for anyone. However, the Council could authorize payment of fees if it deemed it to be in the public interest. Narusis suggested the city could provide or establish a policy of "reimbursement after the fact." This would occur when a decision is handed down by the PCB and an administrative review or appeal of that decision is made by the courts and upheld. Since the question of whether or not the case had merjjt has been decided by the courts in that case, the only question for the Council to debate is if it would be in the public interest to pay attorney's fees for the complainant. Such a case is before the courts now for administrative review. Several months ago, Sgt. Gregory Bliznick filed a complaint against Patrolman Duane Lange resulting in his dismissal from the force. Lange appealed the Police commission's decision and the courts are now in the process of reviewing that decision. Murray noted that Sgt. Bliznick's attorney's fees may amount to approximately $2,000. "That's an awful lot of pocket expense for an individual to pay in trying to do a service to the city," Murray said. City Clerk Earl Walsh "A MAN IN LOVE WITH A RIVER" (Continued from page 1) But Jones has an answer. "I feel that hunting, for instance, has a very definite place in the scheme of things, he says "Under the circumstances that we have established for wildlife-and I'm speaking primarily of the destruction of habitat and the elimination of suitable places for wildlife- there's really only a finite capacity to support wildlife now." mentioned that no money had been appropriated for such a purpose in the current fiscal year's appropriation. There is some money in the contingency fund, but not a great amount. After a lengthy discussion, the Council decided to make inquiries of other municipalities to see how they handle the situation. The Municipal league will be contacted along with the Illinois State Fire and Police commission. Alderman Jack Pepping, chairman of the Police committee, will gather the information along with Attorney Narusis and return at the next meeting to present findings. Officer Kunzer asked what would occur in the meantime should charges be filed. "Our concern is in filing these charges, we would like to get it under way in the interest of justice and in the interest of the city of McHenry," he said. No mention was made of the subject of these charges. Attorney Narusis replied he would assume that if the charges were filed, the Council would in no way be bound. LOOK! . * DORKIES RESTAURANT* NOW OPEN 24 HOURS- "R0UN0 THE CLOCK" •; FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS SERVING BREAKFAST & REGULAR MENU 4213 W RTE. 120 McHENRY , , *• • • 385-6981 ' * ' spurgeon's WN a 7-day Island Cruise on the m/s Italia! In all seriousness, Jones adds that he doesn't think people understand that very well. In the article, Jones' emotional attachment to the American river is traced, at least in part, to his childhood experiences in McHenry. He was able to fish, and there were long hikes with his boyhood friends through Cooney Woods. Jones calls the woods "that wonderful, beautiful place which is now a subdivision for adults only". Concerning his present interest in the American river, he feels the biggest problem is the proposal to divert water south and the need for adequate guarantees being provided by Congress for maintaining the water level at 1,500 cubic feet per second. Jones is married to the former Hildie Bock of McHenry. They have three children, Anita, 6, Mike, 10, and Leslie, 5. He hopes to stay in California, which is "my home". It has been home since 1963 when he was lured West by the aerospace industry. Just recently he received his Master of Science degree in Engineering from the University of California - Davis. Jones interest in SARA began almost suddenly one day while he was fishing. He had heard of plans to divert most of the American river's water to the Folsom --South Canal and then south. "Then something just clicked", he explains his change from a non-involved person to one of involvement. And his dream of a better world continues. SIX INJURED IN COLLISION OF TWO CARS IN AREA (Continued from page 1) The girl was taken by the McHenry Area Rescue squad to the local hospital. Michael L. Smith of 2503 S. Hyde Park, McHenry, driver of the truck, told deputies he was south-bound on Lily Lake road when the Pryor girl rode her bicycle into the side of his vehicle. A witness verified Smith's statement. A truck-motorbike collision Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Riverside and Tia Juana drives, Lakemoor, resulted in two tickets being issued to ten-year-old Kenneth D. Kumbera of 853 Nippersink Manor, Spring Grove. He was cited for no valid driver's license and no valid registration. Another ticket was issued to Duncan Kumbera for permitting an unauthorized person to drive. According to sheriff's police, Leslie G. Nejedly of 114 Riverside drive, Lakemoor, was west-bound on Riverside drive when he saw the motorbike enter