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6/28/71 He noted that their pay averages $1.50 per hour now, and that it would still be under,$2.00 per hour with the raise. 2. The cost,for total clothing outfits for a. new man comes to, $198.00 less $15,00 for badges, etc. Mr. L'Allier stated that all the neighboring departments pay for all the clothing, whereas we give the men $60 per year clothing allowance. There was discussion on the uniforms, also on a proposed color code to blue uniforms only. Mr. Locher will check on this. Mr. L'Allier recommended furnishing complete uniforms for the Police Department., Mr. Cardinal noted that we have no idea how long the new man will stay; Mr. L'Allier stated that we would only have to buy him a summer outfit if we hired him,soon. Mr. L'Allier stated that he would like to go with one full -time policeman if feasible. He had also talked with the neighboring Police Department who would like to go with us; this would,give us an extra car, etc. 3. Mr. L'Allier recommended that the Deputy Clerk be authorized to r,J: type the completed copies of reports for the Police Department due to big increase in paper work which doubles year to year. These would be reports to other agencies, and not day to day reports. The cost was estimated at $1O -$40 per month. 1�. The radar set is on the blink. Estimates for repair run to $525. We have two bids on new radar sets: a Mark VI Stephenson Speedalyzer for $1700, and a Decatur Electronics Radar Deluxe Model for $1395 with an additional trade -in of $100 for the old set. W. L'Allier stated that Federal funds are available for radar sets. He recommended that the Council authorize the purchase of a new radar set, the low bid, and trade -in the old set, then apply for reimbursement of 50% from Federal funds; the dealer will help complete the application. 5. He is checking the price of a new resuscitator and will recom- mend getting one. He recommended getting plastic splints at $45 and an extra oxygen tank at $29.95. 6. The County used walkie- talkie sets, which our department has used on several occasions, to keep in contact with units on foot; these could be used in conjunction with the CD truck; they have two frequencies. We have received bids as follows: an RCA at $648; an Aerotron from General Communications, Inc. at $640; and an Aerotron "Minivox III" from Hoffman Electric Co., Inc. with Leatherette case, battery charger, cord micro!- phone ,and clip -on roof antenna and cable for $562.50. Mr. L'Allier felt that the Minivox III would be a good investment and recommended authorizing purchase of same. Mr. L'Allier noted that at the end, of May the police had spent $5035 out of their budgeted $23,750, leaving $18,715. He read the, distribution of the 1970 police funds and other statistics. The per capita cost of policing in 1970 was $3.57 per person. Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize all the above recommenda- tions on the Police Department, Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Metro Park Reserve Board bill had passed the Senate but not the House, and gave his feelings on the subject, noting that hopefully the bill would not come up in the special session.