Roll Call: present-Bagnato, Dickman, Fox, Jenkins, Maloney and Martin.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to approve the Minutes of December 13th , 2005. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded Dickman to approve the Minutes of the December 20th , 2005 Special Council Meeting. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox seconded by Jenkins to authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay the second half of December's bills on the 30th of the month. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to approve the December 30th, 2005 Council bills in the amount of $12,191.88. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Bagnato to approve the December 30th, 2005 Utility bills in the amount of $29,530.02. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Maloney to nominate Dave Jenkins for Council President. Motion by Jenkins to nominate John Fox for Council President. Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to close nominations. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. After a ballot was taken John Fox was named Council President. Motion by Dickman, seconded by Martin to destroy the ballots. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-Two estimates were obtained for the muni parking lot along with the Bank and Kelley Streets project with Baharoglu coming in $32,189.00 less than Richland Engineering.

Safety-None

Finance-A committee will be comprised of the Administrator, Fiscal Officer, Richard Maloney and Kevin Ackerman to look into insurance options.

A meeting will be set up with the Finance Committee to discuss raises.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-John Fox was elected President of Erie Regional Planning with Art Dickman as Alternate.

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation -None

Parks and Trees-The tree that will be planted for Tom O'Connor has been turned over to the Township Trustees.

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -Weather permitting, the street sweeper will be run again.

Safety-None

Finance-Motion by Maloney, seconded by Dickman to appoint Jean Kuyoth Deputy Fiscal Officer. Tina Frederick declined due to the ages of her children. The reason behind the appointment is for backup purposes such as vacations. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-The status on Crosby's permit on Huron Street should be checked.

The fence on Huron Street at 66 Wilcoxson should be checked.

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-Motion by Fox, seconded by Martin to authorize Mr. Georgiafandis the use of the Village parking lot between Church and Front Streets for the Edison High School Band during the 2006 Milan Melon Festival. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Parks and Trees-None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

LEGISLATION

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF $50,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SEWER FUND AND APPROPRIATING UNAPPROPRIATING FUNDS. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to adopt. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, Bagnato-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 408-01-06

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR VILLAGE FINANCING OF THE LANDSDOWN ROAD RESIDENTS PREDETERMINTED SEWER TAP FEE. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Jenkins to bring this ordinance to its first reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE ALL NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN PREPARED BY EMH&T, INC. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Dickman to bring this ordinance to its first reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to adjourn. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

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Mayor Robert C. Bickley Fiscal Officer Mary Bruno