Knox County public meetings in 2020
25 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joint Budget Meeting (Public Hearing)
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee are meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 proposed budget. The Budget Committee will vote to approve the budget and transmit it to the Commission, which will then vote on final approval.
- Public hearing on the 2021 Proposed Knox County Budget
- Budget Committee vote to approve 2021 Budget
- Commission vote to approve 2021 Budget
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission will act on service contracts for county buildings and the regional airport. The body will also consider personnel policies and deputy services contracts for North Haven and Vinalhaven.
- Bid award for building maintenance/management for Courthouse, Public Safety Building, and Jail (2021-2023)
- Bid award for janitorial services for Courthouse, Regional Airport, and Public Safety Building (2021-2023)
- Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Owls Head regarding the Knox County Regional Airport
- Approval of 2021 County of Knox Personnel Policy Handbook
- Deputy services contracts for North Haven and Vinalhaven
Joint Budget Meeting
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee are meeting to review specific budget items and hold a general discussion on the 2021 Budget. The meeting will conclude with a final vote on all departmental budgets to prepare for a public hearing.
- Budget review for Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension
- Budget review for Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water
- Budget review for Airport Security
- Budget review for Airport
- Final vote on all Departmental Budgets
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commissioners will vote on a concessionaire agreement for a snack shop at the airport terminal and the execution of 2021 FAA Airport Improvement Program grants. The body will also discuss an interlocal agreement with the Town of Owls Head regarding airport growth.
- Concessionaire Agreement for Bill’s Original Kitchen to operate an airport snack shop
- FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants for 2021
- Interest charges for municipalities on late 2020 dispatch fees
- Interlocal Agreement with Town of Owls Head regarding Knox County Regional Airport growth
- Updates on Jail and Airport HVAC projects
Joint Budget Meeting
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee are holding a joint meeting to review specific budget items. The session includes a public comment period and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Budget review for MCEDD
- Budget review for Restorative Justice
- Budget review for Sheriff’s Department - Corrections
- Budget review for Sheriff’s Department - Patrol
Joint Commission Budget Committee Review Meeting
The Knox County Budget Committee and Commission held a joint review meeting on November 5, 2020, to discuss the 2021 budget. They approved the administrator's recommendations for MCEDD dues ($48,468), Restorative Justice ($25,000), Sheriff's Corrections ($3,857,185), and Sheriff's Patrol ($2,337,425) via straw votes. All votes were non-binding except the final budget vote scheduled for December 10, 2020.
- Approved $48,468 MCEDD dues (Budget Committee 8-0-1, Commission 1-0-1)
- Approved $25,000 for Restorative Justice (Budget Committee 9-0, Commission 1-0)
- Approved $3,857,185 for Sheriff's Corrections (Budget Committee 8-0-1, Commission 2-0)
- Approved $2,337,425 for Sheriff's Patrol (Budget Committee 7-1-1, Commission 2-0)
- Approved minutes of October 29, 2020, as amended (all in favor)
Joint Budget Meeting
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee are holding a joint meeting to review specific budget items. The discussion focuses on maintenance, communications, emergency management, and finance.
- Budget review for Courthouse building maintenance
- Budget review for KCPSB building maintenance
- Budget review for Communications
- Budget review for Emergency Management Agency
- Budget review for Finance
Joint Commission Budget Committee Review Meeting
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee held a joint review meeting on October 29, 2020, via Zoom, to review several departmental budgets for the 2021 fiscal year. They approved the administrator's budget recommendations for Building Maintenance (Courthouse and Public Safety Building), Communications, Emergency Management Agency, and Finance, all by consensus votes. The committee also discussed a projected 3% overall budget increase, down from the initially proposed 10%, due to a 2% health insurance increase and potential savings from the 2020 budget. All votes on departmental budgets were straw votes, with the final budget vote scheduled for December 10, 2020.
- Approved $425,031 for Building Maintenance - Courthouse (Budget Committee 6-0, 2 abstentions; Commission 3-0)
- Approved $105,529 for Building Maintenance - Public Safety Building (Budget Committee 7-0, 1 abstention; Commission 3-0)
- Approved $1,296,330 for Communications (Budget Committee 7-0, 1 abstention; Commission 3-0)
- Approved $120,291 for Emergency Management Agency (Budget Committee 7-0, 1 abstention; Commission 3-0)
- Approved $313,789 for Finance (Budget Committee 7-0, 1 abstention; Commission 3-0)
- Approved minutes of October 22, 2020, as amended (all in favor)
Joint Budget Meeting
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee are meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2021 Knox County Budget. Following the hearing, the bodies will review budget items for the District Attorney, Probate, Registry of Deeds, County Administration & IT, and Debt Service.
- Public hearing on 2021 Proposed Knox County Budget
- Budget review for District Attorney
- Budget review for Probate
- Budget review for Registry of Deeds
- Budget review for County Administration & IT and Debt Service
County Commissioners
The Commission will review the 2019 audit and vote on several bid awards for county services and equipment. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement with the Town of Owls Head regarding airport growth.
- Transfer of $2,991.00 in forfeited assets from State of Maine v. Jason Moholland
- Bid award for three new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department and Airport
- Bid award for Knox County Regional Airport Dublin Road Gate Replacements
- Bid awards for building maintenance and janitorial services for the Jail, Courthouse, and Public Safety Building
- Vote to accept a place name change for an unnamed island on Muscle Ridge Shoals Township
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss the draft of the 2021 Knox County Budget.
