Sewer Project and Rental Rules Discussed as Milan Meeting Recesses for Power Outage, Ends in Closed Session

Submitted by Lisa Sharp, City Clerk

 

REGULAR MEETING

May 19, 2025 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp, City Administrator Crystal Bupp, Water/Sewer supervisor Jeremy Bennett and Christine Harrelson.

Mayor Herington amended the agenda to include public comments after the bills.

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

Motion by Reger, seconded by Bennett to approve the bills. During the discussion of the bills were three items that were discussed as upcoming budget items. These items were upcoming sludge removal, purchase of portable hoses, and engineering expenses for a sewer expansion project. Water/Sewer department supervisor Jeremy Bennett was present for this discussion. The vote on the bills were as follows: McCollum – abstains, Reger – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes, Smith – yes, Tucker – yes.

Christine Harrelson arrived at 6:05 during the discussion of the bills.

Christine Harrelson met with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen during the public comments agenda item to discuss the rental registration program. Discussion followed.

Motion by Smith, seconded by McCollum to adopt a RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES OF THE CITY OF MILAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION (NCMRWC). Vote: (unanimous) yes.

Jeremy Bennett left the meeting.

Motion by Bennett, seconded by Head to adopt a RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT THE MISSOURI BLUE SHIELD PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE COMMUNITIES DEDICATED TO EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY SAFETY. Vote: (unanimous) yes.

Mayor and Administrator’s Report:

Administrator Bupp reported that the bid opening for the MoDOT TAP grant was on May 16 and that the bids came in higher than expected. Administrator Bupp will work with MoDOT on project budget concerns and update the board on next steps. No action was taken.

Discussion was held about the budget.

Motion by McCollum, seconded by Bennett to temporarily adjourn the meeting due to an electric outage in city hall. Vote: (unanimous) yes.

At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Herington called the meeting back to order.

Discussion continued about the budget. Various items to include in the next budget draft were discussed.

Alderman Bennett was asked to leave the meeting during the discussion of employee insurance and COLA discussion.

Alderman Bennett returned to the meeting.

Christine Harrelson left the meeting.

Motion by McCollum, seconded by Tucker to enter into closed session pursuant to 610.021(3) to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees and/or personnel. Vote: Smith – yes, Tucker – yes, McCollum – yes, Reger – yes, Bennett – yes, Head – yes.

Motion by Tucker, seconded by Bennett to adjourn closed session and return to open session. Vote: (unanimous) yes.

Motion by Bennett, seconded by Head to adjourn. Vote: Reger – (unanimous) – yes.