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~3 !_, Recreation - Mr. Bennett said the usual Awards Day was not held this year but instead they .had little Leaque Tournaments. Results were not available as yet. The summer program is finished. Heinen's - Mr. Amendola said the footers have been poured and no further delays are anticipated. Mayor Beebe commented he had writ- ten Mr. Heinen with re to the opening date and was h^oping for an article for the V.O.V. Mr. Busa questioned the delays in the.con- struction and why the store couldn't be open for the holidays. Mr. Amendola commented the rains had been cause for delay and knew Mr. Heinen's policy is never to open before any holiday. OLD BUSINESS,• S.O.M. CENTER FLOOD SUIT - There was a discussion on newspaper head- lines with regard to who won the suit - the Village or the homeowner. Mr. Feneli commented that technically, when a dollar is awarded the party receivi:~?ggthe money is considered to have won the case. Mr. Bennett said they had received phone calls from Mrs. Dixon and. Mrs. Myotte regarding flooding in their area. He went to the.site and observed that the now Village owned bridge had washed away. It was his opinion that the culvert under S.O.M. was causing the block- age which caused the flooding. 'Mayor Beebe questioned if their base- ments had been f]ooded and Mr. Bennett replied no but their yards did. 1 Mr. Busa asked Mr. Hovancsek for his professional opinion re S.O.M. being the cause for the flooding. Mr. Hovancsek stated that the culvert at S.O.M. is the major cause and he is prepared to draft plans for a new culvert with Council's approval; ~~ Mayor Beebe said it should be noted that this was one of the worst rains in Village history and Mr. Flynn agreed that flooding had been reported in nearby communities. Chief Hejcl reported that .the official report was 2% inches of rain in 45 minutes. Mr. Amendola said he had also received phone-calls on Saturday and .Sunday from Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. MyotteF~ and he had written the Law Director and Mayor Beebe regarding this. Mayor Beebe said the letter would be .circulated this week. Arco Property Procurement - No report.. Letter re John Brown - Mr. Flynn questioned a letter circulated from Avery's office re a claim by a John Brown, Jr. Mr. Avery would be asked to clarify at the next Caucus. Jakeway Progress Report - Mr. Hovancsek said he had submitted more in- formation and is waiting for~word re a meeting. Village Hall Paving/Sealing - Mr. Hovancsek reported on the various bids received ranging from $1,097.20 to $1500.00. He recommended that Council award the contract to the low Bidder, Lee H. Gould Company. Discussion was,held on materials used, time limit for sealing, past performance of bidder etc. Mr. Hovancsek to review and certify that the sealing was to be done according to manufacturers recommendations. If the formula is not to specifications, Lee Gould Co. bid is void. Mr. Relic stated that with this condition he would be satisfied with a motion instead of delaying work until legislation could be passed provided it is passed at the next meeting.