Penobscot County public meetings in 2022
100 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Board announced multiple ARPA grant awards to community organizations and approved ACO contracts for the City of Old Town and University of Maine. The Commissioners also authorized spending from the criminal forfeiture account for training and software. A request for $5,046,975 for PCHC housing and recovery services was discussed but not decided.
- Approved ARPA awards to 10 organizations including Habitat for Humanity ($45K) and Old Town/Orono YMCA ($49,999)
- Approved 2023 ACO Contracts for City of Old Town and University of Maine (3-0)
- Approved ADA Chelsea Lynds' attendance at National Cyber Crime Conference using criminal forfeiture funds (3-0)
- Approved $249 for court video editing software using criminal forfeiture funds (3-0)
- Approved 8-week extension of PRCC voluntary overtime contractual agreement (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $282,807.17 and A/P warrant of $111,734.32 (3-0)
- Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Signed TIF & PILT grant requests of $20,000 each for Millinocket Regional Hospital engineering study
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The Board ratified several ARPA funding awards and approved multiple Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grants for fire and rescue equipment. They also removed the $100K cap from TIF grant guidelines and approved 2023 ACO contracts for Milford, Orono, and Veazie.
- Approved ARPA awards: Penquis ($2.2M), Fresh Start Recovery Homes ($600K), Maine Discovery Museum ($500K), and Bangor Public Library ($100K) (2-0)
- Approved removing the $100K cap from TIF grant guidelines (3-0)
- Approved $336,500 TIF request for Bowlin Matagamon Snowmobile Club trail groomer (3-0)
- Approved TIF funding not to exceed $195,500 for Mt. Chase Fire Department tanker truck (3-0)
- Approved $183,000 TIF request for East Millinocket Fire Department ambulances (3-0)
- Approved 2023 ACO Contracts for Milford, Orono, and Veazie (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $730,912.76 (3-0)
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including ARPA funding announcements, Unorganized Territory (UT) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) applications, and two executive sessions for contract matters. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, warrants, and other routine business.
- ARPA / Sub-recipient / Funding Announcements – Laura Sanborn, Chair
- UT / TIF Committee Applications – D. Williams, Maine Stream Finance
- Lifetime total limits for UT/TIF
- Bowlin Matagamon Snowmobile Club application
- East Millinocket Fire Department application
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The board approved 2023 ACO contracts for Bradley, Clifton, and Dedham and authorized several financial warrants. A public hearing was held for the 2023 County Budget, which includes a tax assessment of $21,087,005.
- Approved 2023 ACO Contracts for Bradley, Clifton & Dedham (3-0)
- Approved Payroll Warrant for 12.13.2022 of $288,012.35 (3-0)
- Approved A/P Warrant for 12.12.2022 of $683,766.28 (3-0)
- Approved A/P Tif Warrant for 12.12.2022 of $93,936.46 (3-0)
- Approved December 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
- Closed public hearing on 2023 County Budget (3-0)
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The Commissioners will receive updates from the Probate, NWDB, EMDC, UT, EMA, Sheriff, and Administration departments. The agenda includes the approval of meeting minutes and various warrants.
- Approval of November 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- 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 board approved the purchase of four vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and authorized funding for the Old Town and Patten emergency service contracts. Additionally, the commission approved a part-time finance position for the EMA and authorized several payment warrants.
- Approved purchase of four vehicles (2 Ford SUVs, 2 Chevy Tahoes) (3-0)
- Approved Old Town contract as presented (3-0)
- Approved $15K contract for Patten ambulance service from Jan 2023 to Dec 2023 (3-0)
- Approved advertising for a part-time EMA finance position (3-0)
- Approved $4,700 for Sheriff’s Office forfeiture account in State vs Andre Dujuan Terry Jr. (3-0)
- Approved Payroll, A/P, and UT warrants totaling $1,075,689.83 (3-0)
- Approved November 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting to discuss contract matters in two executive sessions, approve meeting minutes, hear public comment, and receive an administration update. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Executive session at 8:05 AM for contract matter with Rick Fournier, Dan Tremble, and Clare Davitt
- Executive session at 9:20 AM for contract matter with Director Buswell and Deputy Morrison
- Approval of November 22, 2022 meeting minutes
- Public comment from Larry Dansinger and Scott Pardy
- Approval of warrants (payroll, accounts payable, unorganized territory, and TIF)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved sign-on bonuses for PRCC, Patrol, and Correction Officers. The board also approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $409,194.54 and the minutes from the November 22, 2022 meeting.
