Frank Perez on Monday was appointed mayor of Sturgis by the city commission, during its organizational meeting. The board’s vote was 6-3. Perez succeeds Jeff Mullins in the post. Mullins has served as mayor for the past two years. Commissioner Rick Bir nominated Perez for the post. Robert Hile nominated Mullins. Aaron Miller was reappointed Read More…
On Oct. 31, the city of Sturgis completed transactions related to a multi-party letter agreement releasing Sturgis Hospital Inc. from the terms of a sublease tied to hospital improvements from 2004. Completion of the transaction allowed Sturgis Hospital to finalize the terms of its acquisition by Asker Corporation, including a management agreement and financial support Read More…
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 Read More…
Sturgis City Commission approved a request to move Sturgis Farmers Market from the TSC parking lot to Oaklawn Park, effective spring 2024. Jamie Allen, a representative from Sturgis Farmers Market, requested use of the north side of the park, in the “island” area. Parking for customers would be along the paths/roads around the island, with Read More…
Sturgis City Commissioners have approved revision to codes and zoning ordinances to accommodate establishment of “extreme weather” centers. An extreme weather center, or EWC, is defined as a building that provides a location on a temporary basis for residents during times of extreme temperature (cold or hot), but does not involve any form of housing. Read More…
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project. The construction, which involves the stretch from South Centerville to South Clay, has hit a standstill within the past month, due to various issues. City engineer Barry Cox outlined the situation Wednesday at the commissioners’ meeting. Read More…
Insight, a health-care organization headquartered in Flint, Michigan, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital and has entered into a period of “due diligence.” Sturgis City Commission held a special meeting Monday to discuss details of the proposal. Proposed terms of payment upon closing is $3.3 million for 11 years, beginning in Read More…
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45 mph speed limit on East Lafayette Street, between Lakeview Avenue and Franks Avenue, and 25 mph when school is in session. Barry Cox, city engineer, provided details to commissioners. A traffic-speed study was conducted Aug. 1-8 to evaluate vehicle speed within the segment. Read More…
A unique housing concept is under consideration in Sturgis. Sturgis City Commission on July 26 heard a presentation regarding a proposed clustered single-family housing project at 208 N. Prospect St. That property is a vacant parcel owned by Sturgis Housing Development Corporation. Sturgis Housing Commission has been in discussions with city staff regarding the proposal. Read More…
It’s possible Sturgis voters will decide in 2024 if city residents are allowed to have chickens on their property. In March, city commissioners referred a recommendation to Sturgis Planning Commission for development of an “urban chicken” ordinance. Since then, the planning board has assessed input from community members and structured a framework for such an Read More…