Council approves routine bills, confirms city clerk and awards one‑year cleaning contract
June 10, 2026 | Grandville, Kent County, Michigan
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Grandville — At its meeting the Grandville City Council approved routine payments, confirmed a new city clerk and awarded a one‑year cleaning contract, among other agenda items.
City Manager Griffin presented invoices associated with annual construction and maintenance work and asked the council to approve payment of just over $1.2 million in presented invoices. The council moved and approved payment of the bills by roll call.
The council also approved the consent agenda, which included department reports, board minutes and a proclamation for National Flag Day and Flag Week.
On personnel, the City Manager reported that Michelle Jesperson, currently deputy clerk and election administrator in Alpine Township, had accepted a conditional offer to become Grandville's next city clerk. Jesperson introduced herself; the council voted to confirm her appointment.
On procurement, staff recommended awarding a one‑year contract with annual renewal options to Coverall Cleaning Concepts despite the company not being the low bidder. Griffin explained the recommendation as a value and reliability choice after ongoing quality concerns with the incumbent. Council discussed possible effects on long‑time individual employees of the prior contractor and approved the award.
Council also directed staff to continue work on draft e‑bike signage and ordinances (a separate agenda item) and later voted to recess into closed session to discuss a collective bargaining matter with the Grandville Environmental Employees Association.
No formal action was taken on the police Axon proposal; staff said that proposal will return for a formal request at the June 22 meeting.
City Manager Griffin presented invoices associated with annual construction and maintenance work and asked the council to approve payment of just over $1.2 million in presented invoices. The council moved and approved payment of the bills by roll call.
The council also approved the consent agenda, which included department reports, board minutes and a proclamation for National Flag Day and Flag Week.
On personnel, the City Manager reported that Michelle Jesperson, currently deputy clerk and election administrator in Alpine Township, had accepted a conditional offer to become Grandville's next city clerk. Jesperson introduced herself; the council voted to confirm her appointment.
On procurement, staff recommended awarding a one‑year contract with annual renewal options to Coverall Cleaning Concepts despite the company not being the low bidder. Griffin explained the recommendation as a value and reliability choice after ongoing quality concerns with the incumbent. Council discussed possible effects on long‑time individual employees of the prior contractor and approved the award.
Council also directed staff to continue work on draft e‑bike signage and ordinances (a separate agenda item) and later voted to recess into closed session to discuss a collective bargaining matter with the Grandville Environmental Employees Association.
No formal action was taken on the police Axon proposal; staff said that proposal will return for a formal request at the June 22 meeting.
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