- Approved sign-on bonuses for PRCC/Patrol/Correction Officers (3-0)
- Approved Payroll Warrant for 11.25.2022 of $284,649.83 (3-0)
- Approved A/P Warrant for 11.29.2022 of $124,544.71 (3-0)
- Approved November 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
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The board approved a five-year agreement for Rapid SOS software and funding for a new recorder. They also set the 2023 County Budget Public Hearing for December 13, 2022. An updated IT staffing plan and several warrants were approved.
- Approved updated IT staffing plan (3-0)
- Approved five-year agreement with Rapid SOS at annual cost of $14,940 (3-0)
- Approved $50K from capital account and $12,640.80 from bond funds for a new recorder (3-0)
- Approved 2023 County Budget Public Hearing for December 13, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $1,183,821.56 (3-0)
- Approved November 15 and November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and warrants, receive updates from IT, EMA, and Facilities, and hold four executive sessions under Maine law for contract matters. No specific dollar amounts or substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and November 10, 2022 Budget Committee minutes
- ARPA Fund announcement by Commissioner Sanborn
- IT update from Douglas Butler
- EMA update from Bradley Nuding and Chris Fox
- Facilities update from Brian MacDonald
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will consider approving an ARPA sub-recipient award check to Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness. The agenda also includes updates from the District Attorney, UT, PRCC, Sheriff, and Administration, plus approval of minutes and warrants.
- ARPA sub-recipient award check to Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness
- District Attorney update from Kristine Higgins
- Unorganized Territory and TIF warrant approvals
- Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
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The board approved a Request for Proposal for a mobile video system and body-worn cameras. They also authorized several criminal forfeiture payments to the DA's office and increased pay for the Regional Animal Control Officer.
- Approved RFP for Mobile Video System and Body Worn Cameras (3-0)
- Approved Regional Animal Control Officer pay increase to $16.50 effective Jan 1, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved road name change in Indian Purchase 3 to 'Lizzy Lane' (3-0)
- Approved 15% criminal forfeiture funds to DA's Office for State vs Robertson, Campbell, Footman, Hyde, Gerard, and Wilson (all 2-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $270,178.45 and A/P warrant of $157,047.14 (3-0)
- Approved November 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes (2-0)
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The board approved two TIF grants for emergency equipment and forestry machinery. They also authorized funding for a culvert project and a solid waste agreement. Warrants totaling over $1 million were approved.
- Approved $21,000 TIF Grant for Old Town Fire and Rescue automated CPR Device (3-0)
- Approved $90,000 TIF Grant for Northern Timber Cruisers tractor and groomer (3-0)
- Approved $30,000 from capital reserves for Scraggly Lake Road culvert project (3-0)
- Approved $1,500 trial agreement with Mount Chase for solid waste (3-0)
- Approved Millinocket Marathon and Half special event permit and waived $50 fee (3-0)
- Approved modified snow plowing services contract with Hancock County (3-0)
- Approved Payroll, A/P, and UT warrants totaling $1,014,111.11 (3-0)
- Approved November 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting on November 8, 2022, with updates from the deeds, facilities, finance, and UT departments, followed by approval of warrants. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters, one involving Sheriff Morton. No specific dollar amounts or action items are listed in the agenda.
- Two executive sessions for personnel matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Deeds update from Susan Bulay
- Facilities update from Brian MacDonald
- Finance update from Jason Mallar
- UT update with Maine Stream Finance by George Buswell, Tina Morrison, and Dee Williams
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will discuss and finalize the 2023 County Budget draft from the Budget Committee. They will also receive updates on facilities, IT, the Unorganized Territory, and emergency management, and hold two executive sessions on contract matters.
- 2023 County Budget / Budget Committee Draft Finalized
- Facilities update from Brian MacDonald
- IT update from Douglas Butler
- Unorganized Territory update from George Buswell and Tina Morrison
- Executive sessions for contract matters
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The board approved the 2023 County Budget and the Unorganized Territory FY24 Budget. They also authorized a program to allocate $300,000 in ARPA funds to each Commissioner's District for qualified recipients.
