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Milan council approves MAFD lease, service-line contract and new patrol car; reviews special-event policy
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Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Milan City Council unanimously approved a lease with the Milan Area Fire Department, a service-line verification contract using TMF grant funds, and the purchase of a new police patrol car; council also reviewed its special-event policy and heard public comments.
Mayor Ed Kolar called the Milan City Council to order on Dec. 16, 2025, and the council unanimously approved a lease with the Milan Area Fire Department, a Service Line Verification contract to be funded with TMF grant money, and the purchase of a new police patrol car.
The lease agreement between the Milan Area Fire Department and the City of Milan was approved after a motion by Councilmember Kerkes, seconded by Councilmember Stafford; the motion carried unanimously. Council then approved a Service Line Verification contract with Duke's using TMF grant funding on a motion by Councilmember Snyder, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Wayne. The council also voted to purchase a new Milan Police Department patrol car after a motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Wayne, seconded by Councilmember Stafford; both motions carried unanimously.
Councilmember Snyder moved, and Councilmember Kerkes seconded, approval of bills payable and payroll totaling $779,279.02; that motion also passed unanimously.
During a discussion of the city's special event policy (implemented October 2024), councilmembers reviewed departmental impacts and possible refinements to fees and procedures. Councilmember Snyder suggested a simplified application form for smaller events; the council did not adopt a formal amendment at this meeting but discussed options for critiquing and adjusting the policy.
In the public comment period, residents Sara Bearman, Jess Meingasner (speaking on behalf of the DDA), Dave Baldwin and Holly Forbis addressed the council. A non-resident, Tyler Sommers, spoke on behalf of the Tri-County Horsemanship's Arena. The minutes record these public comments but do not list specific formal requests or motions tied to them.
City Administrator Jim Lancaster updated the council on recent water main breaks and explained boil alerts and advisories; he reminded residents that the city's RAVE alert sign-up is available on the police department page of the city website. Police Chief Tillery provided additional details about an active shooter incident that occurred Nov. 5. Community Engagement Director Jill Tewsley announced the city will transition to a new website in the first week of the new year. Several councilmembers thanked departing members and volunteers involved with the holiday parade.
The council set its next regular meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 (agenda deadline Dec. 30, 2025), and adjourned at 8:13 p.m.