City Manager Swallow Expected to Start by Sept. 8

Saline City Council is expected to decide the contract for Dan Swallow, who was chosen as the next city manager, when council meets Monday.

The contract would pay Swallow $165,000 plus benefits in the first year. The contract would begin Sept. 8 and expire Aug. 30, 2027.

Swallow, a city resident, has been employed as Tecumseh's city manager.

Saline City Council meets at City Hall, 100 N. Harris St., starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Here's what else is on the agenda.

• Council is expected to decide whether or not to place to charter issues on the November election ballot. Both issues are about modernizing charter language about referendums.
• Council consider a resolution to put a one-year renewal of the one-mill street millage from 2027-29.
• Council will consider a resolution to suspend the downtown social district during Summerfest, Aug. 8-9.
• Council will consider approving a change order to the Well #7 drinking water project by Midwest Power System. The cost is increasing by $135,000 due to state compliance issues that have emerged.
• Other issues to be discussed include the Bixby Marionettes and Leather Buckett Alley.
• Council is scheduled to go into closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of property.

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