Penobscot County public meetings in 2021
74 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Penobscot County Commissioners reviewed bids for campus-wide renovations and approved animal control contracts for Eddington and Old Town. The board also approved funding for a mental health grant manager and processed payroll and A/P warrants.
- Facility renovation bids: King Construction Services ($58,500) and Haley and Ward ($50,000)
- Approved 2022 Animal Control Officer contracts for Town of Eddington and City of Old Town
- Approved $14,000 in ARPA funds for fringe benefits for grant manager Lisette Carrithers
- Approved payroll warrant of $242,741.50 and A/P warrant of $92,001.34
- Approved high bid of $57.50 from Jamie Kennedy for scrap metal
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved Jamie Kennedy's high bid of $57.50 for scrap metal and took facility renovation bids under advisement. They also approved animal control officer contracts for Eddington and Old Town, increased a grant manager's hours with ARPA funds, and approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. The meeting included updates from various departments and an executive session on a contract matter.
- Approved Jamie Kennedy's scrap metal bid of $57.50 (2-0)
- Took facility renovation bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved Town of Eddington and City of Old Town Animal Control Officer 2022 contracts (3-0)
- Approved increase in ARPA funds (~$14K) for grant manager Lisette Carrithers' hours and benefits (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $242,741.50 and A/P warrant $92,001.34 (3-0)
- Approved minutes of December 14 and 21, 2021 meetings (2-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate the Grand Falls snow removal contract with Robert Hartford effective December 21, 2021, and approved new rates from Sunset Development for the same service. They also approved several other items, including a $2,500 surveyor contract, animal control officer contracts for 2022, and a personal day for full-time employees. The meeting included updates from the DA's office, UT, and PRCC, and recognized Spirit of America award recipients.
- Terminated Grand Falls snow removal contract with Robert Hartford (3-0)
- Approved new rates from Sunset Development for Grand Falls snow removal (3-0)
- Approved surveyor contract for Jennifer Gordon property, not to exceed $2,500 (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Animal Control Officer contracts for Clifton, Orono, and Veazie (3-0)
- Approved personal day for all full-time employees (3-0)
- Approved payroll, A/P, and UT warrants totaling $329,561.64 (3-0)
- Signed MOU for Benjamin Campbell Bridge Project with Northern Timber Cruises and Town of Millinocket
- Approved payroll change notices for hires, promotions, resignations, and payroll changes
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The Commissioners reviewed updates from the District Attorney and Unorganized Territory Director. The body approved several financial warrants and animal control contracts for the towns of Clifton, Orono, and Veazie.
- Approved payroll warrant of $240,657.33, A/P warrant of $76,281.67, and UT warrant of $12,622.64
- Approved contract for surveyor Roger Coolong not to exceed $2,500
- Approved 2022 Animal Control Officer contracts for Clifton, Orono, and Veazie
- Terminated Grand Falls snow removal contract with Robert Hartford
- Scheduled ARPA fund public hearings for January and February in Bangor, Newport, East Millinocket, and Brewer
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The commissioners held a public hearing on an automobile recycling permit for Up-in-Smoke Auto Recycling but took no action, deferring the decision to the December 21 meeting. They approved minutes, two animal control officer contracts, and routine warrants. Public comment focused on using ARPA funds for housing and job training rather than jail renovation.
- Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Bradley Animal Control Officer 2022 contract (3-0)
- Approved Dedham Animal Control Officer 2022 contract (3-0)
- Approved payroll, A/P, UT, and UT TIF warrants totaling $496,138.17 (3-0)
- Deferred decision on Up-in-Smoke Auto Recycling permit to Dec. 21 meeting
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a permit for Up-in-Smoke Auto Recycling. The body will also review warrants and enter executive sessions to discuss a contract and a personnel matter.
- Public hearing for Up-in-Smoke Auto Recycling permit
- Executive session on contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive session on personnel matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Approval of payroll, accounts payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the amended 2022 calendar year budget of $24,077,394 and the Unorganized Territory FY23 budget of $2,061,426. The approval followed a public hearing where the administrator noted errors in the initial tax cap calculation, corrected to 6.87%, and a proposed revenue increase of $90K to stay under the LD1 cap. The board also approved contract extensions and payments for the Scraggly Lake Road Project, and approved warrants totaling over $1 million.
- Approved the 2022 amended county budget of $24,077,394 (2-0).
- Approved the Unorganized Territory FY23 budget of $2,061,426 (2-0).
- Approved extension of Huber and MO Harris contracts on Scraggly Lake Road Project (2-0).
- Approved paying Huber Corporation and MO Harris Corporation as presented (2-0).
- Approved warrants: payroll $304,921.23, manual payroll $619.38, A/P $650,793.80, UT $92,255.39 (2-0).
- Approved Budget Committee minutes of Nov 10 and Commissioner minutes of Nov 30 (2-0).
- Approved opening and closing the public hearing on the 2022 budgets (2-0).
- Approved adjournment at 10:02 a.m. (2-0).
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The Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 Penobscot County Budgets and FY22-23 Unorganized Territory Budgets. The meeting also includes updates from the NWDB, Unorganized Territory, Sheriff, and Administration.
