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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MARCH 19, 1964
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:10 p. m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call
the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
"PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A Lewis, Ralston D.
Malonek, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek Jr. "ABSENT" - none.
Attorney Hofert was not present at this meeting.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the minutes j
of the March 10, 1964 special meeting of the Village Board be approved as i
submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion I
carried.
Trustee Zettek submitted copies of the following suggested addition (to be
inserted between paragraphs 4 and 5 on page 7) to the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 12, 1964:
Trustee Dillon commented on the inaccuracy of a letter sent to the
residents of the Village by School District 54. Trustee Dillon noted
the letter to state that the Realty Company of America intended to
` build 8800 dwelling units, wherein presently their plans indicated they
lintended to construct 6400 dwelling units.
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Trustee Keith commented further on the letter, noting the incorrect
statement that "the Elk Grove Village Board is proceeding to rezone
1100 acres in Elk Grove Village".
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Trustee Mullen at this time stated, "that's the truest statement I've
heard in a long time". Trustee Keith replied, "Oh, you know this to
j be true". Trustee Mullen replied, "I don't know it, but that' s my
opinion" .
Trustee Keith commented that it seemed to him Trustee Mullen was
i "sitting in all six chairs". Trustee Mullen replied that while he was
not sitting in all six chairs, he "could see how they swing".
Trustee Keith objected to, "Trustee Mullen telling me how I 'm going
to vote."
Trustee Mullen stated, "I don't pretend to know how you vote, but the
ring in your nose is showing".
Trustee Dillon commented, "George, you owe the Board an apology, once
1 before you were in the same position and had to give an apology"..
Trustee Zettek requested of the President that Trustee Mullen apolc gine
to Trustee Keith and the Board. Trustee Zettek stated, "this is the
second time Trustee Mullen is out of line in comments to Trustee Keith
and this Board, they are entirely uncalled for and I don't like them.
He is clamoring publicity, clamoring to get the appeal of the citizens,
he's got 4 years to run, these remarks are uncalled for, they are
stupid, asinine, idiotic remarks."
Trustee Mullen stated, "I have information the expert witnesses you
fellows are expecting to appear, may not appear, that pressure is
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President Gibson commented, he "had no knowledge of this?.
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Trustee Dillon stated, "we have no knowledge of this, if you have proof,
you should bring it to our attention".
Trustee Mullen said, "I don't know this is true, merely what I heard".
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It was voted by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 1964 by approved with the
addition of the amendment and that the Board dispense with the reading o� the
minutes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; Trustee Malonek cast a ,
dissenting vote. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Gibson read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Trustee Keith read a statement objecting;. to Trustee Mullen's statements I
made during the March 12, 1964 Board meeting. Trustee Keith's statement j
read in part as follows: "He (Trustee Mullan) is trying to set himself
up to point out that if the Board votes for it (planned unit development)
we're crooked, and if we vote against it, it is because we were afraid to
buck has heroic fight for the people. I can see only one way to fight this
type of maneuver and I am asking the Board to authorize a polygraph test
for myself and any other Beard member who wishes to take it. I will
accept any questions for submission to me during this test by anyone ----".
(A copy of the complete statement is on file in the Clerk's Office. )
Trustee Lewis said he would be in favor of the proposal for polygraph tests,
Trustee Zettek said be would have no objection, but that perhaps such was
not necessary, and stated that he had three questions to address to Trustee
Mullen.
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! President Gibson asked Trustee Zettek if it was his considered opinion that
I this is a necessary ste.p for the continued success of the Village. Trustee
Zettek said "Absolutely, for continued success of my good name in the Village".
Trustee Zettek then asked Trustee Mullen to what he was referring at the
March 12th meeting when he stated that expert witnesses for the Village at
'r the Zoning Board hearing on April 3rd may not appear due to pressure
being exarted. Trustee Mullen stated that this refers to Mr. Joseph Kesler,
Planning Consultant, and other witnesses working with him, to whom it has
been suggested by Mr. Kesler's employers that this is a controversial
issue and that they should not take part.
Trustee Zettek then asked Trustee Mullen, "If the Zoning Board of Appeals
rejects the petition of Realty Company of America, do you believe that the
Village Board will vote 4 to 2 irregardless c uth t r, q r t�on'rie,� e fore.
Trustee Mullen said he could not answer that, rus ee a ek as ea, Co
you know�htah* sthae �s af ttpr of fact?" Trustee Mullen said, "Absolutely not".
