Penobscot County, ME

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Gary R. Lamb, Interim County Administrator Budget Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, December 11, 2025 A. Call to Order – 5 PM B. Opening Remarks- Andre Cushing III, Commissioner Chair C. Approval of Minutes: November 18th Budget Committee Meeting D. Order of Business E. Budget Overview: • Department Budgets -Consent Agenda • Public Services Hilari Simmons, Register of Probate-Dept 11 • Admin/Personnel Brandon Tenney, IT Director-Dept 15 Commissioners-Dept 6 Labor Relations-Dept 39 Wage Adjustment-Dept 40 County Insurance-Dept 22 • Public Safety Chris Fox, EMA Director-Dept 3 (note amended amount to add Orono Haz Mat) Chris Almy, District Attorney-Dept 5 • MISC Operations MEPERS-Dept 18 Health & Safety-Dept 19 Retirement-Dept 22 Bridge-Dept 24 Loan & Interest-Dept 31 • Outside Agencies EMDC-Dept 30 Pen County Extension Services-Dept 35 Penquis-Dept 36 Soil & Conservation Services-Dept 38 • Budget Committee Recommendations: Expenditures Departmental Jail Cap Revenues Departmental Transfers Amount of Tax Assessment F. Other Business G. Closing Remarks Glenn Mower, Treasurer Scott Adkins, Former County Administrator Commissioner, Daniel Tremble Commi …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Gary R. Lamb, Interim County Administrator Meeting Agenda for February 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83883529987?pwd=uGSahmCaJhfy3dcgSNMJlA5qvBLaz9.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: January 28th, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) Commissioners, Administrator Tinkham, Interim Administrator Lamb, Treasurer Mower, Director Buswell, Deputy Morrison, Legal Counsel Stephen Wagner (RW), Noreen Norton (RW) (via Zoom), possibly Attorneys Andy Hamilton and Jonathan Pottle of Katahdin Law) E. UT Update – o Presentation by Hammond Ridge Development Company legal counsel concerning a signature resort and multi-use development in and around Hammond Ridge (Attorney Andy Hamilton and Jonathan Pottle of Katahdin Law). o Presentation on Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”) and Credit Enhancement Agreements. (Penobscot County legal counsel, Stephen Wagner (Rudman Winchell (“RW”) o Possible motion to authorize staff to prepare a proposed draft Tax Increment Financing Development Program and Credit Enhancement Agreement. o Possible motion to set date for a public hearing on proposed Penobscot County Unorganized Terri …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for August 19, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82664915793?pwd=laQXOGPXQ8cgaVUeq0jpiBIthahv8S.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: July 15, 2026, August 5, 2026 and August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o Contract / Maine Stream Finance / Discussion & Vote o (Dee Williams, MainStream Financial) TIF Grant Request / Bowlin Matagamon Snowmobile Club / Discussion & Vote o Application Change / TIF / Discussion & Vote o Request for Signatures / DOT / Mattagodus Brook in Prentiss Twp / Discussion, Vote & Signatures o 2009 Tanker Truck / Gifted to UT / Discussion & Vote D. Finance Update – Director Palmer o ARPA Update E. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Appointment of District 2 Opioid Committee Member / Tabled from August 12 o Jail / Maintenance Repair Technicians / Evening Hours / Tabled from August 5 o EMDC - Commissioner Appointment o RFP / Security for County Building / Discussion o Criminal Forfeiture – Discussion, Approval & Signature ▪ Sheriff’s Office / $1,468 / G2-996-68 Meeting Agenda for August 19 …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Special Meeting Agenda for August 12, 2026 @ 1:00 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89714303282?pwd=tVb4KmIL9zqROOblU86zKTfHkOhTHS.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Commissioners Recommendations / Opioid Committee / Discussion C. Other Business/If Needed D. Adjourn –

