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September 23, 1974 IIIMr. Jaworski moved to transfer Mrs. Pankratz from the Deptuy Clerk's position to the Police Office as of October 1, 1974 as stipulated in the budget. There was some question of her bond being transferred to Mrs. Oman and the fact that she must be sworn in. Mr. Marier thought that this should go through the Personnel Commission and that Mr. Jaworski's motion was premature. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski withdrew his motion. Mr. Zelinka asked for copies of the job description and asked the Clerk to send these to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Jaworski presented the specifications for bids for a new Patrol Car. Mr. McLean asked that the seat requirements to be more specific since this was a problem with the last car. It was agreed to change the specs to read 'bench seat with bucket backs' also to delete the undercoating. This will be discussed at future meetings. Mr. Jaworski was asked when the roads will be finished and he felt in a week or so. Mr. Gotwald agreed. Mr. Gotwald also suggested sweeping and seal coating the area around the City Hall. Mr. Marier suggested asking the contractor to see if any residue that could be used in the spot. Mr. Gerald Beach, tree inspector, was here to discuss the Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt with the Council. He outlined the program and told the Council of the procedures. He also went through the requirements of the State. All records will be maintained IIIby the tree inspector but will be on file in the City Hall. He does all the work except tha actual removal of the trees but will advise people on the proper procedures. His salary will be $1,000.00 plus 0.151 per mile fore the remainder of 1974. This could be paid in two installments - one the first of November and the first of December. He felt that /he mileage for the remainder of 1974 would be less than $100.00. He has other people working for him but he is totally responsible for what is done. He will present a report every two months. Mr. Beach felt that this program should only last 5 or 10 years. The Oak Wilt should be under control by then and he felt that the Dutch Elm Disease cannot be controlled. Mr. Zelinka asked how far North Dutch Elm Disease could go and Mr. Beach said as far North as Elm trees grow. Mr. Gotwald asked if there is any assistance available to home owners who own quite a lot of wooded land and Mr. Beach said, no. He would work with the owner and assist in any way that he could. Mr. Zelinka asked if there is any provision for penalties if this is not complied with and Mr. Beach said not at the present time. Mr. Marier asked is this is just an advisory position and was told, Yes. Mr. McLean moved to employ Mr. Beach in an advisory capacity for the remainder of 1974 with the salary of $1,000.00 plus 0.1W per mile. Must be reappointed for the IIIyear 1975. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to remove Mr. Ellingsen from the temporary position of tree inspector and send a letter of thanks for his concern. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.