Sturgis public meetings in 2025

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will vote on a request to buy a Rosenbauer pumper/tanker for $1,383,903.00. Other items include a $1,920 Downtown Development Authority budget amendment, a three‑year recycling contract with Borden Waste‑Away Services at $6 per unit per month, first‑reading amendments to the medical and adult‑use marihuana ordinances with a $2,500 relocation fee, and approval of the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Fire Truck Purchase Approval – $1,383,903.00 for a Rosenbauer pumper/tanker (optional SAM system)
• DDA Budget Amendment – $1,920.00 added to the Downtown Development Authority Fund for FY 2025‑2026
• Recycling Contract – three‑year agreement with Borden Waste‑Away Services at $6.00 per unit per month
• Marihuana Ordinance Amendments – first reading of changes to Sections 38.92 and 38.93 and a $2,500 relocation fee
• 2026 Commission Meeting Dates – schedule shift to preceding Mondays for certain holidays

The Sturgis City Commission approved its agenda and a consent agenda that included prior meeting minutes, a $1,920 DDA budget amendment, and the 2026 meeting schedule. Commissioners also approved a three‑year recycling franchise with Borden Waste‑Away, the first reading of marijuana ordinance amendments, a $1,383,903 fire‑truck purchase, a Habitat for Humanity affordable‑housing project on Jacob Street, 2026 downtown events requests, and a first amendment to the real‑estate purchase agreement with Electric City ESS.

• Approved agenda (9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: prior minutes, $1,920 DDA budget amendment, 2026 meeting schedule (8‑0)
• Approved three‑year franchise agreement with Borden Waste‑Away (7‑2)
• Approved first reading of marijuana ordinance amendments (9‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2027 Rosenbauer fire pumper for $1,383,903 (7‑2)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity development of 343 & 353 Jacob Street (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 DDA downtown events requests (9‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Electric City ESS (10‑0)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will consider and vote on items on its regular meeting agenda, including the consent agenda and several new business proposals. New business includes approving a $103,878 purchase of a three‑phase transformer from T&R Electric with a $5,000 contingency, and approving a $499,465 final design contract for the Sturgis Electric Center with a $50,000 contingency. The commission will also vote on a $1,666,005.14 city‑bill payment, a holiday “Candy Cane Lane” flag‑pole display, a Christmas tree pickup fundraiser, and a lease of seven Enterprise Fleet Management vehicles.

• Approve payment of city bills totaling $1,666,005.14
• Approve use of downtown flag‑pole locations for Candy Cane Lane Dec 12‑19
• Approve purchase of a three‑phase transformer from T&R Electric for $103,878 and a $5,000 contingency
• Approve final design for Sturgis Electric Center for $499,465 and a $50,000 contingency
• Approve lease of seven Enterprise Fleet Management vehicles with net resale income $38,620.92

The Sturgis City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. They authorized payment of city bills totaling $1,666,005.14, approved holiday events, and authorized several electric‑related purchases and budgets. All motions passed with eight votes in favor and none against.

• Approved agenda (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved payment of city bills $1,666,005.14 (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved use of downtown flag‑pole locations for Candy Cane Lane (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved Christmas Tree Pickup by Gest Pro Tree Service (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved purchase of three‑phase transformer from T&R Electric for $103,878.00 (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $5,000.00 contingency budget for transformer purchase (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved final design change order for Sturgis Electric Center for $499,465.00 (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $50,000.00 contingency budget for project design (8 yea, 0 nay)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is reviewing a recycling ordinance that would charge residents for curbside services via utility bills. The body is also considering several zoning changes and the creation of a special land use category for outdoor training facilities.