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Trustee Zettek asked Trustee Mullen if he had any reason to doubt the
i integrity or honesty of the Board, or any member of the Board, and if so,
did he have proof to substantiate these charges. Trustee Mullen said that
the honesty of the Board members was not questioned, what his remarks at
the March 12th meeting were intended to convey was that "the Board is not
running this show". Trustee Mullen said that Realty' s requests have all
been granted thus far, the Board has not said "no" once. He said "I don't
think this Board would willingly and knowingly vote in something that would
be a detriment to the Village". Trustee Mullen also said that unless the
Board makes a proper investigation of this matter, (and said he did not
know when this could be done), he did not understand how the Board could
I know whether it is taking the right action.
Trustee Zettek asked that the following summation of the foregoing discussion
appear in the minutes: "To our knowledge no witnesses have been pressured-
we have no proof of this except for one man whose employer has recommended
he not appear because it's a controversial issue. Mr. Mullen has stated
now he would not say as a matter of fact that this Board is committed and
will vote 4 to 2 regardless of the Zoning Board's recommendation. And
Mr. Mullen has no reason to doubt the integrity or honesty of this Board."
Fire Chief John Haar read a report of Fire Department activities for the month
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of February 1964. (This report will be on file for review at the Clerk' s office) .
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In the absence of the Street Department Foreman, the Village Clerk read the
Street Department report for the month of February 1964. (This report will �I
be on file for review at the Clerk's office.)
Treasurer George Coney presented a report for the month of February 1964 I
and year to date showing the following cash balances as of February 29th:
General Account ;' 35,730.33
Motor Fuel Revenue 25,669.19
Bond Fund Account #1 .4,889.60
Working Cash Fund 8,984.23
Escrow Fund 13,339.12
Water & Sewer Department
Acquisition & Construction 205,070.11
Operating Account 26,347.70
Revenue Account 112,904.22
Bond .Account 76.204.00
_x554,458.47
Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 14 invoices
totaling ;2,295,68 payable from the Water Department Operating Account and
11 invoices totaling 0 ,414.23 payable from the General Corporate Account.
(Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's office. )
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board authorize the payment of j2,295.68 from the Water Department Operating
Account and .;0'1 ,414.23 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the
invoices on the Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek;
". NAY " - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the
Board authorize the President, Clerk and Treasurer to sign checks in the
amount of 'j15 each payable to Officers Markussen and Holdmann for expenses in
connection with their attendance at a meeting on March 20 and March 21 , 1964
of the Illinois Division of the International Association for Identification
at the Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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Ii It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the
iBoard authorize the disbursement of . 160 to an applicant for expenses incurred,
by pre-arrangement, in coming to Elk Grove Village for an employment interview.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
j roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith,
Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. ?thereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk said that the Petty Cash Account, in her custody, is a total of
I , 100 of which .x50 is in a checking account and p'50 in cash for daily expenses,
such as stamps, postage, etc. There were two recent instances wherein
advance expenses were requested from the petty cash account for attendance
of employees at conferences. The current balance in the account at the time
of these 'requests was insufficient to cover the advance expenses required.
The Clerk suggested that, if the Board wishes to have such expenditures made
from this Account with the approval of the Committee Chairman (by telephone) ,
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the Petty Cash checking account be increased from $50 to 3100.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the Petty Cash Account, in the Clerk's Office, to consist of a
I total of $150, of which -; 50 will be in cash and 'ip100 in the checking account.
l The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
IIt was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize the disbursement of .; 207.00 from Motor Fuel Tax funds and ;92.00
from General Corporate Account payable to Gni T Trucking, Inc. for snow plowing
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on March 8, 1964. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"-
Dill6n, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT"- none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the
Board authorize the payment of X38.56 to Len Zgonina for material, labor, I
and rental of generator on assignment for the Street Department. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being j
called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, l
Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Malonek said that he and the Insurance Association are continuing
their study of the insurance needs and will probably recommend an increase
in the coverage due to the recent purchase of additional furniture and
equipment.
Trustee Malonek also reported that a poll has been taken in the Village as
to the possible need of additional taxi service in the Village and that a
recommendation will be made at the next meeting.
Trustee Lewis reported that he and Building Inspectors Walla and Rettenbacher
! visited the tire office and warehouse, preparatory to making a recommendation
! regarding the issuance of a building permit for them in Elk Grove Village, and
that a report on this will be held pending their visiting a similar operation
in a neighboring community.
Trustee Malonek reported that he has information from two Trustees that
they are currently working on items for inclusion in the proposed newsletter,
and Trustee Malonek said he is also working on one.
'i Trustee Zettek reported that Chief Jenkins and Chief Haar comsulted with
j Motorola and have obtained the following costs for radio equipment: 12 radios,
1 remote microphone, 2 intercom switches; less trade-in of 8 Aerotrons,
plus installation of, and removal of equipment. is a total of ;'P7,824.15,
I this covers proposed changes in the radio systems for both the Fire and Police
Departments.
