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6/14/71 rubbish and restore the place; he noted that he had not brought the children out before these owners came since the place was a mess. He felt that they should not lose the permit since they were not letting the horses out deliberately, but it was due to accident and deliberate actions by others.. He noted also that Miss Dobryanow had adopted 8 children and would not allow the place to go to pieces since.it would be contrary to her nature. He pleaded that the permit be continued so that they could make an asset of the place to themselves and the Village; he noted that they had repaired any damage. Mr. Jaworski stated that we have a very serious problem in that the horses are continually getting out, whether by accident or by design, and that they had guaranteed the Conoil that the horses would not get out. He felt that if someone were letting the horses, out that it should be fixed so that no one can. Mr. O'Conner noted that if we look at the previous record, we find no complaints, and that this looks like a design; he asked for lenience until they can stop the problem. Liability insurance was discussed. Miss Dobryanow noted that 5 of the neighbor's cows were in her yard one day, that she had chased them back and not called in a complaint. Mr. Cardinal stated that the cows' owner got several calls about that, and that he had talked with him also. Mr, Cardinal stated that he realized that animals got out, that he knew that Smith's horses got out since he reoeivedmany calls on them and had gone over there personally. Mr. Cardinal stated that he doesn't like to continually get phone calls asking when the special use permit is going to be taken away. Mr. Bohjanen noted that a person making a complaint on drunkenness and offensive language must be careful what he is putting on record since he might be liable. He.noted too that it is no fun - getting phone calls that the horses are out; it's like a broken record; he doesn't know if the horses are out or not. There was further discussion. Mr, Locher stated that he felt that without witnesses (other than Mr. Cardinal) there was insufficient evidence to recall the special use permit, since it might well result in a court case; also, that apparently the sheriff's offices of two counties had been informed of a beer party with minors, with a charge,be .ng made at the gate, which had been held on the premises. .However, they had no evidence and had made no prosecutions. Miss Dobryanow stated that there had been a party for a boy going to Viet Nam and a graduation party, but there had been no minors and no beer sold, Mr, Locher stated that he had told the police officers to talk with Miss Dobryanow about Such problems, etc. Miss Dobryanow, Mr, O'Cpnner and Mr. Pfaff all stated that -they had no objection to the police coming on the premises4 and that they .,could have complete run of the place; Mr, Pfaff would be willing too sign a permit to that effect. They felt that having the police stopping by might deter the gatemopeners. Mr. Jaworski asked whether the hearing should be continued for a certain period of time. Mr. Locher stated that we could but it would be better to adjorn; he noted that some. horses can't be kept in a fence. After considerable discussion in which Mr. Cardinal noted that they had agreed to keep the horses in the front lot until the fences were secure, Mr. Bohjanen moved, on the Attorney's advice, that we continue the special use permit in the same way; that if three more complaints are received, and the complainants are willing to back up their complaints at a hearing, that another hearing would be called. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal pointed out that there had been complaints on the previous owner, but this was the first special use permit with provision for a hearing on such complaints. Mr. O'Conner stated that he had seen only the internal improvement in the place and had wondered what had gone on before.