• Authorization of City bills totaling $3,235,187.30
• Second reading of a curbside recycling ordinance with proposed fees of $6.00 to $8.00 per month
• First reading for rezoning 408 W. Congress St. from Manufacturing to Residential 3
• First reading for rezoning 907 and 1101 N. Nottawa St. to Residential 3
• First reading of zoning amendments to allow 'Outdoor Training Facilities' in Manufacturing districts

The commission adopted an amendment to the City Code establishing a curbside recycling program effective Dec. 4, 2025, with a 7‑2 vote. It also approved the agenda, consent agenda, and payment of city bills totaling $3,235,187.30. Minutes from the Oct. 22 work session and regular meeting were approved, and Zach Perry was appointed to the Sturges‑Young Center for the Arts Board.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Authorized payment of city bills $3,235,187.30 (9-0)
• Appointed Zach Perry to Sturges‑Young Center for the Arts Board (9-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 22 work session (9-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 22 regular meeting (9-0)
• Approved curbside recycling ordinance amendment (7-2)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will elect a mayor and vice‑mayor, then review and adopt three policies: the Commission Procedural Policy, the Authorized Depositories resolution, and the Investment Policy. The Commission will also consider consent resolutions for the Sturgis Housing Development Corporation, which would appoint commissioners and the city manager as its board of directors. All items are scheduled for the organizational meeting on November 10, 2025.

• Election of Mayor and Vice‑Mayor
• Adopt City Commission Procedural Policy (updated expense/pay language)
• Approve Authorized Depositories resolution covering six banks
• Review and adopt Investment Policy (no changes)
• Consent resolutions for Sturgis Housing Development Corp to appoint board and officers

The Sturgis City Commission elected Frank Perez as Mayor and Jeff Mullins as Vice‑Mayor, each by a 9‑0 vote. Commissioners also adopted the City Commission Procedural Policy, the Resolution of Authorized Depositories, and the City’s Investment Policy by a 9‑0 vote. The commission approved a consent in lieu of a special shareholders’ meeting for Sturgis Housing Development Corp., and the corporation’s board approved a consent in lieu of its annual meeting, both unanimously.

• Frank Perez elected Mayor (9‑0)
• Jeff Mullins elected Vice‑Mayor (9‑0)
• Adopted City Commission Procedural Policy (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution of Authorized Depositories (9‑0)
• Adopted City’s Investment Policy (9‑0)
• Approved consent in lieu of special shareholders’ meeting for Sturgis Housing Development Corp. (9‑0)
• Approved consent in lieu of annual board meeting for Sturgis Housing Development Corp. (10‑0)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will approve the payment of city bills totaling $2.37 million and consider a first reading for a curbside recycling ordinance that would charge residents a monthly fee. The meeting also includes public hearings for sidewalk assessment districts and a request to amend the cost of a digger truck purchase.

• Approval of $2,367,983.37 in pay bills
• First reading of curbside recycling ordinance
• Public hearing for Main Street sidewalk assessment district
• Public hearing for White Street Industrial Development District
• Amendment to digger truck purchase cost to $460,000

The commission approved the creation of an Industrial Development District on White Street. It also adopted a first‑reading amendment to the curbside recycling ordinance, approved a $460,000 amendment to a truck purchase, and authorized a $62,164.80 purchase of a mobile column lift. Additional actions included increasing medical insurance stop‑loss coverage to $100,000 and adopting Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda, authorized $2,367,983.37 bill payment (9-0)
• Approved first‑reading amendment to curbside recycling ordinance (7-2)
• Approved creation of Industrial Development District on White Street (9-0)
• Approved amendment to DH50E truck purchase price up to $460,000 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Gray Wireless Mobile Column Lift System for $62,164.80 (9-0)
• Approved change to medical insurance stop‑loss coverage to $100,000 (9-0)
• Adopted Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 (9-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will vote on the consent agenda, including payment of $3,047,449.10 in city bills, and consider several new business items. These items include a draft recycling ordinance, a property transfer request for 69669 White Street, a $590,000 bid to replace Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier #2, a $53,983.40 fire‑department floor coating bid with a $5,000 contingency, a $55,000 orchestra pit cover purchase, and the appointment of a new housing‑commission member. Staff recommendations are to approve the listed contracts and appointments.

• Authorize payment of city bills totaling $3,047,449.10
• Property transfer request for 69669 White Street from Sturgis Township to the City
• Approve $590,000 bid from Allied Mechanical Services for WWTP Primary Clarifier #2 replacement (including alternates)
• Approve $53,983.40 bid from Constantine Flooring Center for fire department apparatus bay flooring and a $5,000 contingency
• Approve not‑to‑exceed $55,000 purchase of SYCA orchestra pit cover

The Sturgis City Commission approved a $3,047,449.10 bill payment and adopted a resolution to transfer township property to the city. It also approved several capital projects, including a $590,000 clarifier replacement and a $55,000 orchestra pit cover. The commission directed staff to draft a recycling ordinance and authorized a loan to the Sturgis Economic Development Corporation.

