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

Motion by Fox, seconded by Maloney to approve the Minutes of February 7th, 2006. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Martin to approve the February 21st, 2006 Council bills in the amount of $12,196.03. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the February 7th, 2006 Utility bills in the amount of $75,193.44. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to approve the February 9th, 2006 Work Session Minutes. Bagnato, who was out of town during the meeting questioned if anything other than what was in the minutes was discussed, since it was a public meeting. Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to Jenkins to amend the minutes to show Health Insurance was discussed. The insurance chart will also be attached to the minutes. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. The Administrator was in attendance during the meeting representing the employees, but was asked to leave during Executive Session, in which he was discussed. The Chief of Police and his request for insurance has been tabled at this point.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Marilyn Ortman was in attendance

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-None

Safety-None

Finance-Motion by Maloney, seconded by Fox to approve and recommend the 1000/3000 Medical Mutual plan with a $200.00 single deductible and $400.00 family deductible with the Village re-imbursing a maximum of $2600.00 per family. The monthly premium to the Village will be $9,416.37. Motion by Maloney, seconded by Fox to instruct the Administrator to cancel the existing policy and go forth with the new one effective March 1st, 2006. Maloney stated the new insurance check doesn't need to be sent, the Village will pay the adjusted bill when the invoice is sent. Motion by Fox, seconded by Martin to pay the corrected bill went sent. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Maloney, seconded by Jenkins to pay Bowie $741.95 per month for his half of what the Village would pay for his insurance he is forfeiting , with the understanding he can pick up the Village insurance should it become necessary in the future. This amount will be paid without any PERS or taxes taken out. Motion by Maloney, seconded by Jenkins to authorize the Solicitor to draw up the necessary documents pertaining to this matter. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-None

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation -An editorial was written in the Sandusky Register about the minutes and e-mails available to the public.

Mark Miller was recognized as Citizen of the Year for 2006 at the recent Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Milan Drive Thru as Business of the Year, the American Legion as Organization of the Year, and the Citizens for Berlin-Milan Schools Committee for Youth Services.

Parks and Trees-The Lockwood Park sign is in.

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -St. Rt. 113 from Rt. 250 to the culvert will be done this year, continuing to the high school. Resurfacing on St. Rt. 601 from the light out past the elementary school will be done in late summer.

There was talk of resurrecting talks of a bike path on St. Rt. 113 going towards the high school.

Safety-None

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-None

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-The Milan Volunteer Fire Department was featured on the front page of the Sandusky Register on February 13th.

An overview of the many programs the library host was discussed and can be found at www.milan-berlin.libraryohio.

Parks and Trees- None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

LEGISLATION

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 Bagnato, seconded by Fox to bring this ordinance to its second reading by title only.

A public meeting will be held on March 14th to discuss the muni parking lots.

Discussion for a wireless microphone for the podium was discussed.

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

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Mayor Robert C. Bickley Fiscal Officer Mary Bruno