Milan Town Council to expand sewer lines
Mary Margaret Moorhead - Staff Writer

Milan Town Council members heard a request from Kenneth Boatright to run sewer lines from Ellis Street to 625 East during their Monday, November 14, meeting at Town Hall. Boatright is planning a development in that area.

Council president Paul Hildebrand, Robert Branigan, and Matt Huffman agreed the project could start when IDEM receives and approves the plans. According to Town Manager John Ingram, the extension would be approximately 750 feet. He will confer with Ethel Morgan, engineer for the town's sewer projects.

In other business, Ingram reported the "No Parking" signs have been installed on North Main and South Main streets, and Police Chief Tom Holt added that Milan residents are complying and that "it's working pretty well."

Ingram also said 100 feet of sidewalk would be installed by the Railroad Inn.

Updating council on the installation of sewer pipe, Ingram said it may be necessary to close parts of streets as construction dictates. A Holman representative said there had been some confusion concerning signs and flags in the construction areas during the project.

She noted two cones mean it is a construction area and no traffic is allowed. Holman will be closing one block at a time on Franklin Street, and construction will continue as weather permits.

Council members discussed having a meeting with Ethel Morgan either December 5 or December 7 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss future projects for the town.

Announcing the resignation of Dennis McKittrick as the town's representative on the county's Board of Zoning appeals, President Hildebrand accepted the nomination of Mike Baker to finish out McKittrick's term and to represent the town for the next four years.

A motion by Huffman and a second by Branigan to name Baker to the BZA received a unanimous 3-0 vote.

Reporting for the Milan Park Board, Chairperson Linda Baurley said flowers for the park have been donated by Donna Barton and planted by the high school landscaping class. Thank you notes have been sent to both Barton and the class.

The park board also agreed to roof the Winegard shelter house, and if the grant they have applied for is received, they will add new bathrooms for this building.

Baurley also said the local Boy Scout troop would be using the back shelter house on December 3 for a family gathering and meal.

In his report, Chief Tom Holt said Trick or Treat night had gone very well. In complimenting the children of the town, he said there had been no injuries and no vandalism.

The police report for the month of October contained 74 traffic stops, 64 calls for service, 22 assists to other agencies, and 33 other police-related activities.

Also present at the November meeting in official positions were Clerk-Treasurer Gladys Moody and Town Attorney Larry Eaton.

The meeting ended at 7:42 p.m.