• Approved payment of city bills totaling $3,047,449.10 (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Directed staff to prepare a draft recycling ordinance for first reading (6 yea, 2 nay)
• Adopted resolution transferring property from Sturgis Township to the City (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $590,000 bid from Allied Mechanical Services for Primary Clarifier No 2 replacement (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $53,983.40 bid from Constantine Flooring Center for fire station apparatus bay floor coating (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $5,000 contingency for repairs during floor coating replacement (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $55,000 bid waiver for orchestra pit cover purchase (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Authorized City Manager and staff to execute a loan between the City Electric Fund and Sturgis EDC (8 yea, 0 nay)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will consider several new‑business items, including leasing two police vehicles, a resolution on the PA 152 health‑care cost‑sharing option, and approval of a bid for the Stateline Substation steel structures. Commissioners will also vote on awarding a $673,228.20 contract to Rieth‑Riley Construction for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation project, along with $48,000 amendments for additional street work and Mortimer Avenue. Other agenda items include authorizing payment of city bills totaling $2,046,601.37 and appointing alternate MPPA Board Commissioners.

• Lease of a Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Police Interceptor Utility (net lease cost $12,399.24)
• Resolution to opt‑out of PA 152 health‑care cost limits, maintaining employee contributions and rebates
• Approval of RESCO bid for Stateline Substation steel structures ($240,835.00)
• Award of 2025 Street Rehabilitation contract to Rieth‑Riley Construction ($673,228.20) with $48,000 amendments for street treatment and Mortimer Avenue addition
• Authorization of payment of City bills totaling $2,046,601.37

The commission approved a resolution to opt out of Public Act 152 health‑care cost caps and established employee cost‑sharing levels. They also authorized payment of city bills, approved several contracts for police vehicles, infrastructure, and street rehabilitation, and adopted budget amendments for FY 2024‑25 and FY 2025‑26. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved resolution to opt out of PA 152 health‑care caps (8 yeas)
• Authorized payment of city bills totaling $2,046,601.37 (8 yeas)
• Approved lease of Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Police Interceptor vehicles (8 yeas)
• Approved $240,835 contract with RESCO for Stateline Substation steel structures (8 yeas)
• Approved $673,228.20 contract with Rieth‑Riley Construction for 2025 Street Rehabilitation (8 yeas)
• Approved $234,300 contract with National Power Rodding for N. Centerville Road storm sewer cleaning (8 yeas)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget amendments (8 yeas)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget amendments (7 yeas, 1 nay)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will approve the payment of city bills totaling $2,796,860.52, set public hearings for Main Street sidewalk assessments, and authorize participation in a national opioid settlement. The body will also vote on a new five-year audit contract and a marketing agreement with the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.

• Authorize payment of $2,796,860.52 in city bills
• Approve Maner Costerisan audit contract not-to-exceed $273,500
• Approve FocalPoint marketing contract for SYCA at $60,000
• Set public hearings for Main Street Special Assessment Districts #2024-01 and #2024-02
• Authorize participation in National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers’ Combined Settlements Agreement

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, authorizing $2,796,860.52 in city bill payments and approving several community events and public‑hearing schedules. It also approved participation in the National Opioids settlement and a $273,500 audit services contract for five fiscal years. Additional approvals included a marketing services agreement, energy‑reduction program participation, a water‑resource plan, a revision to shut‑off rules, and monitoring‑well easements.

• Approved agenda (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Authorized payment of city bills $2,796,860.52 (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved audit services contract with Maner Costerisan up to $273,500 (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved renewal of FocalPoint marketing agreement, $5,000 monthly retainer (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved participation in MPPA Retail Energy Improvement Program (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved revision to General Shut‑Off Rules (6 yea, 2 nay)
• Approved monitoring‑well easements and vehicular access on city property (8 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved participation in National Opioids settlement agreement (8 yea, 0 nay)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will decide on several key items, including a second reading of a gas utility franchise ordinance, a new opioid settlement agreement, and the dedication of a right-of-way along N. Clay Street. The meeting will also consider a Doyle Community Center membership rate increase and a fundraiser request.

