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Board of Education Regular Meeting. Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Click on the MEETINGS tab https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/Public This Board Meeting was called at 6:00 p.m. in the Milton-Union Schools Media Room. 7610 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton, OH 45383. (937) 884-7900 Community members are welcome! Members present Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education, Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman, Ben Dehus School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Teachers Union Representative: Mrs. August Teacher: Ms. Adkins See the agenda here. Click on the tab "AGENDA" https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/Public#

See the agenda here. Click on the tab "AGENDA" https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/Public# Board of Education Regular Meeting, Citizen questions staff and board members. Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Click on the MEETINGS tab https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/Public This Board Meeting was called at 7:15 p.m. in the Milton-Union Schools Board Conference Room. 7610 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton, OH 45383. (937) 884-7900 Community members are welcome! Members present Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education, Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman, Ben Dehus School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Teachers Union Representative: Mrs. August Teacher: Ms. Adkins https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/files/D8AM9F5A23D5/$file/July%202024%20Financial%20Report.pdf The board voted to approve the Approval of July Financial Report https://www.publicschoolreview.com/milton-union-high-school-profile Approval of the Step Tread Replacement project to be completed by Stanley Steemer (Sevitts Enterprises, Inc.), not to exceed $62,000 https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/files/D86FUJ40D1AA/$file/Step%20Tread%20Quote.pdf TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/files/D83PVY6686E6/$file/2024-2025%20Milton-Union%20Transportation%20Contract.pdf The Board approved the following administrative contract: Dr. Brad Ritchey - Superintendent Effective - August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2030 Days - 260 days Salary - To be determined by the Board, but shall not be less than $125,575 Approved additional High School fees https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/files/D87H5Y46E375/$file/Additional%20HS%20fees%202024-2025.pdf Supplemental: Employ the following personnel on supplemental contract for serving as mentors to Milton-Union entry year teachers for the 2023-24 entry year program. Charlotte Kramer - $500.00 OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS, RESOLUTIONS: Recommend approval of the 2024-2025 bus routes. https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/files/D87M5459634F/$file/Route%20-%201.pdf Approval of the agreement with Abbey Credit Union to establish a student-run credit union in coordination with the Business Education MVCTC Satellite Program.

This meeting @ 8 am an abnormal time. Normal Board Meetings at 6:00 p.m. in the Milton-Union Schools Board Conference Room or any other designated area. 7610 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton, OH 45383. If the meeting falls on a holiday, call 937-884-7900 for updated information on the meeting date and time. Community members are welcome! Members: Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education, Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman, Ben Dehus School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Teachers Union Representative: Ms. August https://www.publicschoolreview.com/milton-union-high-school-profile

Discussion of coercion upon residential and businesses in the downtown district to operate or face a $100/day fine (PUNISH businesses to open) For the full video link here and credit for the June 25, 2024 video goes to WMPA5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTRmApXzXAE&list=PLFW5lxj8nSr0vA_F4e8asMxY56ZQpXeCM&index=3 There was talk about carrot & stick but there was no carrot mentioned, only stick. West Milton, Ohio council has a Council meeting every 4th Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm. Meeting minutes are posted at https://www.westmiltonohio.gov Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Mayor: Scott Hurst Vice Mayor: Chris Horn Council-member: Don Dohrman Council-member: Scott Fogle is absent Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Sarah Gregory Chair Council: vacant (soon to be appointed to Jeremy Sodders 07/09/2024) Legal Council - Ms. Lenee Brosch Meeting Minutes: Mrs. Wright Additional video includes Councilman, Greg Tracy and Chair-Woman Coucilman Sarah Copp

Discussion of coercion upon businesses in the downtown district to operate or face a $100/day fine (PUNISH businesses to open) For the full video link here https://rumble.com/v2r7fdz-05232023-west-milton-ohio-council-workshop.html Vice Mayor, Scott Hurst filling in for Mayor Miller who is absent West Milton, Ohio council has a Workshop meeting every 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm. Meeting minutes are posted at https://www.westmiltonohio.gov Mayor: Anthony Miller (absent) Vice Mayor: Scott Hurst Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Council-member: Don Dorman Council-member: Chris Horn Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Greg Tracy Chair Council: Downtown Businesswoman, Sarah Copp Legal Council - Ms. Lenee Brosch Meeting Minutes: Mrs. Wright

