The Council of the City of Milford met in Regular Session in Council Chambers at 745 Center Street at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2002. Mayor Antell opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

Roll Call: Present - Mayor Antell, Vice-Mayor Bishop, Ms. Hinners, Mr. Metz, Mr. Gradolf, Mr. Kolb, Ms. McBeath

Reading of Minutes: Motion by Ms Hinners and second by Mr. Metz to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2002 Regular Meeting. All voted yes.

Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney read a letter to Council congratulating the City on the good management of the Greenlawn Cemetery.

Clerk Barrons-Sweeney asked Council if they would like to request a hearing for Blazin Wings, Inc., DBA Buffalo Wings and Rings, to be granted a new liquor license. All voted no hearing was necessary.

Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council that they received the following March financial information in their packets: Allocation of Collections, Schedule of Investments & Interest, Summary of Balances, Reconciliation of City Funds, and Statement of Cash.

Presentation: Mr. Chris Habel and Mr. Andy Dickerson spoke on behalf of a diverse group throughout the community concerning the Byrco/Gatch Property. Mr. Habel explained during the presentation about what the proposed bottoms are of this area, nature area, historic area, campus, forest, restored wetland, and heritage gardens.

Standing Committee Reports
Public Services: Mr. Gradolf reported the Public Services Committee met on April 8, 2002 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Metz to draft an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a GMC pick-up from Bob Ross Buick – GMC Truck, Inc. for the Milford Water Department in the amount of $14,683.45. All voted yes.

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. McBeath to draft an ordinance authorizing an agreement with M.S. Beljin & Associates for Phase II of the well field investigation project in the amount of $17,300. All voted yes.

Mr. Gradolf advised all that the Service Department does not collect logs in addition to brush. Also the Service Department does not go on public property. Please call the City if you need more clarification.

Mr. Gradolf stated the City’s garbage contract will expire in July and the City will ask Rumpke for a one-year extension.

Mr. Gradolf reported only a small area in the City needs to be grinded. It is possible to do all the resurfacing that has been requested this year.

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance authorizing the waiver of fees associated with the construction of the New Milford elementary school estimated in the amount of $25,000. All voted yes.

Administrative Services: Ms. Hinners reported the Administrative Services Committee met on April 8, 2002 from 5:50 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an ordinance authorizing a contract with the Clermont County General Health District for Public Services in 2003 in the amount of $22,506. All voted yes.

Ms. Hinners reported the Committee agreed to stay with Dental Care plus as the City’s dental provider.

Ms. Hinners reported the proposal by Mr. Bishop for the direct election of the Mayor and Vice-Mayor would go before a charter revision. Council requested nominations for the Charter Review Commission to be submitted within a month.

Safety Services: No report.

Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met on April 9, 2002 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.

Mr. Bishop reported the Committee agreed to keep Carriage Way Park closed for through access starting May 30, the Frontiers Day Parade day.City Manager: Ms. Rokey reported she hopes to have the first Storm Water Advisory Committee meeting May 1.

Ms. Rokey reported lagoon #2 lime sludge removal and well #3 rehabilitation was completed.

Ms. Rokey advised Council that well house #1 and #2 interiors have been painted.