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l11NUTES OF REGULAR CCVl'H:rc MEETING October 14, 1974 Page five REPORT OF COUNCI4~ ST,Ul OLMEN - Finance Finance Committee Meeti~g of October 10th Olmen reported that Mr. McCarthy, auditor for John H. Matil1a, recommends no changes in record keeping and accounting procedures this year. Confirmatinn of cost of next year's audit has been requested and will be forth- coming. . Umbrella Insurance Coverage was discussed re Village automobile liability coverage, in view of large settlements currently awarded by juries. McNiesh was requested to check coverage with insurance agent, and matter was referred. to Finance Insurance Sub-committee for reccmmendations to the Cou'~ci1. ; . Justice of the Peace Bonds . After discussion of renewal of Justice of the Peace Bonds, Council concurred that McNiesh be requested to have bonds extended for one month, expiring January 31, 1975. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Shade Tree Disease Program . Feyereisen referred Council to Minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee (October 8, 1974) and to Dr. French's comments, stating that it appears that the following must be resolved: 1. Ordinance be up-dated to include Dutch Elm Disease. 2. Detection Program be adopted. 3. Treatment and/or removal of trees Program be adopted. After discussion of the various alternatives presented by Dr. French, Council deferred action until the next Council meeting, at which time Council will determine procedure for detection of diseased trees, method to be adopted for treatment and/or physical removal of trees and how costs will be paid. Concern was expressed re apparent spread of Oak wilt Disease at Northwestern College and Arden Hills Club. Buckley was requested to write letter to College (cc. City of Roseville) and to Arden Hills Club and Hr, Krannack, property owner. Human Rights Commission Meetings Feyereisen reported that, due to several conflicts on the regularly scheduled first Thursd~yevening each month, the Commission has requested that regular meetings be cnangedto the first Wednesday of each month (Nov. and Dec. meetings to be at the home of Richard Ericson); starting in January, meetings to be at Village Hall. McNiesh was requested to notify Chairman Ericson that the proposed change of meeting day and place is approved by the Council, provided that notice is posted at Village Hall that meetings are open to the public and meeting time and pIece is given. Feyereisen noted that the Affirmative Action Program is now under conSideration by the Commission. North Suburban Day Activitv Center Request Feyereisen referred the Council to the request for support of the 1975 North Suburban Day Activity Center Activities. . Matter was deferred until after January 1, 1975, for Council consideration. . Parks and Recreation Part-time Employee - Substitutes Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the employment of Ted Miller as a substitute part-time Parks and Recreation Department'Employee at $2.50/hour through the winter. Motion carried unanimously, (Miller to substitute when Fish not available - total number of he'urs to remain the same.) Resume' Re Volunteer Work By Groups and Individuals Feyereisen referred Council tc Buckley's Resume of Volunteer Work Performed by Various Individuals and Groups, and moved that the Council authorize letters of appreciation to be sent to the participants, Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unani- mously. Neighborhood Meeting Buckley reported that a neighborhood meeting has been scheduled on October 24th -5- ------