- Approved 2023 County Budget with $26,881,581 in expenditures (3-0)
- Approved Unorganized Territory FY24 Budget with $2,290,790 in expenditures (3-0)
- Approved overriding the LD1 Cap to 9.34% (3-0)
- Approved $300K in ARPA funds for each Commissioners’ District (3-0)
- Approved purchase of dishwasher from Caprara Food Service Equipment for $14,657 plus $375 start-up (3-0)
- Approved double time overtime pay for a ten week period for PRCC (3-0)
- Approved increasing PRCC Comp time back from 60 to 100 hours (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule (3-0)
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The Commissioners approved the final revisions of the 2023 proposed County Budget following a review of multiple department budgets. The board also approved the ARPA 3rd Quarter P & E Report for website posting and authorized several warrants.
- Approved final revisions of the 2023 proposed County Budget (3-0)
- Approved ARPA 3rd Quarter P & E Report and online posting (3-0)
- Approved $9,500 for Plymouth Engineering to provide a Scraggly Lake Road culvert estimate (3-0)
- Approved $250 donation to Kingman’s Veteran’s Memorial for lighting (3-0)
- Approved $15,000 donation to B.I.L.L.S. (3-0)
- Approved Payroll ($288,117.33), A/P ($200,252.06), and UT ($123,108.32) warrants (3-0)
- Approved 2023 budget for Sheriff, Civil, Corrections, Deeds, Probate, DA, Buildings, Building Improvements, Extension Services, IT, Finance, Retiree's Insurance, and EMA (all 3-0)
- Modified Wage Adjustments (Department 40) from $30,000 to $45,000 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 budget, receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and award checks to several sub-recipients including Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Millinocket Memorial Library, and Millinocket Regional Hospital. The board will also hear updates from the Unorganized Territory and the Sheriff, and will enter executive sessions for contract and personnel matters.
- ARPA sub-recipient check awards to Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket Regional Hospital, Katahdin Higher Education Center/EMCC, and B.A.R.N.
- 2023 Budget Review with departments
- Unorganized Territory update from George Buswell and Tina Morrison
- Executive session for contract matter (M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D))
- Executive session for personnel matter (M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A))
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will award ARPA funds to nine organizations, including Welcome to Housing Home Goods Bank and Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, and hear budget presentations for Probate, EMDC, HR, Administration, and several other departments. They will also discuss recruitment and retention for the PRCC and hold an executive session on a contract matter.
- ARPA grant awards to nine organizations: Welcome to Housing Home Goods Bank, Save a Life, Golden Harvest, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, MMHC Together Place, Breaking the Cycle of Millinocket, PIR2Peer of Millinocket, Food and Medicine of Bangor, and Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Community Pantry
- Probate budget presentation (Dept. 11)
- EMDC budget presentation (Dept. 30)
- HR and Administration budget presentations (Depts. 2 and 6)
- Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) for a contract matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the 2023 budgets for several departments, including EMDC ($65,000), HR ($213,191.46), Administration ($393,054.03), and others. They also awarded $199,085 in ARPA funds to nine local organizations, including the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter and Food AND Medicine. All budget approvals and the ARPA check awards passed unanimously (3-0). The board took the Probate and Extension Services budgets under advisement for further review.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved $199,085 in ARPA grants to nine local organizations (3-0)
- Approved EMDC (Dept. 30) 2023 budget of $65,000 (3-0)
- Approved Bridge Account (Dept. 24) 2023 budget of $100 (3-0)
- Approved Loan Interest (Dept. 31) 2023 budget of $664,542 (3-0)
- Approved Soil Conservation (Dept. 38) 2023 budget of $86,341.23 (3-0)
- Approved HR (Dept. 2) 2023 budget of $213,191.46 (3-0)
- Approved Administration (Dept. 6) 2023 budget of $393,054.03 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved $150,000 in ARPA funds for the East Millinocket branch of EMCC, and approved 2023 donations for Rape Response ($3,000), Hirundo Wildlife Refuge ($10,000), Bangor Area Shelter ($15,000), Orono Haz Mat Team ($24,000), Pine Tree Hospice ($1,000), Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center ($7,000), and Bangor Area Recovery Network ($20,000). They took under advisement budget requests from B.I.L.L.S., River’s Edge - Bella’s House, and the IT department. The meeting also included updates on facilities, ARPA quarterly reports, and the signing of the General Unit contract.
