Alpena public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting (Adjusted for Labor Day)
The Council approved a collective bargaining agreement for the Alpena Police Supervisory Division and renewed a lease with All Marine and Storage of Alpena. Other actions included approving $501,699.47 in bills and several budget carry-over requests.
- Approved $501,699.47 in bills (4-0)
- Approved collective bargaining agreement for Alpena Police Supervisory Division (4-0)
- Renewed lease with All Marine and Storage of Alpena through Dec 31, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved travel lift operator and winter storage services contract through June 30, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for ambulance transport with Presque Isle Township (4-0)
- Approved budget carry-overs for Police ($19,077), Building and Grounds ($5,500), Marina Fund ($527,000), and Fire Department ($17,900) (4-0)
- Approved variance of Council Policy No. 18 for pump quotes and PO (4-0)
- Appointed Logan Kemp to Planning Commission and Boris Gerber to Wildlife Sanctuary Board (4-0)
Alpena City Council
The City Council approved a consent agenda including bill payments, board appointments, and several budget carry-overs from FY23 to FY24. The council also adopted the Alpena Area Lake Huron Forever Pledge and amended the Code of Ordinances regarding soil erosion and sedimentation control.
- Approved bills in the amount of $507,058.33 (5-0)
- Recognized Alpena Youth Center, Inc. as a non-profit for charitable gaming license purposes (5-0)
- Appointed Corey Canute to the Downtown Development Authority for a 4-year term (5-0)
- Reappointed Jerry Tracy to the Authority for Brownfield Redevelopment for a 3-year term (5-0)
- Approved budget carry-overs from FY23 to FY24 for General, Sewer, Local Streets, and Water Funds (5-0)
- Approved FY24 school liaison agreement with Alpena Public Schools (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-13 Alpena Area Lake Huron Forever Pledge (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Goose Hunt for September 7, 14, and 21 (3-2)
Alpena City Council
The City Council approved a consent agenda including bills totaling $719,192.32 and budget amendments to carry over funds for demolition and equipment. The council also authorized a bridge closure for a September event and updated the electrical permit fee schedule.
- Approved bills in the amount of $719,192.32 (5-0)
- Approved budget carry-over of $48,000 for demolition of 214 W. Lake Street (5-0)
- Approved budget carry-over of $19,050 for fitness equipment and water rescue projects (5-0)
- Approved closure of Second Avenue bridge for Brendon Mac event on September 02, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Huron Pines’ request for Mich-e-ke-wis shoreline restoration project (5-0)
- Added $40 generator load calculation fee to electrical permit fee schedule (5-0)
- Nominated Mayor Matthew Waligora to the Alpena County Land Bank Authority (5-0)
- Reappointed Todd Britton to the Downtown Development Authority (5-0)