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~~ Mrs:;, Maynard stated,, that Mr. Busa w.iLl not. ~be back for' the- remaining . part of_ the meeting and asked for nominations for an acting chairman. Mr. Bordonaro nominated Mr. Bennett. Roll Call: AYES: All NAYS::- None Motion Carried NEW BUSINESS: .- Mr,. Bennett stated-that, the subject of Sick Leave for employees is still in Committee. ' Village Street°Repairs.- Mr. Hovancsek stated the major work to be done is on Hickory Hill as recommeded by the Service Director and hmsehfi, - Mr. Bennett. questioned the letter. from Mr. Hovancsek listing some .29 streets. Mr. Hovancsek clarified these streets have to be sealed, some were not 'done last year,. ' Mr.. Boger questioned the condition of Meadowood wh~~h was recent`ly~blaclc topped. - Mr. Hovancsek explained that the base is not properly drained, ~tYierefore ~~~~` the road is raised and lowered• as thawing occurs. Not.,.too much damage.: is done as. long as trucks•are_not permitted on the roads. New projects are required to install proper drains. .•~ ~,~ Wildwood/Timberline Cement problems .- Mr. Hovancsek reported-that he had met with Mr. Ole Olman, Field Engineer of the Portland Cement Association. He said he hsd-never seena a road of this age.in this .condition'. ~Mr. _, Hovancsek recommended tests be done to determine the cause. ;. The bests Cahill cost $3000.00., Extracting.. the cores will cost $460.00. The contractor admits there is a problem.' Mr. Hovancsek requested permission to have. the 1 ab tests :done .. ~ ' : - - - Mr. Bennett questioned who would be responsible for the bill. Mr. Hovancsek said the problem is either in the materials used or with. the con,tracto~. improperly handling the cement at the time of the.po3a;ring.~ The tests w~:ll reveal the exact cause and the material aupplier or the contractor will be responsible. _ Mr. Bennett asked~'~ahat the .normal years of service ~is expected' on :new' streets'rarid-what our recourse ~is at this time. Mr. Hovancsek sommented that the expected-life of .a street is around~20~years® and the Village should expect a settlement from the ~p~son at fault. Mr. F~eneli donfirmed the contractor and/or supplier would accept the test- ing results .as .final , as the company is reputable or° they wau'h;~ have to'-:hire another firm to test.at their expense. There is an implied warranty on these streets which can be enforced in the courts.