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Milan Council approves consent items, OKs $17,500 OHM proposal and pays $312,465 in bills
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Summary
At the Oct. 17 Milan City Council meeting, members approved multiple special-event permits, accepted reports, authorized an OHM proposal (not to exceed $17,500) and approved bills payable of $312,465.33. Staff provided election and community-program updates and two residents spoke during public comment.
The Milan City Council on Oct. 17 approved routine consent items, a consultant proposal and the payment of bills totaling $312,465.33, and received staff and public updates.
Consent agenda items A–G were approved, covering a series of upcoming special events (including downtown trick-or-treat activities and community Halloween events), acceptance of Parks & Recreation minutes for Sept. 11 and the Building Department and Code Enforcement monthly report for September. Councilmember Baldwin moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilmember Nie seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Council approved an OHM proposal to develop a grant-priority list and cost estimates for an amount not to exceed $17,500 (motion by Councilmember Nie; seconded by Councilmember Kofflin). The council also voted to pay bills and payroll totaling $312,465.33 (motion by Councilmember Nie; seconded by Councilmember Thompson).
During the public-comment period, resident Danette Talbot (270 Redman Rd.) addressed the council. Carrie Ritchie spoke on behalf of the Milan Area Chamber of Commerce and shared upcoming community events.
Staff and council reports included MDOT updates from City Administrator Jim Lancaster; City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel reminded voters that Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7 (polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.) and that city hall would be open Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for voter needs. Community Engagement Director Jill Tewsley described a new library “Rock Snake,” a Movie in the Park event and distribution of community books downtown. Fire Chief Stevens said department runs this year have exceeded last year’s and noted a staffing increase; he described flashover training and announced that Cole Dennison has been recruited to lieutenant.
The meeting concluded with a reading of a letter Mayor Ed Kolar received from a former resident and the council set its next regular meeting for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Councilmember Nie moved to adjourn at 7:32 p.m.; Councilmember Kerkes seconded. The motion carried unanimously.