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1 1 1 It was decided that the new Deputy Clerk would handle the P&Z right away. Mrs. Bohjanen asked what the qualifications were for these jobs; she thought that applicants should be tested at the Minnesota Employment Office. After discussion, it was decided that the Personnel Commission would be asked about this. Mr. Bohjanen noted again that on a part time basis, the Clerk should be expected to take work home. Mr. L'Allier noted that with the files, etc. at the Hall there wasn't much that could be done at home. Mr. Rosengren felt that when we got into the new building things would straighten out. If we have the building by June, we can think about it at that time. Clerk's wages set at $300 /month; Deputy Clerk at $2.60 per hour, additional clerical held at $2.35 per hour. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he didn't buy the idea of the Clerk'Treasurer being the most important employee in the Village; he felt that the Road Foreman is since he has much responsibility. He stated that he never saw a Clerk= Treasurer get more than a Road Foreman. He felt that the Road Foreman should get in the neighborhood of $3.25 -$3.50 per hour; he has extra duties, too; works long hours and is some- times up all night. Mr. Jaworski mentioned that he had talked to Mr. Backlin about taking over the job of Parks Supervisor, an operations foreman. Mr. Backlin indicated he thought he should get $3.75 per hour for both jobs. Mr. Bohjanen stated that you never give a person what he asks for. Mr. Rosengren stated that Mr. Backlin was an excellent Foreman; he always follows up on his work. Upon discussion the Road Foreman's (and park supervisor's) salary was set at $3.50 per hour. Road laborers and drivers will receive $2.70 per hour. The mechanic's salary, after discussion, was set at $4.00 per hour. The Weed Inspector's Salary was set at $2.70 per hour. The maintenance man will receive $2.70 per hour. There was discussion on the wages to be paid for Parks caretakers and laborers. Mr. Jaworski noted that he hadn't allowed that much in the budget. However the salary for the laborers was kept consistent with the other laborers since many overlap and was set at $2.70 per hour. The salary for the caretaker of Sunrise Park was set at $50.00 per month; the salary of the caretaker at Lino Park was kept at $25.00 per month. The Assessor's salary had already been set. There was considerable discussion on wages for the police and constables. It was decided to wait and decide the police salaries after we decided on the method of policing for the year. The Fire Marshall's salary was raised to $180.00 per year. It was decided to let ride on the Civil Defense Director's expenses at $25.00 per month. He could turn in any additional expenses. After discussion on several subjects, it was decided that election judges would re- ceive the same wage as additional clerical help at $2.35 per hour. The discussion turned to the amount of expenses for Council members. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he thought that the voters should decide whether the Council raise the amount of expenses rather than they do it themselves. Ken Emerton asked what the maximum amount of money a civil servant could receive from a political office.