Regular Business. Among other items after two failed votes for tax levy increase the school Superintendent and Board of Education meet regarding budget and how to get tax increase passed. See the agenda here. Click on the tab "AGENDA" Acceptance of an anonymous donation and other items Board of Education, staff and Superindentent fire teachers, staff and other cuts. Citizen questions staff and board members. Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Click on the MEETINGS tab https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/Public Board Meetings will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Milton-Union Schools Board Conference Room or any other designated area. 7610 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton, OH 45383. If the meeting falls on a holiday, call 937-884-7900 for updated information on the meeting date and time. Community members are welcome! Members present Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education, Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman, Ben Dehus School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Jim Albaugh: MVCTC Dan Schall - Bradley Payne Teachers Union Representative: Mrs. August Teacher: Ms. Adkins https://www.publicschoolreview.com/milton-union-high-school-profile

After two failed votes for tax levy increase the school Superintendent and Board of Education meet regarding budget adjustments. School officials pass spending cuts to teaching staff and other employees among other things. Reading of the TREASURER'S REPORT Acceptance of a donation. $2,500.00 from an anonymous donor to athletics to purchase lightning monitoring program and Hudl software for football. Board of Education, staff and Superindentent fire teachers, staff and other cuts. Citizen questions staff and board members. Meeting Agendas and Minutes, https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/muev/Board.nsf/Public Board Meetings will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Milton-Union Schools Board Conference Room or any other designated area. 7610 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton, OH 45383. If the meeting falls on a holiday, call 937-884-7900 for updated information on the meeting date and time. Community members are welcome! Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education, Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman, Ben Dehus Jim Albaugh: MVCTC Dan Schall - Bradley Payne Teachers Union Representative: Mrs. August Teacher: Ms. Adkins School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members

After two failed votes for tax levy increase the school Superintendant and Board of Education meets to discuss spending. School officials pass spending for computer warrantees, and retention bonuses among other things. Citizen questions staff and board members. Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education, Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman, Ben Dehus is absent. School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members

West Milton Council Workshop Meeting April 23, 2024 Meeting minutes are posted at https://www.westmiltonohio.gov Apology: This is a low quality citizen video because the Village Municipal Mayor Scott Hurst called for a Public Access Media blackout. 1. Proposed Legislation for Vacant Building Registration 2. School Area Traffic Study 3. The Alternative Tax Document Format of the Ohio Revised Code 4. Residential Curb Replacement – 2nd letter update 5. Bid Award- Truck Upfitting 6. Consider Re-establishing the Park Board 7. Modify Council meeting start time 8. Old Business * A. Planning Board Vacancy (Ethan Herron, Ben Herron's son appointed to the position) 9. West Milton residents ask the Manager, Mayor and council why they aren't grandfathered in with their RV and or recreational trailer over 30ft and why it seems arbitrary compared to a unit just a shade under 30 ft. Asking why they feel targeted. 10. New Business 11. Go into Regular Session 12. Go into Executive Session 13. Appointment of Planning Board member 14. Exit Regular Session 15. Adjournment Mayor: Scott Hurst Vice Mayor: Chris Horn Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Chair Council: Don Dorman Council-member: Sarah Gregory Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Robert Cox Council-member: Scott Fogle Legal Council - Ms. L. Brosch (absent) Street Maintenance Supervisor: Ben Herron Union Township: Dennis L. Albaugh; V.P. Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Justin Cress, Linda Hinkelman West Milton, Ohio council has a Workshop meeting every 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm.

After two failed votes for tax levy increase the school Superintendant and Board of Education meets to discuss spending cuts and teacher lay-offs. No administrative staff cuts are considered. Meeting in Media Center. School officials discuss the school spending, rules, and guidelines and possible budget spending cuts. Attendees might better gauge Milton-Union's own accountability and long-term district solvency. Limited questions and answers. Hosted by Dr. Brad Ritchey, and the Board of Education. School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Ben Dehus, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman

Earned Income Tax Levy. Meeting in Media Center for part two of "School Finance" Questions and answers. School officials and district consultants discuss with attendees the school financing principals, spending, rules, and guidelines. Presenters will Present the rules of Ohio school finance so that attendees might better gauge Milton-Union's own accountability and long-term district solvency. Hosted by Dr. Brad Ritchey, school superintendent and the Board of Education. School Board, https://www.muschools.com/page/board-members Jessica Brumbaugh, Justin Cress, Ben Dehus, Lori Ginn Parson, Dr. Linda Hinkelman Also in attendance Mayor Scott Hurst and Council-member Don Dohrman

This cell phone video of parts of the meeting. I wish I had recorded the entire meeting.

