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Alpena County finance committee approves $111,233.92 in bills, receives treasurer's report, and OKs sheriff budget transfers
Summary
The Finance Ways & Means Committee approved payment of $111,233.92 in county bills, received the August treasurer's report, and authorized budget transfers for the Sheriff's Office including a $10,000 move to vehicle maintenance and a $1,256.52 increase for school supplies donations.
The Alpena County Finance Ways & Means Committee on Sept. 9, 2025, approved $111,233.92 in bills presented by Chairman Bill Peterson, received the County Treasurer's August financial report, and approved budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office to cover vehicle maintenance needs.
Chairman Bill Peterson presented the bills to pay; Commissioner William LaHaie moved and Commissioner Lucille Bray supported approval of the submitted bills. A roll call vote recorded AYES from Commissioners LaHaie, Ludlow, Bray, Foumier, Britton, Konarzewski, Kozlowski and Peterson; there were no nays.
Treasurer Cindy Cebula presented the monthly financial reports for August 2025. Commissioner Todd Britton moved and Commissioner Dan Ludlow supported receiving and filing the Treasurer's reports; the motion carried.
Sheriff Erik Smith reported several vehicle accidents that strained the vehicle maintenance line. The committee recommended transferring $5,000 from the Prisoners Board (line 101-351-817.000) and $5,000 from Inmate Medical (101-351-835.000) into Vehicle Maintenance (101-301-934.000), increasing that line by $10,000 to cover repairs. The committee also approved increasing the Donations/School Supplies expense line to $1,256.52 to match receipts from a back‑to‑school drive and authorized payment of the Visa bill that included school supply purchases. The motion to recommend the Sheriff's budget adjustments passed unanimously.
After a brief closed session, the committee approved the 2026 payroll adjustments on a motion by Commissioner Todd Britton supported by Commissioner Bill Peterson; the roll call vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.