- Public hearing on 2022 Penobscot County Budgets
- Public hearing on FY22-23 Unorganized Territory Budgets
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a contract not to exceed $10,000 for Laura Mitchell to conduct community engagement forums on ARPA funds and priorities. They also approved the Millinocket Marathon and Half special event with the fee waived, and approved the revised Finance Director position. The board approved the November 23 meeting minutes and all presented warrants, including a payroll warrant of $244,570.36. Three executive sessions were held for personnel and contract matters.
- Approved Laura Mitchell's proposal for community engagement forums on ARPA funds, contract not to exceed $10,000.
- Approved the Millinocket Marathon and Half special event with the fee waived.
- Approved the revised Finance Director position as presented.
- Approved the November 23, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0).
- Approved warrants: payroll $244,570.36, manual payroll $1,789.57, A/P $79,808.77.
- Signed payroll change notices for one resignation and ten payroll status changes.
- Held three executive sessions for personnel and contract matters.
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates on deeds, facilities, administration, and the Unorganized Territory. The body will vote on the approval of warrants and hold three executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.
- Approval of warrants
- Executive session on contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Two executive sessions on personnel matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Public comment from Doug Dunbar
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a request for proposals (RFP) for jail facility renovation, including an addition to increase capacity and use of the old Y building for office space. They also approved hazard/premium pay for the Patrol Division at $3.00 per hour worked, plus an additional $1.00 per hour for vaccinated or exempt employees, effective October 1-30, 2021. The board approved warrants totaling $738,345.87 and changes to Maine PERS for dispatchers. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and updates on jail overcrowding.
- Approved RFP for jail facility renovation with mid-December closing date (3-0)
- Approved hazard/premium pay for Patrol Division: $3.00/hr plus $1.00/hr for vaccinated or exempt (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $257,226.87 and A/P warrant $481,119.00 (3-0)
- Approved changes to Maine PERS for dispatchers (3-0)
- Approved Central Maine Auction to auction vehicles at $100 per vehicle (3-0)
- Approved minutes of October 19 and 26, 2021 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the final 2022 county budget with an overall increase of 6.948%. They also approved the DA's and IT's budgets as presented, including a new IT position, and denied a request for additional clerical staff in the Probate department. The health insurance contract with Cigna was renewed with a 10.25% rate increase.
- Approved 2022 county budget with 6.948% increase (3-0)
- Approved DA's budget as presented, including elevating a Victims Witness Coordinator to supervisor and making a part-time coordinator full-time (3-0)
- Approved IT's budget as presented, including hiring a new employee (3-0)
- Denied additional clerical staff for Probate department; approved budget as modified (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Cigna health insurance contract with 10.25% rate increase (3-0)
- Approved warrants totaling $560,344.15 (3-0)
- Approved Benjamin Breadmore as District 1 Budget Committee member (3-0)
- Signed 2021 statewide emergency management mutual aid agreement
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the 2022-2023 Unorganized Territory budget with a tax assessment of $1,521,141, and accepted a three-year medical services contract for the jail with Alternative Correctional Healthcare, starting at $1,686,080 in the first year. They also approved several other items, including agreements for road work, transfer station use, and TIF financial oversight, as well as budgets for Civil, Sheriff, and Jail departments. The meeting included public comment on an auto junkyard permit issue and a presentation on the Wolfden mining project, but no decisions were made on those topics.
- Approved 2022-2023 UT budget with $1,521,141 tax assessment (3-0)
- Approved jail medical contract with Alternative Correctional Healthcare, $1,686,080 year 1 (3-0)
- Approved MO Harris for Scraggly Lake Road gravel project (3-0)
- Approved transfer station agreement with Town of Burlington and Lowell (3-0)
- Approved TIF financial review control with Main Stream Finance (3-0)
- Approved Civil (Dept 13) budget with 4.63% increase (3-0)
- Approved Sheriff (Dept 12) budget as presented (3-0)
- Approved Jail (Dept 9) budget with 15.30% increase (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved multiple 2022 budgets, including EMDC, Extension Services, donations, and county departments, all by 3-0 votes. They also approved a temporary $3.00/hour hazard pay increase for corrections officers for October 2021, with an additional $1.00/hour for vaccinated staff. The meeting included updates on jail overcrowding, COVID-19 cases, and staffing shortages.
- Approved Salt/Salt Macwahoc agreement (3-0)
- Approved snow removal agreement with Hancock County (3-0)
- Approved $5,380 for Carmel Electric level 2 car charger (3-0)
- Approved $65,000 for EMDC 2022 budget (3-0)
- Approved $81,870 for Extension Services 2022 budget (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 for Rape Response, $15,000 for Bangor Area Shelter, $9,710 for B.I.L.L.S., $24,000 for Orono Haz Mat, $20,000 for B.A.R.N., $1,000 for Pine Tree Hospice, $10,000 for Hirundo Wildlife Refuge (all 3-0)
- Approved $18,500 for Penquis C.A.P., $656,542 for Loan/Interest, $187,216 for HR, $349,740 for Administration 2022 budgets (all 3-0)
- Approved hazard/premium pay for corrections officers: $3.00/hr for all, plus $1.00/hr for vaccinated, Oct 1-30, 2021 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $1,086,368 contract with Radio Communications Management for Phase 1 of the radio system, covering southern sites. They also approved several 2022 departmental budgets, including increases for retiree health insurance and soil conservation, and approved warrants totaling over $817,000. Public comment focused on requests to allocate ARPA funds toward mental health, housing, and substance use services.