- Review of the 2021 Knox County Budget Draft
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to hear presentations from Revision Energy and Cenergy. The body will decide which company to award a contract for solar energy electric generating facility development services.
- Presentation by Revision Energy regarding a proposal
- Presentation by Cenergy regarding a proposal
- Award of a proposal for Solar Energy Electric Generating Facility Development Services
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission is holding a special meeting to award a bid for Solar Energy Electric Generating Facility Development Services. This action is based on a recommendation from the Airport Public Advisory Committee (APAC).
- Awarding of bid for Solar Energy Electric Generating Facility Development Services
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission will vote on awarding bids for a new Sheriff's Department boat and solar energy development services for the airport. The body will also discuss an interlocal agreement with the Town of Owls Head regarding airport growth.
- Award bid for one new boat and trailer for the Sheriff’s Department
- Award bid for Solar Energy Electric Generating Facility Development Services
- Transfer of Hangar #23 lease from Myles Peter Rogers to Roland Lussier
- Vote to accept a place name change for an unnamed island in Muscle Ridge Shoals Township
- Discussion of interlocal agreement with Town of Owls Head regarding Knox County Regional Airport growth
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission will vote on awarding bids for drainage improvements and flooring at the Public Safety Building and a new tractor for the airport. The body will also consider authorizing a request for proposals for a solar energy project at the Knox County Regional Airport.
- Bid award for Knox County Public Safety Building Drainage Improvement Project
- Bid award for Knox County Public Safety Building Vinyl Floor Tile Replacement Project
- Bid award for one new tractor for the airport
- Proposal to designate Stantec as Airport Engineering Consultant for CARES Act Projects for four years
- Request to strike an offensive place name for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
Joint Quarterly Budget Meeting
The Knox County Commission and Budget Committee are meeting to review the second quarter of 2020. The body will discuss current 2020 budget items and projects, as well as items and the calendar for the 2021 budget process.
- Review of 2nd Quarter 2020 budget
- Review of 2020 budget projects and items
- Review of 2021 budget projects and items
- Review of 2021 budget process calendar
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Town of Owls Head regarding a proposed interlocal agreement for the Knox County Regional Airport. The body will also act on a budget process calendar and an inmate boarding agreement with Waldo County.
- Proposed interlocal agreement with Town of Owls Head regarding Knox County Regional Airport
- Inmate Boarding Agreement between Knox County and Waldo County for Oct 1, 2020 to Sept 30, 2023
- 2021 Budget Process Calendar and Budget Review date
- List of Program Grants invited to request funding in the 2021 Budget
- Updates on KCPSB Floor Repair, Jail HVAC, and Airport HVAC projects
County Commissioners
The Commission will receive updates on several county projects and an interlocal agreement. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for legal consultations.
- KCPSB Floor Repair Project update
- Jail HVAC Project update
- Airport HVAC Project update
- Lasell Island update
- Interlocal Agreement between Knox County and Town of Owls Head regarding Knox County Regional Airport growth
Special Meeting - APAC List of Improvements
The Knox County Commission unanimously approved a motion authorizing the EMA Director to expend funds from the EMA Disaster Reserve and/or Matching Grant Reserve accounts relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was a work session where department managers provided updates on operations during the pandemic, including the EMA's efforts to procure PPE and coordinate food pantry support. The meeting was held via teleconference and adjourned at 12:20 P.M.
- Authorized EMA Director to expend funds from EMA Disaster Reserve and/or Matching Grant Reserve accounts for COVID-19 response (unanimous)
- Heard department updates on remote work, PPE procurement, food pantry coordination, and airport grant planning
- Adjourned the meeting at 12:20 P.M. (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission will conduct a special meeting featuring a work session with the Airport Public Advisory Committee (APAC). The purpose of this session is to receive feedback on priorities for the airport.
- Work session with the Airport Public Advisory Committee (APAC)
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a work session with department managers.
- Work session with department managers
County Commissioners
The Knox County Commission will vote on transferring a hangar lease and authorizing the execution of CARES Act development grants. The body will also discuss airport growth and provide updates on jail and KCPSB repair projects.
- Transfer of Hangar #10 lease from Jim Rutland to Symon Rankine and Sarah Dunne
- Authorization of CARES Act development grant and project documents
- Approval of priority airport improvements for CARES Act funding
- Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Owls Head regarding Knox County Regional Airport growth
- Updates on the Jail HVAC Project and KCPSB Floor Repair Project
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to confirm the appointment of the Register of Deeds. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Confirmation of the appointment of the Register of Deeds
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A)
Special Meeting - EMA Conf
The Knox County Commission held a special meeting to participate in a CDC video conference call. The meeting took place at the Knox County Public Safety Building.
- CDC Video Conference Call
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and representatives to various committees. The body will also vote on a new vehicle for the Sheriff's Department and a lease renewal for the Owls Head Transportation Museum.
- Approval of the 2020 County of Knox Personnel Policy Handbook
- Bid award for one new vehicle for the Sheriff’s Department
- Lease agreement renewal for the Owls Head Transportation Museum
- Updates to Airport Rates and Minimum Standards and parking programs
- Election of 2020 Chair and Vice-Chair