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• Ladder upgrades at water recycling plant: The council approved a $34,677 proposal from USG Water Solutions to upgrade four ladders at the water recycling plant to meet current OSHA guidance and authorized the city engineer to sign the proposal. Staff said the project is budgeted and the remaining $9,006.77 will be covered from capital building improvements. Motion passed on recorded “aye” votes.

• Cross‑connection monitoring agreement: Council voted to postpone consideration of the cross‑connection monitoring agreement to the Feb. 17, 2025 council meeting to allow staff to obtain additional information and invite a vendor representative to answer technical questions. Motion to postpone carried.

• City concrete program contract renewal (Bedrock Contracting): Council approved renewing the city concrete/sidewalk program unit pricing with Bedrock Contracting for 2025. Staff said Bedrock proposed a 2.9% increase in unit prices and that residential sidewalk replacement under the program is established at 60% of contractor cost; unit pricing was described as $7.57 per square foot (contractor $7.22 + $0.35 engineering) with a resident share of $4.54/sq ft. Motion passed.

• Hot‑mix asphalt (HMA) patching program renewal (CNC Excavating LLC): Council approved renewing the HMA patching program contract for 2025 with CNC Excavating LLC; the company requested a 2.86% increase overall. Staff said the net change equates to about a $3,100 increase to the contract. Motion passed.

• Appointment to the Historic District Commission: Council appointed Kevin Currier to the Historic District Commission (motion by Council member Currier was seconded and carried by roll call). Motion carried.

• Consent agenda highlights: The council accepted a consent agenda that included bills to be allowed in the amount of $1,494,516.79 and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the warrant; the council also approved a cemetery deed (03205) between the city and William and Amy Fairclough in the amount of $6,000 for Block 40, Lots 121–128 for use in process of a burial lot with perpetual care.

All motions listed above were approved on recorded roll call votes unless otherwise noted. Where staff presented dollar figures or unit prices, the meeting record supplied the numbers shown; if additional contract details are required, staff said the proposal documents and bid sheets are available in the meeting packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alpena, MI City Council Meeting, February 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Alpena City Council approved multiple routine contracts and administrative actions on Feb. 3, including ladder upgrades at the water recycling plant, contract renewals for concrete and asphalt programs, postponement of a cross‑connection agreement, and an appointment to the historic district commission.","taxTitle","Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan","taxId",71582,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6081043,"Clerk reports election costs, turnout and second‑quarter finances; revenues slightly ahead of budget pace",765,607000,1372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944206-c912516ecff27828c4bf8545392395a4&start=607&end=1372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944206-c912516ecff27828c4bf8545392395a4/thumbnail_607000.jpg","/articles/6081043/Alpena/Alpena-County/Michigan/Clerk-reports-election-costs-turnout-and-secondquarter-finances-revenues-slightly-ahead-of-budget-pace","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081043-ac63482086db934e95f5b6a649781dcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153068&Signature=cbXntI1DCY6GZhmZnVu-EbFzt7iryCxAMSzHeXS5k9vTNQf7Z~oWKYFbI7xjQcw~qcsmUXddIh9hHm11LiVS~UwAXxsQKMBY3pdsoCqxzPJjco7G4PPpXmPcJ21vIYyItnZm5iDLZXz4PzB-DEhmC1tPRl7hdyYLvg8rGhTqT3GKfHPfBPcrcXni3KcUa6zMRA17plo5LXwJn0QYhozATNDF5KdcR8jW0ku~RxDW2A04HrJbswkn0fgNo7zpBuxz4UcsqWExnQ7vpzULHXAYYHk10hAHF9VWORkvoWoEK6i7qPKn5rzNvf2IgEI1wJAz~E-sTWpAPVWZc2aghFChfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clerk Anna Silk presented election costs and voter turnout figures and the city’s second‑quarter financial report to the Alpena City Council on Feb. 3.

Silk said the combined costs for the August and November elections were $18,513 and $20,163, respectively. The largest single expense was payroll for election workers (including early voting): $9,685 for August and $11,099 for November. The city received $2,313.50 in state reimbursement for August early‑voting wages and expects $2,692.50 for November. Silk noted the city’s early‑voting arrangement with the township reduced anticipated early‑voting costs compared with earlier estimates.