- Approved $1,086,368 contract for Phase 1 radio system (3-0)
- Approved $2,350 Maine State Retirement budget (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 Health and Safety budget (3-0)
- Approved $55,000 County Health Insurance for Retirees budget (3-0)
- Approved $72,998 Soil Conservation budget (3-0)
- Approved $4,000 Labor Relations budget (3-0)
- Approved $30,000 Wage Adjustment budget (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $817,434.50 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a letter supporting the Hammond Ridge Development, a phased resort project on 1,409 acres in T 1 R8 WELS, with an amendment requiring compliance with Maine DOT requirements for Millinocket Lake Road. They also approved the EMA and UT Administration budgets for 2022, the county Safety Plan, and several IT-related expenditures. No decisions were made on the IT Department's request for a full-time position, as the county budget needs further review.
- Approved letter supporting Hammond Ridge Development with DOT compliance contingency (3-0)
- Approved EMA (Department 3) budget for 2022 (3-0)
- Approved UT Administration (Department 14) budget for 2022 (3-0)
- Approved AT&T as cellular vendor for IT Department (3-0)
- Approved $14,674.12 for VM infrastructure update (3-0)
- Approved $30,800 for emergency generator switch installation by Carmel Electric (3-0)
- Approved Penobscot County Safety Plan (3-0)
- Approved warrants totaling $466,398.94 (3-0)
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The commissioners will receive budget presentations for UT Administration, EMA, and IT. The meeting includes updates on facilities, HR, and the Hammond Ridge Development. The body will also review warrants for payroll, accounts payable, and the Unorganized Territory.
- Hammond Ridge Development discussion
- UT Administration (Department 14) budget presentation
- EMA (Department 3) budget presentation
- IT (Department 15) budget presentation
- Approval of payroll, accounts payable, and Unorganized Territory warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved awarding the 2021 Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project to M.O. Harris, Inc. of Howland at $15.77 per yard, after taking bids under advisement. They also approved the Registry of Deeds, Buildings and Grounds, Building Improvements, and Finance department budgets for 2022, and approved a redistricting plan moving Orrington and Veazie between commissioner districts. All votes were 3-0.
- Awarded Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project to M.O. Harris, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Registry of Deeds (Dept. 10) budget with modifications (3-0)
- Approved Buildings and Grounds (Dept. 8) budget as presented (3-0)
- Approved Building Improvements (Dept. 32) budget as presented (3-0)
- Approved Finance (Dept. 7) budget as amended (3-0)
- Approved moving Orrington to District 1 and Veazie to District 3 (3-0)
- Approved jail front step replacement from H & H Masonry for $5,500 (3-0)
- Approved RFP for generator manual transfer switch (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved awarding the 2021 Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project to M.O. Harris, Inc. of Howland at $15.77 per yard. They also approved the 2022 budgets for the Registry of Deeds, Buildings and Grounds, Building Improvements, and Finance departments, and approved a redistricting plan moving Orrington to District 1 and Veazie to District 3. The board approved several other items, including a jail front step replacement, an RFP for a generator transfer switch, and payroll and accounts payable warrants.
- Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0).
- Took Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project bids under advisement (3-0).
- Approved Deputy George Buswell's request to run for the Maine Resource Recovery Association Board of Directors (3-0).
- Awarded the Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project to M.O. Harris, Inc. of Howland (3-0).
- Approved Registry of Deeds (Dept. 10) budget with modifications, including a $20K computer equipment line amendment and a $1.1M revenue line (3-0).
- Approved Buildings and Grounds (Dept. 8) budget as presented (3-0).
- Approved Building Improvements (Dept. 32) budget as presented (3-0).
- Approved Finance (Dept. 7) budget as amended (3-0).
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold budget presentations for the Deeds, Buildings and Grounds, Building Improvements, and Finance departments. The meeting includes a bid opening for the 2021 Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project and a discussion on county redistricting.
- 2021 Scraggly Lake Road Gravel Project bid opening
- AFSCME PRCC contract signing
- Budget presentations for Deeds (Dept. 10), Buildings and Grounds (Dept. 8), Building Improvements (Dept. 32), and Finance (Dept. 7)
- Discussion on Penobscot County redistricting
- Executive session regarding a contract matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners adopted a policy for remote participation in public meetings, as required by state law LD32, after holding a public hearing. They also took bids for jail health care services under advisement, with two vendors submitting compliant bids. The board approved warrants and appointed Commissioner Sanborn to the State Claims Commission.
- Adopted the remote meeting participation policy (3-0 vote).
- Took jail health care services bids under advisement (3-0 vote).
- Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants as presented (3-0 vote).
- Appointed Commissioner Laura Sanborn to the State Claims Commission for a hearing on November 3rd (2-0 vote).
- Approved minutes from August 24 and August 31, 2021 (2-0 vote).
- Held two executive sessions for personnel matters.
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a part-time Grant Manager position, fully funded by ARPA, to oversee COVID fund expenditures and ensure federal compliance. They also approved a standalone power backup unit with a Tesla battery for the PRCC, replacing the current system. A patrol vehicle purchase was approved at $39,386 for a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. All votes passed 2-0 with Commissioner Cushing absent.