- Approved $150,000 in ARPA funds to the East Millinocket branch of EMCC (2-0).
- Approved $3,000 for Rape Response 2023 budget as requested (2-0).
- Approved $10,000 for Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 2023 budget as requested (2-0).
- Approved $15,000 for Bangor Area Homeless Shelter 2023 budget as requested (2-0).
- Approved $24,000 for Orono Haz Mat Team 2023 budget as requested (2-0).
- Approved $1,000 for Pine Tree Hospice 2023 budget as requested (2-0).
- Approved $7,000 for Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center 2023 budget (2-0).
- Approved $20,000 for Bangor Area Recovery Network (B.A.R.N.) 2023 budget as requested (2-0).
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved $573,300 in ARPA sub-recipient funding to four organizations, took three departmental budgets under advisement, and approved the Cigna health renewal for 2023. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved ARPA sub-recipient awards: Mobilized Katahdin $150K, B.A.R.N. $273,300, Eastern Agency of Aging $50K, Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness $100K (3-0)
- Took Civil (Dept 13) budget under advisement (3-0)
- Took Sheriff's (Dept 12) budget under advisement (3-0)
- Took Jail (Dept 9) budget under advisement (3-0)
- Approved 12 overtime hours split among three VWAs for 4 weeks (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $274,018.99, A/P $862,954.53, UT TIF $12,016.70 (3-0)
- Approved Cigna Health Renewal for 2023 (3-0)
- Approved minutes for Sept 22, 29, and 27 meetings (2-0)
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The Commissioners will hear budget presentations for the Civil, Sheriff, and Jail departments. The meeting also includes updates from IT and Administration, as well as approval of various warrants.
- Civil (Department 13) Budget Presentation
- Sheriff’s (Department 12) Budget Presentation
- Jail (Department 9) Budget Presentation
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
- Executive Session regarding a contract matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners met in special session and held two executive sessions under state law to review ARPA sub-recipient applications, one with Fresh Start and one with Millinocket Regional Hospital. No action was taken following either session, and the meeting adjourned with no further business.
- Approved first executive session (3-0) to review ARPA sub-recipient applications with Fresh Start
- Approved second executive session (3-0) to review ARPA sub-recipient applications with Millinocket Regional Hospital
- Adjourned meeting (3-0) with no further business
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved $28,800 for bulletproof vests funded by TIF and PILT funds, denied a Sheriff's Office grievance (GCN #172), and approved wage adjustments for patrol clerical specialists and a DA investigator. They also took under advisement the EMA budget with a 29% increase, approved the UT Administration budget, and authorized several road and contract items.
- Approved $28,800 for bulletproof vests from TIF (15%) and PILT (85%) funds (3-0)
- Denied grievance GCN #172 regarding promotion denial (3-0)
- Approved wage adjustments for three Sheriff's Office Patrol Clerical Specialists and DA Investigator (3-0)
- Took EMA budget (29% increase) under advisement (3-0)
- Approved UT Administration budget (Department 14) as presented (3-0)
- Approved road name change to Pleasant Point Rd in lower Shin Pond (3-0)
- Approved continued contract with Maine Stream Finance as TIF loan/grant manager (3-0)
- Approved additional $20K/year for Millinocket Lake Road contractor to include Norcross Rd and West Seboeis Rd (3-0)
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The Commissioners will hear budget presentations from the EMA, UT Administration, HR, and Administration departments. The agenda also includes updates from the EMA, UT, and IT, as well as several scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.
- EMA Budget Presentation
- UT Administration Budget Presentation
- HR Budget Presentation
- Administration Budget Presentation
- Sheriff’s Department Recovery Funds Request
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The Penobscot County Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss ARPA sub-recipient applications under contract-matter exemption. No action was taken following the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Approved executive session 3-0 to review ARPA sub-recipient applications
- Adjourned meeting 3-0 with no further business
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold an executive session to review applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) sub-recipients. The meeting includes several community stakeholders and county administrators.
