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I \(.K >i. - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1.1981 Candidates In April 7 Local Elections A complete story on city, village and township elections will appear in the Friday Plaindealer, along with polling places. Also, the Friday issue will include questions and answers from candidates in the Village of Holiday Hills election QUESTION: What do you consider to be the maior problems facing your government? QUESTION: What are vour ideas for meeting these problems? City of Mc Henry JOSEPH B. STANEK Joseph B. Stanek, 1316 Millstream drive, McHenry Office Sought: Mayor of McHenry Years in McHenry Area: 26. Education: Marmion Military Academy Joseph Stanek is a barber who has served four years as an alderman in McHenry and eight years as mayor. He is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the American Legion. Married to Marilyn, they have six children: Steven. Joseph P., Kenneth, Paul, Cynthia and Lisa Answers to Questions 1. "To maintain services with declining revenues and traffic The construction of a new hospital is the most important improvement. It's construction is vital. 2. "A bare bones budget -- until an upturn, a hiring freeze; completion of the Oak drive extension, Mc- Cullom Lake road extension, promote FAP 420, a bridge on Bull Valley road, a north- south bypass and an ex­ tension of Chapel Hill road. Assist and a promote a new hospital on the Route 31-Bull Valley road site. BARBARA GILPIN Barbara Gilpin, 4012 W. Maple avenue, McHenry. Office Sought: City Clerk Years in McHenry Area: Life long resident Education: graduated from St Mary's grade school and McHenry Community high school. Mrs. Gilpin has served the last four-and-a-half years as the City Clerk and collector. Prior to that time, she covered the city council as a Plaindealer reporter. She is a member of the Municipal Clerks of Illinois, 111. Municipal Finance Officers association; the In­ ternational Institute of Municipal Clerks and Executive Secretary of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of St. Mary's church, the National Catholic Society of Foresters, St. Mary's Christian Mothers and the St. Mary's Adult Choir. Married to George, they have four children Mary Jo, Gina, Gary and Skip Answers to Questions 1. "Financial problems due to recession. 2. "Efficient and frugal management of all city departments regarding expenditures and all newly proposed projects. ELIZABETH NOLAN Elizabeth Nolan, 3320 W. Fairway drive, McHenry Office Sought: Alderman, Ward I Years in McHenry Area: 20 Education: high school and some college Mrs. Nolan is a housewife who has served four years as an alderman in the City of McHenry and is a past member of the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals. She is also a Lionness, a former member of the Mental Health and Family Services board of directors, a member of the Methodist nkttrinK on/J r*rv nKoir»rr* or* nf «•••«• VW ••••«•• ». the McHenry Beautitication committee. She lives with her husband and they have three children and two grandchildren. Answers to Questions 1. "A drop in revenue, traffic flow and the initial visual appearance of the city. 2. "A close monitoring of all expenditures and en­ couraging the support of local businesses; support of the proposed Route 31 bypass, eastward extension of Bull Valley road with a bridge over the river, con­ tinued support of FAP 420 and a push for early com­ pletion of the Route 120 bridge; and encourage the general clean-up and promote the beautification program LYNNE DONARSKI Lynne Donarski, 3111 W. Crescent avenue, McHenry. Office Sought: Alderman, Ward I Years in McHenry Area: 26 Education: high school graduate Mrs. Donarski works as a part-time sales clerk and has served two years as a member of the McHenry Planning commission and as a member of the Park Study committee She is a member of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club, the Woodstock- McHenry League of Women Voters and the Coalition for Political Honesty. Married to Marvin, they have two children, Scott. 23, ana ion, 21. Answers to Questions 1. "The traffic flow, the possible deficit budget and a lack of communication between city officials and the citizens. 