Full Board Meeting 06/23/2026

The Alpena County Full Board Meeting held on June 23, 2026, covered a range of topics including budget approvals, contract discussions, and community service updates. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a $500 software purchase for the emergency manager's reporting needs and a motion to allow Lakeshore Fiber to install temporary Wi-Fi access points at the Alpena County Fairgrounds to support an online ticketing system. The board also discussed the need to issue a new RFP for transport services related to the medical examiner's office, assigning this task to the Grants and Contracts Committee. Additionally, the board approved a budget adjustment increasing professional services funding to $14,191. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussing the county administrator's contract, with a motion passed to set a $100,000 base salary plus a 3% annual raise over a three-year contract, including a 3% stipend. Other discussions involved community action agency reports, drug enforcement funding, and capital improvements such as sidewalk and bench installations at Bunner Park. Overall, the meeting included several procurement and budget decisions impacting county operations and services.