Michigan Gas Utilities provides natural gas infrastructure and service throughout Sturgis and other parts of the region. The franchise agreement allows the company to operate within public rights-of-way under terms established by the city.
City Clerk Kenneth Rhodes administered the oath during the commission’s regular meeting. Wickey previously served three years of a four-year term before resigning to attend to an out-of-area commitment.
Moyer announced his resignation last month, and Wednesday was his final day as a city commissioner.
Commissioner Rodger Moyer announced earlier this month that he will resign at the end of April due to relocating outside of his district.
Crews from Marshall, Niles, Chelsea, Clinton, Hillsdale and Coldwater responded, adding 27 lineworkers to assist local crews in March.
The agenda includes a range of issues including tax abatements, zoning ordinance changes, and a proposed water system reliability study among other things.
Ryan Banaszak, the Sturgis' director of public safety, said the department has seen a rise in bed bug infestations over the past few years, particularly in the fire station, police department, and community homes the department encounters during emergency calls.
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special assessment for the East Jerolene Street sidewalk project and discuss the public safety capital budget.
The Sturgis City Commission voted to participate in the Michigan Energy Assistance Program, which helps low-income households pay for gas and electricity.
Tonight's agenda includes the second readings of proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinance.
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