- Approved purchase of standalone power backup unit with Tesla battery for PRCC, replacing existing system
- Approved part-time Grant Manager position for ARPA funds, fully funded by ARPA
- Approved payroll warrant of $250,468.34 for 08.27.2021
- Approved A/P warrant of $476,669.29 for 09.01.2021
- Approved Unorganized Territory warrant of $3,676.23 for 08.31.2021
- Approved Unorganized Territory TIF warrant of $19,208.37 for 08.31.2021
- Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle not to exceed $39,386
- Held four executive sessions on contract and personnel matters
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved revised August 10, 2021 minutes that added a $500 premium/hazard pay for certain employees, and approved the August 17, 2021 minutes. They also approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $744,051.89. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included updates from the Sheriff, DA, and department heads.
- Approved revised Aug 10, 2021 minutes adding $500 hazard pay for eligible employees (2-0)
- Approved Aug 17, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $669,804.49 and A/P warrant of $74,247.40 (3-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to review administrative updates and approve warrants. The session includes a discussion on county broadband involving multiple regional partners and an executive session regarding a contract matter.
- Executive session on a contract matter per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
- Broadband discussion with Connect Maine, City of Bangor, Mission Broadband, Old Town/Orono Fiber, Katahdin Region Broadband Utility, and EMDC
- Approval of payroll, accounts payable, unorganized territory, and unorganized territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a motion to repair two sinkholes in the jail and Y parking lots, approval of warrants totaling over $623,000, and a public hearing on the remote meeting policy. They also held two executive sessions for personnel and contract matters, and participated in a broadband discussion with regional experts. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Approved Eaton Paving and Excavation to repair two sinkholes (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved public hearing on remote meeting policy (3-0)
- Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Held executive session for personnel matter (3-0)
- Held executive session for contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from county departments and approve warrants. The agenda includes two executive sessions to discuss a legal matter and a contract matter.
- Executive session regarding a legal matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (E))
- Executive session regarding a contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Approval of payroll, accounts payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners issued a statement calling on Treasurer John Hiatt to immediately resign following allegations of child pornography possession and stalking/harassment. Hiatt responded that he has no intention to resign and asked to allow the legal process to work. The commissioners also approved several routine items, including agreements for salt/sand storage and plowing with Piscataquis County, a roadside mowing contract, a liquor license, and a $500 COVID premium/hazard pay for remaining employees.
- Called for Treasurer John Hiatt's immediate resignation (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Piscataquis County for Salt/Sand Storage and plowing (3-0)
- Approved contract with Vance Lambert for roadside mowing in Unorganized Territories (3-0)
- Approved liquor license application for River Driver's Restaurant (3-0)
- Approved $500 COVID premium/hazard pay for remaining employees (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved minutes of July 20 and August 3, 2021 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $2,500 contract with East Millinocket for ambulance service to Kingman and Prentiss Townships (3-0). They also approved a corporate credit card with Machias Bank (3-0) and approved warrants totaling over $764,000. The meeting included updates on probate fees, ARP funding, and jail operations, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $2,500 ambulance service contract with East Millinocket for Kingman and Prentiss Townships (3-0)
- Approved setting up a corporate credit card with Machias Bank (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $260,588.15, A/P $474,551.67, UT $24,084.65, UT TIF $5,246.09 (3-0)
- Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matter (3-0)
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved two fire protection agreements (with Mattawamkeag for Kingman and with Springfield for Prentiss Township), appointed Robert Hartford as the Grand Falls snow removal vendor, and approved FY21 Homeland Security applications. They also approved meeting minutes and warrants. The meeting was largely administrative, with no major policy decisions.
- Approved June 22, June 29, and July 6, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved fire protection agreement with Mattawamkeag for Kingman (2-0)
- Approved fire protection agreement with Town of Springfield for Prentiss Township (2-0)
- Approved Robert Hartford as Grand Falls snow removal vendor (2-0)
- Approved FY21 Homeland Security applications as presented (2-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (2-0)
- Approved payroll change notices for multiple employees
- Approved payroll warrants totaling $261,107.98 and A/P warrant of $133,932.95
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the FY 2022 Jail Budget as presented, along with several contracts and purchases, including a Maine Pre-trial contract, a sheriff's office electric vehicle lease, and part-time supplemental contracts for nine towns. They also approved a shift in part-time wages to align with full-time pay scales and a hazard pay plan. Bids for the Grand Falls snow removal contract were taken under advisement, while a paving contract was awarded to B & B Paving.
- Approved FY 2022 Jail Budget (3-0)
- Approved Maine Pre-trial contract for $196K (3-0)
- Approved $25K for jail laundry uniformity (3-0)
- Approved food tray upgrade trial (3-0)
- Approved electric vehicle lease from Quirk (3-0)
- Approved part-time supplemental contracts for 9 towns (3-0)
- Awarded Grand Falls paving to B & B Paving at $73.50/ton (3-0)
- Approved shift in part-time wages (3-0)
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The commissioners will review the FY 2022 Jail Budget and receive updates from several departments. The meeting includes multiple executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.