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Workshop Meeting Agenda for August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82664915793?pwd=laQXOGPXQ8cgaVUeq0jpiBIthahv8S.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Public Comment – C. Registry of Probate – Register Simmons o Departmental Update D. Opioid Committee – o Budget / Next Round o Committee Members / Appointments E. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Penobscot County Jail Tax Cap / 2027 Budget Reset / Decision – Tabled from 07.15 o Procurement Policy / Discussion o November Ballot Question o Jail / Maintenance Repair Technicians / Evening Hours o Mileage Reimbursement / .76 cents – mile o Supplemental Law Enforcement Services / Town of Kenduskeag, Town of Howland, Town of Stetson, Town of Levant, Town of Passadumkeag, Town of Bradley, Town of Dixmont, & Town of Enfield / Approve & Sign F. Adjourn Workshop to Conduct Other Business as Needed G. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 07.17.26 $ 334,310.65 07.24.26 $ 337,507.50 07.31.26 $ o A/P General Fund 07.21.26 $ 137,280.35 07.28.26 $ 103,894.40 08.04.26 $ o A/P PRCC Bond 07.21.26 $ N/A 07.28.26 $ 54,102.05 08.04.26 $ o A/P Unorg Terr 07.21.26 $ N/A 07.28.26 $ 135,556. …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Workshop Meeting Agenda for August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82664915793?pwd=laQXOGPXQ8cgaVUeq0jpiBIthahv8S.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Public Comment – C. Opioid Committee – o Budget / Next Round o Committee Members / Appointments D. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Penobscot County Jail Tax Cap / 2027 Budget Reset / Decision – Tabled from 07.15 o Procurement Policy / Discussion o November Ballot Question o Jail / Maintenance Repair Technicians / Evening Hours o Mileage Reimbursement / .76 cents – mile o Supplemental Law Enforcement Services / Town of Kenduskeag, Town of Howland, Town of Stetson, Town of Levant, Town of Passadumkeag, Town of Bradley, Town of Dixmont, & Town of Enfield / Approve & Sign E. Adjourn Workshop to Conduct Other Business as Needed F. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 07.17.26 $ 334,310.65 07.24.26 $ 337,507.50 07.31.26 $ o A/P General Fund 07.21.26 $ 137,280.35 07.28.26 $ 103,894.40 08.04.26 $ o A/P PRCC Bond 07.21.26 $ N/A 07.28.26 $ 54,102.05 08.04.26 $ o A/P Unorg Terr 07.21.26 $ N/A 07.28.26 $ 135,556.89 08.04.26 $ o A/P ARPA 07.21.26 $ 413,182.69 07.28.26 $ 43,11 …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Workshop Meeting Agenda for August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82664915793?pwd=laQXOGPXQ8cgaVUeq0jpiBIthahv8S.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Opioid Committee – o Budget / Next Round o Committee Members / Appointments C. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Penobscot County Jail Tax Cap / 2027 Budget Reset / Decision – Tabled from 07.15 o Procurement Policy / Discussion o November Ballot Question o Jail / Maintenance Repair Technicians / Evening Hours o Mileage Reimbursement / .76 cents – mile o Supplemental Law Enforcement Services / Town of Kenduskeag, Town of Howland, Town of Stetson, Town of Levant, Town of Passadumkeag, Town of Bradley, Town of Dixmont, & Town of Enfield / Approve & Sign D. Adjourn Workshop to Conduct Other Business as Needed E. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 07.17.26 $ 334,310.65 07.24.26 $ 337,507.50 07.31.26 $ o A/P General Fund 07.21.26 $ 137,280.35 07.28.26 $ 103,894.40 08.04.26 $ o A/P PRCC Bond 07.21.26 $ N/A 07.28.26 $ 54,102.05 08.04.26 $ o A/P Unorg Terr 07.21.26 $ N/A 07.28.26 $ 135,556.89 08.04.26 $ o A/P ARPA 07.21.26 $ 413,182.69 07.28.26 $ 43,117.00 08.04.26 $ o …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for July 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83943723338?pwd=322O0KVWSr9cLH4zVy5AP8hsDQUNYa.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: June 17, 2026 and July 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. Registry of Deeds – Register Bulay o Revenue Review / January – June 2026 E. EMA – Director Fox o Hazard Mitigation Planning Services / RFQ Decision F. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o Kingman Township Paving Project / Bid Opening o Fire Protection Agreement / Mt. Chase / Discuss & Approve o Solid Waste Agreement / Town of Sherman / Discuss & Approve G. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Heart of Maine / United Way – Board Member o Employment Grievance (DA – From July 1st Meeting) / Decision o GCN 205 and GCN 206 (From June 17th meeting) / Decision o Penobscot County Jail Tax / 2027 Budget Reset / Decision o 2026 MCCA Convention Attendance / Funding Penobscot County Commission & Treasurer / Vote H. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 06.26.26 $ 07.03.26 $ 07.10.26 $ o A/P General Fund 07.01.26 $ 07.08.26 $ 07.15.26 $ o A/P PRCC Bond 07.01.26 $ 07.08.26 $ 07.15.26 $ o A/P U …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Special Meeting Agenda for July 13, 2026 @ 10:30 AM A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners, Administrator Tinkham, Sheriff Morton, Contractor Jason Sharpe, and Finance Director Palmer C. Other Business/If Needed D. Adjourn –

