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s 26G 1/11/71 job of planning, for their time and effort. Mr. L'Allier stated tbt he was glad to have had a part of the planning and noted that he would like to have our citizens use the Hall. Uharles Cape stated that he had received two bids on the purchase of a newer truck for the Civil Defense! e 1967 Rord van with 35,000 miles ;; one bid offered a tradein on the old van of %150. Mr. Cape noted that the old van had cost 1400, which averaged out to (A25 per year for the time we had had it. Mr. Cape also reported on the activities which the Civil Defense and its Aixiliary had done in 1970. He showed the new first aid kit which is kept in the truck; this is color -coded for quick reference. Mr. Bohjanen inquired whether the old truck might be worth keeping_for any purpose. Mr. Cape stated that it was hard to get parts for and it needs repair. Mr. Ti'Allier stated that he couldn't say enough about our CDunits; they spend lots of time in making the float which'is good for public relations; he noted that when he had ridden the float in the Stillwater parade everyone had welcomed them back. He commented on the certification of the Director, the fact that the group is educating themselves through first aid and gun safety courses. The Auxiliary members go to the Youth Center and give parties for the inmate& He noted that the emergency plan for the Village would be on display at the Open House. Mr. Tocher stated that another bid from a different person would be needed on a comparable vehicle. Also, the title must go to the Village, not'to the CD unit, since it is not a separate entity. Mr. Cape Stated that he could Arrange this. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the purchase of a vehicle for the Civil Defense based on the low bid, stipulating that another bid on a similar unit is obtained; also, that the Attorney be contacted before the choice is made; also, that the "ayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary papers when they Are ready. Seconded by Mr.'Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mx; Jaworski moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. ?'t was noted that the check for the time clock should be charged to the Municipal Building Fund since the clock is attached to the building. 'motioned carried,unam. Marvin B. !+fie was sworn as,constable for a two year term. Mr, Tr'Allier offered his congrptulationS. He also thanked -Mrs. Waymoville, Mrs. Kincade and Mrs. Hill for providing information about Tens Billik and bringing her to the meeting. Mrs. Could inquired when the matter of the Jendric sewer issue would come up again; Mr. T.'Allier noted that the Engineer had been authorized to finalize the plans for the treatment plant on the site. Mr. Ciotwald stated that the subject probably would come up within 1 month or six weeks before the Council. There was some discussion, with Mr. C•otweld noting that the Metro Sewer Board might undertake the construction and operation of the plant, or might possibly build the interceptor; in either case the cost would be absorbed by the seven county 'area. There will be notices before more hearings are held. There ere at least 3 more steps, all of which will require Council consideration. Mr. rotweld also noted that the lateral severing can'be done in small segments, 1 block'at a time of desired, so there is no worry about a large default. 1