Milford council approves bids, water transfer and multiple routine items; adopts ordinance and resolution

The Milford City Council took multiple formal actions at its March 18 meeting, approving routine administrative items, awarding maintenance and construction bids, and adopting regulatory measures.

Key outcomes

- Consent agenda approved, including financial report for February 2025 and minutes (motion carried; voice vote).

- Bids awarded to East Hills Building & Remodels for two small projects at city recreation facilities: $745 for a retractable screen storm door at the Windy 5 Golf Course clubhouse and $4,007.50 for demo and installation of new awning roof panels at the concession stand. The council found the single bids met specifications and approved the awards (motion carried).

- The council authorized Mayor Davis to sign a temporary change application allowing Milford City to move 250 acre-feet of water to Christensen Farms for one year; the city will sell the water at $50 per acre-foot, producing $12,500 for the city. Staff noted the city retains the right to take the water back for municipal growth if needed; council approved the authorization (motion carried).

- The fiscal year 2025 fraud risk assessment, a state-auditor requirement, was approved. Staff reported Milford scored 375 out of 395 and was “very low risk” under the assessment.

- The council authorized the mayor to sign an indemnification agreement related to the Industrial Park Road project with Sun Rock and Steve Styler, contingent on receipt of recommended changes from the city attorney, and approved moving forward once the recommended edits are received.

- The council voted to hire Ray Stringer as the golf course grounds and facility maintenance operator; the hire was presented as the interview committee’s recommendation and accepted by the council. Staff noted Stringer will continue in a concurrent crosswalk role as well.

- The council voted to advertise that rotor mill material at the airport will be free for anyone to take; city crews may also spread material around the airport as time permits. The council instructed staff to inform interested contractors (Cox Brothers was previously contacted) that the material is available at no cost.

- Ordinance 2-2025, amending recreational vehicle parks and short-term rentals (including a 30-consecutive-day limit for short-term stays), was adopted unanimously.

- Resolution 3-2025, the wastewater planning program assessment required annually, was adopted unanimously.

Votes were recorded by voice and indicated unanimous approval for most items. Where roll-call votes were recorded for ordinance and resolution adoption, council members present voted yes. The approvals direct staff to execute standard procurement and administrative follow-ups, to file required state reports, and to include larger facility repair items on the FY2026 budget wish list where noted.