Special Full Board Meeting 10/06/2026

At Alpena County’s Special Full Board Meeting on October 6, 2026, the board approved the county’s FY 2027 healthcare benefits after discussing the selected carrier, the 50/50 arrangement, and HSA seed money. The county scheduled the special meeting so staff could proceed with open enrollment and obtain final plan numbers before the budget process; no carrier name or total cost was stated. The healthcare benefits motion passed by roll call.

The board also approved moving funds from contractual services to employee wages and benefits following the negotiated termination of the Alpine Ground Services contract, effective September 30 at midnight. Three employees had transitioned, with additional hires planned; the amount of the budget transfer was not specified. The motion passed by roll call. The board also approved Resolution 2614, described as an annual opt-out related to rates, though the transcript does not clearly identify the specific rates or resolution details.