| November 20, 2001 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, November 20, 2001. Mayor Kolb opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Roll Call: Present - Mayor Kolb, Mr. Gradolf, Ms. Hinners, Mr. Metz, Mr. Bishop, Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to excuse Vice-Mayor McBeath and Mr. Antell. All voted yea. Mayor Kolb presented an appreciation plaque on behalf of the City of Milford to Ms. Mercedes Hance for her 14 years of volunteerism on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Public Hearing: Mayor Kolb opened the Public Hearing. Assistant City Manager, Jeff Wright, presented the Staff Report concerning Chapter 1169 "PD" Planned Development District of the Milford Zoning Ordinance. The staff noticed that under 1169.03B the project area of a development for the purpose of defining density was not well defined. Jeff Wright read the section 1169.03B. Mayor Kolb opened the floor to any public comments. None were given. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to close the public hearing. All voted yea. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Metz to have an Ordinance drafted to make the change to section 1169.03B of the Planned Development District of the Milford Zoning Ordinance. All voted yea. Motion by Gradolf and second by Bishop to close the Public Hearing. All voted yea. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the November 07, 2001 Regular Meeting. All voted yea. Swearing In: Mr. Minniear, Law Director swore in Mr. Rob Fields as a volunteer to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council they received the following October financial reports: Summary of Balances, Schedule of Investment Interest and Allocation of Collections. Comments: Tracey Meade, 121 Laurel Avenue, thanked Ms. Hance for her service on the City of Milford Planning and Zoning Commission. Also, Ms. Meade welcomed Mr. Fields. Len Harding, 222 Cleveland Avenue, questioned the grading plan for the flood plane by asking what’s the land really like down there, meaning the Byrco land. Ms. Rokey stated that the Flood Plane Manager is Bud White, City Engineer. Mayor Kolb stated for Mr. Harding to come back to the Public Hearing at the first Council Meeting in December. Standing Committee Reports Public Services: Mr. Gradolf reported the Public Services Committee met November 19, 2001 from 5:07 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. Mr. Gradolf advised the Lila Avenue Access Study is in and the Committee has reviewed it. Council will receive a copy of this study. Ms. Rokey stated there would be more direction brought forward concerning the Lila Avenue Access Study. Mr. Gradolf reported that we need to have a storm water plan in place by 2003 or we can be fined up to $25,000 per day and jail terms for all elected officials if there are complaints. Mr. Gradolf stated that the Public Services Committee has worked with Bud White for the last year and a half on the master plan for the Storm Water Utility Program. The Committee will soon begin seeking volunteers for the Public Citizens Committee to assist with the Storm Water Utility Program. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Metz to draft an Ordinance accepting a proposal for Preliminary Development of a Storm Water Utility Program in an amount not to exceed $7,500. All voted yea. Mr. Gradolf stated that the warranty period has expired on the Castleberry Court and Milford Parkway wastewater lifts stations. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an Ordinance accepting dedication of the Castleberry Court and Milford Parkway wastewater lifts stations. All voted yea. Administrative Services: Ms. Hinners reported the Administrative Services Committee met on November 14, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Ms. Hinners stated the Committee reviewed projected year-end revenues and expenditures. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance amending Appropriations Ordinance 01-97. All voted yea. Ms. Hinners stated that Steve Wagner, Finance Director, requested authorization for the transfers from Police Budget to Capital Improvement Fund, from Service Department to Capital Improvement Fund, and from General Fund to Cemetery Fund. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to draft an Ordinance authorizing transfers. All voted yea. Ms. Hinners stated the Committee agreed to meet December 12th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss temporary appropriations and year-end advances for consideration by Council on December 18, 2001. Ms. Hinners stated that Chief Lantman informed the Committee that he will need to order the replacement vehicles by the end of the month to receive them within the first quarter of next year. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to draft an Ordinance authorizing the ordering of police cruisers to be included in the 2002 appropriations ordinance in the amount of $79,502 from 32 Ford. All voted yea. Ms. Hinners stated that Camp Safety would be providing the installation of all required accessories for the new police cruisers. We can avoid a 4% price increase if ordered this year. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to draft an Ordinance authorizing the ordering and installation of safety equipment from Camp Safety not to exceed $20,000. All voted yea. Ms. Hinners stated that the Wastewater Department Budget included the purchase of a new truck for the Wastewater Department. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Metz to draft an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a _ ton truck for the Wastewater Department from Beechmont Ford in the amount of $25,216.40. All voted yea. Safety Services: No report. |
Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met on November 13, 2001 from 5:35 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Bishop stated that the Committee discussed the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendations to improve Clertoma Park. The Service Department will start on the landscaping of the Clertoma Park this week. The safety surface can be installed when there are five consecutive days of 40° or warmer weather. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance for a purchase order and agreement with Service Supply for playground safety surface for an amount of $12,160. All voted yea. Mr. Bishop stated that Ms. Rokey had a meeting with Father Waller. Father Waller voiced his concerns with the number of youths using the church’s property for skateboarding. City Manager: Ms. Rokey stated that the new Milford business directory, developed by the Milford Business Task Force, will be placed on the counters at Holiday Inn Express, Showcase Cinema, and at all of the businesses who have participated. Ms. Rokey stated that on Thursday, November 15th, an old hydrant was replaced at 744 Pasadena Ave. Ms. Rokey stated that the new alley in East Milford is ready to tar and chip in the spring. A notice will be sent to all residents after completion stating when the alley will be opened for vehicular traffic and garbage collection. Ms. Rokey stated that the Water and Service Department parking areas have all been paved, and Wallace Avenue is complete except for pavement markings. Ms. Rokey stated that on Monday, November 26 work is scheduled to begin on the Five Points signal improvements. |