Personnel Committee Meeting 04/07/2026

The Alpena County Personnel Committee meeting on April 7, 2026, focused primarily on staffing and budgetary decisions related to county personnel and services. Key procurement-related discussions included approval to hire temporary assistance for the home improvement program during maternity leave, leveraging an internal candidate to reduce onboarding time and costs. The committee also approved making the part-time animal shelter manager position full-time within the existing budget and discussed hiring a non-certified animal control officer at a reduced hourly rate with plans for certification training, aiming to reduce overall costs while maintaining enforcement capabilities. Additionally, the committee considered a proposed two-year contract to provide grounds maintenance and cleaning services to the town of Filipina for $70,000 annually, which would be cost-neutral to the county and help alleviate workload pressures. The meeting also included the appointment of a member to the opioid remediation fund steering committee and concluded with routine employee separation approvals. Several motions related to staffing and budget allocations were passed by roll call vote, reflecting a focus on cost-effective personnel management and intergovernmental service contracts.