Full Board Meeting 09/22/2026

The Alpena County Board of Commissioners held a full board meeting on September 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of bills to pay, notably a $48,648.75 invoice related to the Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority, funded through state reimbursement. The board also approved a childcare fund budget request totaling approximately $1.48 million for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the board discussed contractual attorney fee adjustments and instituted a spending freeze from October 1 through December 31 to aid in year-end financial closing. A policy proposal was approved to streamline spending oversight for elected officials' accounts, including a budget adjustment for the Register of Deeds' automation fund. Updates were provided on ongoing capital projects such as airport facility repairs and T-hangar construction, as well as the status of an RFP for waste management services with multiple bids expected. Public comments focused heavily on the Alpena County Fairgrounds, with concerns raised about long-term lease negotiations, facility promotion, and county administration conduct. The meeting concluded with a closed session on personnel matters.