Registered voters numbered 8,749 for August (31% turnout, 2,686 voters) and 8,835 for November (62% turnout, 5,502 voters). Silk provided turnout breakdowns: in August about 2.8% of votes were early, 41.6% absentee and 55.6% in‑person; in November about 16.1% were early, 35% absentee and 48.8% in‑person. Silk said the largest demographic for both elections was females age 60 and older.

On the fiscal report, Silk said the general fund original revenue budget was $13,035,391 and the amended revenue budget was $14,589,307. Through Dec. 31 the city had received $7,699,865 (52.78% of the amended budget). Expenditures were $6,800,000 (44% of the amended budget). Silk pointed to timing‑related variances: a large pension contribution ($1,240,000) paid in December pushed some functions above the 50% mark; ambulance revenue timing includes a reversing entry that depresses midyear recognition; some capital and grant receipt lines (e.g., land bank/blight funds, volleyball courts, Culligan Plaza) had not yet been received or spent. Silk said ARPA obligations remain and cited $890,000 (approx.) still reserved for projects such as city hall windows and Bayview restrooms.

Council moved to receive and file the election cost and turnout report and later moved to receive and file the second quarter fiscal year 2024‑25 financial report; both motions carried on recorded “aye” votes.

Council members asked procedural questions, including precinct staffing and the possibility of combining adjacent precincts to reduce equipment and supply costs. Silk said combining precincts could reduce tabulator and supply needs but might affect lines during high‑turnout contests; any change would require election‑commission consideration. Silk also explained the city’s cash balances, investments and fund specifics including marina grants that had not yet been received and the equipment fund increase for a planned fire apparatus purchase.

The clerk’s presentation and the finance report provide the basis for staff’s budget amendment proposals and for upcoming project obligations; council did not adopt additional budget changes at the Feb. 3 meeting.","Clerk Anna Silk reported the city spent about $18,513 for the August election and $20,163 for the November election; turnout was 31% in August and 62% in November. The second‑quarter fiscal report showed the general fund at about 52.8% of amended revenue and 44% of amended expenditures through Dec. 31.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6081047,"Council approves grant‑funded recovery care program with Catholic Human Services",357,3346000,3703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944206-c912516ecff27828c4bf8545392395a4&start=3346&end=3703","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944206-c912516ecff27828c4bf8545392395a4/thumbnail_3346000.jpg","/articles/6081047/Alpena/Alpena-County/Michigan/Council-approves-grantfunded-recovery-care-program-with-Catholic-Human-Services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081047-02e02e7b3905a1a5f8ed31f88d4f4b8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153068&Signature=QOAeysQ7VuzKUO7WKlWO2PFQCMm25lKVNonDad-g4gbZXB50blVvrfOcmTcbeGZxpVB-DvqidERjeXyTr4G8YL8qb~aIVmnG75b7stGcYO5o-ZsNdcVbnIZJlHt1tBz4P5dJnwWifHbr6DlbTlD~F59a-hFHaW7OHJOfyGKSC6kThtJuH0CizSgAGFP3ypafQYJGm-b07JRNuzlOszt1daggow4cfWR9ibPyxJHKPd~tk4evqHwPY-rfe0rSwaozJutUnCE6SJAeWaFSV~zkNpbFnW5QIoN7dgXK5DdLHhI6K903SYuUEEJJ01UGsfS3BNR-s20IK8V-qPNhLJxNug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alpena City Council on Feb. 3 approved a memorandum of understanding with Catholic Human Services to add recovery‑care specialists into emergency response for substance abuse and mental‑health incidents.

A presenter described the Integrated Recovery Care Services Program as a fully grant‑funded initiative that embeds recovery support staff with Alpena City Fire Department EMS, Alpena City Police and the Alpena County Sheriff’s Department to respond to alcohol, narcotics, opioid overdoses and mental‑health crises. The program will provide immediate on‑scene support and follow‑up case management, including hospital follow‑through and referrals.

The presenter said the city’s primary obligations are to provide workspace in the Public Safety Building and collaborative access to response and client information related to covered calls; program staff will follow HIPAA and other data‑security requirements when responding. The presenter identified Issa (Eisa) Maru as one of the recovery staff who would be assigned to local responses and said the program currently anticipates one full‑time and one part‑time recovery specialist, though staffing will be flexible to match demand.

Speakers at the meeting said the program is intended to reduce strain on emergency responders by providing long‑term referral and recovery support. The presenter said Catholic Human Services sought the grant and the initiative has no cost to the city; the organization will request workspace and coordinated access to response information.

