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

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to approve the Minutes of January 17th, 2006. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to approve the February 7th Council bills in the amount of $22,071.73. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the February 7th, 2006 Utility bills in the amount of $51,667.26, with the exception of the Medical Mutual bill, which will be held for the next meeting. It was clarified it is the Fiscal Officer's job to prepare all bills and Council has the right to hold or deny payment. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Alyson Taylor, a 3rd grade teacher from Milan Elementary whose class is studying government was in attendance.

Dan Frederick, Marilyn Ortman, Matt McClellen, Frank Carrilo, and Kevin Ackerman were also in attendance.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-There will be a meeting for the Municipal Lot Project on March 14th.

Safety-None

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-Crosby's on Huron Street is finished and the permit has been closed out.

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation -Two residents have inquired about receiving e-mails of the minutes and the Administrator's report. The library has given approval to place signs there. It was suggested this may be something the high school government class may also be interested in receiving, keeping them updated on local government

Parks and Trees-None

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -A meeting will be set up for 6:30 on February 21st, to discuss options for handicap ramps/railings at the west end of Front Street by Stine Dentist's.

Safety-None

Finance-An insurance handout was distributed to Council members by Maloney explaining different policies. He explained Bowie would be willing to collect one-half of what it would cost the Village to insure him with the Village saving the other half, forfeiting his insurance. Bowie is entitled to insurance, however, he had planned on using it as secondary insurance. The Village insurance does not offer secondary, only primary, therefore, defeating the purpose. It would be understood if Bowie were to lose his primary insurance at Delphi, he would use the Village insurance as primary. Maloney called for a work session and Council agreed on Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. for Council members only along with the Mayor. The Mayor stated he had a prior arrangement. Maloney again called for Council members only. The Solicitor verified she was not needed there and it was confirmed she was not. Bowie was told by the Solicitor if he wanted to speak on behalf of the Insurance Committee, he should speak now, because even thought the work session was a public meeting, it was called for Council only and he would have to observe. Bowie stated the Committee got together to see what could be done to reduce the cost of insurance and to also minimize the impact on the employees. He explained the Committee compared the existing policy to an 80/20 plan with a high deductible of $1000.00/$3000.00, with the Village reimbursing the employees back to the $100.00/$200.00 plan they are at today. The $1000.00/$3000.00 would save the Village a considerable amount of money premium-wise while reimbursing up to $800.00 per person, not to exceed 3 per family. Even if everyone were to max out, which was explained is highly unlikely, there would still be savings on the premium. A 1580 plan was also discussed in the spreadsheet.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-None

Utilities-Motion by Fox, seconded by Maloney to remove AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THURSDAY AS GARBAGE PICKUP DAY WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MILAN off the table and place it on its third reading. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to adopt. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 411-02-06

There is a new natural gas aggregation program purchase arrangement the Village has agreed to that will potentially give better prices in 2007.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-The 46th Annual Community Banquet sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on February 11th, 2006.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Maloney to allow the Herb Club use of the sidewalk area in front of Town hall on Saturday May 13, from 8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. and

The Mid-Summer Antique Fest to have the Village close Main and Park Street on July 9 from 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. with horse and carriage rides with a police officer being paid by the event for extra security. Vote-all yeas, with proof of insurance, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Martin to allow Julie Beard's wedding on September 16, 2006 with the Mayor performing the ceremony at the Gazebo. Vote-all yeas, with proof of insurance, motion carried.

Magistrate Steve Palmer's contract is $500.00 per month.

Parks and Trees-Tree Commission meetings are planned for February 8th at 3:00 P.M. to discuss Village needs and February 24th at 9:00 A.M. for pruning methodology.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Council, the Mayor, the Police Chief and Sergeant will need to complete their NIMS training soon. It was suggested it could be done on-line.

LEGISLATION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ERIE COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT'S COMMUNITY CLEAN UP GRANT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Maloney, seconded by Fox to suspend the rules. Roll call: Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, Dickman-yes, motion carried. Motion by Fox, seconded by Maloney to adopt by title only as an emergency. Roll call: Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 530-02-06

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A HYDRO DEVELOPMENTAL COST SHARING AGREEMENT BY THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, OHIO WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER-OHIO, INC. Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to bring this ordinance to its first reading by title only.

AN ORDINANCE TO LOAN $50,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SEWER FUND AND APPROPRIATING UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to suspend the rules. Roll call: Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, motion carried. Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to adopt as an emergency by title only. Roll call: Martin-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-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 Fox, seconded by Martin to bring this ordinance to its third reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. Motion by Fox, seconded by Maloney to adopt. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes. Motion carried, Resolution no. 531-02-06

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE ALL NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN PREPARED BY EMH&T, INC. Motion by Maloney, seconded by Fox to bring this ordinance to its third reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Fox to adopt. Roll call: Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, Dickman-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 412-02-06

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