REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MILFORD CIVIC CENTER
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, Michael Glagola, Elizabeth Heer, James Kovach, and Kevin Ziegler
ALSO PRESENT William Kelley, Legal Counsel; Dave Ebert, Planning Commission; Thomas Callahan, Milford Police Chief; Arthur Shufflebarger, Village Manager
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
CM-03-028-11 Kovach moved, Glagola seconded, to approve the March 7, 2011, consent agenda as presented. Motion CARRIED.
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 22, 2011
Minutes of the Budget Session of February 16, 2011
Council Approval Direct Debits
Council Approval Payroll 3/2/2011
Transfers and Disbursements
| General |
$138,959.59 |
| Major Street Fund |
4,426.41 |
| Local Street Fund |
2,263.40 |
| Police Fund |
20,822.41 |
| Downtown Development Authority |
8,002.20 |
| Senior Citizen Transportation |
550.27 |
| Water/Wastewater Fund |
232,312.82 |
| Escrow Fund |
610.00 |
| Total |
$407,947.10 |
APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED
CM-03-029-11 Heer moved, Kovach seconded, to approve the March 7, 2011, agenda as presented. Motion CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Purchase of MERS Service Credit
CM-03-030-11 Heer moved, Glagola seconded, to approve the request from Patrol Officer Craig Pollock to purchase one year of service credit, with the entire cost to be paid by the employee, by adopting the Governing Body Resolution on the “Application for Additional Credited Service” through MERS. Motion CARRIED.
Approve Purchase of Police Department Vehicles
Chief Callahan stated to Council $25,000 had been budgeted in 2010-11 for the purchase of a car. Two cars have been involved in accidents resulting in insurance claims of approximately $15,000. The combination of these funds would allow for the purchase of two new cars.
CM-03-031-11 Heer moved, Glagola seconded to waive the bidding process since this dealership has been awarded the State of Michigan and Oakland Country new vehicle contracts for 2011, and approve the purchase of two 2011 Chevrolet Impalas with a price not to exceed $39,686.50, funding to come from capital outlay. Motion CARRIED.
Approve 2011 Household Hazardous Waste Contract
CM-03-032-11 Heer moved, Glagola seconded to waive the bidding process as this service is provided by an intergovernmental agreement with Milford Township, and approve the proposal from Environmental Recycling Group for the 2011 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day event.
Discussion:
Council discussed the necessity of collecting household hazardous waste (HHW) every year. Some felt it should be done every other year to reduce costs. Another option would be to enlist a third community which could help with costs.
Residents are accustomed to every year. There were concerns residents would not hold onto items for a two year period. Mr. Shufflebarger reiterated the Village’s contractual obligation to make an effort to remove residential HHW from the landfills. Providing the HHW collection day to residents helps fulfill this obligation. Council will discuss further during the budget sessions.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Rusas, Glagola, Frankford, Heer
Nays: Kovach, Ziegler, Aubry
Motion CARRIED.
Approve Intergovernmental Transportation Agreement
This agreement is for the Senior Van/Ride with Pride program.
CM-03-033-11 Heer moved, Kovach seconded to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement to provide transportation for the purpose of assisting senior citizens and disabled individuals in Highland Township, Milford Township and Milford Village. Motion CARRIED.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Jim Crane provided Council with information from the Michigan’s Right to Farm Act and Michigan Department of Agriculture regarding Mr. Noon’s proposal to raise chickens. Mr. Crane cited sections in the act regarding site plan reviews, setbacks and residential zones that contradicted Mr. Noon’s belief of being allowed to raise chickens. He also stated it was Mr. Noon’s obligation to get certified as a farm operation through the Dept. of Agriculture before beginning a new operation.
MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Shufflebarger mentioned the Huron Valley Schools press release and the decision to close Highland Middle School.
COUNCILMEMBERS REMARKS
Ziegler commented that after soliciting bids for a Village truck and finding pricing to be comparable, he felt the current bidding process utilized through Oakland County was acceptable.
Aubry inquired the status of the apartment demolition on Peters Rd. Mr. Shufflebarger stated that the Building Official is working on the Request for Proposal, however nothing can be done until frost laws are lifted. He added there is a concern with recovering the costs of the demolition. The property owner has not paid taxes in the last few years.
Aubry complimented DPS again on their efficient snow removal and advised Council of the switch with the Huron Valley School Board President position.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Deborah S. Frazer, CMC
Milford Village Clerk | 
