The meeting of August 3rd, 2004 was called to order by with the Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Bickley.

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

Motion by Fox seconded by Dickman to approve the Minutes of the July 20th. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Bagnato to pay the Council bills for August 3rd, 2004 in the amount of $29,428.31. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to pay the Utility bills for August 3rd, 2004 in the amount of $65,046.56. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

A question on aggregation was brought up to Council by Laura Rice, and the Administrator explained a 12 month contract is insurance against price spikes. The Village's contract expires this December and prices are expected to go up.

Linda Burch addressed Council on the recycling sign on village owned tree lawn next to her property. The Village was requested to put the sign up by Erie County Recycling. ODOT will be called to get a determination if it is in violation of the state.

Dick Maloney questioned if sanitary sewers will be provided by the Village at Landsdown, and they will not.

Kevin Zeiher introduced himself to Council as a candidate for the 4th judge of Erie County. One of his biggest plans is to correct the backlog problem.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-None

Safety-None

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 -There will be a pre-construction meeting for the Oak Street project. The school has taken down the fence.

Safety-None

Finance-The owners of Governmental Systems, the Village's software providers and support, have split. The Fiscal Officer and head of the Utility Department would like to phase out the contract with Governmental and go with the new company. The contract for the utility software will be cancelled, if possible. It was ordered 6 months ago.

The auditors conducted the exit interview and despite a few minor management discrepancies, all went well.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection -None

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation- The Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting tomorrow morning in the Council Room.

Parks and Trees-None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was water in the basement after the heavy rains.

Legislation

THIRD READING

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 151.14 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, OHIO PERTAINING TO UNIFORM ALLOWANCES. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to bring this ordinance to its third reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried. Motion by Wolf, seconded by Bagnato to adopt. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 353-08-04

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES THAT MAY BE RASIED BY LEVY AT THE MAXIMUM RATES AUTHORIZED BY LAW WITHOUT THE VOTE OF ELECTORS TO BE INSUFFICIENT AND DECLARING THE NECESSDITY OF A RENEWAL LEVY IN EXCESS OF SUCH RATE: (5705.19 and 5705.25). Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Jenkins to adopt. Roll call: Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes. All yeas, motion carried, Resolution no. 521-08-04

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel. Roll call: Jenkins-yes, Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to return to Regular Session. Roll call: Kovesdi-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, motion carried

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