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Special Meeting Agenda for July 7, 2026 @ 11:00 AM A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham C. Other Business/If Needed D. Adjourn –

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Workshop Meeting Agenda for July 1, 2026 @ 9:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84494722039?pwd=0twsMa3KevuAFFiGqw68fXETW3FfH6.1 A. Introduction of New Chair – Commissioner Marshall B. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment D. (9:05 AM) Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Personnel Matter Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham and Interim HR Director Astran E. EMA – Director Fox o Bid Opening – Hazard Mitigation Planning Services F. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o County Offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd in Observance of Fourth of July o Sheriff’s Office / LE Contracts / Unorganized Territory, Towns of Milford, Glenburn and Carmel / Administrator Signature G. Adjourn Workshop to Conduct Other Business as Needed H. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, and Administrator Tinkham Regular Meeting Agenda for July 1, 2026 A. Action Taken B. Other Business / If Needed C. Adjourn

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81266478303?pwd=YfpX1hw5Y7xsSl9aRqlEXjqIqrj5uu.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: May 20, 2026 and June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o Dee Williams – Maine Stream Financial // TIF Application ▪ Mattawamkeag Fire and Rescue ▪ Twin Pines Snowmobile Club (NEOC) o EMS Contract //Town of Lee / Discussion & Approval o FY27 / Road Work Plan E. Sheriff’s Update – o 2026 L/E Vehicles / Procurement & Purchase / Discussion & Vote F. IT Director Update – o Computer replacement for Probate, Maintenance, and Commissioner’s Computers G. DA’s Office – DDA Lynds o Discovery Management Bid Opening H. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Commission Chair / Discussion and Vote / Effective July 1 o County Offices will be Closed Friday, June 19th in Observance of Juneteenth I. (10:30 AM) Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Personnel Matter - (GCN #205) Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham, Director Dyer, HR Specialist Astran, Union Rep Derek Samoluk, and Captain Boulie …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for June 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81794539300?pwd=wEJa7rQvVOQgc0E7I6wlv3aA0dKn83.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Public Comment – C. Sheriff Update – Sheriff Morton o Pretrial Services D. Jail Update – Jason Sharpe o Fiscal Data E. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Move Jail / November Ballot / Discussion & Approve o Penobscot County Corrections Coalition / Questions F. (11:30) Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham, Sheriff Morton and Chip Haskell G. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham, Toni Dyer, Sheriff Morton & John Hamer H. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Personnel Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham, Toni Dyer & John Hamer Regular Meeting Agenda for June 3, 2026 A. Action Taken B. Other Business / If Needed C. Adjourn

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for May 27, 2026 @ 1:00 PM A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. (1:00 PM) Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Personnel Matter - Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham C. Adjourn

