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DECEMBER 3, 1975 Mr. Zelinka said that at the last review of Mr. Volk's position, another review was scheduled at the end of a six month period. This is that meeting, and it is for the purpose of clarifying some points. Mr. Zelinka said that he had heard many rumors during this time, but when he had traced them down, most of the rumors turned out to be just that and no more. Mr. Cartier asked how many bosses Mr. Volk has and was told that all five of the Council members are his bosses. Mayor Bohjanen pointed that basically Mr. Volk has two contacts on the Council - Mr. Jaworski as liaison to the Road Department and Mr. McLean as liaison to the Park Department. Mr. Zelinka said that the pros and cons should come from these two Council Members. Mr. McLean said that his contacts with Mr. Volk are by phone, memo or a meeting on Saturday morning. Mr. Johnson, from the audience, said he had worked fro both Mr. Backlin and Mr. Volk. He felt that Mr. Volk is doing a good job. The equipment is repaired when needed, and when parts are needed Mr. Volk sees that they are there. He stated that he had also heard some of the complaints about the work at Sunrise last year. This year he will be there during the day and will try to see that things are improved in the area of public relations. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Volk what kind of planning he has for next year? Mr. Volk said that he should have a plan ready in January for the schedule of upkeep for the roads. Mr. McLean asked if this would also include costs and Mr. Volk said, Yes. Mr. Zelinka asked if this would include a time table? Manpower hours? Equipment needed? And if it will fit into the budget? Mr. Volk said this was the plan. Mr. Zelinka asked if there were any records here for him to base his decision on? Mr. Volk said that the only information he has on what has been done before is by being told by people who have worked here longer than he has. Mr. McLean asked if he plans to include a contingency percentage for unexpected break -ups? Mr. Volk said maybe 15% to 20 %. Mr. Cartier said this is ust a guess. Mr. Zelinka said there are no records and that is the point he was trying to bring out. Mr. Jaworski said there is no way to determine why the roads break up. Mr. Marier asked how long, he, Mr. Volk, has been working on the maps and Mr. Volk said since early in the year. All the road maps for the work done in 1975 were prepared. Mr. Marier asked about his short range and long range plan. Mr. Volk answered that he has presented the two month plan to the Council and that he hasn't had the time to sit down and finish the long range plan. He has some of the rought drafting done but needs to find a slack period in which to work out the details. He said that he had spent about 35 hours on the report on breakdown on road costs this year.