HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/19/1968 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1968
The City Council met in regular semi-monthly meeting with
Mayor Doherty presiding. Aldermen present: Bolger, Etten, Hromec, Huck,
Jackson, Rogers, Smith, Wegener. Absent: Pitzen.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Wegener, to approve the minutes
of regular meeting held August 5th as read.
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Hromec, Huck, Jackson, Rogers,
Smith, Wegener.
Voting "Nay: None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Jackson, to grant permission to the
Viscount Drum and Bugle Corps to sell car wash tokens in McHenry on August
23 and 24, 1968 as a fund raising project.
Vcting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Hromec, Huck, Jackson, Rogers,
Smith, Wegener.
Voting "Nay": None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Huck, seconded by Bolger, to pass and approve Tax Levy
Ordinance in the amount of one hundred sixty eight thousand six hundred thirty
seven and 50/100 dollars ($168,637. 50).
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Hromec, Huck, Jackson, Rogers,
Smith, Wegener.
Voting "Nay": None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Jackson, seconded by Etten, to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to enter into a lease with William A. Nye and Lorraine Nye, His
Wife, for use of described premises for municipal parking purposes at a
rental payable $200. 00 per month.
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Huck, Jackson, Rogers,
Smith, Wegener.
Voting "Nay": Hromec.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Rogers, to purchase street signs for
95 corners from Lyle Signs, Inc. at a cost of $1,492. 21.
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Huck, Jackson, Rogers, Smith,
Wegener.
Voting "Nay": None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Bolger, to adopt resolution commending
Frank E. Low for his efforts as Chairman of Marine-Festival Day.
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Huck, Jackson, Rogers, Smith,
Wegener.
Voting "Nay": None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Rogers,to purchase rotary mower from
George P. Freund at a total sale price of $800.00 as per proposal submitted.
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Huck, Jackson, Rogers, Smith,
Wegener.
Voting "Nay": None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Huck, seconded by Smith, to adjourn.
Voting "Aye": Bolger, Etten, Huck, Jackson, Rogers, Smith,
Wegener.
Voting "Nay": None.
Absent: Pitzen.
Motion carried.
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EARL R. WALS CITY CLERK DONALD P. DOHERTY, MAYOR ,
RESOLUTION
} WHEREAS, Marine-Festival Day is recognized for
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its importance to the growth and development of the City
of McHenry, and
WHEREAS, the attraction of various events on this
day is evidenced by the large number of people visiting the
City, and
WHEREAS, it is the general opinion that the 1968
event surpassed previous events in the way of entertainment
and enjoyment, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of McHenry
wishes to recognize the time and effort put forth by Frank E.
Low as Chairman of the Marine-Festival for many years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of McHenry go on record as recognizing, with
appreciation, the services rendered by Frank E. Low in guiding
Marine-Festival Day to a successful conclusion. Further, that
this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and
a copy be presented to Frank E. Low.
Alderman Rogers, seconded by Alderman Bolger, moved
the adoption of this Resolution and it was passed, with unanimous
approval , this 19th day of August, 1968.
Approve /f�6/Z
Donald P. Doherty, Mayor
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Attest:
Earl . Walsh, City Clerk
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