Public Comment Rules Tightened; Vendor Safeguards, Power Deal OK’d

The Board of Aldermen clarified minutes to bar threats and abusive language during public comment, then passed an extended agreement in regards to budget for Milford's Power Plant PILOT with a 9–6 vote to align with budgeted revenue. The board also noted a 2.8-cent electricity rate increase and advanced stricter vendor rules for school events. 17mins

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Monday, December 1st, 2025
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Board Of Aldermen 12/01/2025
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  • As his first official act as Milford's new mayor, Mayor Smith set a celebratory tone with a proclamation congratulating the Foran H.S. girls soccer team for a standout soccer season—rooted in grit and hard work.
  • The Board discussed amending minutes to clarify that future public comments containing threats or abusive language would not be allowed, leading to a brief recess to resolve confusion over which meeting’s minutes were under consideration.
  • The Board unanimously amended the special organizational meeting minutes to state that the chair would not allow threats of physical violence or similar conduct, and then approved the minutes.
  • Alderperson Federico confirmed with staff that the city’s electricity rate would rise by 2.8 cents per kilowatt, noting the budget was based on the historical rate without knowledge of the increase.
  • The Ordinance Committee reported an ordinance to amend Chapter 17, regarding peddlers and vendors, as it relates to Milford's school activities, and moved it forward to the full board for consideration.
  • Alderperson Healy explained that the ordinance aimed to enhance safety at school events by requiring licensed vendors to be preauthorized and registered so administrators and security would know who is on site.
  • Alderperson Smith opposed a budget amendment, arguing it resembled prior political strategy during a past budget cycle, and cautioned against supporting it due to perceived inconsistent standards following a change in leadership.
  • Alderperson Federico clarified that approving the extended agreement with the Milford Power Plant would align with the adopted budget’s anticipated $4.7 million in PILOT revenue, distinguishing it from a prior proposal to add speculative funds for tax policy.
  • The Mayor summarized that the budget already assumed $4.7 million from the power plant PILOT and cautioned that a proposed additional $1.5 million was speculative and never realized, after which Alderperson Pacelli Jr. requested a five-minute recess.
  • Following a roll call, the Board passed the motion on a 9–6 vote.
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