Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Alpena County board approves 10-year Airport Joint Use Agreement, HVAC design study and other maintenance items
Summary
The board approved an Airport Joint Use Agreement effective Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2035, authorized a $6,200 preliminary HVAC design for the MDOT building using contingency funds, approved a MOA landfill CFO letter, and rescinded a prior poll vote to buy a new pool chair lift after finding a repair option.
The Alpena County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 23 approved several infrastructure and maintenance items, including a 10-year Airport Joint Use Agreement and a preliminary HVAC design for the MDOT building.
Airport agreement: The board voted to approve an Airport Joint Use Agreement between Alpena County and the United States (National Guard Bureau/Air Force) and the State of Michigan (Adjutant General) for a term beginning Oct. 1, 2025 and ending Sept. 30, 2035. The agreement was presented by Chairman John Kozlowski and approved by roll call.
MDOT building HVAC: Commissioner Todd Britton said the MDOT building has ongoing TIVAC/system deficiencies and that Spicer Group provided a preliminary design proposal for $6,200. The board approved the first-phase Spicer Group proposal with funds to come from the county—Contingency Fund.
Landfill assurance letter: The board approved the annual Montmorency-Oscoda-Alpena (MOA) Landfill Chief Financial Officer letter documenting closure-related cost estimates, authorizing the chairman to sign the letter as presented while noting the county auditor is preparing a similar letter.
Plaza Pool equipment: After the county found a repair option for the Plaza Pool—chair lift, the board moved to rescind and reverse a previously approved poll vote to purchase a new chair lift for $6,100; the rescission passed unanimously among commissioners present. Plaza Pool Director Kim Bolanowski also reported the pool is "doing very well this year" and operating in the black with approximately $11,000; she said the pool received grants for 2026 operations and plans to increase rates and adopt an electronic payment system.
Other procedural votes included routine budget adjustments and approval of bills. A closed session for contract discussion was held from 6:45 p.m. to 7:52 p.m.; no public details were provided.
Next steps: The MDOT design work will begin under the Spicer Group proposal; county staff will execute the MOA landfill letter and follow up on pool maintenance plans.
