Alcona County

This document outlines the Alcona County Hazard Mitigation Plan, providing a framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating various hazards within Alcona County. The plan systematically details environmental, demographic, and land use characteristics, followed by a comprehensive identification and risk assessment of natural, fire, flooding, technological, and societal hazards. It establishes community goals and objectives, and proposes specific mitigation strategies and priorities for implementation, monitoring, and integration into local planning activities, ensuring ongoing public participation.

The Alcona County Board of Commissioners held a meeting where they received the Annual Presentation Statistical Report for fiscal year 2016 from a DHHS board member. The board approved pre-authorized claims and open claims for payment. They authorized the Chairman to sign a letter of understanding with Anderson, Tackman and Company, PLC, for the 2017 audit. The Treasurer reported on foreclosure parcels with unpaid property taxes. The board also approved the Up North Prevention Proclamation, declaring April 2018 as Social Host Responsibility Month, and commissioners gave brief reports on committee meetings they attended.

The Alcona County Board of Commissioners held a meeting where they received updates on a pre-apprenticeship program by Kalitta Air and plans to repair the water filtration system on Wurtsmith Air Force base. They discussed a request to utilize the Alcona EDC for a grant to fund the printing of new quilt trail maps and a tire grant for recycling. The 2018 Equalization Report was presented and approved. The board discussed covering costs for V.A. Counselor's training and travel expenses and explored how NEMCOG can assist with economic development in Alcona County. They also discussed union negotiations in a closed session, addressed COAM and POAM negotiated contracts, and reviewed communications, including the Curtis Township Master Plan and HUNT's Annual Report.

The Alcona County Board of Commissioners held a meeting where they received public comments regarding vaccine awareness and medical autonomy. The Sheriff provided an update on closing the jail and a potential contract with Iosco County for housing prisoners, along with the need for Sheriff's Deputies and patrol car leases. A resolution supporting vaccine awareness and medical autonomy was presented but failed to pass. The board approved pre-authorized claims and open claims for payment. The Housing Preservation Grant Agreement was signed. Additionally, they discussed the Mikado Township Prohibition of Hunting on Township-owned Property Ordinance. The Treasurer reported on budget changes, a successful tax sale, and a new housing relief program. Updates were given on Union Contracts and the 2022 budget. The Road Commission provided an update on road resurfacing and potential permit fee changes.

The Alcona County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key issues. The Alcona County Road Commission provided an update on a new building, and there was discussion about an upcoming Business Expo. Information was shared regarding an upcoming seminar on Opioid education and a Drug Take Back Day. The board approved a contract with Enerco Corporation for water treatment service for heating equipment in the Jail, as well as a contract for a Medical Examiner. They also approved pre-authorized claims and open claims for payment. The Alcona County Library budget was amended to cover the cost of a new roof at the Harrisville Branch. Notices of Intent to update the Master Plan from Mikado Township and Tri-Townships were received. The board discussed a proposed resolution to include a Countywide Drug Interdiction and School Safety Officer Millage Increase and allowed the EDC to sell the remaining Alcona County flags and retain any revenue from their sale.