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Mr. Strangis, one of the attorneys for the Lametti & Sons firm,
presented copies of several letters sent to the Council, the Village
Engineer and the Village Attorney and requested that these letters
becomea portion of tie official minutes of this meeting. (Request
granted - copies filed with official copy of minutes.) In these letters
the firm pointed out several items, mainly;
1. An error had been are in computing the bid. L .,
2. This error amounted to $54,471.00.
3. They had filed notice before the award was made of withdrawal
of said bid.
This was discussed very thoroughly by all Councilmen, Attorney,
Engineer, Citizens, etc.
Engineer 's statement; " In examination of the bid as submitted,
I find no obvious errors."
Attorney listed three alternatives facing Council:
1. Reject,e,all bids and readvertise.
2. L y L
Accept bid as submitted.
3. Proceed against contractors bond as bid stated " No bids
may be withdrawn within 30 days."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 whether the Council had 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 had .a,ne 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 reported that the Village has leased seven F.H.A.
homes and subleased these to disaster victims for one dollar for the
first month and $50.00 a month thereafter.
The B & E Patrol report for April was read ani filed.
The Police report. for April was read and filed.
Mr. Rustad read a letter of resignation from Officer Erwin Kish,
(On File)
Motion by Rustad to accept resignation of Officer Erwin Kish
effective June 1, 1965 and to direct the Clerk's Office to prepare a
letter of appreciation to him for the fine service he has rendered the
Village. Seconded by Layaque. 5 Ayes.
!iir. La Vague reported-that sewer work was progressing and that
emporary patching is being done to make the detours usable.
The Building Inspector was - directed to contact the owner of 2296
Lois Drive in regard to a rebuilding problem.