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JANUARY 7, 1974 J Clerk Burkard reported thereis "?20,000 in the coffers to invest. He and the treasurer fel:;; it should be put in a savings account rather than CD. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to invest $20,000 in a passbook savings account in the First State Bank of Hugo. Motion carried. A revenue sharing check for $2795.00 had been received, and interest of . 171 .73 from invested revenue sharing money makes a sum of $2966.73 to also be invested. Motion made by Crever and seconded to invest j?2966.73 in a 90 day certi- ficate at the First State Bank of Hugo. notion carried. It was stated that terms of Jim Leroux and Craig Paulson on the planning commission were up on 12-31-73. Craig Paulson had mentioned he no longer wished to be on the commission, and Don Lease mentioned the name of Vern Peloquin to fill this position. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Crever to appoint Vern Peloquin to the planning commission for a term of four years. Motion carried. Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Crever to appoint Jim Leroux to a term of four years on the planning commission. Motion carried. A letter of resignation as chairman of the planning commission had been received from Dan Spitzer. He stated though, that he wishes to continue as an active member of the commission. Finding a new chairman will be put on the council agenda for January 21st. Don Lease reported for the sewer and water committee that they have not been active for about two months, but should meet shortly to discuss some methods of sewer assessment. Charles Johnson mentioned the sewer ordinance should be passed as soon as possible to take care . of charges to the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Recess called at 9:50 P14. Called back to order at 10:05 PM. Police Chief Richard Gunderson had prepared a monthly and also yearly report which he gave to council for thier review. He recommended putting up "No Parking This Side" signs on Ethan Avenue by the lake. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Leroux to authorize police chief and T,larvin LaValle to negotiate erection of signs on the east side of Ethan Avenue, between 122nd Street and 126th Street. Potion carried. Vern Peloquin stated there should be some signs at the town hall. The chief is to investigate. Gunderson mentioned that some people who had quit the Hugo police force, still had badges, and refused to give them up, as they themselves had paid for the badges. He thought the village should actually own the badges, then there would be no problem. Potion made by Crever and seconded to authorize police chief to spend .3250.00 to replace badges worn now, and to purchase proper insignia. Motion carried. The chief next recommended that Thomas Darrell Zerwas be hired as a part time police officer for Hugo. Motion made by Crever, seconded by LaValle that Thomas Darrell Zerwas be appointed as a part time officer for the Hugo Police Department. Motion carried.