- FY 2022 Jail Budget discussion
- Grand Falls Snow Removal bid opening
- Grand Falls Paving bid opening
- Approval of warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $38,000 proposal from Haley Ward and Jet Architects for a Reuse Feasibility Study at 12 Hammond Street, and a $4,997 contract with 3-Point Cleaning for jail cleaning services. They also approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1 million, and held three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $38,000 proposal for Reuse Feasibility Study at 12 Hammond Street
- Approved $4,997 contract with 3-Point Cleaning for jail cleaning services
- Approved payroll warrant for 06.25.2021 in the amount of $248,957.64
- Approved accounts payable warrant for 06.29.2021 in the amount of $263,649.09
- Approved this week's warrants as presented
- Approved payroll warrant for 07.02.2021: $264,478.10
- Approved A/P warrant for 07.06.2021: $524,015.56
- Approved PRCC Bond Warrant for 07.06.2021: $1,815.00
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several routine items, including snow removal vendors for Greenfield Township, Kingman/Prentiss, and Millinocket, a cleanup of the 'Y' property not to exceed $5,000, and the warrants as presented. They also took bids for a 2021 Feasibility Study under advisement and held three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned with no further business.
- Took 2021 Feasibility Study bids from Haley Ward, Inc. with JET Architects ($38,000) and Artifex Architects & Engineers ($39,500) under advisement.
- Approved Sunset Development for Greenfield Township Snow Removal vendor.
- Approved Jerome Emery for the Kingman/Prentiss Snow Removal vendor.
- Approved Tim Glidden for the Millinocket Snow Removal vendor.
- Approved a 4-5 day cleanup of the 'Y' property in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
- Approved the warrants as presented.
- Approved Payroll Change Notices for hires, resignations, and a status change.
- Approved Payroll Warrant for 06.25.2021: $263,649.09 and A/P Warrant for 06.29.2021: $183,108.57.
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will open bids for a 2021 Feasibility Study. The meeting includes updates from Probate, Unorganized Territory, and Administration, as well as the approval of warrants. Three executive sessions are scheduled to discuss contract and personnel matters.
- 2021 Feasibility Study Bid Opening
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive session regarding contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive session regarding personnel matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the 2020-2021 Emergency Action Plan and a one-year contract with Ireland Rubbish for waste services. They took the 2021 UT snow removal bids under advisement without awarding contracts. The board also approved meeting minutes, warrants, and payroll changes, and held three executive sessions for personnel and contract matters.
- Approved May 18, May 25, and June 1, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Took 2021 UT snow removal bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved one-year Ireland Rubbish contract with two optional renewal years (3-0)
- Approved 2020-2021 Emergency Action Plan (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 06.18.2021: $260,920.33
- Approved A/P warrants for 06.15.2021 and 06.22.2021: $49,284.49 and $42,237.73
- Approved Unorganized Territory warrant for 06.22.2021: $42,390.22
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from the District Attorney, PRCC, Sheriff, Facilities, and Administration. The body will vote on the approval of warrants and hold two executive sessions regarding a personnel matter and a contract matter.
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive session on personnel matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Executive session on contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
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The Penobscot County Commissioners held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. They approved warrants totaling $365,658.03, payroll change notices, and entered executive sessions for personnel and contract matters. The meeting included updates from the DA, Sheriff, and other departments, but no formal votes on policy items.
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 06.11.2021: $281,934.83
- Approved A/P warrant for 06.15.2021: $83,563.20
- Approved PRCC Bond Warrant for 06.15.2021: $160.00
- Approved payroll change notices for Jakob Bouchard (resignation), Ruel Libby (hired full-time), Christopher Fox (payroll status change)
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (3-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matter (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to sign the FOP Line contract and approve warrants. The meeting includes updates on the Unorganized Territory, facilities, finance, deeds, and administration.
- FOP Line Contract Signing
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Two executive sessions regarding personnel matters under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several items at their June 8, 2021 meeting, including salt bids for the upcoming season, moving a Sheriff's Office clerical position to the Finance Department with a pay scale upgrade, and naming the dispatcher room after Elizabeth Ryan. They also approved warrants, appointed Judy Alexander as Deputy Treasurer, and went into executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved April 27, May 4, and May 11 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Morton Salt for southern region at $55.37/ton and New England Salt for northern region at $64.75/ton (3-0)
- Approved Finance Director Judy Alexander as Deputy Treasurer (3-0)
- Approved moving Sheriff's clerical position to Finance Department and restructuring to Clerical II pay scale (3-0)
- Approved warrants: Payroll $255,682.55; A/P $235,245.20; PRCC Bond $205,259.00; UT $14,877.53 (3-0)
- Approved naming dispatcher room 'Elizabeth Ryan Dispatch Room' (3-0)
- Held executive sessions for personnel matters (3-0 each)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners initially awarded the winter salt contract to New England Salt, LLC, but later discovered a bid was read incorrectly and voted unanimously to rescind that award and take all bids under advisement. They also approved an amended solid waste contract with the Town of Sherman, a new fire protection contract with Milford, and various warrants and payroll changes.
- Awarded winter salt contract to New England Salt, LLC (3-0), later rescinded (3-0)
- Took all salt bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved amended solid waste contract with Town of Sherman (3-0)
- Approved $7K/year fire protection contract with Milford, no call billing (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll change notices (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $259,215.81 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant $455,505.20 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a local liquor option ordinance for unorganized territories, allowing various alcohol sales and operations on Sundays and other days. They also approved several contracts, including solid waste services and the Bangor Humane Society, and signed the FOP supervisory contract. The meeting included updates from various departments and an executive session on a contract matter.
