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Council adjourns to closed session to discuss proposed litigation with bio-refinery entities
Summary
At the May 19 meeting the Alpena City Council adjourned to a closed session to receive updates and discuss strategy related to proposed litigation involving two private companies and a prototype bio-refinery entity.
The Alpena City Council voted May 19 to adjourn into closed session to discuss litigation updates regarding a proposed case involving multiple private parties. Councilmember Mitchell moved to adjourn to closed session; the motion was seconded and carried by recorded 'Aye' votes.
Mayor Johnson said the closed session agenda items included updates on water and sewer litigation and a proposed litigation matter identified in the public record as involving "Alpino Alpino prototype bio refinery LLC, American Process Incorporated, and Grant Bio LLC." The council voted to enter closed session and the meeting moved off the public record for attorney–client discussion under the closed-session provisions of Michigan law.
Why it matters: Litigation involving private companies and municipal projects can affect city finances, regulatory obligations and project timelines; the council’s decision to meet in closed session indicates the matter includes privileged legal strategy and not public deliberation.
