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Y <br />reviewed the insurance figures and determined the funds for the increase <br />are available. He reported money is available for road repairs for the <br />major contract of $42,000.00 and also for $18,000.00 for repairs throughout <br />the Village. Money is available from the contingency account for $4,000.00 <br />to be appropriated to the Commission on Aging. The Finance Committee will <br />meet tomorrow evening (Tuesday, June 22) in the Police Department at 7:30 p.mo <br />Mr. Etzler.stated that Chief Stevens would like to order a new car for the <br />1'olice Department which was appropriated for at the beginning of the year. <br />He asked Chief Stevens to comment. - <br />Chief Stevens said originally two cars were appropriated for, and there is <br />a present need for the second car. He stated an ordinance needs to be passed <br />to direct the Clerk of Council to advertise for bids. <br />Mr. Flynn asked the approximate cost of a new car. <br />Chief Stevens stated the cost of the car just purchased was appzoximately <br />$10,000.00 after preparation. He estimated the cost of the new car would <br />be similar. <br />Mr. Busa said Chief Stevens knew of a demo car that had the correct specifications, <br />and questioned if that could be considered. <br />Discussion was held. <br />Chief Stevens stated a 1982 police car cannot be ordered at this time. <br />A 1982 car might be able to be purchased if someone has them over-stocked. <br />Otherwise, they could place an order for a 1983 car that would not come in <br />until November or December. <br />Mrs. Bloom, seconded by Council President Spellman, made a motion to <br />advertise for bids for a.police car. <br />Council President Spellman asked if there was any further discussion. <br />Mr. Busa asked if the advertisement of bids for a new car is proper if a <br />used car might be considered. <br />Mr. Feneli explained bids are being advertised but they do not have to be <br />accepted. We will see what prices are submitted, in the meantime Chief <br />Stevens will investigate the demo car re the warranty etc. He said if the <br />demo car proved to be satisfactory the bids could be rejected and that car <br />could be purchased. <br />Roll Call: AYES: All <br />NAYS: None <br />Motion Carried <br />Bids to be Advertised