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Milan City Council approves 3% wage increase for department heads, adopts ordinance amendment and ratifies two labor pacts
Summary
At its June 3 meeting the Milan City Council approved a 3% pay increase for department heads, adopted the second reading of an ordinance clarifying parking/storage on private property, ratified two collective bargaining agreements and approved $1,497,821.06 in bills and payroll.
The Milan City Council on June 3 approved a 3% wage increase for city department heads, adopted the second reading of an ordinance amending parking rules, ratified two collective bargaining agreements and authorized payment of $1,497,821.06 in bills and payroll.
The vote to adopt Resolution 2025-11, which sets wages for department head positions and applies a 3% increase, was moved by Councilperson Kerkes and seconded by Councilperson Stafford and carried unanimously by roll call. The council then approved the second reading of Ordinance 2025-01, amending Chapter 13, Article III, Section 13‑71 of the Milan City Code to clarify language on storing or parking on private property; Councilmember Synder moved the ordinance and Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmembers also ratified two collective bargaining agreements. The council approved a contract with the Milan Command Officers Association of Michigan and authorized the mayor, city administrator and city clerk to execute the agreement on the city's behalf (motion by Councilperson Synder, seconded by Councilperson Stafford). It also approved an agreement with the Milan Technical, Professional and Office Workers Association of Michigan (motion by Councilperson Kofflin, seconded by Councilperson Stafford). Both motions carried unanimously.
City officials presented the bills payable and payroll for approval. Councilmember Kerkes moved to pay bills and payroll totaling $1,497,821.06; Councilmember Snyder seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
During the meeting, City Administrator Jim Lancaster updated the council on Spark grant-funded improvements at Wilson Park and cautioned the public to avoid active work areas while improvements continue. City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel told the council that, beginning after the August election, the state’s move to a Permanent Absentee Ballot list means the city will no longer automatically mail absentee ballot applications; residents may still request applications for each election.
Two members of the public spoke during the citizens’ floor: resident Danette Talbot and Lissa Spitz, representing the Washtenaw County 2030 District. The minutes record their remarks but do not provide details of their statements.
The council set its next regular meeting for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (agenda submission deadline June 11). The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
