Roll Call: Present - Bagnato, Dickman, Fox, Jenkins, Kovesdi and Wolf.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to approve the Minutes of February 1st, 2005. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to pay the Council Bills for February 15th , 2005 in the amount of $16,032.61. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to pay the Utility Bills for February 15th, 2005 in the amount of $24,391.54. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

There was no citizen's participation or action taken in the committee meetings that preceded tonight's council meeting.

The Mayor answered Dick Maloney's questions on the rising cost of power.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-None

Safety-The police cruiser should be in soon.

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection - None

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-New

Parks and Trees-None

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -The new truck for the Street Department was tabled due to specks and bids.

Safety-Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Fox to take Officer Pat Fox off his successfully completed probation, and award him a new hourly rate of $14.50 an hour, effective February 27, 2005. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Finance-The following subjects were discussed at the recent finance meeting:

A portion of Swan Street will be paid for out of the sewer department.

Chief Ward has suggestions for teiring police wages.

Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Jenkins to proceed with the Customized Training Proposal/Agreement. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Bagnato to authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay the AMP Ohio, Medical Mutual and Village of Milan utility bills if they are due in-between council periods. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection -None

Utilities-Mike Bagnato presented a letter from Joyce Horman, praising Nancy Justice's thoughtfulness, going above and beyond her duty while the Horman family was going through a difficult time.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-Motion by Wolf, seconded by Fox to allow Pam Crosby the use of the square for the Annual Midsummer Antiques Fest on Sunday, July 10, 2005 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to allow the Edison High School Drama Club to display a portable sign in the square to advertise the pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 13, 2005. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

At the recent Chamber banquet. Joe and Jeanette Henry of Growers were honored as the Business of the Year. The Milan Museum was honored for 50 years of service, while Janet Hire and Luella Simon of the Milan Library were also recognized. Keith Ostheimer was honored for his service to the area baseball league as was Laura Rice for her dedication to the American Red Cross. The Coffee Station's owners Connie and Tim Morsher were recognized.

Parks and Trees-None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Kovesdi to adjust the Committee meeting times on the first and third Tuesday's of the month from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., with the exception of Parks and Trees, which will be held on the first Tuesday of the month only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

The Mayor recently completed 6 hours of training for Mayors Court and hopes to have it up and running soon.

Legislation

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING IN NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY IN THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, OHIO. Motion by Wolf, seconded by Fox to bring this ordinance to its third reading by title only. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, motion carried. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Wolf to adopt. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. Roll call: Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 374-02-05.

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

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Mayor Robert C. Bickley Fiscal Officer Mary Bruno