Fred Guenther was sworn in as Mayor of Big Rapids at the City Commission meeting Monday night.

 

Both Jonathan Eppley and Karen Simmon were also sworn in as City Commissioners of Big Rapids.

 

During the meeting, the commission honored former commissioner and treasurer Lorraine James for her work and years of service with the city.

 

Treasurer Aaron Kuhn announced the finance office received an award from the Government Fiance Officers Association for excellence in financial recording.

 

The City Commission approved a resolution accepting a proposal from engineering firm Fleis and VandenBrink to work with All Service Contracting to complete evaluation of three sand filters at the city's water plant for $19,500.

 

City Commissioners also approved a resolution accepting the COPS Office Community Policing Development Program Accreditation award of $75,000. BRDPS Chief Danielle Haynes told commissioners this award will allow Big Rapids to be one step closer to be one of the few accredited police departments in the state.