the intersection north bound on Tia Juana. He tried to stop but was hit in the left rear by the motorbike. The driver of the motorbike was slightly injured in the mishap. Two persons were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad after a two-car accident Monday afternoon at the corner of Route 120 and Crystal Lake road. Gloria and Arlene Kloeckner of 2207 Mill lane, McHenry, were passengers in a car driven by Alexander Kloeckner of the same address, when the collision occurred. They were treated for minor injuries. Three other passengers in the auto were not injured. Pauline M. Fisher of 1710 Meadow lane, McHenry, told police she was east-bound on the highway when the Kloeckner auto pulled out in front of her from Crystal Lake road. Kloeckner said the Fisher auto had its turn signals in operation for a right turn and as he pulled out, the auto continued straight ahead and impact occurred. Deborah L. Beaman of 1719 Ridge road, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad last Friday evening following an accident at 1910 Orchard Beach road, north of the city. No statement was taken from Ms. Beaman due to her condition. However, a witness told deputies the Beaman auto was north-bound when a vehicle approached from the opposite direction with only its parking lights in operation. The offender's auto left the scene following the accident and no description was obtained from witnesses. Greece is changing under new regime. FRIGID AIRE Freezer - Refrigerator FPCI-170T Frigidaire 17.0cu.ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator-Freezer "fills elegant 100 % Frost-Proof Custom Imperial model has big-family frozen food storage in the 4.75 cu.-ft. freezer section; 4 full-width shelves (3 adjustable) and a 7-day Flowing Cold Meat Tender in the refrigerator section. Smoked onyx accents and teakwood trim are elegant touches. Automatic Ice Maker is available now or later, (extra charge) LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. Front (South Rte. 31) McHenry, III. 385-0882 STUDY SUBDIVISION AID FOR ROADS (Continued from page 1) groups interested in proceeding now, that the committee was still going ahead with any subdivision group that wished to upgrade their roads. County Highway Supt. James Rakow, who also participated in the meeting, pointed out that there are well over 500 miles of non-standard roads in the county and the cost of upgrading these roads to county standards could easily run in excess of fifty million dollars. Senator Schaffer indicated that there was legislation passed in the Illinois General Assembly this year to help subdivision roads (as yet) unsigned by Governor Walker) but that new legislation would provide less than eighty thousand dollars a year in new money for McHenry county. "It is obvious to me that the problem of subdivision roads will continue to increase due to the sky-rocketing cost of road m a i n t e n a n c e . M a n y subdivision groups, which in the past have had little trouble in raising funds to maintain their roads, are now faced with a yearly crisis just to plow and maintain their roads, let along upgrade them. The obvious answer is for the subdivision to upgrade their roads so that they become part of the township road system. Almost everyone of these subdivision groups is willing to pay their fair share through special assessment but the additional overhead costs have made this difficult. Rep. Skinner and I passed legislation this year which is a step in the right direction but the final solution to the subdivision road problem is clearly to make special assessment practical and economically feasible, he said. The Local Committee Improvement members, Phyllis K. Walters and Bill Simms, along with Algonquin Township Supervisor George Starr, who attended the meeting which was called by Senator Schaffer, expressed their willingness to do whatever they could to help the local subdivision groups. Several of the ideas that were discussed at the meeting included: (a) The establishment of a government fund that could pay for construction and then be reimbursed by property owners. This could provide a possible 20 percent savings by avoiding the commercial discount rates on the road bonds; (b) By adding a public benefit clause to the special assessment law that could be used when the upgrading of the road was in the public benefit. (Cities already have this power).; (c) Possibly adding a portion to the law that would allow townships and counties to assist special assessments. This might be used in such a way as to cut down the large costs of discount rates on road bonds; (d) Amend the law to allow counties to purchase road rights of ways and easements; (e) Amend the law to allow "EASY CARE" HAIR CUTS FOR gals on the go e Layer Cuts • Shags • Naturals $10.00 JANE'S 385-7771 federal funds to be used as a partial contribution to special assessment, as is now being done in large cities. In addition tto these suggestions, Senator Schaffer indicated that several subdivision groups had