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for May 20, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84538909724?pwd=hAjgxM28eoA8LNG7kVXtFPYTGM7DrQ.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2026, April 21, 2026, April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. Deeds – Register Bulay o Pending Vacant Position E. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison • Regional ACO / Lakeville is Included / Update • General Information Flyer / UT tri-fold / Presented • Snow Removal Contract Extension / Grand Lake Road / Discussion & Vote • Snow Removal Contract Extension / Argyle Township / Discussion & Vote • Snow Removal Contract Extension / Grandfalls / Discussion & Vote • Snow Removal Contract Extension / West Seboeis Road & Norcross Road / Discussion & Vote • Snow Removal Contract Extension / Millinocket Lake Road / Discussion & Vote • Snow Removal Contract Extension / Kingman, Prentiss & Drew Townships / Discussion & Vote • Snow Removal Contract Extension / Greenfield Township / Discussion & Vote • Ambulance Agreement (no increase) / City of Old Town / Discussion & Vote • Ambulance Agreement (no increase) / Town of East Millinocket / …

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Workshop Minutes May 6, 2026 #2536 10:00 AM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 10:00 AM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall, Administrator Tinkham, and Treasurer Mower present in the Probate Courtroom. Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Tremble led the Pledge. Public Comment – Janet Drew, a resident of York, stated that she does not understand the rationale for constructing a new jail facility. She expressed that her primary concerns relate not to the condition of the existing building but to the treatment of individuals while incarcerated, including their ability to access legal counsel and have their concerns heard. She emphasized that these issues reflect broader public health implications and urged the County to demonstrate improved responsiveness and care. Resident Feedback – Peter Velanzon, resident of Argyle expressed concerns on the County's public communication policy and how the county is describing his behavior during prior visits. The County feels they have adequately addressed his concerns and will provide a written report regarding his snow removal concerns related to a complaint on January 14, 2026. DA Update – DDA Lynds and office manager Higgins reported the following: • DDA Lynds requested authorization to pursue a contract for a discovery management system through the RFP process. She explained that add …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Commissioners Workshop Agenda for May 6, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82820270607?pwd=o9sMUT2vre0CSax9gxBjA9H81xu3yD.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Public Comment – C. Resident Feedback – Peter Velanzon o Follow-up D. DA’s Office – DDA Chelsey Lynds o Discovery Management System / Discussion E. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o Bid Opening – UT / Road Salt Purchasing o UT Managers Meeting / Statewide / Discussion F. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Tax Abatement Received / State Notified / Dates will be Coordinated o Grievances / Two Hearings on May 20th G. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham, Finance Director Palmer, Rob Brown and Jason Sharpe H. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, and Administrator Tinkham I. Other Business/If Needed J. Adjourn –

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes April 29, 2026 #2535 1:00 PM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 1:12 PM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall and Administrator Tinkham attending via zoom. Commissioner Marshall made a motion to go into Executive Session at 1:12 PM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) Personnel Matter. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Present were: Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham. Session ended at 1:29 PM. Action Taken – None Commissioner Marshall made a motion to go into Executive Session at 1:30 PM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) Contract Matter. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Present were: Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham. Session ended at 2:45 PM. Action Taken – None Commissioner Tremble moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:46 PM. Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Signature Page Certified By: ________________________________ Administrator, Blair Tinkham ____ __________________ Andre E. Cushing, III, Chair ______ _______ ___________ Daniel J. Tremble, Commissioner ____________________________ David S. Marshall, Commissioner

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Special Agenda for April 29, 2026 @ 1:00 PM A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Personnel Matter - Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham C. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham D. Other Business/If Needed E. Adjourn –

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes April 21, 2026 #2534 10:30 AM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 10:43 AM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall and Administrator Tinkham attending via zoom. Commissioner Marshall made a motion to go into Executive Session at 10:44 AM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) Contract Matter. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Present were: Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham. Session ended at 10:49 AM. Action Taken –Commissioner Marshall moved to approve the release of ARPA funds for the Millinocket project. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Commissioner Tremble moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:49 AM. Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Signature Page Certified By: ________________________________ Administrator, Blair Tinkham ____ __________________ Andre E. Cushing, III, Chair ______ _______ ___________ Daniel J. Tremble, Commissioner ____________________________ David S. Marshall, Commissioner

