| May 21, 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, May 21, 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. Metz Motion by Mr. Bishop and second Ms. McBeath to excuse Mr. Kolb. All voted yes. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Gradolf to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2002 Regular Meeting. All voted yes. Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council they received the following April financial statement in their packets: Allocation of Collections. Clerk Barrons-Sweeney read to Council a thank you note from Superintendent John Frye for their support of the Milford School District. Speaker: Rachelle Rapp-Dickerson, a Milford schoolteacher and two students, gave a presentation on their findings while testing the Little Miami water. Standing Committee Reports Public Services: Mr. Gradolf reported the Public Services Committee met on May 16, 2002 from 6:10 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance authorizing a contract with Wm. Light Paving Company to tar and chip alleys in an amount not to exceed $15,000. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance authorizing a contract with H.D. Water Services to rehab well #2 in an amount not to exceed $17,000. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Bishop to draft an ordinance authorizing a contract with Moodys of Dayton for the installation of four monitoring wells in an amount not to exceed $12,000. All voted yes. Mr. Gradolf reported the need to consider an ordinance restricting parking on grass in front of homes and in right-of-ways. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance authorizing a contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for street improvements in the amount of $110,251.10. All voted yes. Administrative Services: No report. Safety Services: No report. Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met on May 20, 2002 from 6:05 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance accepting an agreement with Service Supply for playground equipment and installation for an amount not to exceed $11,500. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. McBeath to draft a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for 2002 CDBG Formula Funds. All voted yes. Ms. McBeath requested a copy of the Community Improvement Corporation Committee minutes before voting on the draft of the ordinance approving the General Plan. Therefore, a draft copy of the Community Improvement Corporation Committee minutes was submitted to Council. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an ordinance approving the General Plan for the Industrial, Commercial, Distribution and Research Development of the City and authorizing execution of the agreement. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract to purchase land from the Milford Exempted Village School District and to sign all related documents. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an ordinance establishing Land Purchase Fund #454. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. McBeath to draft an ordinance to amend appropriations Ordinance #02-081. All voted yes. City of Milford Council Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. McBeath to draft an ordinance authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Notes. All voted yes. City Manager: Ms. Rokey reported the first Storm Water Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for their first meeting for Wednesday, May 29th at 5:00. Ms. Rokey advised the Water Department staff has rehabbed their only bathroom and all old equipment has been removed inside and outside the plant. Ms. Rokey reported the Service Department has the Cemetery ready for Memorial Day. Committee Meetings to be scheduled: Safety Services Committee: Tuesday, May 28 5:00 p.m. Administrative Services Wednesday, May 29 6:00 p.m. Ms. Rokey reported several reminders including: Police Appreciation Banquet will be held May 23, at 6:30; City offices closed in observance of Memorial Day holiday; Dare Graduation May 28th at 6:30, and the Frontiers Day parade will be at 7:00 on Thursday, May 30th. Motion by Mr. Antell and second by Mr. Bishop to adjourn to executive session immediately following the Council meeting. All voted yes. |
Police Department: Chief Lantman reported the Police Department is participating in whats holding you back buckle up week in the State of Ohio for the next week. Chief Lantman also advised that all the Milford residents will be receiving a survey to fill out on how they think the Police Department is performing. This survey will be mailed with the Citys newsletter. Fire Department and EMS: The May Fire Department monthly report was submitted. Old Business: None. New Business: 02-204 This Ordinance was vacated. 02-205 An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement and plan of industrial, commercial, distribution and research development with the community improvement corporation of Milford, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yes. 02-206 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Wm. Light Paving Company to tar and chip alleys. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Ms. Hinners to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Bishop to adopt. All voted yes. 02-207 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with H. D. Water Services for the rehabilitation and cleaning of well #2. Motion by Ms. Hinners 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. Gradolf to adopt. All voted yes. 02-208 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Moodys of Dayton for the installation of four monitoring wells. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Metz and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yes. 02-209 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Barrett Paving Material, Inc. for street improvements. Motion by David Metz and second by Mr. Bishop to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Gradolf to adopt. All voted yes. 02-210 An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of play equipment from Service Supply, Ltd. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Ms. McBeath 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. 02-211 An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of real property from the Milford Exempted Village School District. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Ms. McBeath to suspend the rules and ready by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yes. 02-212 An Ordinance establishing the land purchase fund no. 454. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Metz and second by Mr. Bishop to adopt. All voted yes. 02-213 An Ordinance amending appropriations Ordinance No. 02-181. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to adopt. 02-214 An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of notes in the maximum principal amount of $2,600,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bond, for the purpose of acquiring certain real property bounded to the south by South Milford Road and to the way the east of the Little Miami River, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Metz to adopt. All voted yes. 02-471 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for the Community Development Block Grant program for 2002. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Metz to adopt. All voted yes. Mr. Antell reported The Greater Milford Area Historical Society on Thursday, June 6, will be celebrating their 35th anniversary. All of the community is invited. Ms. Hinners reported that the Neighor to Neighbor program is going wonderfully and will have a float in the Frontiers Day parade. This group was put together to assist with racial issues. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to adjourn to executive session. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Metz to return to regular session. All voted yes. Final Comments There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ______________________________ _________________________________ Joan Barrons-Sweeney, Clerk James J. Antell , Mayor |