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170 1/27/72 that this system cannot be used for repair work and items for the vehicles in case of an emergency since this work must be taken care of immediately and no department heads are available to sign forms. Mrs. Swanson stated that the slips could be signed later if necessary in emergencies. Mr. Jaworski couldn't see the point in igning forms for requisition two days after the article was purchased. Mrs. Swanson felt that now was the time to start this sort of book- keeping as it would protect the Clerk who must act as Manager and everyone else too. This was discussed at some length. Mrs. Swanson will give this to the Personnel Commission to investigate at their February meeting. Mrs. Swanson had obtained some information on training courses to be held in the spring for local government officials on various topics such as planning. Mrs. Swanson felt that Roy Backlin should look into prices on a storage cabinet for the shop office which would have closing doors. Mrs. Swanson thought that the Council should set a special meeting to discuss the expenditures for the benefit of the new members; perhaps expenditures can be cut. Mrs. Swanson stated that while she was visiting the office a young man had brought in the tine slips for the laborers in the Parks; she had made copies of these slips and analyzed them: she felt that too many hours and too much money was being spent on the rinks and wondered if this was authorized. Mr. Jaworski stated that these people did not work unless he told them to. Mrs. Swanson was critical of the fact that the slips had not been initialed before they were brought in for payment. Mr. Jaworski stated that he was initialing them during the meeting for the time up until Mr. Cardinal took over the Parks. Mrs. Swanson felt that too many people from one family were working in the parks, and that it amounted to over $400 for the one family. Mr. Cardinal thought this was low, noting that we have paid $800 -$900 to one person in one month. Mrs. Swanson wondered if this was permissable and was advised by Mr. Cardinal . that it had never been determined. He stated that getting people to work was difficult. Mr. Jaworski stated that the hours and number of men was determined by need and noted that some of the fellows had asked him if he couldn't get additional help, especially when the rinks have to be flooded after a night game, since the hours got quite late. Mrs. Swanson felt that a list of workers should be made ahead of time; she questioned who kept track of all these hours as the father made out the cards for the boys also. Mr. Jaworski stated that they did not work unless they were instructed to. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that the Parks Dept. was considering the purchase of another tractor which would have a snowblower; however, this would not out down on the time for flooding. Mr. Cardinal stated he was willing to vouch for every time card that this family turns in and that he felt they were all responsible and would not take the Village for 5 minutes worth of time. Mrs. Swanson noted that she was keeping en eye on this sort of situation and felt she had a right to question things. All agreed on this. Mrs. Swanson felt that somebody has to account for each dollar that is spent. Mr. Bohjanen sug- gested that a roster of workers be made up for future use. Mrs. Swanson re- ported that the Environmental Commission would meet the end of February; the C&BDC had not met since she became liaison. The Personnel Commission will meet the first week in February. Mr. Locher reported that thr $3000 surety bond for Hand Rosengren's off sale liquor license application was in order as were the applications. There was discussion on off sale licenses. Mr. Wirier questioned whether he had insurance and was told that there was a liquor liability policy on file in connection with Mr. Rosengren's on sale liquor license. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that there is a duplication on bonds due to wording of the ordinances, that although he has a $5000 bond for the on sale license, he had to obtain a $3000 bond in