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Milan City Council unanimously adopts 2026–27 budget, hires finance director and sets department head wages
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Milan City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03 adopting the fiscal 2026–27 budget and tax rates, approved an employment agreement for a new finance director, set wages for department heads under Resolution 2026-04, and cleared event permits. Vote tallies were unanimous where recorded.
The Milan City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal 2026–27 budget and tax rates, approved an employment agreement for the city’s new finance director and set wages for department head positions at its regular meeting on May 19, 2026 at 147 Wabash St.
Councilmember Stafford moved and Councilmember Gress seconded adoption of Resolution 2026-03 to approve the 2026–27 budget and set tax rates; the motion passed on a roll-call vote of seven ayes and zero nays. The minutes do not list the specific rate amounts.
Councilmember Dr. Wayne moved and Mayor Pro-Tem Kerkes seconded approval of the City of Milan Finance Director employment agreement; the motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Jim Lancaster thanked the council for approving the contract and said he looks forward to transitioning the position to Kelly Schimmoeller, who was welcomed by Clerk Lavonna Wenzel, Police Chief Tillery and Community Engagement Director Jill Tewsley during staff remarks. The minutes do not specify the contract’s financial terms or start date.
On a motion by Councilmember Nie, seconded by Councilmember Snyder, the council approved Resolution 2026-04 to establish wages for city department head positions. The roll-call vote was seven ayes and zero nays; the minutes do not include wage amounts or ranges.
The meeting’s consent agenda, approved on a motion by Councilmember Kerkes and seconded by Councilmember Snyder, included the Building Department and Code Enforcement monthly report for April and approval of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the downtown event 'Live from Tolan Square.' Separately, the council approved a TCO for Dance Xplosion after a motion by Councilmember Nie, seconded by Councilmember Gress; the roll-call vote was seven ayes and zero nays.
The council also approved payment of bills and payroll totaling $392,905.70 on a motion by Councilmember Kerkes, seconded by Councilmember Stafford; that motion carried unanimously. During the meeting’s public-comment periods, residents Angela Thomas (speaking on behalf of MSHL), Danny Meyers, Robin Piach and Annabella Piach addressed the council; the minutes summarize their appearance but do not detail the substance of their remarks.
The agenda listed a Trampoline Ordinance under items for discussion but the minutes provide no substantive debate or details on that ordinance. Mayor Ed Kolar thanked the Milan FFA Greenhouse, the Beautification Commission and volunteers for planting downtown; he also reminded residents about the Memorial Day Parade and the Milan Fair set for May 28–30. Councilmember Dr. Wayne congratulated the city’s 2026 high-school graduates, and Councilmember Snyder reminded the public about London Township playground build days.
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. on a motion by Councilmember Stafford, seconded by Councilmember Gress; motion carried unanimously.
