Notable topics for the Oct. 25 meeting of Sturgis City Commission.
Topping the agenda is the board’s selection of second precinct commissioner, to fill the remainder of Brandon Kinsey’s unexpired term.
Alan Albanian and Rodger Moyer have applied for the seat. Board members will discuss qualifications of each applicant and name the appointee.
The appointee will be seated formally at the following regular meeting, Nov. 8.
The term ends November 2026, but will appear on the ballot in the November 2024 election.
Albarran and Moyer were interviewed separately by the commission at a work session Oct. 11.
Kinsey announced his resignation in September, and agreed to continue in the role through the end of October.
Commissioners also plan to hold a second review of a tax-exemption request for the “St. Joseph Street Lofts” project.
Sturgis City Commission conducted a first reading Oct. 11 for an ordinance amendment to allow a tax exemption for the housing project. Spire Development has requested payment in lieu of tax, also known as PILOT.
The property has been undeveloped since the Glabman Paramount Furniture facility and adjacent homes were destroyed by fire April 1, 1996.
Commissioners also will consider revisions to a contract for clerk/treasurer, currently held by Ken Rhodes.
The contract is intended to address two details of the position.
It outlines and clarifies duties, benefits and supervision. City charter outlines the clerk and treasurer positions, selected by the city commission. The positions were combined as clerk/treasurer and overseen by the city controller and city manager. The contract clarifies and formalizes that structure.
In addition, the contract provides for Rhodes to purchase service time up to Jan. 2, 2027, his expected date of retirement, if he were to be fired without cause. It also allows for him to access retiree health insurance at that retirement date if he purchases service time under provisions of the contract.
The city commission meeting takes place at city hall’s Wiesloch Raum, beginning at 6 p.m.