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City manager review, Rose Avenue stop signs to be discussed at Monday's commission meeting

The Big Rapids City Commission will meet on Monday, Sept. 15, at Big Rapids City Hall to host a meeting.

The meeting will include an evaluation of City Manager Mark Gifford and a review session regarding city septage with Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Jake Renne.

Other business includes resolutions for the following:

  • Approving mayoral appointments to boards and commissions

  • Approving the selection and appointment of new city treasurer

  • Accepting the Proposal for certified grant administrator services by Emily Pantera for the State Street Water Main Replacement Project

  • Approving an environmental review for the Big Rapids Housing Commission

  • Approving the installation of stop signs on Rose Avenue

  • Authorizing participation in the Purdue, Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus opioid settlements

  • Awarding a bid for custodial services to West Michigan Janitorial

  • Authorizing the listing of a surplus property at 114 N. Warren Avenue with RE/MAX Together Realty

  • Approving a contract for the Cross Connection Control Program and certification of all city-owned backflow prevention devices

  • Authorizing the purchase and installation of an Insert-A-Valve from City Services Inc.

All City Commission meetings are open to the public and streamed on the City of Big Rapids’ YouTube channel. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

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