- Executive Session: Review of ARPA sub-recipient applications
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a preliminary 3.82% increase for the PRCC (911 dispatch) budget, appointed Tina Morrison as the new E-911 addressing officer, and nominated George Buswell to the Maine Resource Recovery Association board. They also approved the Shin Pond Trail Riders ATV Club as fiscal agent for state funding and discussed recruitment and retention strategies. No action was taken following an executive session on a personnel matter.
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Appointed Tina Morrison as E-911 addressing officer (3-0)
- Nominated George Buswell for election to Maine Resource Recovery Association board (3-0)
- Approved Shin Pond Trail Riders ATV Club as fiscal agent for state funding (3-0)
- Preliminarily approved PRCC budget with 3.82% increase (3-0)
- Took District Attorney budget under advisement (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $287,194.91 and A/P warrant $75,187.87 (3-0)
- Entered executive session for personnel matter; no action taken
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The Commissioners will receive departmental updates and budget presentations for Probate, PRCC, and the District Attorney. The meeting also includes recruitment and administration updates, as well as an executive session regarding a personnel matter.
- Probate (Dept. 11) Budget Presentation
- PRCC (Dept. 4) Budget Presentation
- DA (Dept. 5) Budget Presentation
- Executive Session: Personnel Matter
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several departmental budgets for 2023, including the Registry of Deeds, Building and Grounds, Building Improvements, and Finance. They also exercised a two-year option on a snow removal contract with no cost increase, modified the FOP pay scale, and approved overtime hours for VWA staff. No action was taken following two executive sessions on contract matters.
- Approved Registry of Deeds (Dept. 10) revenue line budget for 2023 (3-0)
- Exercised two-year option on snow removal contract with no cost increase (3-0)
- Modified FOP pay scale effective October 2, 2022 (2-0)
- Approved 12 overtime hours split among three VWA for four weeks (2-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $270,174.85, A/P warrant $296,704.82, UT warrant $130,522.63 (2-0)
- Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
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The Commissioners will receive budget presentations from the Deeds, Buildings and Grounds, Building Improvements, and Finance departments. The meeting includes updates from the Sheriff and Administration, as well as a closed executive session regarding a contract matter.
- Budget presentation for Deeds (Dept. 10)
- Budget presentation for Buildings and Grounds (Dept. 8)
- Budget presentation for Building Improvements (Dept. 32)
- Budget presentation for Finance (Dept. 7)
- Executive Session on a contract matter per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and receive updates on IT, administration, and the Unorganized Territory. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a liquor license for 5 Lakes Lodge.
- Public hearing for 5 Lakes Lodge liquor license
- 2023 Budget presentation by Jason Mallar
- Presentation on Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by Superintendent Mark Wimmer
- Approval of warrants
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $17,350 gravel project on Greenfield Road, a liquor license for 5 Lakes Lodge, and a 12-week extension of a voluntary overtime incentive for corrections staff. They also approved warrants totaling $874,061.37 and held three executive sessions for personnel and contract matters.
- Approved Reinzo Excavating at $17.35 per yard ($17,350 total) for the Gravel Project on Greenfield Road in Summit Township (3-0).
- Approved Chair Sanborn to sign the Shin Pond Snowmobile Club Agreement for the County Grant-in-aid Program for 2022-23 (3-0).
- Approved a liquor license for 5 Lakes Lodge (46 Marina Drive, Indian Purchase 4) to sell malt liquor, wine, and spirits (3-0).
- Approved extending the voluntary overtime incentive for corrections staff by 12 weeks (3-0).
- Approved payroll warrant of $261,296.09 and A/P warrant of $612,765.28 (3-0).
- Approved Scott Adkins as proxy for Commissioner Baldacci at MCCA/Risk Pool Meetings (3-0).
- Approved August 30, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0).
- Held three executive sessions: one for personnel (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6)(A)) and two for contract matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6)(D)).
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a boiler rental agreement at $9,000 per month, with an initial payment of $29K including a refundable security deposit, first month rent, and freight costs. They also approved minutes from prior meetings, payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $373,000, and entered three executive sessions for contract matters without taking further action. No public comment was received.
