Public Works

Public Works

Public Works Service Center
1001 Long Lake Avenue
Alpena, Michigan 49707
Phone:   989.354.1780
Fax:  989.354.1799
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Public Works Division Head
Sean McNamara
seanm@alpena.mi.us

Division Head Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of crews assigned to the maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sewers, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, parks and grounds maintenance, and the repair and servicing of equipment.

Provides oversight to contractors engaged by the City to complete public works projects. Conducts field/project inspections to ensure the quality and efficiency of the department.

Coordinates the department's involvement in the preparation and resource allocation for a wide variety of community events.

Serves as on-call supervisor. Responds to emergencies and provides information to public works employees working evening or weekend shifts.

Department Duties

 
Street Systems

  • Pothole patching
  • Crack Filling
  • Sweeping/cleaning
  • Second Avenue Bridge operation and maintenance
  • Snow removal
  • Provides seasonal tree and brush pickup
  • Operates compost site
  • Annual goose control program
  • Provides maintenance and repair to the City Marina
Maintenance and Repair for the Following

  • Sewage/Storm Water Collection System
  • Water Distribution System 
  • City Buildings
Parks

  • Provides beach cleaning
  • Provides trash disposal
  • Maintains grounds and buildings
  • Provides park set-up for various summer activities
Equipment and Vehicle Fleet Maintenance

  • Public Works
  • Fire Department
  • Police Department
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • City Hall
  • Engineering Department

 

 

Department Personnel

Steve Shultz
Public Works Department Head
steves@alpena.mi.us

Rob Wheelock
Tech I/Storeroom
Robw@alpena.mi.us 

Hank LaFleure
Cemetery Leader
evergreen@alpena.mi.us

Doug Roznowski
Tech I/Lead Mechanic
dougr@alpena.mi.us

Hugh Wrath
Tech I/Assistant Mechanic

Tim Corn
Tech I


Marina Leader

Kevin Alexander 
Tech II

John Brodziak
Tech I

Mike Mischley
Tech II

Greg Nowak
Tech I

Terry Noble
Tech II


Tech I

Tim Hepburn
Tech I

Shane Adamski
Tech I

Kelly Watson
Tech II


Kyle Thomas
Tech III