Milan City Council approves lease with MAFD, TMF-funded service contract and new patrol car; $779,279.02 in bills authorized

Milan — The Milan City Council on Dec. 16 unanimously approved several routine measures, including a lease agreement with the MAFD, a Service Line Verification contract with Duke’s to be paid through TMF grant funding, and the purchase of a new police patrol car. The council also authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $779,279.02.

Councilmember Kerkes moved to approve the lease agreement between the MAFD and the City of Milan; Councilmember Stafford seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Snyder moved to approve the Service Line Verification contract with Duke’s using TMF grant funds; Councilmember Wayne seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Wayne moved to approve the purchase of a new Milan Police Department patrol car; Councilmember Stafford seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

In procedural business, the council approved the consent agenda — which included the Building Department and Code Enforcement monthly report for November and the scheduled meeting dates for 2026 — and earlier approved the Dec. 2 regular meeting minutes. Councilmember Snyder moved, and Councilmember Kerkes seconded, authorization to pay bills and payroll in the amount of $779,279.02; the motion carried unanimously.

Several residents spoke during the public-comment period. Sara Bearman, Jess Meingasner (speaking on behalf of the DDA), Dave Baldwin and Holly Forbis (speaking on behalf of nonprofits) addressed the council; non-resident Tyler Sommers spoke on behalf of the Tri-County Horsemanship’s Arena. The minutes record that these individuals spoke but do not provide the text of their remarks.

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.