- Approved boiler rental agreement at $9,000/month with $29K initial payment (3-0)
- Approved August 23 and August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $275,719.72 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant of $35,661.34 (3-0)
- Approved UT warrant of $62,176.61 (3-0)
- Entered executive session for contract matters (3-0, three sessions)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:21 a.m. (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from facilities, IT, UT, EMA, and administration. The body is scheduled to hold three executive sessions to discuss contract matters. The meeting includes the approval of warrants.
- Executive Session on contract matter with Deputy Administrator LaBree and Director Mallar
- Executive Session on contract matter with Deputy Administrator LaBree, Director Mallar, and Dick Hansen
- Executive Session on contract matter with Deputy Administrator LaBree, Director Mallar, and Director MacDonald
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold an executive session to review applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) sub-recipients. This meeting includes a roll call at 9:00 AM and action items scheduled for 1:00 PM.
- Executive Session regarding ARPA sub-recipient applications
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The Penobscot County Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to review ARPA sub-recipient applications under contract matter provisions. No formal action was taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without further business.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for ARPA sub-recipient review (3-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-0)
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The Commissioners will receive updates from facilities, IT, the Sheriff, and administration. The meeting includes five executive sessions to discuss contract and personnel matters. The body will also consider the approval of several warrants.
- Executive sessions regarding contract matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive sessions regarding personnel matters (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 payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $496,850.90 and appointed Michelle LaBree as Deputy Administrator. They also held five executive sessions on contract and personnel matters but took no further action. The meeting included updates from the IT Director and Sheriff on jail population, staffing, and community incidents.
- Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0).
- Approved appointing Michelle LaBree as Deputy Administrator (3-0).
- Approved payroll warrant for 08.19.2022: $259,287.13 (3-0).
- Approved A/P warrant for 08.23.2022: $237,563.77 (3-0).
- Held executive session at 9:30 AM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) Contract Matter (3-0).
- Held executive session at 9:52 AM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) Contract Matter (3-0).
- Held executive session at 10:14 AM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) Contract Matter (3-0).
- Held executive session at 10:40 AM under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) Personnel Matter (3-0).
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The Commissioners will receive updates on the Campus Renovation Project, the District Attorney, and the Unorganized Territory. The meeting includes several executive sessions to discuss personnel and contract matters.
- Campus Renovation Project update
- Approval of warrants
- Personnel matters (Executive Session)
- Contract matters (Executive Session)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved $199,085 in ARPA-funded beneficiary grants to nine local organizations, including the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter and Food AND Medicine. They also approved a new restitution collection program for the DA's office, a liquor license for New England Whitewater Center, and a paving contract for Mud Pond Road. The meeting included updates on the campus renovation project and jail planning, with a bond measure expected in early 2023.
- Approved $199,085 in ARPA beneficiary grants to 9 organizations (3-0)
- Approved DA's office restitution collection program using tax return garnishment (3-0)
- Approved New England Whitewater Center – River Driver's Restaurant liquor license (3-0)
- Approved 2022 Paving Contract for Mud Pond Road with Pike Industries (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $265,032.17 and A/P warrant of $340,808.29 (3-0)
- Denied grievance GCN#176 regarding Sheriff's hiring decision (3-0)
- Approved Sheriff's Office Executive Secretary and DA's Office Manager as exempt positions at Step Eight (3-0)
- Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 special meeting (2-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners met on August 11, 2022, and approved the minutes from the August 9 meeting with a modification. They then entered an executive session to review ARPA beneficiary applications, but took no formal action afterward. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes with modification (3-0)
- Entered executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) to review ARPA beneficiary applications (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting with no further business (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to approve the August 8, 2022 meeting minutes. An executive session is scheduled to review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) beneficiary applications.
- Review of ARPA beneficiary applications
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The Commissioners will review various departmental updates and approve warrants. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.
- Bid opening for Summit Township road gravel project
- Woodville Training Site presentation
- Personnel matter executive session
- Contract matter executive session with NWDB Executive Director Galan Williamson
- Approval of payroll, accounts payable, and unorganized territory warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $2 million line of credit from Machias Savings Bank to cover jail costs until state funding arrives, with Administrator Erika Honey added as signor. They also took gravel project bids under advisement for quality testing, approved part-time civil service fee splits, and approved warrants and personnel changes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates and executive sessions.