2 "Traffic: extension of Bull Valley road across the river and Chapel Hill road to River road. If the new hospital is constructed, some of the traffic on Green street would be alleviated. Con­ struction of the new Elm street bridge, should move traffic more smoothly Budget: discourage all department heads from making any purchases which aren't absolutely necessary Ask the Chamber of Commerce to assist the city council in the development of new in­ dustry, which would expand the local tax base Com­ munications: the agenda for the city council meetings should be published in the local papers to allow citizens to know what is being discussed EDWARD DATZ Edward Datz, 1202 Oakwood. McHenry Office Sought: Alderman, Ward II Years in McHenry Area: 12 Education: University of Illinois, Business Ad­ ministration Edward Datz is a sales engineer who has served eight years as an alderman in the City of McHenry and four years on the plan commission He is a member of American Legion Post 491, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 and the director of the Whispering Oaks association. He is married to Margaret. Answers to Questions 1. "While costs keep rising with the inflationary trend, our income is down. Sales tax income has dropped substantially as well as income developed by the building industry such as building permits. The traffic flow continues to be a problem and requires constant attention to ease the movement through town. 2. "Our cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce to promote business in the city such as the elimination of parking meters in town. Hopefully, this will step up business and our income. On the other side of the coin, to control spending to the point where we hopefully can keep it in line with income. Continued street im­ provements along with cooperation with the county through their new tran­ sportation plan should offer additional relief in the future. WILLIAM AUSTIN William Austin, 4912 Pyn- dale drive, McHenry Office Sought: Alderman, Ward II. Years in McHenry Area: 4 Education: B A. degree in Business Administration William Austin is a salesman who has also served on the board of the Cedar Run Homeowner's association. He is a member of the Citizens' Legislative organization. Married to Kathy, they have a son. Scott. Answers to Questions 1. "During the past decade, the fity MrHpnrv has grown at one of the highest rates in the country With growth comes problems such as land use. traffic congestion and an increased demand on limited local funds These problems are interrelated and in­ terdependent Continued growth adds to the com­ plexity of these problems. 2 "Land use must be logical. managed and purposeful Logical planning will allow traffic to move in an orderly and efficient manner using existing routes. New business can be brought into the city to broaden the city's tax base, ease the homeowner's tax burden and. at the same time, support and com pliment those businesses currently located in McHenry. VINCENT H. ADAMS Vincent H. Adams. 4006 W Maple avenue. McHenry Office Sought: Alderman. Ward III Years in McHenry Area: Born in Johnsburg and lived in McHenry 28 years Education: graduated from St John's .Catholic grade school and "never let my schooling interfere with my education." Vincent Adams is a retired operating engineer who has served the last four years as alderman of the City of McHenry and is chairman of the police committee; served on band, license, park, and building and zoning committees; and is a member of the beautification committee. He has served two terms as Grand Knight of McHenry Council 1288, four years as district deputy of the Illinois Knights of Columbus, a member of the German- American National Congress. National Rifle association. Wisconsin Bow Hunters, and Operating Engineers Married to the former Pauline Herdrich, they have one son. Vincent J. Adams Answers to Questions 1. "Traffic is our biggest problem The city is ex­ panding too far. We need more industries in our city. 2 "Support and actively work for the proposed FAP 420 and also a bypass for Route 31. Hopefully, we will see a new bridge on Route 120 completed as soon as possible. The development of new industry for providing jobs, retail sales and tax revenues, etc Help run our city for the benefit of the taxpayer RAYMOND L. SMITH Raymond L. Smith. 1511 N Park street. McHenry Office Sought: Alderman. Ward III Years in McHenry Area: lifetime Education: graduate of high school Raymond L. Smith was an alderman in the City of • McHenry for 16 years. He is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the American Legion Married to Betty Lou, they have two children. Randy and Rae Ellen Answers to Questions 1 "Our most important problem is economics We still have a traffic control problem and. even though growth has slowed down, there are problems remaining in annexations and zoning. 