City of Milford Council
September 17, 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, September 17, 2002. Mayor Antell opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

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

Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Ms. Hinners to excuse Mr. Bishop. All voted yes.

Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Kolb and second by Ms. McBeath to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2002 Regular Meeting. All voted yes.

Speaker: Glen Brailey reviewed the highlights of renovating the old City buildings.

Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council of the upcoming Clermont 2001 Fashion Show.

Standing Committee Reports
Public Services: Mr. Gradolf reported the Public Services Committee met September 9, 2002 from 4:32 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Mr. Gradolf reported an update on the wellfield project and current water demand.

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to draft an Ordinance establishing funds 455, 456, 457 respectively for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase I, Clearwell Storage, and Edgecombe Tower Improvement project. All voted yes.

Mr. Gradolf report that the City Manager has requested loan funds for our Water and Wastewater Projects. These are supplemental loans for the OPWC Grants and Loans already approved.

Mr. Gradolf made the following correction to the July 2, 2002 minutes: Mr. Gradolf reported that the water meter at Thielman’s Mobile Home park was recently switched out by Clermont County. They are not on the City of Milford’s water system. It was found that the Clermont county water us was probably reported incorrectly. Thielman is requesting a 25% discount on sewer usage from the City. This was tabled to a late date.

Administrative Services: Ms. Hiners reported the Administrative Services Committee met September 9, 2002 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.

Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Ms. McBeath to draft an Ordinance amending appropriations Ordinance #02-181. All voted yes.

Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance Adopting Personnel Policies and Procedures for the City of Milford. All voted yes.

Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Ms. McBeath to draft a Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. All voted yes.

Mayor Antell presented a liquor license request for Durty Harry. Council agreed not to hold a public hearing.

Safety Services: No report.

Community Development: No report.

City Manager: Ms. Rokey reported updates on current projects in the Water and Service departments.

Committee Meetings to be scheduled:

Public Services
Monday, September23 5:00 p.m.

Community Services
Wednesday, September 25 5:30 p.m.

Safety Services
Monday, September 30 5:00 p.m.

Several reminders were reported, please see City Managers report dated September 17, for details.

Police Department: Chief Lantman reported the Police Partnership is sponsoring a blood drive in the City Hall parking lot October 3 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Chief Lantman submitted the August Police Department report.

Fire Department and EMS: Chief Cooper submitted the Fire Departments August monthly report.

Old Business: Mr. Gradolf reported that Union Township Trustees have over-rided their Planning Commission for a new development of houses and condos to be built on Beechwood and Roundbottom. Mr. Gradolf stated, we need to look at this and how it will affect the traffic in South Milford.

New Business:

02-228 An Ordinance amending Appropriations Ordinance No. 02-181. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Kolb to adopt. All voted yes.

02-229 An Ordinance establishing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase I Fund, the Clearwell Storage Fund and the Edgecombe Tower improvement project fund. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to adopt. All voted yes.

02-475 A Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Gradolf to adopt. All voted yes.

Final Comments
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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