The City Commission voted 7-0 to direct an independent outside-counsel investigation into potential wrongdoing involving current and former commissioners, with any public release subject to legal review.
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What this means
The investigation will examine circumstances surrounding former City Manager Andrew Kuk’s resignation and potential violations of law, city procedures, and the City Charter. Separate motions to censure Mayor Frank Perez and remove him as mayor both failed, each receiving four votes in favor and three against. The Commission also reviewed a proposed $13 million electric generation project, but did not approve a final construction contract.
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Approved a revised resolution directing an independent outside-counsel investigation involving Commissioners Miller, Mullins, Perez, Bir, and Abbs, former commissioner Linda Harrington, and other individuals as needed.
Directed that the investigation’s contents, findings, and recommendations be provided to the Commission for legal review and future determination on public release.
Defeated a motion to censure Mayor Frank Perez by a 4-3 vote.
Defeated a motion to remove Frank Perez as mayor by a 4-3 vote.
Approved a Fourth Amendment to the conditional property-transfer agreement with Sturgis Township and authorized the City Manager to sign related documents.
Accepted an 80-foot-wide parcel for the future Haines Boulevard public right of way, although no construction extension is currently planned.
Approved a $54,750 bid and a $5,475 contingency budget for exterior rehabilitation of the Oaklawn Cemetery maintenance barn.
Scheduled a June 22, 2026 public hearing on 2026 millage rates, including 11.3939 mills for operating expenses and 2.926 mills for streets and sidewalk improvements.
Authorized staff to contact four interim city manager candidates with expectations of 30 hours per week in Sturgis and a term of up to one year.
Authorized the Deputy Public Safety Director’s designee to complete permit reviews and documents for the Sturgis Fest fireworks display.
Approved payment of City bills totaling $2,039,261.73 and approved requests for the June 20, 2026 Sturgis Youth Triathlon.
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