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USPS 580-360 THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1991 VOLUME 32 - NUMBER 7
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SERVING THE PEOPLE OF HUNTLEY SINCE 1960
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First Librarian Comes To Huntley
Jane Thompson, Huntley's First Librarian
By Tracey Schwartz
Huntley's first librarian officially opened the Huntley Area Library District office on Tuesday of this week. Jane Thompson, recently hired aa the Huntley Area Public Library District Director, has begun sharing an office with Road Commissioner Bob Hight in the Grafton Township Offices at 10109 North Vine.
Thompson who comes to Huntley from Little Rock, Arkansas, is the latest result of efforts by the Huntley Area Library District Board to create a library in Huntley.  Hiring a librarian is a key element in making the Huntley Library a
reality.
Thompson who has a Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS), says one of her first priorities will be to distribute library cards, which will be available to the public after June 12th. Thompson will be issuing library cards 9am-llam June 11th at the Friends of the Library Summer Reading Program taking place at Deicke Park.  In addition, she will be setting up office times when the residents can stop in to get a card.
According to Thompson, her next priority will be to determine a book selection
policy and begin the business of creating a book collection. This will entail a market study to determine the needs of the community and what the collection emphasis should be.  Thompson anticipates Huntley will require a strong children's and young adult collection, not as strong reference materials, and generally a more recreational focus, as opposed to a research forcus. A portion of the collection will be donated by the Crystal Lake Library and individuals.  So far two books have been officially donated to the library.
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Thompson has been very active in library organizations since 1973 when she began work with Friends of the Minneapolis Library. She worked with the Home Bound Program which took books to shut-ins and handicapped people. In 1989 she decided to become a librarian.
In addition to her MLS from the University of Wisconsin, Thompson has a Masters Degree in Speech Communication from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and a Bachelors Degree in English from University of Nebraska, Lincoln.  Thompson has taught high school English courses in rural Wisconsin and taught Communications courses at the University of Nebraska.
"Huntley is a sweet little town," says Thompson, "Thi* is a wonderful project.  It is new, everyone's interested and there will be much input from the community." Thompson feels this is a great opportunity for her as well as for Huntley. "A town is in a way defined by its library ... its heart, soul and its archive."
Village Board Meets
The first meeting of the 1991-92 fiscal year of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Huntley was held Thursday, May 9, 1991 in the Board Room of the Village Hall and brought to order by the President at 8:05pm.
Present were President Dhamer, Trustees Borowicz, Russ, Gow, Hoeft with Becker it Wicke absent. Also attending were Village Administrator Krauss, Village Attorney Kukla, Village Engineer Schwegel, Village Treasurer McMahon it Police Chief Rossi.
The minutes of April 11, 1991 Regular Meeting and the April 16, 1991 Annual Meeting were put before the trustees for their action. A motion was
made by Trustee Russ to approve of the April 11, 1991 Regular Meeting and the April 16, 1991 Annual Meeting. Trustee Gow seconded the motion and roll noted all ayes and the motion carried.
The revised bill list was submitted at the meeting by Village Administrator Krauss. After examination and questioning. Trustee Gow made a motion to authorize payment of all listed bills with the exception of an M P O police invoice in the amount of $324.00 seconded by Trustee Borowicz and upon roll call, all trustees voted aye and a listing of same is attached hereto. In conjunction with
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Huntley Planning Commission Meets
The regular monthly meeting of the Huntley Planning Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Wilmer Rohlwing. Those members of the board present were Ron Hahn, Ed Domagalski, Jack Daum, Paul Mercer and Darrick Franzen. Also present was Mayor Dhamer.
The minutes of the April 8, 1991, meeting was read. Mr. Franzen moved to accept minutes as read, Mr. Daum seconded, motion carried.
The first order of business was presented by Attorney i Ralph Hardy who represents Al ! & Helen Marcinkowski of J & A Auto. They are interested in purchasing the smaller building of Wabash Data Tech on east side of Huntley on Dundee Road. The building has been used as an office building for several years. They are contiguous to the
Village. Would like to continue to use office in front to rent out and have auto repair shop in rear and self-storage units on south end of property. They had been advised and are pursuing a PUD ordinance with special use variation in order to be able to use front part for offices. They will also need: 1) side yard variation of 5 feet; 2) lot width variation of lot of 95 feet; and 3) modification for required parking.
Mr. Hardy presented a reply from the McHenry County Soil it Water Conservation District stating that no report is required to them.
The building is 4500 square feet. They are seeking an annexation with PUD and variances. They are looking for various office uses to be allowed.
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Grafton Township Planning Commissions Meet
The Grafton Township Planning Commission met on May 23, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grafton Township Building. The first meeting of the newly appointed commission was called to order by Mr. Veach. Present:
Asbury, Hamilton, Hennig, Stier, Veach. Guest: Helen Jost, Lake in the Hills Trustee; Stephen Haugh and Michael Poper, Grafton Township legal advisors.
Stephen Haugh opened the discussion with ideas and
guidelines as to the formation of the planning commission.
A suggestion was made to obtain the comprehensive land use plans from each of the municipalities in the Grafton Township. An overall land use
plan could then be developed for the Grafton Township area to coincide with each of th« municipalities.
Hamilton moved, Asbury seconded to appoint Christine Veach secretary. Nays: none. Mdtioncarried.
Veach moved, Stier seconded to have the planning cohimission meetings the first Thursday of every month. Nays: none. Motion carried.
A^ury moved, Veach seconded to nominate Stier
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