Council moved to approve the agreement and authorized city public safety leaders to sign the memorandum of understanding and the business associate agreement; the motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Walczak and seconded by Council member Danny Mitchell. Roll call votes recorded “aye” from the council members present and the motion carried.

Council members asked how the program would operate in practice. A presenter said recovery specialists can ride along on applicable calls, follow patients to the hospital to ensure continuity of care, and use referral logs for cases when specialists are not immediately available.

The MOU does not commit city operating funds, according to presenters; staff emphasized the program is dependent on continued grant funding and that Catholic Human Services will manage staffing and program operations under the terms of the agreement.","The council approved a memorandum of understanding allowing Catholic Human Services to place recovery‑care specialists in the public safety building to assist on overdose and mental health calls; city staff said the program is fully grant‑funded and will cost the city no operational dollars.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6081052,"Alpena council creates US‑23 North Corridor Improvement Authority, confirms initial board members",95,245000,340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944206-c912516ecff27828c4bf8545392395a4&start=245&end=340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944206-c912516ecff27828c4bf8545392395a4/thumbnail_245000.jpg","/articles/6081052/Alpena/Alpena-County/Michigan/Alpena-council-creates-US23-North-Corridor-Improvement-Authority-confirms-initial-board-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081052-a26f4882f235fad6588a47392ff8f069/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153068&Signature=Sc0CHsi28ptuQID9aDSXAhhynvRLwSCFIjZdWvJwvyCwU7AYev-~4Px33r1RIlpTPJCEArt952kDW5P-mOgxr~7RjcG74VHsOy3u2S7g552f6RxSyz-Esfqf7mCpa6yFdsfeh80hJFoFXIvxDjrMtWHvGbBwWVgd3JrXhxuf0RkxPtl9FlBQGPzVm1DGmwto5m5mj~1iUkmiudEN0h9jIly31myCgYk63BnwZEV0Jrma0fULem0Nvq2Vf-9Zpjs3pYl1g-CyAEdJ7ih0pPEk8Y41myoNZsjp5PiUU~BcFV7FIY7dBnqAX-7hDVcYruDd4iRPRZKFbRPDT-rhvXLgmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alpena City Council on Feb. 3 voted to create the US‑23 North Corridor Improvement Authority under Michigan’s recodified Tax Increment Finance (TIF) law and confirmed the authority’s initial board appointments.

City Manager Rachel Smolinski told the council the action implements Public Act 57 of 2018, “Michigan's Recodified TIF Act part 6,” which authorizes municipalities to create corridor improvement authorities that can use tax‑increment financing for approved development expenses. Smolinski said the packet included a resolution and the district map for council consideration.

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑02 to create the US‑23 North Corridor Improvement Authority and its development area. Council member Danny Mitchell moved to adopt the resolution; Mayor Pro Tem Walczak seconded. The resolution passed on a roll call vote: Mayor Johnson, Mitchell, Mayor Pro Tem Walczak, Council member Currier and Council member Hallamstad recorded “aye.”

With the resolution adopted, the council also moved and approved the appointments that will form the authority’s board: the mayor’s designee (City Manager Rachel Smolinski) as the municipal representative; Adam Keyes as the resident member for a four‑year term; Eric Ferguson as a property‑owner member for a four‑year term; Don McMaster as a property‑owner member for a three‑year term; Justin Glusening as a property‑owner member for a two‑year term; and Mike Muller as citizen‑at‑large for a one‑year term. Mitchell made the motion to confirm the appointments; the motion was seconded and carried on recorded “aye” votes.

Smolinski said state law requires the authority’s board to include not less than five and no more than nine members, with at least one resident member, and that board members are typically property or business owners within the development area. She told council the authority will hold an organizational meeting, present a development plan and a TIF plan to the board at its second meeting, and then return to the city council for review and consideration at the March meeting.

Council did not discuss development plan specifics or project budgets at the Feb. 3 meeting; those elements will be considered after the authority’s board meets and forwards a plan to council.

Votes and next steps: the council adopted the creating resolution and confirmed the named appointees; the authority will meet to organize and later submit a development plan and TIF plan to city council for consideration.","The Alpena City Council adopted a resolution creating a corridor improvement authority for the US‑23 North corridor and confirmed five initial board appointments and the mayor’s designee as the municipal representative. Council said the authority will develop a TIF plan and development plan for council review next month.","actionData","errors"]

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