2. "The city will have to do like any home or business - tighten their belts and watch their spending. Traffic lights have already done their damage, now we have to figure out how to adjust the timing to live with them Street changes will need more planning and time. Zoning is always a problem and excepting large an­ nexations are decided on separate petitions Each request usually presents different ideas or problems that can only be resolved with intelligent, thinking' on the part of the Zoning board and finally by the council. Each being so different, you must have confidence in the person representing you on those boards and council. ERNEST SCHOOLEY Ernest Schooley. 5219 W Victor, McHenry. Office Sought: Alderman, Ward IV Years in McHenry Area: 21 Education: graduated from high school and has taken Dale Carnegie courses Ernest Schooley is a maintenance engineer for the Illinois Tollway system and has four years ex­ perience as alderman of the City of McHenry. He has served on the following committees; public property, labor relations, insurance, streets and ciripwalks watpr and sewpr parks and -finance. He lias served as president, vice president and board member of the Lakeland Park Property Owners association and has been a businessman in McHenry for seven years. He is a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Schooley has six children and . two grand­ children Answers to Questions 1. "I feel that the major problem facing the city now and which will increase in the near future is the declining amount of sales tax which is allocated to the city This will affect the operation and growth of all city departments, which includes the police depart ment. public parks traffic relief and others. 2. "Adopt and implement a plan for the future growth and development of the downtown area which would include better traffic movement. adequate parking and other necessary conveniences to encourage use of this area. I would deeply encourage the ex­ panding of industries and the promotion of new industries to our area CECILIA SERRITELI.A Cecilia Serritella, 4916 Shore drive, McHenry Office Sought: Alderman. Ward IV Years in McHenry Area: 13 Education: graduated high school and has attended McHenry County college * « * e -- l „ : -.VI I A. i)V- 1 I ItClIU Id u homemaker and part-time secretary She is also a member of the McCullom Lake Conservation club, the Lakeland Park Property Owners association and a past election judge. Answers to Questions 1 "Combined comments: Future expansion could present problems unless we face the issues squarely Careful control is very important so we can have a balance between residential, commercial and industrial expansion We must be watchful not to lose the charm of McHenry in our effort to grow and expand. Traffic flow in our town is still a major problem Continuing to study this problem with city engineers and the funding available, hopefully a smoother traffic flow can be accomplished ROBERT PODtiORNIAK Robert Podgorniak. 408-A Waters Edge drive, McHenry Office Sought: City Treasurer Years in McHenry Area: 2' j Education: A A degree in Accounting. B.S. degree in Economics Robert Podgorniak is a senior industrial engineer. He is not married and his parents live in Hanover Park Answers to Questions 1. "As the City of McHenry grows it is important that all aspects of the city - finan­ cial. roads, water, business, etc., are viewed with a careful eye to assure the residents of the city that many of the pitfalls that befall other cities that grew rapidly do not become a major problem in McHenry. 2 "Problems will occur that are challenging and demanding To properly tackle these problems it is necessary to move swiftly and accurately in order to assure that these problems do not mushroom into a quagmire of turmoil as we have seen can happen JON J. MEYER Jon J Meyer, 1517 N Flower street. McHenry Office Sought City Treasurer Years in McHenry Area: 34 ypars Eaca'inn: MA in Mathe. -i. :<*s at Nor­ thwestern ->>id a B.S. in Mathematics >t Quincy college. Jon Meyer is an employee benefits consultant for a large accounting firm He is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and chairman of the annual bowling jamboree, a member of St Patrick's church and room chairman for Town and Country. Married to Mary, they have a daughter, Stephanie Answers to (hiestions 1. "A major problem currently facing the City of McHenry and impacting on the treasurer's office is the estimated deficit of $165,000 for the upcoming fiscal year 2 "As treasurer, 1 would strive to reach the proper balance between in­ vestments yielding the highest rate of return and investments meeting the cash flow needs of the city Reaching this proper balance will maximize the investment income to the city and greatly assist in the process of balancing the budget Mcllenry Township ALBERT A. ADAMS Albert A. Adams. 