Town of Milan Monthly Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020

Meeting called to order by Deborah Shumate, Council President, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. All Town Council Members were present. All present joined in giving the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of November, 2020 were presented. There being no additions, corrections, or deletions to said minutes, Mark Marsee made motion to approve and Drew Olman seconded. All ayes. Minutes approved.

Claims/Financials/Payroll: After review of the utility bills/claims/payroll presented, motion to accept and pay made by Drew, second by Mark. Motion carried. All ayes. Motion carried.

Town Manager's Report: Same presented by Doug Price.

Town Marshall's Report: Same presented by Phillip Wilson, Town Marshall

Milan Park Board Report: Park Board Absent from meeting.

Concerns/Comments from the public:

Old Business:

Ordinance Violation for 516 Vine St. was discussed again. Council agrees that we need to take action and work with the homeowner to resolve the issues. First course of action will be to have Attorney Fledderman draft a letter and send to the homeowner

Derek Helton asked Council permission to purchase 100 water meters. This purchase will be paid out of Edit, if possible. Clerk is asked to find out. If not permissible, then purchase will be paid out of water fund. This was done by a motion from Drew and a second by Mark. All ayes. Motion carried.

Appointment of representative to the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commision for the Town of Milan was presented to Council. Rodney Crabtree was re-appointed, contingent upon his acceptance. This was done by a motion by Drew and a second by Mark. All ayes. Motion carried.

Doug Price gave an update on the new truck purchase. He stated it is currently on hold and may not be here until next year.

Clerk-Treasurer presented to Council a list of write-off for delinquent accounts. Mark made motion to write-off accounts. Drew seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Doug Price gave a presentation to Council concerning GIS mapping. Council was interested and asked him to get additional quotes on this service.

Salary/wages tabled for an Executive meeting with a Special meeting to follow. This will be 12/17/2020 at 5:00 pm.

Misc Business:

Doug gave an update on the report from the DNR, concerning the dam upkeep. He will keep them updated.

Mark spoke on behalf of the problem with semi trucks parking on Town streets. After discussing the problem it was decided to purchase appropriate signs and have them installed. Attorney Fledderman stated this would have to be done in order to enforce the Ordinance.

Debbie asked about the SUV parked on Carr St. Officer Wilson will look into the problem. She, also, informed everyone about the upcoming fundraiser for Hog Rock.

Mark moves to adjourn meeting, seconded by Robert Branigan. All ayes. Motion carried.


MILAN TOWN COUNCIL HELD AN EXECUTIVE MEETING ON 12/17/2020 AT 5:00 PM IN THE MILAN TOWN HALL LOCATED AT 211 W CARR ST.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE DEBORAH SHUMATE AND MARK MARSEE. ANDREW OLMAN PARTICIPATED VIA CELL PHONE.

THIS MEETING WAS HELD TO DISCUSS 2021 WAGES AND POSSIBLE LAND DEVELOPMENT.


Special Town Council Meeting Minutes, December 17, 2020

Meeting called to order by Deborah Shumate, Council President, on Monday, Dec. 17, 2020 immediately following Executive meeting. Town Council Members present were Deborah Shumate and Mark Marsee. All present joined in giving the Pledge of Allegiance.

Debbie called meeting to order.

Concerns/Comments from the public:

Old Business:

Shirley Bocock voiced her concern about the property across the street from her (510 N Main). This property has a wood stove that causes smoke to come into her home. Doug will get in touch with the County and discuss what can be done.

Clerk-Treasurer presented two bills to Council. One was for flower pots from Merrilees and the other was from C/H & M Excavating. Merrilee bill is to paid from Riverboat fund and bill from C/H & M for Sewer testing on Carr St is to be paid from River boat. This is by a motion from Mark Marsee and a second from Deb Shumate. All ayes. Motion carried.

Salary resolution set to 12/22/2020 @ 4:00.

New Business:

Mark moves to adjourn meeting, second by Deb Shumate. All ayes. Meeting adjourned.