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

Motion by Fox, seconded by Wolf to approve the Minutes of November 22nd, 2005. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Bagnato to approve the December 13th, 2005 Council bills in the amount of $27,393.55. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

Motion by Dickman, seconded by Fox to approve the December 13th, 2005 Utility bills in the amount of $25,180.03. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Mark Worley of 26 Huron Street addressed Council on parking in the back parking lot of the Administration building, but was told by Chief Ward he was not allowed to park there any longer because of snow issues. He said he was told by Ward he was just a renter and offered no value to the community, and Worley wanted to know if it was just Ward's view or all the Administration's opinion. Worley's landlord had called a Council member, and Worley was told he can park in the lot, just not for days, but not during snow or funerals. Worley was told the proper procedure for his complaint was to speak to the Mayor, who would talk to the Chief, and the Mayor would then get back to Worley. The Solicitor had legislation drawn up for parking procedures in the Administration parking lot that will be voted on later in the meeting. Worley thanked Council for listening.

OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers-None

Safety-None

Finance-None

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-None

Utilities-Letters for electronic transfers went out for utility bills, with 42 residents signing up.

Cingular felt neither site for its tower was usable, therefore there will be not further contact at this time.

The Village is able to offer the existent Landsdown residents a loan at the Star Ohio rate plus 2% at a time period of 60 months for their tap in sewer fees that will go on their sewer bills, conditions written in for sale of property before the loan is paid off. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to follow this procedure with the above stipulations. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to withdraw the above motion due to the fact the Fiscal Officer just received the information this morning and has not had time to fully research all avenues.

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation -50 people from the Firelands Civil War Round Table of Huntington, Indiana held a meeting at the Presbyterian Church recently.

Council thanked Lois Wolf for 8 years on Council, and Wolf added before she came on Council she didn't realize the hard working group of people with the best interest of Village at heart.

The Lockwood park sign should be in before Christmas.

NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS

Streets, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers -None

Safety-None

Finance-The appropriations were discussed, with potential cost of living raises being turned over to the new Council with the 2 new members at the first meeting in January.

Regional Planning, Building Codes & Inspection-The Coffee Station was sold and the easement is no longer needed because the lot was split.. This was passed through John Zimmerman and the situation is now permanently resolved.

Utilities-None

Civic Contact and Historical Preservation-The Mayor swore in newly elected Council members Michael Bagnato, John Fox, Richard Maloney and Jennifer Martin.

Parks and Trees-Two honey locust trees were planted when the Village celebrated Arbor Day on November 30, 2005.

A re-certification application for Tree City USA was sent in.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

LEGISLATION

2006 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Jenkins to suspend the rules. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, motion carried, Motion by Fox, seconded by Fox to adopt by title only. Roll call: Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 402-12-05

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 369-12-04 TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE TRANSFER OF ADDITIONAL MONIES TO VARIOUS FUNDS. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to adopt. Roll call: Jenkins-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 403-12-05

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE OE OR MORE LONG TERM POWER PURCHASE SCHEDULES. Motion by Wolf , seconded by Jenkins to bring this ordinance to its second reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE MUNICIPALITY TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH INTERSTATE AND INTRASTATE PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES WITH MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO RECEIVE AND PROVIDE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCIES THROUGH THE INTERCHANGE AND USE OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPEMENT. Motion by Bagnato, seconded by Fox to bring this ordinance to its seconded reading by title only. Vote-all yeas, motion carried.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE SOLICITOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, OHIO. Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to bring this ordinance to its second reading by title only as an emergency. Roll call: Wolf-yes, Bagnato-no, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, motion does not pass.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Bagnato to bring this ordinance to its second reading by title only. Roll call: Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Wolf-yes, motion carried.

AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PARKING SPACES FOR POLICE BUSINESS ONLY AND PROHIBITING OVERNIGHT PARKING WITHOUT PERMISSION IN THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PARKING LOT IN THE VILLAGE OF MILAN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion by Fox, seconded by Jenkins to suspend the rules. Roll call: Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Wolf-yes, Bagnato-yes, motion carried. Motion by Wolf, seconded by Fox to adopt by title only as an emergency. Roll call: Bagnato-yes, Dickman-yes, Fox-yes, Jenkins-yes, Wolf-yes. Motion carried, Ordinance no. 404-12-05

The Mayor called for an emergency meeting at 7:00 P.M. on December 20, 2005 to vote on legislation.

Motion by Fox, seconded by Dickman to hire Bruce Bowie as full-time Administrator effective December 22, 2005, at $40,000.00 with full benefits, with 4 weeks paid/unpaid vacation with a one-year probationary period being at his September 20th , 2005 hire in date. The benefits will not lapse during any unpaid vacation.

One week notice will be given to an employee's immediate supervisor for time off.

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