March 5, 2002


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, March 5, 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, Ms. McBeath,
Mr. Gradolf, Mr. Kolb

Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to adjourn to an executive session at 7:07 p.m. All voted yes.

Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. Hinners to return from executive session at 7:55 p.m. All voted yes.

Proclamation: Mayor Antell presented a proclamation to the Milford School District. Representing the Milford School District was: Carol Olson, Dan Wills, Cyndie Willson, Jim Quatman, Kathy Haller, and Gary Corn.

Reading of Minutes: Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Metz to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2002 Regular Meeting. Mayor Antell, Vice-Mayor Bishop, Ms. Hinners, Mr. Metz, Ms. McBeath, and Mr. Gradolf voted yes. Mr. Kolb abstained.

Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney asked Council if they would like to request a hearing for the Jai Shiva Oil Co, Inc. to acquire a transferred liquor license within the City of Milford. Voice Vote. All voted no to a public hearing.

Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council they received the following February financial statements in their packets: Reconciliation of City Funds and Statement of Cash.

Standing Committee Reports

Public Services: Mr. Gradolf reported the Public Services Committee met on February 25, from 7:07 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Metz and second by Mr. Gradolf to recommend that the Committee support a motion that the Lila Avenue Access Management Report dated October 2001 prepared by CDS Associates, Inc. be received, but not accept the conclusions or recommendations contained in the report. All voted yes.

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. McBeath to draft an Ordinance accepting Phase B of the Storm Water management proposal from Thomas Stitt, PE PS in an amount not to exceed $28,560. All voted yes.

Mr. Gradolf reported Wayne Tiedge and Dale Roe of Roundbottom Development Co., Ltd demand a light at Old Bank Road be installed. This is being looked in to.

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Metz to draft an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Perfection Services for HVAC Services at 745 Center St. in the amount of $16,596. All voted yes.

Administrative Services:
No report. However, Ms. Hinners reported the Parks and Recreation Committee will meet this Saturday at 9 a.m. to walk through Carriage Way Park.

Safety Services:
Mr. Metz reported the Safety Services Committee met on February 26, from 5:37 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Mr. Metz reported that the Police budget went up this year due to two different officers on disability leave.

Mr. Metz reminded Council that our three-year FOP contract will expire this July.

Mr. Metz reported that Committee does not feel it necessary to purchase a generator at the City building.
Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met on February 26, from 4:35 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.

Mr. Bishop reported proposed locations for the new gateway signs to the City.

Mr. Bishop advised four temporary banner signs will be placed in the City recognizing the rating of excellence that the school district recently received from the State of Ohio.

Mr. Bishop reported there is a possibility of increasing our Urban Renewal Zone.

City Manager: Ms. Rokey reported the Service Department will begin to install the benches, garbage cans, and picnic tables at Clertoma Park.

Committee Meetings to be scheduled:
Public Services
Tuesday, March 12 4:30 p.m.
Community Development
Tuesday, March 12 5:30 p.m.

Several reminders were reported, please see City Managers report dated March 5, for details.

Police Department: Chief Lantman submitted the Police Department’s February Report.

Fire Department and EMS: No report.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

02-178
An Ordinance amending Chapters 1125, 1129, and 1167 of the Milford Zoning Code. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to adopt. All voted yes.

02-179 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Thomas Stitt, PE PS for the development of a storm water management utility for the City of Milford. Motion by Mr. Metz and second by Mr. Kolb to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yes.

02-180 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Perfection Services for maintenance of the Municipal Building HVAC system. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Kolb to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. McBeath to adopt. All voted yes.

02-181 An Ordinance to make appropriations for the current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Milford during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yes.

Final Comments
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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Joan Barrons-Sweeney, Clerk
James J. Antell , Mayor