West Milton, Ohio council has a Workshop meeting every 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm. Meeting minutes are posted at https://www.westmiltonohio.gov Mayor: Scott Hurst Vice Mayor: Downtown Businesswoman, Sarah Copp Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Council-member: Don Dorman Council-member: Sarah Gregory Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Greg Tracy Chair Council: Chris Horn Legal Council - Ms. L. Brosch

A view of the Parade from the Republican Party Float at the West Milton 4th of July Parade 2023

Motorcycles, Bicycles and Fire Trucks

West Milton July 4th Parade 2023 The Girl Scouts Troops

Call to Order by Vice Mayor, Scott Hurst because Mayor Miller was absent *) Roll Call 1) Proposed Change to the open burn ordinance within the corporation limits 2) Resolution CM_23-31 to authorize the Alternate Tax Submission (Approval) 3) Proposed West Milton Park retaining wall and walk 4) Discussion of Water Meter software for ERP (Purchase and maintenance upgrade) Smart Meters 5) OPWC Project - Water pipe route under the Stillwater river 6) Water Leak Correlator procurement 7) Update of the Recycling program, new dumpsters, recycling dump costs, etc 8) Replatt of 1860-1961 for Stillwater Landing (Southside of Route 571) 9) New Business 10) Old Business 10a)* Manager Jeff Sheridan raises the issue of the appointments to the Planning Board and Filling a vacancy in The Board of Adjustments. Mayor Miller and Manager Jeff Sherridan are questioned by Councilman Greg Horn Appointing Deborah Miller to the Board of Adjustments (Close to 45:35 minute mark) 10b) South Water Tower bid opening 10c) 2023 Goals & Priorities solicitation ONLY from Council members, and Mayor (If residents want to have a say you MUST be present) 10d) Discussion of an ordinance police force 10e) Discussion of coercion upon businesses in the downtown district to operate or face a $100/day fine (PUNISH businesses to open) 10f) Parking situation behind Fox's Pizza and Post Office business 10g) Potential HOA control of new construction and fencing West Milton, Ohio council has a Workshop meeting every 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm. Meeting minutes are posted at https://www.westmiltonohio.gov Mayor: Anthony Miller (absent) Vice Mayor: Scott Hurst Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Council-member: Don Dorman Council-member: Chris Horn Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Greg Tracy Chair Council: Downtown Businesswoman, Sarah Copp Legal Council - Ms. L. Brosch Meeting Minutes: Mrs. Wright

5/09/2023 West Milton Council Meeting Exerpt from youtube.com/wmpatv pertaining to the appointments to the Planning Board and Filling a vacancy in The Board of Adjustments. Mayor Miller and Manager Jeff Sherridan are questioned by Councilman Greg Horn Appointing Deborah Miller to the Board of Adjustments West Milton, Ohio council has a meeting every 2nd Tuesday of every month. LINK FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo8ibq3tiwc (1:15:50 minute mark) https://www.westmiltonohio.gov Mayor: Anthony Miller Vice Mayor: Scott Hurst Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Council-member: Don Dorman Council-member: Chris Horn Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Greg Tracy Chair Council: Downtown Businesswoman, Sarah Copp

Miami County Ohio BOE test of voting equipment and software April 26, 2023 Public Test of Voting Equipment. Board Of Elections office 216 West Main St. Troy Ohio at the Courthouse Miami County. Conducted for the public during the monthly meeting before the upcoming May 2023 election. Featuring Dave Fisher & Laura Bruns

Car Show September 17, 2022. Cell phone video. A short walk through without much commentary.

Earl Pittman sings at the Friends Church in West Milton, OH - June 7, 2020 I'm not sure if the song title is Life Worth Living.

Real Estate renovator pleads to the Council, Mayor and Village Manager for help regarding a prior issue where past West Milton authorities installed multiple meters on a single water line that serves multiple residential housing. Asking for a one time forgiveness of the newly imposed expensive tap fee. * See the full video of the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZZi07vakTI * Mayor: Anthony Miller Village Manager: Jeffrey Sheridan Vice Mayor: Scott Hurst Chair Council: Downtown Businesswoman, Sarah Copp Council-member: Kasey Metz / Vagedes Council-member: Greg Tracy Council-member: Chris Horn Council-member: Don Dorman Street Maintenance & Services Supervisor: Ben Heron