Milan City Council Supports Milan Street Program, Meeting Minutes

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Submitted by Lisa Clark, City Clerk

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 19, 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 July 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Steve Hill, Randy McCollum, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp, City Administrator Fred Ventresco, Nancy Watt, Brad Scott, Dr. Ben Yocom, Brittani Maulsby, Crystal Bupp, Cindy Brummitt and Matt Keuhn, Absent: Alderman Trudy Schnelle.

Motion by McCollum, seconded by Bennett to approve the minutes. Vote: McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes, Smith – yes.

Motion by Smith, seconded by Head to approve the bills for Jeremy Bennett and Josh Bennett. Vote: Bennett – abstains, Head – yes, Smith – yes, McCollum – yes.

Motion by Bennett, seconded by Smith to approve the bill for Randy McCollum. Vote: Head – yes, Smith – yes, McCollum – abstains, Bennett – yes.

Motion by McCollum, seconded by Head to approve the remaining bills. Discussion followed. Alderman Hill arrived during the discussion of the bills. Vote: Smith – yes, Hill – yes, McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes.

Discussion was held about the Main Street Program. Members of the audience were present for the discussion and to show support for the program.

Motion by McCollum, seconded by Bennett to adopt a Resolution of the Sponsoring Organization Commitment to the Main Street Program. Vote: Hill – yes, McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes, Smith – yes.

Motion by Head, seconded by Hill to adopt a Resolution of an Endorsement of participation in the Main Street Program. Vote: McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes, Smith – yes, Hill – yes.

Motion by Smith, seconded by Bennett to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of intent for the Main Street Program. Vote: Bennett – yes, Head – yes, Smith – yes, Hill – yes, McCollum – yes.

Brad Scott was present for discussion about the lease at 201 N. Market with the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission.

Dr. Ben Yocom, Brittani Maulsby, Crystal Bupp, Cindy Brummitt, Matt Keuhn and Brad Scott left the meeting.

Discussion was held about the new loader. Consensus of the board is that Street Supervisor Todd Sharp needs to see it in person before the city will purchase it.

Administrator Ventresco updated the board about operational issues.

Alderman Bennett asked if the Booster Club could paint pawprints again this year on Market Street and towards the ball field. There were no objections for the Booster Club to paint the paw prints.

Administrator Ventresco, Clerk Sharp and Nancy Watt were asked to leave the meeting for closed session. Mayor Herington took minutes for the remainder of the meeting.

Motion by Smith, seconded by Bennett 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: Head – yes, Smith – yes, Hill – yes, McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes.

Motion by McCollum, seconded by Head to adjourn closed session and return to open session. Vote: Smith – yes, Hill – yes, McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes.

Motion by Head, seconded by Smith to adjourn. Vote: Hill – yes, McCollum – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes, Smith – yes.