Personnel Committee Meeting 07/07/2026

The Alpena County Personnel Committee met on July 7, 2026, to discuss several personnel and budget-related matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approving a $2,000 increase in the county clerk's overtime budget to assist with vetting recall petition signatures, with unused funds to be returned to contingency. The committee also reviewed a proposal to transfer the Emergency Manager position to the Sheriff's Department as a sergeant role, which would increase costs by approximately $7,700 to $23,000 annually but potentially improve emergency management effectiveness. The committee approved moving forward with this transfer and agreed to pull the job posting pending full board approval. Additionally, updates to PTO and teleworking policies were approved, and a contract amendment for a personnel position was passed. The meeting concluded with the introduction of a new animal control officer.