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November 4, 1961 ✓
The Village Coil met in Special Session and was called to order
by Mayor pro tem Clifford W4 lm4n at 8 :00 P. M.
Roll Call: Clifford Wellman, Henry Dorff and Howard Heck were
present. Mayor William Super and Trustee Carl Carlson were absent.
Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF JULY 31, 1956
ESTABLISHING POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
MODIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S PURCHASING
AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE STANDARDS THEREFOR ,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center
as follows:
1. The Village Administrative Officer may order service, equipment
lie. for all departments of the Village provided said orders meet the
standards:
f A. - ha Department Head of the department for which the service,
Ot "pplies are ordered must recommend that the order be placed.
b. They < sp rice, equipment or supplies must be necessary to the
operation of the department.
c.: Wore equipment is ordered to replace obsolete, damaged, or-
worn -out equipment, the new equipment shall as nearly as possible equal that
which it replaces in design, function, and brend name.
d. Where there is more than one possible source of supply for any
Item hying a cost of $10.00 or more, the Administrative Officer shall request
price quotations from at least two sources and shall place the order at the lowest
price, pt*rided the items are of comparable quality.
e. The cost of service, equipment or supplies ordered must not
exceed one thousand dollars ($1, 000.00) .
f. The expenditure must be within the limits established by the
OaR ' artment budget.
$. All claims resulting from orders placed by the Administrative
Officer shall be audited and approved by the Village Council.
b , The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
mercer Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Howard Heck and Henry Dorff, and the following voted against the
same: Clifford Wellman, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
Member Howard Heck introdueeo the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTIOI RESCINDING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO
HIRE AND FIRE
IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn, V
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Notwithstanding any contrary provisions or previous resolutions or
Village Ordinances:, the Village Council shall make all final determinations .with
respect to the hiring and firing of Village employees; provided, however, that
the Council may act upon the recommendations of the Village Administrative
Officer or the Liquor Store Manager in making such determinations.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Howard Heck and Henry Dorff, and the following voted against
the same: Clifford Wellman-, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
Motion by Clifford Wellman and seconded by Howard Heck to submit
the Resolution Amending the Resolution of July 31, 196.6 to the Attorney General
for the purpose of .obtaining his opinion as to whether this resolution meets the
requirements of his opinion dated October 31, 1961; and, 'further, to seek the
opinion of the Attorney General as to whether the Administrative Officer can
be given the authority to hire and fire temporary or part -time help. Motion carried.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Henry Dorff to authorize
the sale of the Wisconsin snow plow for $200, if possible. Motion carried.
Motion by Howard Deck and seconded by Henry Dorff to authorize the
purchase of a snow plow for an amount not exceeding $1000, and if not available
for under $1000, to take bids, the Wisconsin plow to be traded in on the new
plow if it cannot be sold for $200. Motion carried.
Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by Howard Heck to: authorize the
purchase of a salt spreader for an amount not exceeding $1000, and if not avail-
able for under $1000, to take bids for same. Motion carried.
Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn.
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9 .- 30 P.M.
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