- Approved local liquor option ordinance for unorganized territories (3-0)
- Approved Irelands Rubbish Service Inc for solid waste bid (3-0)
- Approved solid waste agreement with Old Town for Argyle and Greenfield (3-0)
- Approved Bangor Humane Society contract (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Signed FOP supervisory contract
- Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners took the sole solid waste bid under advisement, approved the nomination of Peter Pray to the Land Use Planning Commission, approved criminal forfeitures, and voted to support LD 227 for a passenger rail feasibility study. They also approved warrants and payroll changes, and held three executive sessions for personnel matters. No final decision was made on the solid waste bid or the Treasurer Hiatt issue.
- Solid waste bid from Danny Ireland taken under advisement (2-0)
- Nomination of Peter Pray to LUPC approved (2-0)
- Criminal forfeitures approved (2-0)
- Support for LD 227 (passenger rail study) approved (2-0)
- Warrants approved (3-0)
- Payroll change notices signed for three hires
- Executive sessions held for personnel matters (3-0 each)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to open bids from Northern UT, Kingman, and Prentiss Solid Waste. The body will receive updates from various county departments and hold two executive sessions regarding personnel matters.
- Bid opening for Northern UT, Kingman, and Prentiss Solid Waste
- Approval of warrants
- Two executive sessions for personnel matters under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several items, including a solid waste agreement with the Town of Sherman, funding for roof inspections and repairs, a heat pump for the PRCC radio room, and support for the Sheriff to seek quotes for leasing dashboard cameras. They also approved appointments to the PENQUIS Steering Committee and signed a new AFSCME corrections supervisory contract. The meeting included updates from EMDC, the Registrar of Deeds, Finance, Facilities, and the Sheriff, as well as two executive sessions.
- Approved April 6, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved solid waste agreement with Town of Sherman (3-0)
- Approved $9,430 for roof inspection and minor repairs (3-0)
- Approved $14,350 for PRCC heat pump installation (3-0)
- Approved support for Sheriff to present RFP for dashboard camera leases (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Mark Leonard to PENQUIS Steering Committee (3-0)
- Approved appointments of Terry Thurston Hill and Jane Danforth to PENQUIS Steering Committee (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
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The board will meet to sign the AFSCME Corrections Supervisory Contract and receive departmental updates. The agenda includes three executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters. The commissioners are also scheduled to approve payroll, accounts payable, and Unorganized Territory warrants.
- AFSCME Corrections Supervisory Contract signing
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory warrants
- Executive session on contract matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive session on personnel matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a solid waste contract with Millinocket after negotiating a 10% rate increase for the first year and 5% for the following two years. They also approved reappointing Mark Leonard to the PENQUIS Steering Committee and approved warrants totaling over $711,000. No bids were received for the Northern UT, Kingman and Prentiss Solid Waste contract, so the county will resend notifications and open bids at the next meeting. The meeting included two executive sessions for contract matters.
- Approved Millinocket Solid Waste contract with 10% first-year and 5% subsequent-year rate increases (3-0)
- Approved resending bid notifications for Northern UT, Kingman and Prentiss Solid Waste contract; bids to open May 18 (3-0)
- Reappointed Mark Leonard to PENQUIS Steering Committee (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $281,362.14 and A/P $429,707.81 (3-0)
- Approved March 30, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Held executive sessions for contract matters under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from various county departments, including Probate, EMA, and the Sheriff's office. The body will vote on the approval of payroll, accounts payable, and Unorganized Territory warrants. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a personnel matter.
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory warrants
- Executive Session regarding a personnel matter under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved two letters of support: one for the Town of Millinocket and Katahdin Tourism Partnership's grant application for the National Recreation and Parks Association's Resilient Park Access Grant, and another for East Millinocket Fire Department's request for two 4x4 ambulances to serve the Unorganized Territories. They also approved posting a legal notice for a public hearing on the local option liquor vote, scheduled for May 25, 2021. The meeting included updates from various departments, and the commissioners approved warrants and payroll change notices.
- Approved letter of support for Millinocket/Katahdin Tourism Partnership grant (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for East Millinocket Fire Department ambulances (3-0)
- Approved posting legal notice for local option liquor hearing on May 25 (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll change notices for hires, resignations, and status changes
- Approved payroll warrant of $245,119.85 for 04/23/2021
- Approved A/P warrant of $146,850.26 for 04/27/2021
- Approved UT warrant of $24,695.90 and UT TIF warrant of $2,132.38 for 04/27/2021
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from the PRCC, EMA, Facilities, TAN, DA, and Administration. The body will vote on the approval of warrants and hold two executive sessions regarding contract matters.
- Two executive sessions regarding contract matters per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
- Approval of warrants for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several routine items, including the purchase of a new emergency management trailer and the awarding of a $5.2 million tax anticipation note to Machias Savings Bank. They also approved minutes, warrants, and payroll changes. Public comment focused on mental health and substance use prevention, with commissioners responding to concerns about jail conditions and medication-assisted treatment.
- Approved purchase of 7x12 aluminum trailer from Harvey Trailers for $5,347.50 (3-0)
- Awarded $5.2M Tax Anticipation Note to Machias Savings Bank at 0.89% interest (3-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing sale of up to $5.2M for tax anticipation note (3-0)
- Approved minutes for March 2, 9, 16, 23 and April 13, 2021 (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for $247,874.25 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for $87,276.07 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for $292,557.94 (3-0)
- Approved three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several administrative items, including a $22,334 copier purchase from A-Copy Kinney, creation of a new dispatcher position, and a no-smoking policy. They also took bids for a $5.2 million TAN under advisement and approved a walk-through of the old Y building. The meeting included public comments about jail conditions and COVID relief spending, and ended with executive sessions on contract and personnel matters.
