| City of Milford Council Sept 16, 2003 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 16, 2003. Mayor Antell opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Roll Call: Present - Mayor Antell, Vice-Mayor Bishop, Mr. Gradolf, Ms. McBeath, Mr. Kolb. Absent – Ms. Hinners, Mr. Metz. Motion by Mr. Bishop second by Mr. Gradolf to excuse Ms. Hinners and Mr. Metz who were attending the Cincinnati Enquirer Town Meeting. All voted yes. Minutes: The reading of the minutes of the September 2, 2003 meeting was waived. A motion by Mr. Gradolf second by Ms. McBeath to adopt Correspondence: A letter was read by the Clerk from MRDD thanking Council for allowing their organization to speak at a Council Meeting. Oath of Office: Mayor Antell swore in Mr. Dave Hunter as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Services: No Report, but Mr. Gradolf discussed the drainage problems with the recent heavy rains. He stated that things are being done to solve the flooding problems. The Storm Water Committee will meet on October 14th and the Hazardous Mitigation Committee will meet on September 30th. The public is invited to attend these meetings. Mr. Bishop added that some of the flooding was due to downspouts draining to the sewers. There is an ordinance prohibiting this. Mr. Antell stated if the homeowners do not fix the problem they would be cited to Mayor’s Court. Administrative Services: The Committee met on September 9, 2003. Mr. Kolb reported that the Finance Director requested a resolution for acceptance for the Rates and Resolution from the County Auditor’s office and estimated 2004 allocations of local government funds. The Committee agreed to draft the resolution. Mr. Kolb made a motion 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. Second Ms. McBeath. All voted yes. The City Manager reported information to the Committee on the move of Nisbet’s Lumber Company to Sharonville. The Committee also discussed the Town Meeting to be held by the Cincinnati Enquirer on September 16th. If possible several Council members will attend. Safety Services Committee: No report. Community Development Committee: Mr. Bishop reported that Mr. Wright distributed copies of a memo he prepared concerning the two conflicting sets of regulations for parking of recreational vehicles. One set of regulations in is the Zoning Ordinances and another in chapter 721 of the Codified Ordinances. Mr. Wright proposes adoption of a single set of regulations. The Law Director will review the regulations before action is taken. The Committee agreed that the regulations should be reviewed and considered for revision. Mr. Wright also informed the Committee that the opening bid for the Carriage Way Park project will on September 24th. The Service Department has begun removing the old equipment, asphalt and dead trees. Mr. Wright also distributed copies of a revised draft for the Urban Renewal Plan Phase II. He said the consulting firm working on the Plan has suggested a few modifications to the criteria used in the analysis to make a more conservative approach. Consolidating multiple parcels under a singer ownership that are contiguous, and consolidating the criteria of location in a floodway and floodplain as a single criteria. Also, adding the criteria of diversity of ownership and some changes to the format of the document to make it easier to read. Mr. Wright stated that some improvements made in the subject area this year by the City and some property owners include renovations to the former City building, the repaving of Ferry and Longworth Streets, and several sidewalk repairs on Main St. and Wooster Pike. The Committee agreed that the Urban Renewal Plan Phase II should be revisited in a few months. All property owners should be notified prior to a public meeting. Mr. Wright reported that Mr. Dave Hunter is seeking appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Hunter has an impressive background. The Committee agreed to nominate Mr. Hunter. The Greater Milford Area Historical Society has asked the City to waive the building permit fees for the new HVAC work to be done at the Promont House Museum. The Committee agreed to draft an Ordinance to waive the permit fees. A motion was made by Mr. Bishop second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance to waive the building permit fees, estimated not to exceed $250, for the HVAC work to be completed at the Promont House Museum. All voted yes. Mr. Wright told the Committee that the Clermont County Planning Commission has requested that the City nominate at least three Milford residents to be considered for the appointment by the County Commissioners to fill the seat on the County Planning Commission. The Committee agreed to nominate Mr. Bob Wendel, Mr. Leonard Harding and Mr. Chris Rosenhoffer. A motion was made by Mr. Bishop second by Mr. Gradolf. All voted yes. Mr. Wright stated that the new Zoning Ordinance regulations for portable signs in the Old Mill District might be challenged for being overly restrictive and subjective. He also distributed copies from the Hamilton County Development Office notifying the City of the relocation of Nisbet Company. Mayor Antell presented pictures by Mr. Dan Slusher showing the activities of “Clean Car Day.” |
City Manager’s Report: City Manager Rokey reported that the Water Department has completed the air stripper media replacement and that a leak on Main St was repaired. There was a high water withdrawal from the Wallace Tower. Disturbance in the main caused many calls to City Hall. The Service Department has completed the tar and chipping of the alleys in South Milford. 120 ft. of 24” storm line was replaced at 33 Crestview. The work on the Salt Barn is almost complete and the old fence and play equipment has been removed from Carriage Way Park. Ms. Rokey also said that the River Restoration Project is going well. A possible installation of a split rail fence could enhance the project area. Administrative Services Community Development Parks & Recreation, Planning Commission, Storm Water Committee, Wellhead Protection Com. Parks & Recreation Commission, Hazard Mitigation Com., Citywide Yard Sale, Junk Days, Miami Woods Reception, Culture Fest at UC Clermont, Chamber of Commerce “Meet the Candidates Night,” |