President Gibson suggested, that even though . Chief Haar secured prices
from General Electric, Motorola, and R.C.A. , that Trustee Zettek contact
Attorney Hofert and request an opinion as to whether or not this purchase
should be made without advertising for bids. Trustee Zettek said that he
would do so. Trustee Keith suggested that contacts be made with other
Departments in the Village and determine whether or not there is a need for
the Aerotron radios before. a_ finals decision'is made-.to trade" them in.
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President Gibson administered the oath of office to Mr. William D. McCarthy,
recently appointed to the Playground and Recreation Board.
At this time (9:15 p.m. ) the President declared a recess to permit residents
in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the
Board members.
President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 9: 35 P. m. and directed the
Tillage Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following
Trustees anwsered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek;
I "ABSENT" - none.
I Trustee Keith reported that drilling of well number three has begun; and
stated he would not be in favor of lifting the sprinkling ban until this
well or the"Hotpoint"well is in operation. He said that the newsletter
would include a reminder to residents of the June 1 through September 15
water sprinkling ban which provides that during that period residents on
Ithe even numbered side of the street may sprinkle lawns on the even numbered
days and on the odd numbered side, on odd numbered days.
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Copies of a progress information report dated, March 19, 1964, from Chicago
I Magnet Wire Corporation were distributed to Board members.
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The Clerk read a letter dated, March 17, 1964, from Mr. Emory A. Manlove, ,I
Vice President of the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company, Chicago, acknow-
ledging receipt of the certified copy of Resolution No. 10-64 reflecting I
a request to the Chicago District Pipeline Company to annex certain property
owned by it to the Village. Mr. Manlove stated they are willing to accede
to the request of the Village for the annexation of this property and have
!� instructed their attorneys to prepare such a petition and submit it to the
Village President.
The Clerk read a notice from the Department of Public Works and Buildings,
State Division of Highways, acknowledging receipt on March 17th of-. 5 copies
of the contract pertaining to maintenance of streets north of Oakton,
known as Section 4-CS, and they will notify the Village when action has been I
taken on this contract. I
The Clerk read a notice from the Council of Official Tag Day Organizations
notifying the Village that the five official tag days in 1964 are as follows:
ceder&tion of Aged & Adult Charities---------Tuesday, May 12, 1964
The Veterans Association Poppy Day-----------Thursday, May 21st
Friday, May 22nd
The Salvation Army Doughnut Day------------- Friday, June 12th
Have-A-Heart Charities---------------------- Friday, September 11th
Children's Benefit League------------------- Friday, October 2nd
They request the Board to give these organizations every consideration when
they request permission to sell tags in the Village.
The Clerk reported receipt of notices (1 ) from the State Division of High-
ways of Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for the month of February 1964 in the amount
of $4,097.69; (2) from the State Department of Revenue of Municipal Sales
Tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of December 1963 in the
,I• amount of :)'6,497.48, (3) that the petition of Edward C. Schillington to
disconnect certain territory from the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection
'r District (of land located northeast of the Village) has been continued to
a date as yet unamed.
The Clerk reported that the Board of Education, School District 59, has sent
a "Building Use Agreement" (hold-harmless agreement) for signature pertaining
to the use of the Grove Junior High School for the Zoning Board of Appeals
hearing on April 3, 1964. In reply to President Gibson, Mr. Robert Larberg
stated that the Village's insurance would cover the obligation assumed by
'.he use of the School by the Village.
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It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Clerk
be authorized to sign a "Building Use Agreement" between the Village of
j Elk Grove Village and School District 59 for use of Grove Junior High School.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith,
Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Regarding the additional towers proposed by Commonwealth Edison, Trustee
Mullen reported as follows: In 1958 Commonwealth Edison petitioned the
Illinois Commerce Commission for permission to construct the high-line or
tow6rs on their right-of-way which:runs through the Village. The Village
l objected to this petition, however, after some delay on the part of the ICC,
the petition was granted. Commonwealth Edison, Centex and the Village then
i entered into agreements whereby Commonwealth Edison would widen and pay for the
improvements to Tonne" Road and they would construct one tower line then on the
median strip and another line at a future date. The hearing scheduled for
March 20th, as reported at the March 12th meeting, is for the purpose of
securing permission from the ICC to build the additional tower line. The
onwers will be 30 feet higher than the existing towers and will be immediately
adjacent to them. There is no action the Village Board can take since the
Village is bound by a previous commitment.