- Approved $22,334 for eight Toshiba copiers from A-Copy Kinney (3-0)
- Approved creation of a new dispatcher position (3-0)
- Approved no-smoking on premises policy with amendments (3-0)
- Approved Haley-Ward Engineers walk-through of old Y building for ~$500 (3-0)
- Took TAN bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved COL adjustment for NWDB Executive Director retroactive (3-0)
- Approved wage adjustment for all NWEB staff (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates on deeds, finance, facilities, and the PRCC. The body is scheduled to open bids for a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) and approve payment warrants.
- TAN Bid Opening
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive session on personnel matters
- Executive session on a contract matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the Sheriff's request to hire an additional deputy due to upcoming retirements and military leave. They also took seven photocopier bids under advisement, and approved routine warrants and payroll changes. The meeting included public comments on jail conditions and substance use treatment, and three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters.
- Approved hiring an additional deputy (3-0)
- Took seven photocopier bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 04.02.2021: $253,720.04 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for 04.06.2021: $420,780.07 (3-0)
- Approved PRCC bond for 04.06.2021: $5,531.25 (3-0)
- Approved payroll change notices for hires and status changes (3-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matters (3-0)
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for photocopiers and receive updates from administration and the Sheriff. The meeting includes four executive sessions to discuss contract and personnel matters.
- Photocopier bid opening
- Approval of warrants
- Three executive sessions regarding contract matters
- One executive session regarding a personnel matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss relief funds and receive updates from the PRCC, Unorganized Territory, Sheriff, and Administration. The body will also review warrants for approval.
- Discussion of relief funds by Commissioners Baldacci, Sanborn, and Cushing
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a bid for the Argyle/Alton salt/sand shed and signed a letter of support for a LUPC permit. They also discussed the allocation of approximately $29.5 million in American Recovery Funds, with plans to gather community input and identify long-term investments. No final decisions were made on the recovery funds.
- Approved Argyle/Alton salt/sand shed bid to Williams Construction (3-0)
- Signed letter of support for Elliotsville Foundation LUPC permit filing
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll change notices for hires and resignation
- Approved payroll warrant for $250,901.48
- Approved A/P warrant for $254,900.62
- Approved UT warrant for $114,724.77
- Approved UT TIF warrant for $6,307.76
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several actions, including authorizing the finance director to seek bids for a $5.2 million tax anticipation note (TAN). They also approved a temporary overlimit permit for a DOT paving project on Route 11, sending a 1992 Spartan Fire Engine to auction, purchasing a porta-potty for the Kingman Fire Station, and advertising a clerical support position for HR. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved $5.2M TAN borrowing (3-0)
- Approved temporary overlimit permit for DOT paving on Route 11 (3-0)
- Approved sending 1992 Spartan Fire Engine to Central Maine Auction (3-0)
- Approved purchase of porta-potty for Kingman Fire Station (3-0)
- Approved advertising HR clerical support position (3-0)
- Approved two forfeiture requests to Sheriff's Office ($932.51 and $6,371.00) (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved three executive sessions for contract matters (3-0 each)
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The Commissioners will receive updates from various departments including IT, EMA, Finance, and the Sheriff's Office. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters, as well as the approval of warrants.
- Bid opening for Argyle-Alton Salt-Sand Roof Bids
- Approval of Payroll Warrant
- Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant
- Approval of Unorganized Territory Warrant
- Approval of Unorganized Territory TIF Warrant
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a revised promissory note for the 10-year, $6M PRCC infrastructure bond, changing the payment to $50,420.17 per period. They also approved a salvage dealer permit for Gordon's Auto Recycling in Prentiss and the standard warrants and payroll changes. The meeting included public comments on jail funding and COVID-19 protocols, plus updates from the UT, Finance, DA, and Sheriff's offices.
- Approved revised promissory note for $6M PRCC bond, payment $50,420.17 (3-0)
- Approved salvage dealer permit for Gordon's Auto Recycling in Prentiss (3-0)
- Approved February 23, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant 03.12.2021: $269,900.62
- Approved A/P warrant 03.16.2021: $204,023.05
- Approved UT warrant 03.16.2021: $39,674.17
- Approved UT TIF warrant 03.16.2021: $3,311.34
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The Commissioners will review the February 23, 2021, meeting minutes and hear updates from the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Administration. The agenda also includes approval of warrants for payroll, accounts payable, and Unorganized Territory funds.
- Public comments from Janet Drew, Susan D’Alessandro, Lori Swain, and Larry Dansinger
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory warrants
- Executive Session regarding a personnel matter
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The Board of Commissioners will receive updates from the Sheriff, Finance, Administration, and other departments. The body will vote on the approval of warrants and hold an executive session regarding a personnel matter.
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive Session on personnel matter per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners held a routine meeting, approving warrants and entering executive sessions for personnel matters. Public comment focused on COVID-19 conditions at the jail, with Sheriff Morton providing updates on testing, vaccination, and quarantine protocols. No substantive policy decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for $261,834.71
- Approved A/P warrant for $50,387.79
- Approved A/P warrant for $404,634.57
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (3-0)
- Entered second executive session for personnel matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the purchase of eight 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Darling Ford of Bangor for $289,800. They also approved several administrative actions, including warrants, a jail custodian funding transfer, and a pay adjustment for a part-time finance clerical assistant. Department heads provided updates on COVID-19 cases, vaccination efforts, and various ongoing projects.
