Milan City Council Refuses to Change Name of Amphitheater, June Minutes
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June 7, 2021 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street, on June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Steve Hill, Randy McCollum, Trudy Schnelle, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp, City Administrator Fred Ventresco, Nancy Watt, Jack Smith and Anthony Everette – USDI.
Jack Smith was present for discussion concerning a commercial utility deposit for a restaurant on the square. Motion by McCollum, seconded by Hill to allow Jack Smith to pay half of the utility deposit up front and make payments on the remainder of the balance. Vote: yes, unanimous.
Anthony Everette was present to discuss upcoming natural gas projects.
Motion by Schnelle, seconded by Bennett to enter into closed session pursuant to legal action, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body of the City of Milan, Missouri exemption in Section 610.021(1). Vote: yes, unanimous.
Motion by Hill, seconded by Smith to adjourn closed session and return to open session. Vote: yes, unanimous.
Discussion was held about the renewal of the lease at 201 N. Market. Motion by Hill, seconded by Smith to increase the rent to $500. Vote: yes, unanimous.
Discussion was held concerning hiring for the seasonal/temporary/part-time position in the street department. Consensus of the board was to hire Kenny Broyles for that position. Motion by Head to set the pay for that position at $15/ hr. Motion died due to lack of second. Motion by Hill, seconded by Bennett to set the pay for that position at $12/hr. Vote: Hill – yes, McCollum – yes, Schnelle – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – no, Smith – yes.
Clerk Sharp mentioned that it is time to renew liquor licenses for Ayerco, Casey’s, Dollar General, Elks Lodge, 7th Heaven and Park-A-Way. Motion by Hill, seconded by Smith to approve liquor licenses for these businesses. Vote: yes, unanimous.
Discussion was held about events at the amphitheater and about a proposal to change the name. Consensus of the board is that they do not want to change the name of the amphitheater. Several events are scheduled for the summer which will be advertised in the Milan Standard and on the City of Milan’s Facebook page.
Motion by Schnelle, seconded by McCollum to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Don Dennis to the Zoning Board. Vote: yes, unanimous.
Discussion was held about the budget. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Administrator Ventresco updated the board on operational issues and upcoming meetings.
The Art Club from the Milan C-2 School painted the mural at the swimming pool. Consensus of the Board is to give those who painted the mural at the pool 2-week pool passes as a token of appreciation for their hard work. The city is very appreciative of their work and would like to thank them for doing a great job on the painting.
Motion by Hill, seconded by McCollum to enter into closed session pursuant to the hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of personnel for the City of Milan, Missouri exemption in Section 610.021(3). Vote: yes, unanimous.
Motion by McCollum, seconded by Schnelle to adjourn closed session and return to open session. Vote: yes, unanimous.
Motion by Schnelle, seconded by Bennett to adjourn. Vote: yes, unanimous.
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