Milford council appoints Police Chief Jamey Mills as interim city manager

The Council of the City of Milford unanimously appointed Police Chief Jamey Mills as interim city manager at a special meeting on Aug. 9, 2024.

Council member Kim Chamberland moved to nominate Police Chief Jamey Mills to serve as interim city manager; the motion was seconded by Council member Ralph Vilardo Jr. Mayor Lisa Evans presided. The council recorded an affirmative vote from all members present.

The council convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 745 Center Street. Mayor Lisa Evans opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence and stated the session’s sole purpose was to appoint an interim city manager. During roll call, Council member Kristopher Parrish moved to excuse Mr. Price; Vilardo seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously to excuse him.

After Chamberland’s nomination, the council voted to approve the appointment; the transcript records the vote as “all yes.” There was no additional debate recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. on a motion by Kristopher Parrish, seconded by Ralph Vilardo Jr., with all present voting in favor.

Votes at a glance - Motion to excuse Mr. Price: moved by Kristopher Parrish; seconded by Ralph Vilardo Jr.; outcome: approved (Lisa Evans; Kristopher Parrish; Ralph Vilardo Jr.; Mark Thompson; Janet Cooper; Kim Chamberland — yes; Mr. Price — excused). - Nomination and appointment of Jamey Mills as interim city manager: moved by Kim Chamberland; seconded by Ralph Vilardo Jr.; outcome: approved unanimously. - Motion to adjourn: moved by Kristopher Parrish; seconded by Ralph Vilardo Jr.; outcome: approved unanimously.

The council took no other actions at the special session. Jackie Bain, C.P.T., signed the meeting minutes as recorded.