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116 Mr. L'Allier mentioned that, on the advice of the Constables, at the next meeting,the purchase of a new squad car should be discussed. Mr. Cardinal moved that the amount of $5000 should be transferred from Parks and Playgrounds Fund into the Roads and Bridges Fund prior to the end of 1968. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. The police report for December was as follows: the car was in service for 1206 miles, four accidents, 1 break -in, 5 domestic complaints, 1 medical assist, 4 stolen property, 5 motorists in trouble, 1 prowler, 4 notices to clean up junk, 4 escapees from the Youth Center taking 2 hours, and several complaints on snowmobiles. It was mentioned that there had been complaints to the effect that a 30 mph speed limit should be set on Main Street between the Aragon Ballroom and Rondeau Lake Road. However, a letter has already been sent to the Commissioners to have +a:limit set on Main Street. Mr. Cardinal moved that the payment of $5.00 each and $0.40 /month each be authorized for the installation and use of outside telephone bells for the Constables. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. After much discussion Mr. L'Allier moved, on Mr. Locher's advice, to allow the deputizing of members of the Civil Defense by Mr. West, on a limited basis when help is needed by the police provided that certain hours are specified, and that the carrying of firearms by these deputies also be allowed if necessary, but not preferred. The Civil Defense uniforms may be worn. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Scherer queried why, since the Council members are automatically police officers, they don't wear badges and carry identification as police. , Mention was made of the possibility of licensing vending machines, gas pumps, etc., Also, the reprinting of the new Information Guide, possibly putting a large notice regarding the voter registration on the front of it. Mr. Bohjanen moved that the request of Mr. Ken Rehbein for a variance on Fourth Avenue be turned over to the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Rosengren moved to appoint the Circulating Pines as the legal paper in 1969. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Vote: No - -Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. L'Allier. Failed. Mr. L'Allier then moved that the meeting be continued to 7:45 p.m. on January 27 to discuss the matter of the legal newspaper. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Al Ross mentioned that a Mr. Dick Johnson had taken over the Rice- Edgerton Bus Line which comes up to County Road J on Highway 49, and thought he should be given some encouragement. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Johnson and invite him to a council meeting to discuss more bus service in the Village. Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. (to be continued later). Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried.