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West Milton council approves appointments, contracts and equipment; holds first readings on zoning and board pay
Summary
Council approved multiple routine resolutions on Feb. 10 including an ambulance board appointment, a police vehicle upfit at about $18,898, a two‑year legal services contract, and a $42,000 engineering contract for service center work; several ordinances were given first readings.
At its Feb. 10 meeting the West Milton village council approved several resolutions and motions addressing appointments, contracts and equipment purchases, and conducted first readings on ordinances affecting board compensation and zoning.
Key approved items
- CM-26-03: Appointment to Miami Southwest Joint Ambulance District — Council adopted a resolution appointing Scott Fogle to serve as West Milton’s representative. Roll-call votes recorded in the transcript show: Casey Mets (yes); Mrs. Gregory (yes); Mr. Hurst (yes); Jennifer Richardson (yes); Scott Fogle (abstain); Mr. Todd (yes); Mayor Sers (yes). Outcome: approved (tally recorded as 6 yes, 1 abstain).
- CM-26-06: Police vehicle upfit — Council authorized upfitting a newly purchased 2025 Ford Police Interceptor and entering into an agreement with LNW Outfitters for equipment and installation. The staff estimate recorded the cost at approximately $18,897.63; the council voted to approve the resolution.
- CM-26-07: Legal services contract — Council authorized the municipal manager to enter into an agreement with Len Barash of Shipman Dixon & Livingston Co. LPA to continue serving as director of law; members confirmed the arrangement is reviewed every two years and approved the two‑year contract.
- CM-26-09: Engineering services for service center improvements — Council authorized the director of service to contract with LJB Engineering (Miamisburg) for design, construction drawings and bidding services, not to exceed $42,000.
First readings and other items
- CM-26-04: Ordinance proposing to increase compensation for planning board and board of adjustment members from $25 per meeting (cap $50/month) to $50 per meeting (cap $100/month) was read for the first time and discussed as "well overdue." No final vote was recorded at this meeting.
- CM-26-08: Ordinance to amend the official zoning map for parcel L39-023220 (957 S. Miami St.) from B3 neighborhood business to R1C residential was presented and will take effect ten days after the second reading and approval.
All motions and votes were recorded by roll call in the meeting transcript and reflected routine council business; no litigation or emergency actions were taken. The council scheduled further discussion and staff follow-up where needed.
