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City commission meeting tonight includes a retirement notice and executive director introduction

Big Rapids City Commission meets tonight at City Hall with a full agenda.

One main event includes the introduction of new Manna Pantry Excutive Director, Julia Harris. There also will be a review of the 2024/2025 city budget presentation by City Treasurer, Carla Staffen.

General business items include resolutions of bids for the following projects:

  • Awarding bid to transfer equipment from a 1998 dump truck to a 2022 international dump truck

  • Awarding contract for instrumentation and controls provider at the water and wastewater plants

    Rescinding the Charles E. Fairman 2024 Swimming Pool fee schedule

  • Accepting City Clerk Tamyra Gillis' retirement notice

  • Appointing members to the City Clerk’s hiring committee

The meeting will also include a study session and feedback from Director of Community Development Michelle Stenger.

All city commission meetings are available to the public. Estimated start time of the meeting is 6:30 P.M.

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