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Senior services, MSHL contract questions and ICE concerns draw large turnout at Milan council meeting
Summary
Residents packed Milan City Hall on Feb. 3 to press the council on senior services and immigration enforcement; council members said they are pursuing clarity on an MSHL contract and finances, and Police Chief Tillery addressed commenters’ ICE concerns.
A large group of residents and non-residents attended the Milan City Council meeting on Feb. 3 and delivered extensive public comment focused on senior services and concerns about immigration enforcement.
Mayor Ed Kolar told the meeting he agreed with about "95%" of the statements made by speakers on senior services. Councilmember Dr. Wayne provided historical context, saying previous MSHL contracts were sometimes initially accepted and later rejected and that she and the mayor have met several times with the MSHL director to try to resolve contract issues. Councilmember Gress, who serves as the council’s liaison to MSHL and said she previously worked for the organization, told the council she shared a "disturbing" email regarding MSHL staff and is seeking clearer information on the organization’s financials.
Police Chief Tillery responded to public remarks concerning ICE and immigration laws; the minutes record that the chief addressed those comments but do not provide verbatim content of his response. Multiple residents who spoke about these topics are listed in the minutes, including Kelsea Winter and Pam Palmieri during the first public-comment period and Mary Ann Opal and others in the second comment period. The minutes list speakers but do not include verbatim statements from the public.
The minutes record that councilmembers expressed appreciation for public turnout. Councilmember Dr. Wayne said she is looking forward to Councilmember Gress bringing the city closer to an arrangement regarding senior services. The council did not take a final action on the senior-services contract at this meeting; the minutes indicate further review and follow-up with the MSHL director and that the Milan Fair contract will return to council after the fair board completes its final review.
The meeting concluded with routine staff reports and scheduling; the council’s next regular meeting is Feb. 17, 2026.