1910 W. Bay road. McHenry Office Sought: McHenry Township Supervisor Years in McHenry Area: lifetime Education: University of Illinois Albert "Alby" Adams is the owner of a repair shop who has served the last 12 years as McHenry township clerk. He is a member of the Moose, Knights of Columbus and the Johnsburg Com­ munity club He has six children and 2 grand­ children. 1 " Renting several of­ fices for township officials, an increase in applicants for general assistance due to higher unemployment and upgrading non dedicated roads 2. "Consolidating all of­ fices into one building, carefully investigating cases to determine a definite need and prudent use of federal revenue sharing funds. THOMAS BIBMINGHAM Thomas Birmingham. 2208 Mill lane, McHenry Office Sought: Town Clerk Years in McHenry Area: 23 Education: high school and two years of college Thomas Birmingham has been on the township board of directors for eight years He is also a member of the American Legion, a former member of the Kiwanis and St Patrick's parish Married, they have four children Answers to Questions 1 "People living in sub­ divisions that have non- dedicated roads which cannot be helped by the Road Commissioner 2. "Helping these people with federal revenue sharing funds as long as this project lasts Illinois Realtors Institute and high school Theodore Pitzen is em ployed as a real estate broker. VA fee appraiser and has been in real estate sales for eight years He is also a past councilman of the City of McHenry. a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Johnsburg Community club, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the McHenry county Board of Realtors. Realtors National Marketing Institute. National and State Realtors association, the American Association of Certified Appraisers and St. Mary's parish Married to Lorraine Stilling Pitzen. they have six children. Answers to Questions 1 "To continue a fair and equitable assessment of real estate which McHenry county has experienced through recent years \ CLARENCE REC.NER Clarence Regner. 2713 N Regner road. McHenry Office Sought: Township Road Comm issioner Years in McHenry Area: lifetime Education: McHenry high school and one year of college Clarence Regner has been the township road com­ missioner for 14 years He is also a member of St. John's church, the Moose. John- 'ibur^ Corr.TT.unitv club r?r!C? the Knights of Columbus. Married to Fstelle. they have four children. John, Robert. Ruth Ann and Linda Answers to Questions 1 "One problem the township road district has is the large number of private or non-dedicated subdivision roads These subdivisions, according to laws, have to be brought up to county road ordinances by the people, their contributions and help from the township motor fuel tax fund and county motor tax. Due to inflation, this is the biggest problem today HOWARD II. SNYDER Howard H Snyder. 4708 Chesterfield drive. McHenry Office Sought: Township Trustee Years in McHenry Area: 11 Education: St. Louis and Loyola universities, high school Howard Snyder is a Sgt of Police with the Chicago Park district who has served eight years as a township trustee. Answers to Questions 1 "Unemployment and recession is bringing a heavy caseload of relief and unimproved roads in'older subdivisions. 2 "Finding employment, if possible, and assisting in filing for unemployment compensation, helping them budget and acquiring food stamps Office Sought: Township Trustee Years in McHenry Area: 22 Education: Business major at Northwestern and DePaul Gene Jakubowski is a systems analyst who has served the last six years as township trustee He has also served as a precinct committeeman, on the board of directors for the White Oaks Bay subdivision, president of the White Oaks Bay subdivision and on the lx>ard of directors of the Master Property Owners association of Wonder Lake. Married for 29 years, they have three children. Answers to Questions 1. "To continue to help subdivisions' within the township with their road upkeep and continue to give service to the township with a balanced budget. 2. "Work with subdivision officials and other organizations to give advice as to where their dollars would be best spent in conjunction with revenue sharing money allocated to the township. Allocate the money to better the town­ ship BRUCE M. NOVAK Bruce Ivi Novak. 