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Milan council approves easement, budget changes and fee updates; postpones marijuana permit awards
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Summary
At its June 20 meeting the Milan City Council approved a DTE underground easement, took first reading of an ordinance repealing a soil erosion chapter, adopted budget amendments and an updated fee schedule, approved bills totaling $397,097.31 and postponed final action on marijuana facility permits until the next meeting.
The Milan City Council on June 20 handled a slate of routine and administrative actions, approving a DTE Electric Company underground easement, adopting budget amendments and an updated fee schedule, recording the first reading of an ordinance repealing Chapter 17½ (soil erosion and sedimentation control), approving payment of bills, and postponing final decisions on marijuana facility permits.
Councilmember Baldwin moved to approve the DTE underground easement (Right of Way No. 68125238‑68129161) and Pro‑Tem Kerkes seconded; the motion carried unanimously. The council then approved the first reading of Ordinance 2023‑06, repealing Chapter 17½ of the city code; the roll call vote was recorded as seven ayes, zero nays. Council also approved proposed budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
On fees and rates, the council adopted Resolution 2023‑12 to revise the official fee schedule. The council approved bills and payroll totaling $397,097.31 on a motion by Councilmember Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin.
On marijuana facility permits, the minutes record an initial motion to award a Recreational Retailer permit to Green Inc 420 based on score and rank, but the council then voted to postpone final permit approvals until the next meeting; the item will return for further consideration.
In public comment, Mathew Belford presented donations from the Milan Community Fair to Parks and Recreation and Police Chief Don Tillery for the police reserves. Community Engagement Director Jill Tewsley announced a new Main Street business (Hunter and Ellies), a highway billboard promoting the Wilson Park splash pad and noted Peppers Restaurant’s four‑year anniversary. Mayor Ed Kolar apologized to the public for delays in the marijuana ordinance and application process and thanked residents for their patience.
The council adjourned at 7:50 p.m. and set its next regular meeting for July 5, 2023.