Milton — Several administrative items on the Nov. 17 agenda passed with little controversy.

Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote (carried 6-0).

Judge reappointment: The council approved resolution 25-1992 to reappoint Judge Sandra Allen to provide municipal-court services and authorized the mayor to sign the employment agreement. Council member Seeder praised Judge Allen’s work; the motion passed 6-0.

Public-defender agreement amendment: Chief Hernandez explained that recent legislation reduced public defenders’ caseloads and required fee adjustments; the council approved an amendment increasing the public-defender monthly compensation from $8,000 to $12,000. Council member Hall characterized the change as "housekeeping," and the motion carried unanimously. Staff said the budget line item has been increased and will be updated for upcoming budget reads.

What happens next: Staff will finalize contract paperwork for the public defender and adjust the budget line item for first and second reads.