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Special Agenda for April 21, 2026 @ 10:30AM A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter - Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham C. Other Business/If Needed D. Adjourn –

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes April 15, 2026 #2533 10:00 AM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 10:02 AM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall, Administrator Tinkham, and Treasurer Mower present in the Probate Courtroom. Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Marshall led the Pledge. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Commissioner Tremble moved to approve the March 18th, 2026 & April 1st, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Public Comment – None Deeds Update – Register Bulay presented the following: • The document count from January through March 2026 was 6,977. This represents approximately 20% of the average annual document count, which is typical for the first quarter. The Airport Mall was the largest sale of the quarter. • Revenue from January through March 2026 totaled $309,375. This represents 25% of the projected annual revenue of $1,250,000 and places revenue on pace with projections. EMA Update – The Commission reviewed a 2026 Mutual Aid Agreement presented by Director Fox via Zoom on behalf of the Maine Emergency Management County Director’s Council. The agreement, which has been in place since the 1970s and was updated in early 2026 for review by all 16 county Commissions, was recommended for approval by Administrator Tinkham, who noted there was no risk because the coun …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for April 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85821228885?pwd=awFMxymF2mRNt1qJFfMpuTJasGlqC2.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2026 & April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. Registry of Deeds – Register Susan Bulay o Update – 1st Quarter E. EMA – Director Chris Fox o Mutual Aid Agreement / Discussion & Signatures F. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o Ambulance Agreement / East Millinocket – Discuss & Approve o Fire Protections Agreement / East Millinocket – Discuss & Approve o Salt Co-Op / Go out to Bid / Discuss & Approve o Down East Lakes Regin ATV Club / Full Assess Tar Ridge Road & Molly Osgood Rd / Discuss & Approve o Special Event Permit / Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race / June 6, 2026 / Discuss & Approve G. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Tax Abatements / Decision Letters – Review & Signatures ▪ Koffman vs State of Maine ▪ Symonds vs State of Maine ▪ Keane vs State of Maine ▪ DeRoche vs State of Maine o Criminal Forfeiture Transfer / Herbest vs State of Maine - Review & Approve / Signature ▪ $8,350.00 / Cash Meetin …

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Workshop Minutes April 1, 2026 #2532 10:00 AM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 10:01 AM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall, Administrator Tinkham, and Treasurer Mower present in the Probate Courtroom. Pledge of Allegiance – LUPC Commissioner Peter Pray led the Pledge. Public Comment – None LUPC Update – Acting Planning Manager Stacy Benjamin, Acting Executive Director Benjamín Godsoe, and Peter Pray LUPC Commissioner representing Penobscot County presented the following: Due to the statutory requirement to adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), the Commission is currently working on the 2025 adopted rule changes. These changes will occur in three phases: Pre- Process, Update, and Adoption. While the Commission is engaged in the update process, the public is encouraged to participate by completing the survey, which is expected to go live in Spring 2026, visiting the updated website, signing up for updates, and contacting the LUPC with thoughts and suggestions regarding the CLUP. Mr. Godsoe reported on the composition of the board. Currently, the board consists of nine members: eight members representing counties that contain the majority of the unorganized territories and one gubernatorial appointee. Under the proposed update, the board composition will include two gubernatorial appointees and one member from the Leg …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Workshop Agenda for April 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86444510917?pwd=PP29prASjPJq6iT3MC4VK6oWuKyAEs.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Public Comment – C. LUPC Update – Stacy Benjamin and Benjamin Godsoe o 2025 Adopted Rule Changes / Report D. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o County Day / April 10 at the State House o Board of Elections / Municipalities of Kingman and Prentiss o Prentiss / Sand Distribution / 600 yards o Prentiss Shed / LED Lights / Estimates o De-organizing / Maxfield o Salt Co-Op Bid / May 6th / Discussion E. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Decision / Koffman vs State of Maine / Tax Abatement o Decision / Symonds vs State of Maine / Tax Abatement o Decision / Keane vs State of Maine / Tax Abatement o Decision / DeRoche vs State of Maine / Tax Abatement F. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) / Contract Matter Commissioners, Treasurer Mower and Administrator Tinkham G. Other Business/If Needed H. Adjourn –