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The Clerk presented releases approved by Attorney Hofert which President
Gibson explained were the necessary documents transferring the responsibility
from the Elk Grove Water and Sewer Company, Incorporated to Centex Construction I
Company, Incorporated in the matter of the Construction Contract for the 4
well and elevated storage tank connected with the provisions of the Purchase
Agreement dated December 20, 1962 relative to the purchase of the water
facilities.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the
President and Clerk be authorized to sign releases transferring the respon-
sibility for the well and storage tank construction from the Elk Grove Water
and Sewer Company, Incorporated, to Centex Construction Company, Incorporated.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith,
Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk requested authorization for the hiring of additional clerical help
in the amount of 20 hours per week due to the increased work load.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
authorize the hiring of additional clerical help for the Clerks office
in the amount of 20 hours per week. The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees
answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek,. Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Malonek reported that Mr. LeRoy Jones has requested that the Little
League Baseball group be granted permission to solicit funds and to sell
I decals, from June 14th to June 20th, 1964.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
grant the Little League permission to solicit funds and sell decals in Elk
Grove Village from, June 14, 1964 to June 20, 1964. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared
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the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9: 55 p.m.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
MARCH 19, 196Li
1. On Monday, March 17th, I met with two members of the staff of the
Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
II As a result of this meeting I have sent material regarding the pro-
posed Planned Unit Development Ordinance to the Commission.
I have requested that they:
'I fi•. Give us a written analysis of this material.
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B. Appear at the hearing on April 3rd in order to answer any
questions regarding their report.
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j 2. The proposed Planned Unit Development Ordinance has created con-
siderable interest on the part of persons in the Village as well as
others.
As a result of various statements and reports, some of which con-
tained inaccuracies, what should be a logical, analytical approach
to a common problem has become a highly charged emotional issue.
II am very happy that so many people have taken an interest in this
II matter and would like to see something approaching such interest
applied to all local matters.
I would suggest, however, that each of us lay aside our emotions
' and approach this present matter in a logical, objective manner in
our discussions and actions.
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This course, I believe, will lei us to the best consideration and
conclusion.
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I 3. In the March 19th, 1964 issue of the Elk Grove Herald under the
headline: "Clifford Undecided on Dismissal Appeal", certain allegations
and accusations are attributed to Sol J. Zwerling, 148 Tower and
"some residents of Elk Grove".
Mr. Zwerling is quoted as saying "a judgment was made before the trial".
jHe is quoted as saying that '---- he linked Village President James
Gibson with getting the adverse ruling from the commission' . He said,
"They picked on an honest man"'. He said, "He is a morally right guy".
He said .he is "soft spoken but honest and never on the take". The
1 article states 'some residents of Elk Grove have indicated "they blame
Gibson and his tilque-toast following".
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My answer is as follows:
A. Mr. Zwerling is guilty of an insult to the integrity of the
IBoard of Fire and Police Commissioners.
i His irresponsible statement is libelous.
B. In some 100 appointments I have made in the past three years,
i I never have directed any appointee to give a decision other
than that which he arrived at by his own thought processes.
C. There never was any allegation that Lt. Clifford was other
than "an honestman". I have stated and I am sure other
I members of the Board have stated there never has been any
question as to his honesty.
D. In every appointment I have made I have attempted to select
a person of independent judgment and sound thinking and I
reject the categorization of these some 100 persons who have
devoted their time and energy to the advancement of Elk Grove
Village as "a milque-toast following".
To the best of my knowledge, Mr. Zwerling, in spite of our
advertisements for candidates for various vacancies on
.� Village Boards and Commissions, not only has not attended a
Board meeting but certainly has not advanced himself as
being willing to assist in the necessary work of the Village.
This covers the period from December 1958 to date.
mere Mr. Zwerling so strongly motivated to the best interest
of the Village it would appear to me that he would have made
himself known prior to the hearing before the Fire and Police
Commission of charges filed against Lt. Clifford by Chief
Harry P. Jenkins.
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E. I do not believe that Mr. Zwerling is adequately prepared
to make the statement, "--- he believed Clifford might have
'other inadequacies but he is not a liar ".
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F. Mr. Clifford would have to testify that Trustee Zettek and
I told him at the time he reverted to his rank of Lieutenant
that so long as he performed the duties of his rank he need
have no concern as to the permanency of his job.
j G. At the time of the interview wherein Chief Jenkins presented
i to Lt. Clifford the charges to be filed, I stated to Lt,
Clifford my extreme unhappiness that this develppment had come
to pass.
This still is my feeling.
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H. It is interesting to note that although the Board of Trustees
meeting is recessed in order to give residents the opportunity
to voice their criticismst comments and suggestions regarding
Village affairs, that Mr. Zwerling did not avail himself of
this opportunity but rather chose to take the avenue of
making malicious, unwarranted and unsubstantiated statements
to the newspaper rather than to make such statements directly
to those at whom they were pointed.
I offer Mr. Zwerling the opportunity to present in person,
i at apublic meeting, the charges to those he accuses.
James R. Gibson
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