| November 7, 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 Wednesday, November 7, 2001. Mayor Kolb opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Roll Call: Present - Mayor Kolb, Vice-Mayor Ms. McBeath, Mr. Antell, Mr. Gradolf, Mr. Metz, Mr. Bishop, Ms. Hinners
Reading of Minutes: Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Antell to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2001 Regular Meeting. Mayor Kolb, Vice-Mayor Ms. McBeath, Mr. Antell, Mr. Gradolf, Mr. Metz, and Mr. Bishop voted yea. Ms. Hinners abstained.
Public Hearing: Mayor Kolb open the Public Hearing.
Jeff Wright, Assistant City Manager presented the Staff Report concerning the Amendment of the Milford Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Wright stated the applicant Phillip Gatch is requesting a rezoning for the property located on U.S. Rt. 50 from R-2 PD to LI.
Mayor Kolb then called anyone attending on behalf of the applicant. No one came forward.
Mayor Kolb then called forward anyone for or against the proposed zone change. No one came forward.
No final staff analysis was given.
There being no other comments by Council or by any audience member the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion by Mr. Kolb and second by Mr. Gradolf to close the Public Hearing. All voted yea.
Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to make a motion to draft an Ordinance to accept the Planning Commissions recommendation. All voted yea.
Swearing In: Law Director Mike Minniear swore in Julianne Rymer as a Part-Time Patrol Officer.
Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council that they received the following October Financial Statements: Statement of Cash and Reconciliation of City Funds.
Also Clerk Barrons-Sweeney requested Council decision on whether a Liquor License hearing needed to be held to change a Liquor License from UDF Limited Partnership I DBA United Dairy Farmers 037 519 W. Pike Street, Morrow, Ohio 45152 to UDF Limited Partnership I DBA United Dairy Farmers 159, 100 Chamber Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150.
Voice vote not to request a hearing. All voted yea.
Comments: None.
Standing Committee Reports
Public Services: Mr. Antell reported the Public Services Committee met October 22, 2001 from 5:39 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Mr. Antell reported the Committee decided to place a light at Memorial Park to light the flag.
Mr. Antell reported the ADA access would come out of the next years budget.
Mr. Antell advised the Committee discussed to dig new wells next to the old wells.
Mr. Antell reported on Storm Water discharges. The Committee will be forming a Storm Water Committee in the next month or so to assist in this area.
Mr. Antell advised Mr. Stitt, a retired engineer with the City of Cincinnati would be assisting the Committee with the Storm Water utility.
Public Services: Mr. Antell reported the Public Services Committee met November 7, 2001 from
6:45 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Antell and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance Amending Chapters 921, 925, and 927 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Milford Regarding Water and Wastewater Department Rules and Regulations. All voted yea.
Motion by Mr. Antell and second by Ms. McBeath to draft a Resolution designating the City Manager as the City¼s Authorized Agent to execute all FEMA related documents. All voted yea.
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Administrative Services: No report.
Safety Services: Ms. McBeath reported the Safety Services Committee met October 30, 2001 from 5:40 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Ms. McBeath reported Chief Lantman would order the replacement vehicle for the police cruiser lost in the flood along with the new three Ford Crown Victorias after the first of the year.
Ms. McBeath reported the Manager is in favor of having exercise equipment installed in the police annex. The Police Auxiliary will donate all the equipment. All the labor will also be donated for installation of the equipment.
Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft a Resolution approving a proposed loan to the Milford Community Fire Department Inc., in an amount presently estimated not to exceed $300,000 to finance the acquisition of a new fire truck and related equipment. All voted yea.
Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met October 30, 2001 from 6:25 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Bishop reported Rob Fields would replace Ms. Hance as part of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Fields will be sworn in at the next Council Meeting.
Mr. Bishop reported Betsy West has resigned form the Citizens Housing Committee. Paul Snyder will replace Ms. West.
Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Ms. Hinners to appoint these two gentlemen to the appropriate Committees outlined. All voted yea.
Law Director Mike Minniear swore in Paul Snyder as a Member of the Citizens Housing Committee.
Mr. Bishop reported Steve Wagner, Finance Director informed the Committee it is now the time to start considering who will perform our bi-annual audit.
Mr. Bishop advised that Mr. Wright brought an update to the Committee concerning the Parks and Recreation Commissions recommendations for Clertoma Park.
Motion by Ms. Bishop and second by Ms. McBeath to request an executive session to discuss real estate matters immediately following this Council meeting. All voted yea.
City Manager: Ms. Rokey reported one latest improvement at the Water Department is the installation of a new electronic hoist.
Ms. Rokey advised that the sludge vault has been cleaned out.
Ms. Rokey reported a main break occurred on October 30th.
Ms. Rokey reported the East Milford alley project is almost complete.
Ms. Rokey advised there is a lighting ceremony for the downtown tree lights on Friday the 23rd at 5:30 p.m.
Ms. Rokey reported during junk days we filled thirteen 30-yard dumpsters and three garbage trucks.
Committee Meetings to be scheduled:
Public Services Monday, November 19 5:00 p.m.
Public Services Monday, November 26 4:45 p.m.
Administrative Services Wednesday, November 14 7:30 p.m.
Community Development Tuesday, November 13 5:30 p.m.
Several reminders were reported, please see City Managers report dated November 7, for details.
Police Department: Chief Lantman submitted the October Police Department Monthly Report.
Fire Department and EMS: Chief Cooper submitted the Fire Department¼s October Monthly Report.
Also Chief Cooper advised all the banners that the City has at this time has been put up.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
01-148 An Ordinance amending Chapters 921, 925, and 927 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Milford regarding Water and Wastewater Department rules and regulations. Motion by
Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yea. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to adopt. All voted yea.
01-149 An Ordinance authorizing the amendment of the Enterprise Zone Agreement between Husky Injections Molding Systems, Inc. and CUC Property. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yea. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Bishop to adopt. All voted yea.
01-466 A Resolution approving a proposed loan to the Milford Community Fire Department, Inc., in an amount presently estimated not to exceed $300,000 to finance the acquisition of a new fire truck and related equipment. Motion by Mr. Antell and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yea.
01-467 A Resolution designating the Milford City Manager as the authorized agent for the purpose of preparing and filing an application for federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to adopt. All voted yea.
Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Ms. McBeath to adjourn to an executive session. All voted yea.
Motion by Mr. Metz and second by Mr. Gradolf to return to regular session. All voted yea.
Final Comments
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Joan Barrons-Sweeney, Clerk Craig Kolb, Mayor
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