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 18, 2026 #2531 9:00 AM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 9:00 AM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall, Administrator Tinkham, and Treasurer Mower present in the Probate Courtroom. Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Tremble led the Pledge. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Commissioner Marshall moved to approve the March 4th, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Public Comment – None IT Update – Director Tenney presented a quote to the Commission for consideration, recommending either approval of the proposal or issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Email Security Solution for the County. The quote outlined a three-year contract that would result in an estimated cost savings of approximately $3,000 per year, along with the added benefit of eight months of free service as the first invoice isn’t due until November. The contract has already been approved by the State of Maine. Following discussion, Commissioner Tremble moved to approve Director Tenney’s recommendation to secure the contract with GovConnection. Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 3–0. A request for clarification regarding the RFP process was discussed. Administrator Tinkham requested the development of a standardized policy for th …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for March 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82588303286?pwd=Q5tWuinF3jI1TqSvoIvhvLuBSzcvVB.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: March 4th, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. IT – Director Tenney o Email Security Solution / RFP / Discussion o LOA – Clarification on RFP’s / Discussion E. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o Koffman vs State of Maine (03.04) / Tax Abatement / Deliberation & Decision o Symonds vs State of Maine (03.04) / Tax Abatement / Deliberation & Decision F. (10:00 AM) Tax Abatement Hearing o Keane vs State of Maine G. (11:00 AM ) Tax Abatement Hearing o DeRoche vs State of Maine H. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 03.06.26 $351,570.31 03.13.06 $ o A/P General Fund 03.11.26 $ 497,935.42 03.18.26 $ o A/P PRCC Bond 03.11.26 $ 812.50 03.18.26 $ o A/P Unorg Terr 03.11.26 $ 12,844.60 03.18.26 $ o A/P ARPA 03.11.26 $ 1,636.70 03.18.26 $ I. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Personnel Matter - Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, Administrator Tinkham, Director Dyer, Sheriff Morton, Chief Deputy Knappe, and Captain Boulier. J. Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § …

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 4, 2026 #2530 9:00 AM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 9:00 AM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall, Administrator Tinkham, and Treasurer Mower present in the Probate Courtroom. Pledge of Allegiance – Administrator Tinkham led the Pledge. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Commissioner Marshall moved to approve the February 27th, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Public Comment – Larry Dansinger, resident of Bangor is requesting cost comparison details regarding the proposed new jail project in Penobscot County. He has asked the Commissioners whether renovation of the existing jail has been fully considered as an alternative to constructing a new facility. Mr. Dansinger would like detailed cost figures comparing the renovation of the old jail vs construction of a new jail. Mr. Dansinger is concerned that the Commissioners may not have exercised proper due diligence if renovation has not been thoroughly evaluated. He is asking that this comparison be provided to him and the voters of Penobscot County. Peter Velanzon, resident of Argyle requested clarification on how to be placed on the agenda. He emailed a request to be placed on the agenda to discuss three items. He received an email back stating he needed legal counsel to be placed on the agenda w …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for March 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86138617613?pwd=df2aRXi9cEiHHOUjgczDhM5XIJemZ4.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: February 27th, 2026 Meeting Minutes C. Public Comment – D. UT Update – Director Buswell & Deputy Morrison o (9:05 AM) Public Hearing for Hammond Ridge Development Company E. HR Update – o Wellness Center Policy – Approval / Signatures F. (10:00 AM) Tax Abatement Hearing o Koffman vs State of Maine G. (11:00 AM ) Tax Abatement Hearing o Symonds vs State of Maine H. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o March 18 / Tax Abatement Hearings / Meeting Starts at 0900 I. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 02.27.26 $ o A/P General Fund 03.04.26 $ o A/P PRCC Bond 03.04.26 $ o A/P Unorg Terr 03.04.26 $ o A/P UT TIF 03.04.26 $ J. Other Business/If Needed K. Adjourn –

