Sturgis, Michigan

City Commission Meetings

La comisión escuchará una presentación sobre un proyecto de generador de gas natural de $13 millones en la subestación de Fawn River Rd. Realizarán audiencias públicas sobre una transferencia de propiedad PA 425 y establecerán tasas de millaje para 2026 para operación y calles/aceras. Otras decisiones incluyen aceptar una dedicación de derecho de vía para la extensión de Haines Blvd, adjudicar una oferta de $54,750 para la rehabilitación del granero del cementerio y discutir criterios para un administrador municipal interino.

• Proyecto de generación eléctrica: $13M para tres motores recíprocos de gas natural de 7.5 MW en la subestación de Fawn River Rd.
• Cuarta enmienda PA 425: permite que EDC solicite la transferencia de 26846 State Line Rd. a la jurisdicción de la ciudad
• Dedicación de derecho de vía de Haines Blvd: parcela de 80 pies cedida para extender la carretera desde Bullard Industrial Park hasta M-66
• Rehabilitación exterior del granero del cementerio: adjudicar oferta de $54,750 a Borkholder Vinyl and Construction
• Audiencia pública para fijar tasa de millaje: máximos propuestos de 11.3939 mills para operación, 2.926 mills para calles/aceras

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission holds a work session to discuss filling a vacant commissioner seat (likely no replacement due to election timing) and hiring a new city manager, including considering an interim manager. The regular meeting sets public hearings for sidewalk special assessments on W. Congress and St. Joseph Streets, approves a property transfer, pays $2.66M in bills, and holds a public hearing on a drinking water project plan for lead service line replacement.

• Pay bills totaling $2,659,459.99
• Set public hearings for sidewalk assessments on W. Congress Street, St. Joseph Street
• Public hearing for DWSRF project plan to replace lead service lines (area bounded by E. Lafayette, N. Lakeview, E. Chicago Rd., N. Nottawa)
• Adopt property transfer resolution for 68751 Vinewood Avenue from Fawn River Township
• Approve 2026 Memorial Day Parade and Library on the Lawn event

The city commission voted to direct an independent investigation into Commissioners Perez, Bir, Abbs, and former commissioner Harrington for potential violations of Michigan law, procedure, and charter, following the resignation of the city manager. Other decisions included adopting a water system improvement plan, approving a road resurfacing contract, authorizing the Doyle Center roof retrofit with bond financing, and approving city hall facade repairs and stage curtain replacement.

• Adopted Resolution for independent investigation of commissioners Perez, Bir, Abbs, and former commissioner Harrington (8-0)
• Adopted DWSRF Project Plan for water system improvements (8-0)
• Approved MDOT contract for N. Centerville Road Resurfacing Project (8-0)
• Approved Doyle Center Roof Retrofit contingent on bond funding ($729,702.28, 8-0)
• Approved city hall exterior rehab bid from Premier Caulking ($74,800, 8-0)
• Approved stage curtain replacement proposal from SLS Production Services ($96,471.83, 8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including pay bills of $2,659,459.99 (8-0)
• Approved contingency budgets for N. Centerville Road project ($31,000) and Doyle Center roof ($20,000) (8-0 each)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider financing options for the $696,000 Doyle roof replacement, including a private placement bond or a capital improvement bond. They will also vote on a $73,500 design contract for a new transmission line and a $125,500 annual hydro dam regulatory support proposal. A public hearing will be set for a lead service line replacement project using federal funds.

• Approve payment of $2,532,372.85 in city bills
• Set May 13 public hearing for DWSRF lead service line replacement project (over 400 lines)
• Award $73,500 design contract for Nottawa Street 69kV transmission line
• Approve up to $125,500 for hydro dam FERC compliance services
• Consider funding options for $696,000 Doyle roof replacement

The commission accepted City Manager Andrew Kuk's resignation effective July 24, 2026, contingent on a separation agreement, by a 6-2 vote. A resolution to censure Mayor Frank Perez failed 4-4. The commission also approved a $73,500 contract for Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line design and a $125,500 contract for Sturgis Dam FERC compliance.

• Approved resignation of City Manager Andrew Kuk with separation agreement (6-2)
• Defeated resolution to censure Mayor Frank Perez (4-4)
• Defeated motion to remove Mayor Perez (4-4)
• Approved $73,500 bid for Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line design (8-0)
• Approved $125,500 proposal for Sturgis Dam FERC Compliance 2026 (8-0)
• Approved Sturgis Fest 2026 requests (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,532,372.85 in bills (8-0)
• Agreed to pursue Option #1 for Doyle Center roof replacement funding (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The Sturgis City Commission will discuss using remaining bond funds (approximately $500,000) to construct a water main loop for the wastewater treatment plant, replacing a dead-end 6" main. They will also vote on awarding a $134,440 contract for Public Safety Building window and door replacement to Reliable Glass, and approve multiple mowing and leaf removal contracts for 2026-2028. Additionally, the commission will consider proclamations for Arbor Day and Fair Housing Month, and may enter closed session to discuss property purchase and a personnel evaluation.

• Use remaining bond funds for wastewater treatment plant water main loop (estimated $367,400)
• Award $134,440 contract to Reliable Glass for Public Safety Building windows and doors
• Approve mowing/trimming/leaf removal contracts with multiple vendors for 2026-2028
• Authorize payment of city bills totaling $2,504,787.52
• Approve closure of City parking lot #7 for Layered Car Show on April 25

The commission approved a land purchase agreement with Michigan Housing Partnership, LLC after a closed session to discuss the potential purchase. They also approved a $134,440 window and door replacement contract for the Public Safety Building and authorized use of remaining bond proceeds for a wastewater treatment plant water loop project. Mowing and leaf pickup contracts were awarded, and a planned Engineering Department staffing plan was endorsed.

• Approved land purchase agreement with Michigan Housing Partnership LLC (9-0)
• Approved $134,440 Public Safety Building windows/doors contract to Reliable Glass (9-0)
• Authorized use of remaining bond proceeds for wastewater treatment plant water loop (9-0)
• Approved mowing bids for City properties from multiple vendors (8-1)
• Approved electric mowing bids from multiple vendors (8-1)
• Approved as-needed leaf pickup contract with Cutter's Edge Lawn Care (8-1)
• Approved easement for 506 Prairie Avenue contingent on final document (9-0)
• Consensus to approve Engineering Department staffing plan