HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000003_pg022Proceedings of the Village Council
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Mr. Floyd Madsen appeared before the council to request a
building permit for building on a lot located on a half street at
the intersection of Sherwood Drive beyond the junction of Edgewood
Drive. Matter directed to the Attorney for investigation.
Mrs. Bak appeared before the council in regards to a subdivision
of her property. Mrs. Bak referred to the Clerk's office for formal
filing of her request.
Mr. Eikstadt, of the Police Commission, Chairman, appeared
before the council as suggested in regard to amendment of Police
Commission ordinance. After a lengthy discussion by citizens and
the council the ordinance and amendments thereto tabled for study
by the council.
Clerk Smith read a letter from Mr. William B. Randall concern-
ing the purchase of police vehicles after 50,000 miles of service
by a vehicle. Said letter suggested that all vehicles after reach-
ing 50,000 miles of service be put out of service and new vehicles
purchased. Action on letter from Mr. Randall tabled for dscussion
by the council.
After a discussion concerning the hiring of another policeman
to support the force during vacation periods and to strengthen the
department so that more hours could be covered under police protection,
Clerk Smith moved that Mr. Schaffhausen, a former village policeman,
be rehired for this job as approved by the Chief of Police in a
discussion with Clerk Smith previously. No second was made to the
motion and motion lost. Motion by Crane, seconded by Malvin, to
table the subject of rehiring another officer until study can be
made by police commission and council. 5 ayes, motion carried.
The subject of the liquor ordinance was brought to the council
and motion by Malvin, seconded by Hodges to adopt the liquor
ordinance as prepared by the attorney. During the discussion
concerning the ordinance Mayor Crane stated that he would like to
change the ordinance to read issuance of five off sale licenses
instead of the eight mentioned in the ordinance. Trustee Hodges
agreed to withdraw his second to the motion and Trustee Malvin
withdrew his original motion. Motion by Crane, seconded by Malvin
to change the liquor ordinance to read five off sale licenses instead
of eight as originally stated. Upon the call of roll Hodges, ?.°alvin,
Crane, aye; Christensen and Smith, no. Motion carried. Motion by
Malvin, seconded by Crane to adopt the liquor ordinance. Upon the
call of roll Malvin and Crane, aye; Christensen, Hodges, and Smith, .
no; motion lost. Motion by Christensen, seconded by Hodges to table
the liquor ordinance for further study and discussion by the council.
Malvin, Hodges, Christensen, Smith, aye; Crane, no; motion carried.
Clerk Smith brought to the attention of the council that
Precinct #3 in the election to be held on April 12 for the hospital
members at present had been setup so that three members from the
same party was scheduled to work. Smith stated that this was in
conflict with the state laws and that one person would have to be
taken from that schedule. Motion by Crane, seconded by Malvin that