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Mayor proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month; residents and community groups offer brief comments
Summary
Mayor Ed Kolar presented a proclamation recognizing May as Motorcycle Awareness Month to Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness and Suicide Prevention Foundation. Multiple residents and non-residents spoke during citizens' matters; councilmembers highlighted community events and volunteer efforts.
Mayor Ed Kolar presented a proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Awareness Month to representatives of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness and Suicide Prevention Foundation during the May 5 council meeting.
During citizens’ matters, Crystal Weinper read a comment submitted by Angela Thomas. Non‑resident speakers recorded in the minutes included Beverly Robinson, Jamie Vasper, Rendal Strek and Jay Giordani (the latter speaking on behalf of Milan Senior Healthy Living). Later in the meeting, James Giordani spoke on behalf of MSHL during the second citizens’ matters slot.
Council members used their reports to highlight local events: Fire Chief Carpus invited the public to Firehouse Friday on May 15; Councilmember Nie congratulated the Downtown Development Authority on a successful 10th‑anniversary Wine Walk and noted a grant secured by Jay Sinclair that led to planting 75 trees; Councilmember Snyder encouraged volunteers to help a London Township playground build beginning May 28; Mayor Pro‑Tem Kerkes announced a Beautification Commission Mother’s Day flower sale; Councilmember Stafford and Mayor Kolar thanked volunteers and DPW staff for supporting tree planting efforts.
The council set its next meeting for May 19, 2026, and adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
