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Local meeting primer: Sturgis City Commission
The Sturgis City Commission will meet this Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m. for a regular business meeting. This will be commissioners’ first meeting since the results of the internal investigation were released, and Monday’s statements from Commissioner Aaron Miller again calling for Mayor Frank Perez’s resignation. While there are no agenda or discussion items related to the results, commissioners will likely discuss it during commissioner comments.
For regular business, commissioners will consider a number of vehicle and project plans, a diesel fuel purchase, and set the meeting date for their first procedural meeting after the November election.
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In case you missed it: Three Rivers draws one step closer to live-streaming its meetings
Commissioners approved a recommendation to allocate up to $4,000 towards the equipment and went with the second option provided: MSPoT/PTZOptics Move SE for $3,607. The quoted total cost includes the setup, training, live-streaming interface, and the equipment which includes a PTZ camera. Also included is five push-to-talk mic stands, however, commissioners decided to wait on that decision as they worry having to push to talk could make fluid conversation at the dais difficult.
Although commissioners approved the second equipment option, they decided to continue using their existing microphones for the time being.
Aaron Miller calls for Frank Perez to resign, concede November election
Sturgis City Commissioner Aaron Miller says “there can be no coincidence” between the reported actions of Mayor Frank Perez, and the resignation of former City Manager Andrew Kuk.
“I have watched a long history of commissioner mistreatment of Mr. Kuk that culminated in these events,” Miller told Watershed Voice. “It has not just been this one event. His resignation was announced on the same night that the details of the secret meeting all spilled out before the entire commission, shortly after Mr. Kuk learned about the various details as well. There can be no coincidence.”
See ‘A Better World A Comin,’ Woody Guthrie tribute at the Riviera this month
A group of local musicians will present an evening of music by Woody Guthrie at the Riviera Theatre and Bar in Three Rivers on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit The Huss Project, a community center owned and operated by Three Rivers nonprofit *culture is not optional.
Watershed Voice sends out candidate questionnaires for November election
The November election is quickly approaching with just over three weeks before Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.
In preparation, Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to candidates in local and statewide races. Although some local elections are uncontested, those candidates also received questionnaires.
Geek Fest returns to Kalamazoo this weekend
Geek Fest returns to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m., bringing together gaming enthusiasts, artists, and fans of all things geek-related for an afternoon of activities.
One of this year’s featured guests is Roger Clark, the actor best known for portraying Arthur Morgan, the main protagonist of Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed 2018 video game Red Dead Redemption 2.
Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus retiring in 2027
Longtime Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus announced his impending retirement during Tuesday’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. Bippus, who accepted the position in 2000, said his 27-year tenure will end effective January 14, 2027.
Watershed Voice spoke with Mayor Angel Johnston and former Mayor Tom Lowry about Bippus’ decision, and what it means for the City of Three Rivers going forward.
