Council approves stormwater contracts, easement, Buffington's liquor license and a library appointment

On Sept. 23 the Milligville City Council approved several routine but substantive administrative items on the consent and new business portions of the agenda.

The council adopted Resolution R‑2509‑36 to authorize an agreement amendment with Simultan Engineering to provide design services for drainage replacement and improvement projects. It also adopted Resolution R‑2509‑37 authorizing a permanent stormwater drainage easement across portions of property owned by Pamela Johnson at 2269 Leo Court; during discussion a council member raised questions about whether pipe placed in the area is on city or private land and staff said they would check ownership and report back.

The city manager gave a brief operations update on a same‑day water service interruption that staff repaired and reported the city received multiple bids on water‑main replacement projects and a CDBG water system project; engineering staff and the city will vet the low bidder before award.

Separately, the council approved an on‑premises beer, wine and liquor application for Buffington's (BYFBO LLC) submitted by Douglas Pendergrass and unanimously confirmed the first‑time appointment of Carrie Allen to the library board.

All motions on these items passed by unanimous roll call. Several follow‑up items were identified: staff will vet the low construction bidder, verify property ownership for the easement discussion, and proceed with contract execution and permit steps for stormwater projects.