• Second reading of Gas Ordinance for Michigan Gas Utilities franchise
• Approval of $1,960,411.94 in city bills
• Dedication of 17-foot parcel along N. Clay Street for public right-of-way
• Opioid settlement participation with estimated $25,000 allocation over 16 years
• Doyle Community Center membership rate increase and restructuring

The commission adopted a new ordinance granting Michigan Gas Utilities a 30‑year franchise to operate gas service in Sturgis. It also approved a membership rate increase for the Doyle Community Center, accepted a right‑of‑way dedication for North Clay Street, and authorized participation in the Purdue opioid settlement. Additional actions included approving a firefighters collective bargaining agreement amendment, a facility use agreement with Glen Oaks Community College, directing staff to study recycling options, and authorizing payment of city bills totaling $1,960,411.94.

• Approved Michigan Gas Utilities franchise ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Doyle Community Center membership restructure and rate increase (7-0)
• Accepted and dedicated North Clay Street right‑of‑way property (7-0)
• Approved participation in Purdue opioid settlement and authorized manager to sign (7-0)
• Approved changes to firefighters collective bargaining agreement and LOA (7-0)
• Approved facility use agreement with Glen Oaks Community College (consensus)
• Directed staff to investigate recycling program options (consensus)
• Authorized payment of city bills $1,960,411.94 (7-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider approving annual utility rates for electric, water, and sewer services. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments regarding extreme weather centers, outdoor storage, and mineral extraction reclamation slopes.

• Authorization of City bill payments totaling $3,326,115.92
• Proposed zoning amendments for Extreme Weather Centers and Outdoor Storage Areas
• Proposed amendment to allow a 3:1 final reclamation slope for mineral extraction operations
• Request for a 6-month marihuana license extension for EAC Industries, LLC at 1640 S. Centerville Rd.
• Closure of Congress St. between Michigan Ave. and Electric Ct. on October 3, 2025

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (8-0). It authorized payment of city bills totaling $3,326,115.92. It also approved three zoning ordinance amendments: adding Extreme Weather Centers as a special land use, adding Outdoor Storage Areas not accessory to principal buildings as a special land use in manufacturing districts, and modifying reclamation slope requirements for mineral extraction special land uses. All amendments take effect September 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Authorized payment of city bills $3,326,115.92
• Approved amendment adding Extreme Weather Center as a special land use in multiple zoning districts
• Approved amendment adding Outdoor Storage Area not accessory to principal building as a special land use in Manufacturing districts
• Approved amendment modifying reclamation slope requirements for mineral extraction special land uses

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission is reviewing a plan to accelerate lead service line replacements to meet a 2037 state deadline. The body will also consider zoning amendments and a public hearing for sidewalk repair assessments.

• Authorization of City bills totaling $2,324,301.84
• Proposed $525,000 annual budget for 150 lead service line replacements at $3,500 per line
• Public hearing set for September 10, 2025, regarding W. Congress St. Sidewalk Repair assessments
• First readings of zoning amendments for 'Extreme Weather Centers' and 'Outdoor Storage Areas'
• Request to close North St. for a GT Independence Movie in the Park event on September 30, 2025

The Sturgis City Commission approved a series of actions, including payment of $2,324,301.84 in city bills, a $47,225 storm‑sewer cleaning contract, and the retention of ambulance Unit 734. It also appointed two members to the Planning Commission, set a budget hearing for August 13, and directed the manager to start streaming meetings. The streaming motion passed 5‑4.

• Approved payment of city bills totaling $2,324,301.84 (9‑0)
• Approved Elite Pipeline Services bid for Ward 2 storm‑sewer cleaning $47,225.00 (9‑0)
• Approved $5,000 contingency budget for Ward 2 storm‑sewer project (9‑0)
• Approved retention of Unit 734 ambulance and authorized its rental (9‑0)
• Approved William Bird and Rob Falkenstein to the Planning Commission (9‑0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on Aug 13, 2025 (9‑0)
• Directed City Manager to begin live streaming City Commission meetings online (5‑4)
• Approved GT Independence Movie in the Park event for Sep 30, 2025 (9‑0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding final costs for sidewalk repairs and new installations. The body is also considering the purchase of sewer inspection equipment and the addition of a technical project manager for the Electric Department.

