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Council Minutes - June 6, 2006
The meeting of June 6th, 2006 was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Robert C. Bickley.

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

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to approve the Minutes of May 2nd, 2006. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Maloney, seconded by Fox to approve the Council Bills for May 24th, 2006 in the amount of $18,323.79. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to approve the Council Bills for June 6th, 2006 in the amount of $15,272.87. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the Utility Bills for May 24th, 2006 in the amount of $153,007.79. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the Utility Bills for June 6th, 2006 in the amount of $31,743.24. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Diane Ortman requested reviewing the new plans of the Swan and Liberty Streets, before $10,000.00 is spent in engineering. It was explained the depth was not changed, the elevation has been.

Carla Rospert addressed Council on rollerblading on the sidewalks, not on the streets, but questioned where to go when the sidewalk ends. Council will look into the ordinance.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-None

Safety-The installation of the battery backup on the police radio repeater is complete.

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-None

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation -None

Parks and Trees-None

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -The Village was reimbursed for one of the guardrails is paid to have replaced due to an accident.

The area between Merry and Judson Streets was repainted by ODOT to reflect no passing.

Safety-None

Finance-The Administrator provided an Industry Loss Financial Impact Report to the Finance Committee and Council.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-Regional Planning Building Codes and Inspection Committee met to discuss potential Brownfield Legislation.

Erie County Health Department is establishing a new county-wide plumbing code, including all contractors in the county having to be licensed,

Utilities-During the power outage on May 2nd, the Village was able to switch over to the north sub-station. The Administrator praised the work of Steve Rockwell and Kevin Ackerman.

The 8-inch waterline on Lockwood will cost approximately $15,000-$17,000.00 and $19,000.00 in labor should the Village choose not to do it themselves.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-The Milan Lions Club sent a Thank You note for a donated dog kennel foe recycling.

There will be signs placed at W. Judson between Lockwood and Main to show attention to children playing.

Parks and Trees-Markings will be painted on the basketball courts at Sleepy Hollow Park.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

LEGISLATION

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 151.18 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, OHIO, PERTAINING TO TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY. Motion by Jenkins, seconded by Maloney to bring this ordinance to its second reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF MILAN, OHIO, AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. Motion by Dickman, seconded by Jenkins to suspend the rules. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, motion carried. Motion by Dickman, seconded by Jenkins to adopt as an emergency by title only. Roll call: Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Maloney-yes, Martin-yes, Dickman-yes. Ordinance no. 414-06-06, motion carried.

Motion by Maloney, seconded by Jenkins to excuse Bagnato from tonight's meeting. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to take the recommendation of the Street Committee and authorize the Administrator to go out for bids on the municipal parking lot. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Maloney, seconded by Martin to authorize the Administrator to proceed with engineering on Swan and Liberty Streets, not to exceed $10,000.00. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

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

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Mayor Robert C. Bickley Fiscal Officer Mary Bruno

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