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-2- 0J0067 Mi. Strangis, one of the attorneys for the Lametti Sons firm, presente- copies of several letters sent to the Council, the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney and requeste- that these letters become a purtion of tie official minutes of this meeting. (Request grante- copies filed with official copy of minutes.) In these letters the firm pointe- out several items, mainly; 1. An error had been mane in computing the bi-. 2. This error amounte- to $54,471.00. 3. They had file- notice before the awar- was mace of withdrawal of sap bid. This was discusse' very thoroughly by all Councilmen, Attorney, Engineer, Citizens, etc. Engineer 's statement; In examination of the bid as submitted, I fin- no obvious errors." Attorney liste three alternatives facing Council: 1. Reject_a]. l bids ana readvcrtise. 2. Accept bid as submitte 3. Proceed against contractors bon- as bid stated No bias may be withdrawn within 30 days." Attorney's recommendation: The bid appears valid, therefore I recommend to the Council the acceptance of this bid." Question on the motion. 5 Ayes. Motion Carried. During the remarks on the above motion Mrs. Samuel Fried question ed the Council ha- acted within the time limit set by law in ordering the project after the public hearings. A check of the minutes is to be made to show her that the Council ha- so well within the time limit. She will also receive'- copy of a letter to the Council from Comstock &_Davis, Engineer regarding this project._ Mayor Hodges reporte that the Village has lease seven F.H.A. homes and subleased thesc to disaster victims for one collar for the first month and $50.00 a month thereafter. The B E Patrol report for April was read an` file-. The Police report for April was read an- file Mr. Rusta- read r letter of resignation from ')fficer Erwin Kish, (On File) Motion by Rusta- to accept resignation of Officer Erwin Kish effective June 1, 1965 3n- to direct the Clerk's )ffice to prepare a letter of appreciation to him for the fine service he has ren -ere- the Village. Secon -e- by La_Vaque. 5 Ayes. :;.r. La Vague recirte sewer work was progressing and that emporary patching is L. :ing -one to make the etours usable. The Building Inspector was irected to ccntact the owner of 2296 Lois Drive in regard to a rebuilding problem.