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes February 27, 2026 #2529 12:00 PM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 12:05 PM with Commissioner Tremble, Commissioner Marshall, Administrator Tinkham, and Treasurer Mower present in the Probate Courtroom. Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Tremble led the Pledge. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Commissioner Tremble moved to approve the February 4th, February 9th and February 13th, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Public Comment – Peter Velanzon of Argyle reported to the Commissioners of his meeting that took place with Administrator Tinkham. This meeting lasted 59 minutes and this communication with the county has been recorded. At the end of the meeting, Mr. Velanzon accepted an apology letter. After further review of the apology letter, Mr. Velanzon feels that it was inadequate as it did not address anything that had happened during the time. Mr. Velanzon requested clarification regarding the County’s complaint process. He stated that his understanding is that a complaint may be submitted by email, in writing with a timestamped copy, or verbally. He further reported that at the conclusion of his meeting with Administrator Tinkham, he was informed that there would be no accountability for the individuals involved in the alleged violation of his rights unless a …

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DANIEL J. TREMBLE ANDRE E. CUSHING, III DAVID S. MARSHALL _____________ GLENN E. MOWER, TREASURER Courthouse 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401-4998 (207) 942-8535 Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Meeting Agenda for February 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84295087110?pwd=Fvx6WmKrbrM7pdCS9gH6pQSA7i07To.1 A. Call to Order – Roll Call – Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes: February 4th, 2026 Meeting Minutes, February 9th, 2026 and February 13th, 2026 Workshop Minutes C. Public Comment – D. Finance – Treasurer Mower o To Consider Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to a $16,000,000 Tax Anticipation Note o 2026 / Municipal Tax Assessment – Approval for Municipal Tax Invoices E. Katahdin Regional Development Board – (Debbie Roundtree, Charlie Pray and Shane Flynn) o Discussion F. Administrative –Administrator Tinkham o March 4 / Tax Abatement Hearings / Meeting Starts at 0900 o Delegation / Discussion of Communication G. Approval of Warrants o Payroll Warrant 02.06.26 $ 361,578.87 02.13.26 $ 357,271.98 02.20.26 $ o A/P General Fund 02.11.26 $ 125,323.23 02.18.26 $ 110,818.35 02.25.26 $ o A/P Unorg Terr 02.11.26 $ 2,212.28 02.18.26 $ 115,975.12 02.25.26 $ o A/P UT TIF 02.11.26 $ 413.06 02.18.26 $ N/A 02.25.26 $ o A/P ARPA 02.11.26 $ 230.82 02.18.26 $ 164,292.13 02.25.26 $ H. (1:00 PM) Executive Session- 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) / Person …

Penobscot County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes February 13, 2026 #2528 1:30 PM Commissioners Daniel Tremble, Andre Cushing and David Marshall Roll Call - Commissioner Cushing opened the meeting at 1:36 PM with Commissioner Marshall, Treasurer Mower and Administrator Tinkham present in the Third Floor Great Room. Commissioner Tremble arrived 1:46 PM. Pledge of Allegiance – Jason Sharpe led the Pledge. Dirigo Strategic Advisors – Partners Jason Sharpe (in-person) and Robert Brown (via-zoom) reported on their recent RFP submission for the On-Site Audit for the Treasurer’s Office. After the report, a question-and-answer session was held to clarify the proposal. The discussion focused on ways to make the audits more efficient and on identifying processes that would minimize disruption to the Finance Office. Commissioner Marshall made a motion to go into Executive Session at 2:14 PM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) Contract Matter. Commissioner Tremble seconded the motion. A vote to approve passed 3-0. Present were: Commissioners and Administrator Tinkham. Session ended at 2:31 PM. The Commission adjourned the Workshop and reconvened in a Regular Meeting to take action. Commissioner Tremble moved to enter into a contract with Dirigo Strategic Advisors for audit preparation services and other financial work for the County, at a cost not to exceed $84,000, with final terms and conditions to be negotiated by the Administrator. The motion was approve …