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Milan introduces two new officers; city to begin passport services; Parks director to retire May 25
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Police Chief Don Tillery introduced two new officers; City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel said the City of Milan will begin accepting U.S. passport applications by appointment starting May 24, 2023; Parks & Recreation Director Ellen Bell announced her retirement effective May 25 and listed upcoming summer programs.
Milan — At its May 16 meeting the Milan City Council heard a series of community and staff updates: Police Chief Don Tillery introduced two new officers, Brandan Marshal and Cierra White; City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel announced the city will accept U.S. passport applications by appointment beginning May 24, 2023; and Parks & Recreation Director Ellen Bell, at her final council meeting before retiring May 25, noted upcoming youth programs and facility improvements.
Chief Don Tillery introduced newly appointed officers Brandan Marshal and Cierra White to the council and public. Clerk Lavonna Wenzel told the council and attendees that passport services for the U.S. Department of State will be available in Milan by appointment only starting May 24, 2023.
Parks & Recreation Director Ellen Bell said this would be her last council meeting before retiring May 25 and announced summer offerings including Safety Town (June 26–29) and a Babysitting Clinic (June 27, for ages 12–16). Bell also reported the splash pad equipment is complete and the city basketball court was resealed the prior week. Main Street Director Jill Tewsley noted that Milan Mainstreet will be featured in an upcoming state-produced video celebrating 20 years in the National Main Street program and described recent downtown visits by other Main Street communities.
The council approved consent-agenda event requests connected to these programs and downtown activity, including two Tolan Street closures for Milan Baptist Church’s participation in 3rd Thursday events (June 15 and Aug. 17), a Pride flag-raising request by ARC Milan on June 8 to kick off an annual Pride picnic, and a Moving Milan Forward block party on Jefferson Lane on June 24. Traffic Control Orders for the American Legion Memorial Day Parade and the Milan Community Fair were also approved as part of the consent agenda.
What’s next: Parks & Recreation Director Bell’s retirement events and the summer program schedule will be publicized; passport appointments will be available beginning May 24; council follow-up or operational details for events and staffing will appear on future agendas as needed.