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Milton staff report: new building inspector hired; police name sergeant recommendation and camera rollout timeline
Summary
City planning announced the hiring of a building inspector, the police chief said a sergeant recommendation is imminent and bike patrols and camera installations are underway; the mayor extended the deadline for applicants to a fireworks advisory committee.
Milton officials on Monday reported several staffing and public safety developments, including the hiring of a new building inspector, progress on police staffing, stepped-up bike patrols and a timetable for traffic‑camera installations.
Planning manager told the council the city has hired a building inspector, Robert Flint, who “is coming out of the private sector” and brings “10 years of experience.” The manager said Flint has commercial project experience and lives nearby.
Milton Police Chief Hernandez said the department administered a sergeant’s test with three candidates and that a recommendation to the mayor would be made the following day. Hernandez also described increased bicycle patrols: “We put in 11 miles today so made a lot of contacts probably about 30 or 40 contacts,” he said, adding that officers issued at least one enforcement action during the patrols.
The chief said city cameras are being installed and that staff are working on back‑office systems; he said the goal is to have the system operational “in the next 2 months” and noted the intent to begin notification procedures tied to enforcement before the school year.
The mayor said the deadline for applicants to the city’s fireworks advisory measure committee has been extended to Tuesday, May 13, because the city had received one applicant supporting allowing fireworks and no applicants opposed. The mayor asked residents to encourage applicants if they oppose fireworks so the committee includes both perspectives.
Council Member Whelan raised traffic and parking concerns around the community park during events, saying parked vehicles on Oak Street made sightlines difficult and asked staff to evaluate the location; the council agreed to discuss the matter at appropriate staff or committee meetings.
These were informational reports and personnel updates; the meeting record shows no formal council vote on staffing or cameras during the session.
