Full Board Meeting 07/28/2026

The Alpena County Full Board Meeting held on July 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved an increase of $492 to the county settlements line item due to assessor recapping. They also approved a $16,000 expenditure from the Register of Deeds automation fund for technology and equipment related to a software transition. A grant approval was given for crime victim rights funding, despite concerns about potential state budget cuts. The board authorized placing a ballot proposal on the November 2026 election to reallocate $20,452.65 from a hospital millage fund that can no longer be used for its original purpose. Additionally, the board approved transferring tennis courts back to Alpena High School and voted to terminate the contract with Alpena Ground Services at the airport, planning to absorb staff and improve service operations. Other agenda items included reports on mental health services funding and EMS reimbursements, with no further procurement actions noted.