- Approved $289,800 for 8 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles (3-0)
- Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved Jail Custodian funding transfer to C/O Jail budget (3-0)
- Approved pay adjustment for part-time finance clerical assistant to $17.00 (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 02.19.2021: $256,968.67
- Approved A/P warrant for 02.23.2021: $251,587.40
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from county departments and approve payment warrants. The meeting includes three executive sessions to discuss a contract and two personnel matters.
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive session on contract matter per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
- Two executive sessions on personnel matters per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from county departments and open bids for sheriff's vehicles and wellness center equipment. The body will also review warrants and hold executive sessions regarding a contract and a personnel matter.
- Sheriff’s Vehicle Bid Opening
- Wellness Center Equipment Bid Opening
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive Session on contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive Session on personnel matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, including updates from the district attorney and sheriff, bid openings for a sheriff's vehicle and wellness center equipment, and approval of warrants totaling over $392,000. The agenda also includes three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters, which are closed to the public.
- Sheriff's vehicle bid opening
- Wellness Center equipment bid opening
- Payroll warrant approval: $259,194.49
- Accounts payable warrant approval: $96,353.15
- Unorganized Territory warrant approval: $29,320.61
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $62,500 bid for the Jail Video Conference Room Project, including epoxy flooring, and took bids for eight police vehicles under advisement. They also approved the sale of used wellness center equipment to the highest bidders. The meeting included updates from the District Attorney and Sheriff, and the commissioners approved routine warrants and payroll changes.
- Approved $62,500 bid for Jail Video Conference Room Project (3-0)
- Took police vehicle bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved $400 sale of Smith weight machine to Rebecca Woodard (3-0)
- Approved $250 sale of Bowflex Tread Climber to Nick Hardwick (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved payroll changes for hires, transfer, and status changes (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $259,194.49 for 02.12.2021 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant of $96,353.15 for 02.16.2021 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the 10-year $6M PRCC Infrastructure bond paperwork, the 2021 tax warrant, and a 6% interest rate on late 2021 taxes. They also approved several purchases, including two jail kitchen ovens for $31,000, four prosecutor badge cases for $589.40, and a metal roof for the Alton/Argyle salt-sand building. The board denied a tax abatement for Kolman, citing no significant valuation error by the state.
- Approved $6M PRCC Infrastructure bond paperwork with First National Bank (3-0)
- Approved 2021 tax warrant and 6% interest on late taxes (3-0)
- Approved purchase of two Combi jail kitchen ovens from RM Flagg for $31,000 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of four prosecutor badges and cases from Central Equipment for $589.40 (3-0)
- Approved request to go out to bid for metal roof on Alton/Argyle salt-sand building (3-0)
- Denied Kolman tax abatement due to no significant valuation error (3-0)
- Approved criminal forfeiture funds: $36.30 to Sheriff's Office, $615.45 and $330.15 to DA Office (3-0)
- Approved 2020 carry-forwards to 2021 as presented (3-0)
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The Commissioners will receive updates from county departments including Finance, Facilities, and the Sheriff's office. The body will vote on the approval of warrants and hold two executive sessions regarding a contract matter and a personnel matter.
- Approval of warrants for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF
- Executive Session on contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive Session on personnel matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved $67,500 from the surcharge account to restore three deed books, approved going out to bid for eight patrol vehicles, and approved a $1,250 temporary repair for the jail front entrance steps. They also approved a 1.95% interest rate for the PRCC infrastructure bond and several other routine items. The tax abatement appeal for the Kolman properties was heard but no decision was made.
- Approved $67,500 for restoration of three deed books (3-0)
- Approved going out to bid for eight patrol vehicles (3-0)
- Approved $1,250 temporary repair for jail front entrance steps (3-0)
- Approved heating pump installation at original quote (3-0)
- Approved Eddington animal control contract (3-0)
- Approved First National Bank 1.95% interest rate for PRCC bond (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
- Approved minutes from seven prior meetings (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from county departments and approve warrants. The agenda includes a tax abatement appeal hearing for Kolman vs State of Maine and two executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.
- Tax Abatement Appeal Hearing: Kolman vs State of Maine
- Executive Session on Personnel Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Executive Session on Contract Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from the Probate, Sheriff, Unorganized Territory, EMA, Finance, and Administration departments. The body will vote on the approval of warrants and hold an executive session regarding a personnel matter.
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter involving Administrator Honey and Director Bradley Nuding
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The Commissioners will receive updates from county departments including the Sheriff, Finance, and Administration. The body is scheduled to approve payment warrants and hold five executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Executive session on personnel matter involving Administrator Honey and James Mackie
- Three executive sessions on contract matters
- Executive session on a personnel matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to elect a new chair and swear in Elizabeth Ryan. The body will open bids for a $6 million ten-year fixed rate funding request and review warrants. The meeting includes four executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.
- Opening of $6 million ten-year fixed rate funding bids
- Election of the New Chair
- Swearing in of Elizabeth Ryan
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Four executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters