City of Milford Council August 6, 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, August 6, 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. Gradolf, Mr. Kolb Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Kolb to excuse Council members Mr. Metz and Ms. McBeath. All voted yes. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Kolb and second by Mr. Bishop to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2002 Regular Meeting and July 29 Special Meting. Mr. Antell, Mr. Bishop, Ms. Hinners, and Mr. Kolb voted yes. Mr. Gradolf abstained. Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council that the following July 2002 financial statements were included in their packets: Statement of Cash and Reconciliation of City Funds. Swearing In: Law Director, Mike Minniear swore in Heather Krenwinkel to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Speaker: Liz Lohse, Chair of Personnel Commission, advised everyone that the police test is being given soon and anyone who is Spanish speaking please apply. Standing Committee Reports Public Services: No report Administrative Services: Ms. Hinners reported the Administrative Services Committee met July 23, 2002 from 7:03 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Ms. Hinners reported that the Committee received copies of the personnel policies and procedures to review and consider at a different meeting. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Kolb to draft an Ordinance supporting the alternative formula for Local Government and RAF funds as presented by the Clermont County Auditor’s office. All voted yes. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance replacing ordinance 96-1712 to credit income tax funds to the general bond fund to pay the Milford Parkway General Obligation Debt. All voted yes. Safety Services: No report Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met July 23, 2002 from 5:35 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Mr. Bishop reported that Mr. Wright has sent out a Request for Proposals for Carriage Way Park development plan. Mr. Bishop reported Steve Wyan, the City’s Code Enforcement Officer, is contacting the members of the Citizens Housing Committee to gauge their interest in continuing to serve on the Committee due to chronic absenteeism. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an Ordinance to correct Section 1197.05 of the Codified Ordinance. All voted yes. Mr. Bishop advised Council that the City’s application for Community Development Block Grant funds for the High Street improvements has been recommended for approval by the Clermont County Commissioners per the City Manager.

City Manager: Ms. Rokey gave an update on the work done by the Water Department and Service Department. Committee Meetings to be scheduled: Community Services : Tuesday, August 13 5:30 p.m. Safety Services : Tuesday, August 13 7:00 p.m. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to adjourn to a brief executive session immediately following this Council meeting. All voted yes. Several reminders were reported, please see City Managers report dated August 6, for details. Police Department: Chief Lantman presented the June Police Department report. Fire Department and EMS: No report. Old Business: Mayor Antell showed the Clermont County flag, the City received. He advised this will be passed along to the Service Department. Liz Lohse, a resident, stated she is upset over the new bridge intersection at US 50 and St. Rt. 126 due to construction, painting and servicing delays. New Business: 02-223 An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to credit income tax collections directly to the General Bond Retirement Fund in an amount sufficient to provide for debt payment for the Milford Parkway General Obligation Debt. Motion by Mr. Gradolf 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. Bishop to adopt. All voted yes. 02-224 An Ordinance amending Section 1197.05 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Milford. Motion by Ms. Hinners and second by Mr. Gradolf 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. 02-225 An Ordinance authorizing adoption of an alternative method of apportionment of the undivided local government and local government revenue assistance funds. 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. Gradolf to adopt. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to adjourn to an executive session. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Ms. Hinners to return to regular session. All voted yes. Final Comments There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ______________________________ _________________________________ Joan Barrons-Sweeney, Clerk James J. Antell, Mayor