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McHenry Homecoming SCHOOL SECTION 2, PAGE PLAIN DEALER- HERALD S H A W F R E E P R E S S M E D I A , I N C October 3, 1984 2 5 C E N T S chief announces resignation; city council to appoint replacement By Anthony Oliver Plaindealer-Herald Staff Writer The McHenry Police Department is facing a major personnel shakeup following the announced resignation of Police Chief George R. Pasenelli Monday night and the possible retirement of Lt. Robert Kranz at the end of t^e year. Following more than two hours of executive session, which also concerned other topics, comments indicated that Sgt. Patrick Joyce would probably get the nod as chief of police. While Lt. Kranz has made no formal announcement of his intentions, the possibility still looms and all McHenry Police sergeants were taking their oral exams for the Lieutenant's position Monday night and Tuesday morning. Hie chiefs position was also brought back under council control by a 5-3 vote. Previously, all officers of the McHenry Police Department were hired, fired and disciplined by the Police and Fire Commission (PFC). The PFC members are Anthony C. Pintozzi, chairman; John Albrecht XM Peter A. Adams. Aid. Frank McClatchey, 3rd Ward, voiced the fear that the annual appointment of the chief would bring politics and favors back to the job. "Why have this dangling over the head of the chief?" Mc­ Clatchey asked. "If he's not doing a good job, he should not be reappointed," said Aid. William Bolger, 1st Ward. McClatchey was joined in his concerns by Aid. Cecilia District 156 board okays '84-85 budget By Marion Olsen Plalndealor-Herald New* Service A 1984-85 budget totaling ' $7,422,987 in expenditures and •>' $5,403,098 in revenues was ap> proved by the District 156 school • board last week. Fund balances will make up the difference in the figures. It will cfcst an average of about $3,590.12 per student to educate the district's 1,550 students this year. Last year's expenditures totaled $6,394,561. 'The budget is always a financial plan or blueprint,' said Superintendent Robert a. Swartzloff, 'The figures are subject to possible changes in state aid, market fluctuations on invested revenues and other factors impossible to project in an exacting way.' An ap­ proximate figure was used for teachers' salaries based on information from the Negotiations Committee, pending a contract settlement. Michael Kelly, district business manager, explained to the board members that the district budget is divided into accounts including Education, B u i l d i n g , T r a n ­ sportation, Bond and Interest, Site and Construction and Working Cash. Many govern- ~ ment revenues are targeted to a specific fund. Therefore, transfers between funds are allowed in only a few, limited instances. Borrowing is allowed .between funds, but must be repaid by the end of the school year, he said. Funding for McHenry schools comes from local real estate taxes, state and federal governments. This year about $2,646,200 of the total ex­ penditures will come from local real estate taxes. About 90 percent of tocpl real estate taxes are collected, according to Kelly. After approving the budget, board members approved a revised building rental and operational cost recovery fee schedule. The schedule in­ creases rental costs for outside community organizations and for-profit organizations using the district facilities. The in­ crease in charges reflects in­ flationary building operational costs of the district, according to the administration. Board member Steve Cuda voted against the increase after expressing concern that tax­ payers already support the costs of operating the buildings. Michael Kelly explained that the costs are based on a square footage basis and reflect 'wear and tear' of additional use beyond district educational and related purposes. Other board members noted that organizations paying the fees have considered them very reasonable. 'Users are not always local taxpayers,' it was noted. In another matter, the board approved continuance of the Computerized Guidance In­ formation System through purchase of equipment and services at a cost of $5,605. Government funding of the career counseling service supplementing a yearly cost to the district of $1,550 has been discontinued. The yearly cost to continue an in-house service will Continued on peg* 3 GOOD MORNING! HICIII.I6IIT The McHenry County Supervisor of Assessments has published the 1984 changes in home assessments. Turn to Section 2, page 12 for more. I N D E X Serritella, 4th Ward, who said she was very much against a policy change at this time. The move to bring the annual appointment of the chief under the auspices of the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council, did - have some safeguards against politicizing the position. The PFC would keep responsibility for screening all candidates for the position and presenting the mayor with recommended nominees. From the PFC's recommendations, the mayor would make the appointment, vyith counci) consent. City Attorney Bernard Narusis explained that the council actions only applied to the chief of police. State law requires that all hiring, firing and disciplining of all other officers be the domain of the PFC in municipalities of 5,000 people or more. "It's sort of a mini civil ser­ vice. There's nothing anyone can do to change it," Narusis said., The motion to bring the ap­ pointment of chief under council control passed 5-3. Voting in favor were Aldermen Bolger, Nolan, Bqase, Date and Smith. Voting against were Aldermen McClatchey, Snell and Serritella. In other business: -The council approved a "zoning petition to allow three apartments in a building on property zoned B-l business at 1307 N. Park St., McHenry. -The council denied a zoning variation request made by Carl Johnson which would allow increased density on 18 multi- family lots between Kane and Lillian Streets, near Route 31. Johnson contended that he was not aware of the change in the density requirements and sought return to the previous density. "It's not that ^we're denying apartments, it's (just not as many as Mr. Johnson would like to build," said Aid. William Busse, 2nd Ward. -Residents of the Winding Creek and Fox Ridge sub­ divisions voiced objection to the Shamrock farm site as one of four under consideration for a Lanfilgas research project. Mayor Joseph Stanek said their comments would be taken into consideration. -The council awarded bids to D&D Seawall, of McHenry, for pier construction at Petersen Park and Clavey's Nursery, of Woodstock, for trees for the partes. -McHenry Police Off. William Brogan was com­ mended for his work in solving a vandalism incident that resulted in $1,7100 damage to a school building in McHenry. -Mayor Stanek proclaimed Oct. 21-28 as Lupus Week in McHenry stressing awareness of the disease that attacks the immune system of the body. a To Our Readers: Welcome to the colorful new look of the 'Plaindealer- Herald'. As you may have already noticed, today's front page has a different kind of design. The bright blue masthead across the top of the page with bold white lettering is a fresh new look that will be seen in each issue. 