5303 Lake. McHenry Office Sought: Township Trustee Years in McHenry: 26 Education: graduate of McHenry high school and various business classes Bruce Novak is a salesman and businessman who has served two previous terms as township trustee and also as treasurer ot the Republican township central committee He is a member of the Township Officials association, the McHenry Moose. Pistakee Highlands Community association and a sponsor of the Johnsburg Pigtail league Married, he and his wife have two children. Answers to Questions 1 " Effective anticipation ot the cost of current and future programs and that relation to an affordable tax base and available grants. 2 "Implementation of block grants and federal Revenue Sharing funds used for people projects such as Senior Citizens and youth groups, etc.; giving local applicants an easier system to follow: and the continued use of our current cost control procedures. Ex­ panded inter-county meeting would help tremendously in all townships children ages, 14 and 11. Answers to Questions 1 "Smaller government financial appropriations in the future 2 "Monitor spending, making sure that township spending is done in an ef­ ficiently controlled, planned basis. THEODORE N. PITZEN Theodore N Pitzen. 3904 W Grove. McHenry Office Sought: Township Assessor u_ Years in McHenry Area: lifetime Education: Graduate of the GENE JAKUBOWSKI Gene Jakubowski. 4419 W Lake Shore drive. Wonder I^ake CAROL PERSCHKE Carol Perschke, 5114 Westwood drive, McHenry Office Sought: Township Trustee Years in McHenry: 23 Education: McHenry high school and specialty courses at McHenry County college Mrs. Perschke is an executive secretary with a local hospital equipment firm and was awarded the divisional president's award in 1980 for consistent per­ formance. She is also a Democratic precinct committeeman, secretary of the McHenry Township Central Democratic com­ mittee, secretary of the McHenry County Central Democratic committee, former McCullom Lake Village clerk and member of the Johnsburg PTO Married since 1965. they have two PATRICIA Bl'HRMAN Patricia Buhrman, 4708 W. Shore drive. McHenry Office Sought: Township Trustee Years in McHenry Area: 9 Education: two years of college Mrs Buhrman is an in­ structional aide in the high schools who is also the current president of the Lakeland Park Property Owners association Married to William G Buhrman. they have five children. Janet, 23; William. 21; Patricia. 20; Christopher. 19; and Julia. 16 Answers to Questions 1 "The most important issue facing our township is the allocation of funds. The trustees must strive to be sure the taxpayers are getting the maximum amount of services for the minimum amount of dollars The trustees should also know whether or not the township is duplicating services offered by other onvprnmnnta! npenrif*; 2 "As elected officials we have to be certair\ that we are know ledgeable about the problems facing the town­ ship board We must research issues and be open to alternative solutions. Cost Of Education Members of the Publicity committee for the School .District 15 referendum have been receiving requests from residents of the school district concerning the cost of education for a McHenry grade school pupil and how this compares with other districts in the county The figures are for the last school year. 1979-80. which were the latest available statistics. These figures were compiled by the regional superin­ tendent of schools. Ed Hall, and made reference to grade school districts. The list of districts ranging in order of highest cost per pupil operating expense to the lowest is listed below for 1979-1980. District 3. Fox River Grove. $2.088 42; 140, Marengo. 2.074.73; 17, Hawthorn, 2,003 94; 18, Riley. 1,988 90 ; 8, Union, 1,967.85 ; 46. Prairie Grove, 1,953.92; 36. Wonder Lake, 1,910.10; 15, McHenry, 1.818 08; 11. Spring Grove, 1,777.65 ; 26. Cary, 1,760.31; 47, Crystal Lake. 1,721.24; 13, Richmond. 1.533 98. The average operating expense for elementary districts in McHenry county for this same period of time was $1,886 59, which is $68 51 more than District 15 was expending Members of the Publicity committee were anxious to point out that the request for the tax rate increase is definitely needed and that costs per pupil are in line with * other McHenry districts. It was noted that many of the recent cuts undertaken by the McHenry board were not reflected in the 1979-80 school year costs per pupil The committee said it can be anticipated the cost per pupil will be even less when the 1980-81 figures are released. Voters are being asked to vote on a 45 cents increase in the Education fund tax rate limit April 7. Polls are open from 6 a m until 7 p.m. on election day.