asked him to explore the possibility of legislation that would provide legal authority to bonafide subdivision associations to enforce their annual dues collection. Many subdivision groups seem to feel that if they could get every one to pay their subdivision dues, they could maintain and upgrade their roads without any problem. MODIFY DISTRICT 156 POLICIES (Continued from page 1) all those with experience in McHenry moving to the second step. The cost of this increase for the men's coaching staff represents a 7 per cent increase over last year, whereas the increase for women coaches would mean a 52 per cent increase due to the significant changes in steps. Last year female coaches were paid $150 for coaching a sport. At the request of the women, no additional coaches were added this year. The schedule adopted calls for $1,035, Step 1, and $$,138.50, Step 2, for the head football, basketball and wrestling coach; $805, Step 1, and $885.50, Step 2, for head cross country, swimming, baseball, golf, tennis and track; $690, Step I, $759, Step 2, for assistant coaches, all sports, and head water polo coach; $1,313, Step 1, $1,444.30, Step 2, athletic director, and $400, Step 1, and $440, Step 2, women coaches. Men coaches, under the old schedule, were listed to receive $25,808 and under the new schedule, $27,614. Women coaches go from $1,200 to $3,520. To prevent a deficit in the cafeteria, the board voted to increase the price of student lunches from forty-five to fifty- five cents, and adult lunches from sixty to seventy cents. . The increase in student charge for milk goes from five cents to six cents per half pint. The educational portion of the evening's meeting was devoted to a budget report of the Special Education District for McHenry County. Supt. Swantz and Mrs. Kathryn Alvary represent District 156 on the SEDOM board of directors. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the high school board that its two representatives should urge SEDOM to consider new ways to increase revenue. At present, schools are charged according to enrollment rather than on a per-student-enrolled basis. District 156 has only nine students in the SEDOM program this fall, but the low percentage has not caused the financial burden of the district to decrease. The local board feels it is an advantage to these special students to pursue their education in the familiar surroundings of their own school if such provisions can be made. Supt. Swantz explained that this has been possible in the local system, and at less cost. The present SEDOM assessment procedure, the board believes, discourages individual school districts from providing for their own students. This message will be carried by the local representatives to the annual SEDOM meeting this month. ACTUAL USE REPORT General Revenue Sharing provides fedeial funds directly to local and state governments. Your government must publish this report advising you how these funds have been used or obligated during the year from-July 1, 1973. thru June 30. 1974 This is to inform you of your government s priorities and to encourage your participation in decisions on how future funds should be spent. ACTUAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORIES (A) 1 PUBLIC SAFETY 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 4 HEALTH 6 RECREATION 6 LIBRARIES SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AGED OR POOR 8 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 9 MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL GOVT 10 EDUCATION 11 SOCIAL o DEVELOPMENT 12 HOUSING % COM­ MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 14 OTHER (Specify) Highway Bara 16 TOTALS CAPITAL (B) s **189.12 $ 312g.>»9 $ 15000.00 $ *+191.08 & 9657.00 $ 36059.69 OPERATING/ MAINTENANCE (C) s H926.56 $ 12158.51 $ 9001.31* S 1^9.22 $ 2558.86 $ 1727.dk * 5^022.33 NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET (E) CERTIFICATION: I certify that I am the Chief Executive Officer »n4, with re*pect to the entitlement fundi reported hereon. I certify thai they have not >been used in violation of either the priority expenditure . (Section 103149) ttymatchmg fund* prohibition (Section 104) < |ct . f \̂ A 1 f Signature Executive THE GOVERNMENT OF nCHENRV T0HH5H1P has received General Revenue Sharing payments totaling $55; 713 during the period from July 1, 1973, thru June 30, 1974 ACCOUNT NO. 14 2 u56 U12 MCHENRV TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR HCHENRY C0UNTV 1257 N GREEN ST HCHENRV ILL 60050 (D) TRUST FUND REPORT (1) Balance et of June 30. 1973 . . . * 9>mi.oo (2) Revenue Sharing Fund* Received from O Cn •» q pw *v July 1. 1973 through June 30 1974 - .S (3) Interest Earned * *4iM7 (4) Total Fund* Available .... t m6fr».i7 (6) Total Amount Expended J 9008?,02 (B) Balance et of June 30. 1974 $ W82,15 IF) The rvewi media heve been edvoed «»»t a complete copy of tha report he* been pubiwhed in e "fee* nawepepei of general circulation. 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