'Adding the 'Herald' name to the Plaindealer nameplate emphasizes our continuing strong com­ mitment to local coverage and community jour­ nalism,' said Publisher Thomas C. Miller. 'By combining the best features of the Shaw Free Press Family of newspapers, we are assuring our readers of thorough, honest, factual and fair local news coverage. We are here to provide you, our readers a community newspaper of the highest quality and unique to the world in our ability to report on news and events that are happening right here in your home town.' 'News affecting you and your family is the news that's most important to us, and we will continue to strive every day to bring it all to you,' Miller said. takes on new look This new look added to our already strong commitment to covering McHenry and McHenry County issues, events, people and sports will make the 'Plaindealer- Herald' one of the best newspapers serving one of the finest communities in the area. But the new masthead is simply the frosting on the cake when it comes to im­ provements made in the paper in the last year. Editorial improvements include a monthly in­ vestigative series; more countywide news coverage from other towns through the 'Plaindealer-Herald' News Service, featuring many award-winning reporters; and the addition of more local columns. Another, is the re- establishment (after 22 years) of our carrier delivery service to bring our newspaper to your home by 7 a.m. on the morning of publication. The changes made in the 'Plaindealer-Herald' are a natural evolution of the newspaper's efforts to I the most attractive editorially sound com­ munity journalism to your doorstep. As always, we welcome your comments. bring and Resident's interest in CBs goes beyond fad By Greg Ives Plaindealer-Herald Newt Service Ten years ago, the citizen's band radio craze literally put America on its ear. 'Pig Pen' and 'Rubber Duck' were national heroes and every breaker had a 'good buddy' somewhere along the road to who knows where. Fads have one thing in common- they eventually fade into oblivion. The popularity of the CB soon went the way of disco mania and streaking. McHenry's Martin Stoffel survived that era only because his CB roots were planted long before the advent of 40-channel units. CB radios have been in his autos nearly 20 years, but CBs have a different use for the Naperville restaurant owner. tMalHlNW * - B u s i n e s s , S e c t i o n 2 , P a g e 1 Church Skiwh 2, Page 2 Neighbors Section 2, Page 4 - jHUMmSLii School .... .^Section 2. Page 1(1 Sports Pages 18 20 Obiiuanes- Paqefl 3 Senimns. 54 Pages Plaindealer-Herald Newj Service Photo by Greg Ives Martin Stoffel has had a citzen's band radio in his car for 20 years, but he says he's never used it to alert others to police radar posts. He helps the cops by reporting accidents and drunk drivers, something he says others could do as well. Stoffel, also a consultant for a major fast-food restaurant chain, literally drives his life away. His late-model car averages 40,000 miles a year on the highways, but there's little 'jawing' with truckers trying to pass the time away. Instead of 'hanging out' on channel 19, the CB'er's meeting place, Stoffel monitors channel 9, the official emergency channel and the first place to find help from the police. Since his travels are ex­ tensive, Stoffel could write a TV police serial from the number of accidents and drunk drivers he's seen on the road. If he passes an accident scene, Stoffel's usual course of action is to pull over, alert the nearest police station on '9' and help out any way he can. He could be called a policeman's second teet of eyes. Stoffel, however, claims he's only trying to lend a hand. * 'I've always had a CB in my car because the family all have CBs. We talk to each other when we need something,' he, said. 'When I'm riding, I always have «9' on. I don't talk to '1-9,' I don't talk to truckers. Would you believe it, in 20 yeai&since I had my first CB, I have never told somebody there's a squad parked with a radar. I could care less- they should be nailed.' Stoffel would rather pass by the cop and give him a hearty wave. Stoffel's road stories could fill a book. 'The other morning, right here (Route) 31, the man looked like he had run this woman over, pushed her over to the side of the road with his car and he was going to beat her up,' he said. 'Whether it was a domestic or what, he was furious. I got on 9 and Crystal Lake (police) got me right away. They called the sheriff and I left because I knew they were coming. 'You see, we can be helpful' said Stoffel, a World War II and Korean War veteran. 'You've got 1,000 eyes out there every night.' Much of Stoffel's traveling is done after dark, since his restaurant closes late. Drunk drivers are the nemesis of the late-night driver, and Stoffel, like many others, worries if the next set of oncoming headlights will swerve toward him. 'I'm petrified,' he added, 'and the only communication you have in an accident or anything is what? Channel 9. 'We were coming into West Chicago and some guy- you wouldn't believe how he was driving- over and over, cutting back and going 90 miles an hour. I'm not exaggerating. I got on the radio and they set up a road block ahead of him. They barely got him, but they did. Stoffel's concern however, is the lack of cooperation from some area police departments. One department recently removed its CB radios from its newer, smaller squad cars because of a lack of space and the growing cost of repairing broken radio units. He says reaching that department to report an emergency situation is next to impossible. Stoffel's hunch is the department had enough of the hecklers who can clutter, channel 9. 'You're going to have to weed out the good with the bad and the way I do it is to get on my CB and say 'this is NI7712," he said. 'I'm giving him my license number, my name, my driver's license-eveything. All they - have to do is punch that thing and they immediately got me. Now some weirdo kid calls in, fine. If he doesn't give his • license number there's no sense - in responding. We can be helpful, you're ^ going to have to sort out the good with the bad and live with it.' Monitoring channel 9 can be a boring experience-except when it Can save a life or prevent an accident.