• Payment of City bills totaling $1,664,832.39
• Public hearings for sidewalk assessments on Vinewood Avenue and E. Congress Street
• Purchase of a Minicam Proteus sewer inspection camera for $99,976.00
• Proposed hire of an Electric Department Technical Project Manager with a salary range of $100,000.00-$115,000.00
• Bill of Sale for a 69kV pole line from Indiana Michigan Power Company for $1.00

The Sturgis City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payment of city bills totaling $1,664,832.39 and authorization of the MML Workers’ Compensation Board ballot. It also approved Special Assessment Rolls #2021‑01 and #2021‑02 and set their financing terms over five years at 5% interest. Additional actions included approving a Bill of Sale with Indiana Michigan Power for transmission line assets, adding an Electric Department Technical Project Manager, purchasing a sewer inspection camera system for $99,976, and taking the first reading of a Michigan Gas franchise ordinance. All motions passed with seven yeas and no nays; Commissioners Wickey and Smith were absent.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $1,664,832.39 bill payment (7-0)
• Approved Special Assessment Roll #2021-01 (7-0)
• Approved financing of Roll #2021-01 over 5 years at 5% interest (7-0)
• Approved Special Assessment Roll #2021-02 (7-0)
• Approved financing of Roll #2021-02 over 5 years at 5% interest (7-0)
• Approved Bill of Sale and easement agreements with Indiana Michigan Power (7-0)
• Approved addition of Electric Department Technical Project Manager (7-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to determine the 2025 General Operating and Streets/Sidewalk Improvement millage rates. The body is also considering financing for a new ambulance and reviewing MDOT reconstruction plans for M-66.

• Payment of City bills totaling $1,644,372.64
• Proposed $339,000 installment purchase agreement for a new ambulance via Century Bank and Trust at 4.19%
• Public hearing to set millage rates (maximums: 11.5522 for General Operating and 2.9667 for Streets/Sidewalks)
• Proposed airport fuel discount of $0.57 off retail for 100LL fuel from July 13 to July 31
• Requests for Oaklawn Park use for Library on the Lawn (August 1) and Homegrown Music & Arts Festival (August 9)

The Sturgis City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, including payment of $1,644,372.64 in city bills, an airport fuel discount, a Library on the Lawn event, and the Homegrown Music & Arts Festival. The commission also set the 2025 General Operating Millage at 11.08 mils and the Streets/Sidewalk Improvement Millage at 2.9667 mils. Finally, it adopted a resolution authorizing an installment purchase agreement for ambulance financing.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Approved June 23 consent agenda items (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Authorized payment of city bills totaling $1,644,372.64 (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Approved airport fuel discount for July 13‑31 (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Approved Library on the Lawn event at Oak Lawn Park on Aug 1, 2025 (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Approved 2025 Homegrown Music & Arts Festival on Aug 9, 2025 (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Set 2025 General Operating Millage at 11.08 mils (yea: 8, nay: 0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing ambulance installment purchase agreement (yea: 9, nay: 0)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission approved amendments to the zoning ordinance for off‑street parking and accessory buildings (effective July 1, 2025). It also approved several contracts, including HVAC controls ($84,090), a contingency ($8,400), a SCADA system ($46,729), and an energy‑waste‑reduction program. The commission set the 2025 millage‑rate public hearing and designated the city manager as the authorized official for road‑closure permits. Finally, it approved a real‑estate purchase agreement with Electric City ESS, LLC.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for off‑street parking (8-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for accessory building finishes (8-1)
• Approved HVAC controls contract $84,090 (9-0)
• Approved contingency $8,400 for building controls (9-0)
• Approved SCADA system contract $46,729 (9-0)
• Approved energy‑waste‑reduction program contract (9-0)
• Approved real‑estate purchase agreement with Electric City ESS, LLC (10-0)