Mayor Bickley called the Council meeting of April 6th, 2004 to order by with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to approve the Minutes of the March 16th , vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Wolf to pay the Council bills for April 6th , 2004 in the amount of $35,157.99. The ACC bill in the amount of $75.00 will be refunded. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to pay the Utility bills for April 6th , 2004 in the amount of $54,836.85. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Dave Frederick and Dave Mesenburg were in attendance to discuss 2 parcels of land along the south side of Landsdown that they would like to annex under a type 1 agreement, with 5 parts. The Planning Commission recommends the proposal to Council with a unanimous vote. Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to take Planning Commissions recommendation to move forward with the agreement. Roll call: Bagnato-abstain, Fox-yes, Dickman-yes, Jenkins-yes, Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, vote-5 yeas 1 abstention, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Bagnato to allow the Melon Festival to use the park on September 4-6, along with the indicated streets, with the proper insurance, vote-all yeas, motion carried.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-None

Safety-None

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection -The Executive Board of Regional Planning approved the Landsdown project and now will go to the Erie County Commissioners.

A new storm water district was discussed at the Erie Regional Governmental meeting.

Utilities-Time Warner and the Village have reached an agreement on the number of poles they are on. It was suggested a pole and franchise agreement be done at the same time. Chris Thomas from Time Warner was asked to write up the franchise fee written up with 3% going to the Village, which is the current fee. A 15 year non-exclusive contract is standard. The Village could ask for a monthly report from Time Warner. At this time, the Village has more to lose without a contract then Time Warner does.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-The model UN class from Firelands toured the Village of Milan. Some of the students were from Japan.

Erie Lodge celebrated their 150th anniversary. The Mayor presented a proclamation.

Parks and Trees-None

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -None

Safety-Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Kovesdi to accept the resignation of Rene Cerda , vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to hire the following part-time police officers, effective April 6th, 2004, with one year probation at the rate of $8.50 an hour pending a passing physical: Derek Wilhelm, Adam Keppler and Jeffrey Wagner. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. The 3 were sworn in by Mayor Bickley.

Signs were posted prohibiting firearms in Village property. A policy for employees will be drawn up.

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection -The Mayor attended a Northwestern Ohio Planning Session at the Great Bear Lodge.

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-The Mayor met with Chris Harland and Time Warner for a show that will be aired tomorrow night, updating the community.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to not to authorize the McLane's to use the council room in case of rain on June 19th, 2004, due to the amount of people. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. It was suggested they try Town Hall.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Wolf to authorize Laurie Parkinson to use the gazebo on May 22nd. Additional insurance must be provided. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

The museums will open May 1st .

The open house has been rescheduled for May 2nd.

The police bench is at IPC being painted.

Parks and Trees-The Arbor Day celebration will be on April 30th. A tree will be planted in front of Groff Funeral Home. It was suggested finding out where the conduit will be so trees are not planted in the way.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Legislation

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