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-2- Aug. 28th, 1961 Council meeting (con't) 000124 and also to the member appointed at the previous meeting notifying them of their ap ointment and of the time add place of the next Planning meeting Mr. Malvin made a report for the Public Welfare Department regarding a complaint about a business in a residents garage. This business apparently has been at this location for some time and is now of such a size to constitute a possible public nuisance. This matter was referred to the Building Inspector for investigation. The minutes of the Police Commission meeting were read by Mayor Crane (copy on file) and the following action taken. Matte.. by Crane to raise the salaries of the Village Police Dept. to the following monthly salaries effective Sept. 1, 1961. Chief $200.00 Patrolman day $180.00 Sgt. 180.00 nite 160.00 relief115.00 start 50.00 6 mos. Clerk typist 1.50 hr. Seconded by Hodges. Mayor Crane presented the Council with some information regarding number of hours each officer is scheduled to work. Hr. Dale Pierce, 8160 Eastwood Dr., asked for permission to speak and received it. He stated that he didn't feel this raise was a fair and equitable one with regards to actual hours worked, and asked that further study be given this before any action is taken. Mayor Crane pointed out that this had been under study and advisement for several months and felt that this was the proper time for action. Upon call of the roll the following vote was taken: 4 aye. Christensen abstaining, When asked for the reason for abstaining Mr. Christensen stated that he does not feel there is enough data to really justify a vote at this time and also that he feels a striotly hourly wage would be a fairer solution to the problems in the pay schedule of the Police Dept. Mr. Christensen reported for the Public Works Dept. He stated that the gas lines was being put in the Village and that N.S.P. was committed to return disturbed streets, blvds., etc. to their orginal state. He also reported that the County and private (contracted) road repair work was progressing very well. The matter of Joodcrest drainage was referred back to the agenda meeting Sept. 5th, 1961. Motion by Hodges to send work order to the County Engineer to perform necessary work per specifications of the Engineers on Village skating rinks. Seconded by Malvin. 5 Ayes.