City of Milford Council
June 18, 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, June 18, 2002. Mayor Antell opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

Roll Call: Present – Mayor Mr. Antell, Vice-Mayor Mr. Bishop, Mr. Kolb, Mr. Gradolf,
Mr. Metz, Ms. McBeath

Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Bishop to excuse Ms. Hinners for this meeting. All voted yes.

Reading of Minutes: Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Gradolf to waive the reading and to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2002 Regular Meeting. All voted yes.

Mayor Antell presented the Milford Eagles Varsity Baseball team with a proclamation because the team made it to the schools first ever State Division I Tournament.

Mayor Antell presented Jessie Martin with a proclamation for Juvenile Diabetes week.

David Mackenzie, from the Little Miami Enthusiast Sierra Club member, asked the Milford Council to not support the bridge by Lunken Airport by passing a resolution opposing this project. A sample resolution was given to all Council members.

Correspondence: Clerk Barrons-Sweeney reminded Council they received the following May financial statements: Statement of Cash, Reconciliation of City Funds, Summary of Balances, Schedule of Investment, and Allocation of Collections and Interest.

Clerk Barrons-Sweeney read to Council a thank you letter from The Greater Milford Historical Society for the proclamation presented to the Society at the last Council meeting to help celebrate their 35th birthday.

Standing Committee Reports

Public Services: No report.

Mr. Gradolf stated the street repairs are coming along fine.

Administrative Services: No report.

Safety Services: No report.

Community Development: Mr. Bishop reported the Community Development Committee met on June 17 at 4:10 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Mr. Bishop discussed the results of the traffic count study that LJB, Incorporated completed relative to the Carriage Way closure.

Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an ordinance to close Riverside Drive. All voted yes.

Mr. Bishop advised Council that Mr. Steve Jones from Cinergy attended the meeting to discuss power outages in Milford area and also to discuss trimming trees differently based upon the City they are in.

 Motion by Mr. Bishop and second by Mr. Gradolf to draft an ordinance authorizing signatures on a dedication plat for a portion of Water and Race streets. All voted yes.

City Manager: Ms. Rokey reported the Water Department received $237.60 for the disposal of 1, 320 pounds of old meters that were recycled.

Voice vote authorizing the disposal of an inoperable truck assigned to the Water department. All voted yes.

Ms. Rokey reported that East Milford alley has been patched and will be tar and chipped next week by the Service department. Also, the Service department has installed the new gateway sign at Milford Parkway.

Ms. Rokey advised Council that Carol Royer presented at the National Operator Trainers’ Conference in Cleveland last week on our treatment process transition from "Extended Aeration" to "Contact Stabilization."

Committee Meetings to be scheduled:
Public Services
Tuesday, June 25 4:30 p.m.
Administrative Services
Wednesday, June 26 6:00 p.m.


Police Department: Chief Lantman submitted the June Police Department Monthly Report.

Fire Department and EMS: Chief Cooper submitted the June Fire Department report.

Chief Cooper thanked Council for the vehicle. This vehicle will assist in refurbishing another Fire Department truck.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

02-216 An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an employment agreement with Loretta E. Rokey for position of Milford City Manager. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Metz to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Kolb and second by Mr. Gradolf to adopt. All voted yes.

02-217 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign a dedication plat for the right a way for Water and Race Street. Motion by Ms. McBeath and second by Mr. Gradolf to suspend the rules and read by title only. All voted yes. Motion by Mr. Gradolf and second by Mr. Bishop to adopt. All voted yes.

Final Comments:

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.



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