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1 3 12/13/71 Mr. Rosengren suggested that we adopt the State code, since we have to, subject to any changes they make. Mr. L'Allier felt that, we already have adopted the State code with a few exceptions and that we can leave it as is until somebody challenges it. He didn't think that the State wanted to make any changes in the code but that they may be forced to by some court rulings. Mr. L'Allier said that what bothers him about plastic pipe is that salesmen told us 2 years ago that if it was used in close quarters where there is expansion and con- traction within the walls, that there could be some cracking. Following more discussion, Mr. Bohjanen made a motion to wait 30 days on the matter and put it on the agenda then. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported that she had ordered the 1972 dog licenses, had sent out notices that the second half of the on -sale liquor license fee was due by 3 p.m. on December 30th, and had mailed out the cigarette license applications. The insurance policy on the vehicles had been received after 3 return trips to the computer; the correct premium is forthcoming. A revised plat layout for Chamonix South had been received: the condominium plans have been eliminated and the size of the townhouse units increased to meet or exceed the code. The final plat for Shenandoah was also received. Mr. Cardinal had no report. Mr. Jaworski mentioned that the pond in front of the Hall is being used for a skating rink, and that the kids are pretty much cleaning if off themselves. He suggested providing a temporary warming house for the kids and authorizing that the pond be flooded and cleaned off. Mr. Rosengren noted thatRay didn't have the adapter fittings on the pipe yet, nor was there a hose here, and he didn't think we should haul a hose all over. Mr. Jaworski suggested the size of the warming house be 12'x20', but settled for 10'x20'. He mentioned a place that rents warming houses for the winter season, but didn't have any prices. Following. considerable discussion, Mt. Jaworski moved to build a temporary warming house of plywood on skids for a maximum cost of $250. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. (twice) Mr. Jaworski stated that he had received a few calls on complaints on snow- mobiles, but the callers weren't here for the meeting as they had said they would be. Mr. L'Allier noted that he had received several calls as well. Mr. Jaworski said that their main concern wasn't so much the fact that people were abusing the law, but the safety of the kids who are driving them. Some of the kids are 10 years old or younger and were driving in the streets where they could possibly get hit by a car. He had contacted the Drifer's Snowmobile Club; the President, the Secretary and several otheres were here. They felt that in order to protect the rights of the people who own and operate snow- mobiles in the manner in which they are supposed to be owned and operated, we should come up with some type of enforcement policy so as to get the people off our backs. They don't want the Council to become more stringent with laws that are going to be ineffective. One of Mr. Jaworski's suggestions is to give out warning tags to violaters, and if they are children under age, to make them and their parents attend snow- mobile safety classes, which will be given through the cooperation of the Club. If the people fail to attend these classes we would issue a tag for the vio- lation of the law which they committed. Mr. Jaworski stated that he believed as of January 1, 1972 the owner of the machine is responsible for the machine for the manner in which it is used. Mr. L'Allier felt it might be somewhat easier to police some of the problem people, and mentioned that we had never had a problem with the people in this Club or the other clubs in the Village. The people we have been able to identify have been from outside the community or those from the community who don't belong to some organized group. After the first of the year all the records of the registrations will be put on the master records of the motor vehicle dept. and be in with the regular motor