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Continued Page 4. The Clerk read a letter from Ira Karon regarding his fees as Village Attorney. He requested consideration of a fee in the future of $10.00 an hour, plus $2.00 for stenographic work. Hammersten moved, Carlson seconded, that the matter be referred to MeDbrez and Connor to discuss with Mr. Karon. They were instructed tò see if he would accept $150.00 per month, with authorization to go to $175.00 if necessary, effective August 1, 1953. Roll call Ayes-(5). Nayes-(O). Carley reported on the tabulation of the furnace bids. The bid of $1398.00 by Ralph Zenor met all specifications. Hammersten moved, Willmus seconded, that the installation of heating system at the Old Village Hall be awarded to Ralph Zenor at the price of $1398.00. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-( 0). There was much discussion about building, plumbing, and electrical codes, and whether we are subordinate to the State in some respects. Question of whether it would be advisable to adopt entire new codes by the Village with no reference to the State codes. It was decided that the three inspectors meet with Membrez, Connor, and Carley on Mond~, July 27, at 7 P.M. for a review of the codes, with the three inspectors drawing up a rough idea of what they would like in their respective codes. Membrez moved, Carlson seconded, that the Clerk be authorized to buy two oxygen tanks for the Fire Department. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). Willmus moved, Membrez seconded, that the final Sunnyslope plat be approved. Roll call Ayes-(5) Nayes-(O). Membrez, chairman of the committee appointed by Connor, reported that he thought the engineer should be authorized to make decisions him- sèlf if according to our ordinances, and that the engineer should work out the scheduling of the work for the road crew. He suggested that Carley be paid $100.00 to bring the records up to date and a salary of $150.00 a month in the future for his basic work, spending approximately one hour a day in the Village office. An engineering crew, when needed, will be an extra charge. Membrez moved, Connor seconded, that we pay Carley $100.00 to get the records up to date for the engineering dept., and beginning August let, that the engineer's p~ be increased to $150.00 per month, and that a minimum of one hour per d~ be spent at the Village office by the engin- eer with full authority to act on any matters pertaining to planning, drainage, platting and road construction, and road crew. Roll call Ayes-(5) N~es-(O). Connor moved, Hammersten seconded, that the Clerk be authorized to purchase a desk, files, and necessary supplies for the engineering depart- ment. Roll call Ayes-(5) N~es-(O). Membrez also spoke of the matter of the drainage of Burke St. and the plans were as follow!: The problem was on Lexington and Co. Rd. B and the thought was to drain the water along Lexington to Burke and down Burke to a low spot. Carley will prepare a sketch to show how that will work. When that is done, they would like to contact the State and County to see if they would share in the cost. They will try to have this ready for the next meeting. 363 Fee for Village Attorney Heating: Old Village Hall Revision of Codes Oxygen Tanks Plat: Sunnyslope Engineer- ing Dept. Drainage: Lex. & B, Burke