Consultants outline rental housing certification proposal to Milan City Council

Consultants from Carlisle Wortman presented a proposed Rental Housing Certification program to the Milan City Council during a Feb. 28 work session, describing inspections and procedures aimed at improving rental property code compliance.

Building/Zoning Official Craig Strong introduced Mike Radzik, the presenter from Carlisle Wortman, who outlined the program and said it would involve a series of inspections and procedures to identify common code violations. Radzik cited examples the inspections would target, including missing or faulty smoke alarms and smoke detectors, absent carbon monoxide detectors, faulty locks and leaky roofs.

The presentation focused on how a certification program could standardize checks for basic life-safety equipment and property maintenance. The transcript records the examples Radzik gave but does not include additional detail on implementation, enforcement mechanisms, timelines, costs, or whether certification would be mandatory or voluntary.

During the public comment portion of the work session, several residents addressed the council. The transcript lists speakers as Dave Sweet, Dave Snyder, Jodie Franklin, a speaker recorded as “Aid in Milan Joy,” and Marty Ritchie; the transcript does not record the content of their remarks.

No formal action on the Rental Housing Certification program is recorded in the transcript. The work session concluded when Councilmember Wayne moved to adjourn, Councilmember Kofflin seconded, and the motion carried unanimously at 7:35 p.m. The record does not show a council vote, referral, or directive regarding next steps for the certification proposal.