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Votes at a glance: commission confirms appointments, names treasurer, authorizes grant admin and other routine actions

5810522 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved a group of administrative and operational resolutions, including appointments, the appointment of Michelle Ferguson as city treasurer, grant-administration authorization and several public-works and procurement items.

The Big Rapids City Commission took action on a series of resolutions and administrative items during its Sept. 17 meeting. The commission voted unanimously on multiple routine but consequential items, including appointments to boards, the appointment of a new city treasurer and several contract and grant-related approvals.

Appointments and treasurer - The commission approved mayoral appointments to boards and commissions (Downtown Development Authority: Betty Locklear, Linda Miller, Bob Patterson; Planning Commission: Jeremiah Stokes; Zoning Board of Appeals: Wendy Nystrom). The motion carried on roll call. - The commission approved a resolution to offer and appoint Michelle Ferguson to the position of city treasurer, effective Dec. 1. The resolution set a salary range of $104,808 to $113,448 and…

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