REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MILFORD CIVIC CENTER
Council observed a moment of silence prior to the beginning of the meeting in honor of Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil, a resident of the Village, who was killed Monday in the line of duty.
President Rusas called the meeting to order in the Milford Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. President Rusas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT President Theresa Rusas; Councilmembers Jerry Aubry, Jennifer Frankford, Elizabeth Heer, Michael Glagola, James Kovach, Kevin Ziegler
ALSO PRESENT Jennifer Elowsky, Legal Counsel; Becky Jacques, Treasurer; Arthur Shufflebarger, Village Manager
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
CM-01-006-11 Heer moved, Kovach seconded, to approve the January 18, 2011, consent agenda as presented. Motion CARRIED
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 3, 2011
Council Approval Direct Debits
Council Approval Payroll, 1/05/2011
Transfers and Disbursements
| General |
$53,557.17 |
| Major Street Fund |
960.00 |
| Local Street Fund |
960.01 |
| Police Fund |
27,464.54 |
| Downtown Development Authority |
211.02 |
| Senior Citizen Transportation |
164.78 |
| Water/Wastewater Fund |
12,840.33 |
| Escrow Fund |
1,350.00 |
| Total |
$97,531.15 |
APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
CM-01-007-11 Heer moved, Kovach seconded, to approve the January 18, 2011, agenda as presented at the table. Motion CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Adopt Ordinance Amendment 231-149, Chapter 38, Article VII, Engineering Design and Construction Standards
CM-01-008-11 Heer moved, Kovach seconded, to adopt Ordinance Amendment 231-149, Chapter 38, Article VII, Engineering Design and Construction Standards. Motion CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Adopt 2010-11 Mid-Year Budget Amendment
CM-01-009-11 Heer moved, Glagola seconded, to accept the 2010-2011 Mid-Year Budget Amendment as proposed:
Village of Milford
2010-2011 Mid-Year Budget Amendment
January 18, 2011
| ACCOUNT |
|
2010-11 |
PROPOSED |
OVER |
| NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
BUDGET |
AMEND. |
(UNDER) |
| EXPENSE |
|
|
|
|
| 101-171-702 |
Manager-Salary/Wages |
$69,675 |
$81,900 |
$12,225 |
| 101-171-713 |
Manager-Fringe Benefits |
$25,200 |
$26,200 |
$1,000 |
| 101-210-805 |
Labor Attorney |
$5,000 |
$12,000 |
$7,000 |
| 101-253-702 |
Treasurer-Salary/Wages |
$75,400 |
$84,800 |
$9,400 |
| 101-253-713 |
Treasurer-Fringe Benefits |
$30,400 |
$31,200 |
$800 |
| 101-371-702 |
Building-Salary/Wages |
$51,300 |
$58,200 |
$6,900 |
| 101-371-713 |
Building-Fringe Benefits |
$16,275 |
$16,875 |
$600 |
| 101-371-818 |
Building-P/T Inspections |
$15,000 |
$18,000 |
$3,000 |
| 101-801-702 |
Planning-Salary/Wages |
$19,000 |
$22,100 |
$3,100 |
| 101-801-713 |
Planning-Fringe Benefits |
$6,300 |
$6,550 |
$250 |
| 101-805-702 |
Zoning-Salary/Wages |
$12,400 |
$14,750 |
$2,350 |
| 101-805-713 |
Zoning-Fringe Benefits |
$3,850 |
$4,050 |
$200 |
|
101-961-820 |
General Admin-
Contract Services |
$3,000 |
$3,600 |
$600 |
|
101-961-853 |
General Admin-Telephone |
$12,000 |
$8,000 |
($4,000) |
| 101-961-858 |
Contingency |
$44,925 |
$1,500 |
($43,425) |
|
TOTAL EXPENSE |
$389,725 |
$389,725 |
$0 |
| POLICE |
|
|
|
|
| DEPARTMENT |
|
|
|
|
| REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
| 207-000-543 |
302 Training Funds |
$1,200 |
$4,000 |
$2,800 |
|
|
$1,200 |
$4,000 |
$2,800 |
| EXPENSE |
|
|
|
|
| 207-301-858 |
Contingency |
$358,075 |
$355,575 |
($2,500) |
| 207-301-960 |
Training |
$0 |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
| 207-301-961 |
302 Training Funds |
$1,200 |
$4,000 |
$2,800 |
|
|
$359,275 |
$362,075 |
$2,800 |
| FORFEITURE |
|
|
|
|
| REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
|
265-000-698 |
Appropriation from
Fund Balance |
$0 |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
|
|
$0 |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
| EXPENSE |
|
|
|
|
| 265-333-965 |
Miscellaneous |
$0 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| 265-333-982 |
Capital Outlay |
$1,000 |
$2,400 |
$1,400 |
|
|
$1,000 |
$3,400 |
$2,400 |
| TRANSPORTATION |
|
|
|
|
| REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
|
405-000-588 |
Due from
Local Government |
$12,752 |
$15,752 |
$3,000 |
|
TOTAL REVENUE |
$12,752 |
$15,752 |
$3,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
| EXPENSE |
|
|
|
|
| 405-672-728 |
Office Supplies |
$300 |
$600 |
$300 |
| 405-672-858 |
Contingency |
$0 |
$2,700 |
$2,700 |
| |
|
$300 |
$3,300 |
$3,000 |
| |
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|
|
|
| |
|
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|
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| DISCUSSION |
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Councilmember Aubry questioned why there was an increase to the manager and treasurer’s salary.
Ms. Jacques explained the increase was due to the recent change to the personnel rules which pays the employee for their sick time when accumulated over 400 hours and the recently implemented short-term disability policy.
CM-01-009-11 Motion CARRIED.
Approve Purchase and Replacement of Secondary Clarifier Drive, WWTP
CM-01-010-11 Heer moved, Kovach seconded, to approve purchase and replacement of secondary clarifier drive for a total cost of $89,663.00. Motion CARRIED.
Mr. Shufflebarger explained that there were two vendors involved, WesTech Engineering, Inc. for the purchase of the replacement drive units for the secondary clarifiers and Process Pipe and Equipment, Inc. for removal and replacement of the drive units for the secondary clarifiers.
Approve Sale of Electrical Equipment
CM-01-011-11 Heer moved, Glagola seconded, to approve the sale of electrical equipment for the amount of $1,250.00 to Relectric Supply Company. Motion CARRIED.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no Public in attendance.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Shufflebarger acknowledged the swearing in ceremony for new Police Sergeant, Matt Tisler, who has been an officer with the Village for 14 years. Mr. Shufflebarger said he will do an excellent job. He informed Council that the department now has three sergeants.
Mr. Shufflebarger said he spoke with Ron Fowkes, who was recently sworn in as an Oakland County Road Commissioner and seems to be enjoying it.
COUNCILMEMBERS REMARKS
Councilmember Kovach inquired about the staffing count at the Police Department.
Mr. Shufflebarger stated that the Police Department plans to establish a 17 member force. After budget review, there will be consideration of the 18th proposed employee.
Councilmember Frankford said that she delivered the get well card to Cynthia Dagenhardt from Council.
President Rusus offered personal congratulations to new Police Sergeant, Matthew Tisler, who was sworn in earlier today and also to Police Sergeant, Scott Tarasiewicz, who was sworn in on December 28th.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Nancy Scott, CMC
Milford Village Deputy Clerk |