- Approved $2M line of credit from Machias Savings Bank (3-0)
- Added Administrator Erika Honey as signor for the $2M line of credit (3-0)
- Took gravel project bids under advisement for sample testing (2-0)
- Approved part-time civil service fees split 50/50 between servers and county (3-0)
- Approved Grant Manager Lisette Carrithers as liaison for Harold Alfond Center grant (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $265,599.10, A/P $212,751.32 (3-0)
- Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the lowest bid of $304,607.12 from Pike Industries for the Mud Pond Road Paving Project, after initially taking all three bids under advisement. They also approved a $25 increase in civil service fees, an SOP on Supplemental Wage Taxation, and 8 hours weekly of grant support for the EMA department. The board approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1 million. No action was taken following five executive sessions.
- Approved Pike Industries bid of $304,607.12 for Mud Pond Road Paving Project (3-0)
- Approved increase of civil service fees to $25 per invoice (3-0)
- Approved SOP on Supplemental Wage Taxation effective immediately (3-0)
- Approved Grant Manager Lisette Carrithers 8 hours weekly for EMA grant support until end of November (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $257,505.12, A/P warrant of $652,146.99, UT warrant of $94,262.94, and UT TIF warrant of $4,200.25 (3-0)
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Took Mud Pond Road paving bids under advisement (3-0)
- Held five executive sessions; no action taken
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for the Mud Pond Road Paving Project. The agenda includes updates from the Sheriff, Probate, and Administration, as well as several executive sessions regarding contracts and personnel.
- Bid opening for Mud Pond Road Paving Project
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
- Four executive sessions regarding contract matters
- One executive session regarding a personnel matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the UT and EMA. The session includes an executive session to discuss a contract matter. The board will also review payroll and accounts payable warrants.
- Executive Session regarding a contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C))
- UT Update from Shaw Weeks and George Buswell
- EMA Update from Bradley Nuding and Chris Fox
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the liquor license application for New England Whitewater Center Inc., DBA Knife Edge Brewing and Pizza, located at 200 Katahdin View Drive in T1 R8 Wels, with the condition that it pass a final site inspection. They also approved warrants totaling $324,507.89 and entered executive session for a contract matter. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.
- Approved liquor license for New England Whitewater Center Inc. (Knife Edge Brewing and Pizza) with condition of passing final inspection (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 7/22/2022: $249,359.83 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for 7/26/2022: $73,148.06 (3-0)
- Approved UT warrant for 7/26/2022: $2,000.00 (3-0)
- Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Entered executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) for contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several routine items, including law enforcement contracts with Eddington and Clifton, a Spillman project scope of work, warrants, and a mileage reimbursement rate. A public hearing on a liquor license for Knife Edge Brewing and Pizza was held open pending a compliance update from Maine's Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. The board voted to take no action on the Drew Deorganization advisory referendum. No substantive decisions were made in executive sessions.
- Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Held open liquor license hearing for Knife Edge Brewing and Pizza pending BABLO compliance update (3-0)
- Took no action on Drew Deorganization advisory discretionary referendum (3-0)
- Approved Spillman Project scope of work agreement (3-0)
- Renewed Town of Eddington supplemental law enforcement contract (3-0)
- Approved Town of Clifton three-year new law enforcement contract (3-0)
- Approved mileage reimbursement rate of $0.57 per mile through end of 2022 (3-0)
- Approved payroll, A/P, and UT warrants totaling $771,633.97 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding New England Whitewater d/b/a Knife Edge Brewing & Pizza. The meeting includes updates from county departments and three executive sessions concerning personnel and contract matters.
- Public hearing: New England Whitewater d/b/a Knife Edge Brewing & Pizza
- Executive session: Contract matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive session: Personnel matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Approval of warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $755,250 bid from Mechanical Services to replace three #2 boilers, funded by ARPA. They also approved pay scale increases for sheriff's deputies and supervisors, and approved multiple law enforcement contracts with towns. The meeting included updates on finances, facilities, and the sheriff's office, and ended with executive sessions but no further action.
- Approved Mechanical Services boiler replacement bid for $755,250 (3-0)
- Approved FOP Line pay scale increase of $2.00/hour and Supervisors increase of $1.50/hour effective Oct 1, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved supplemental law enforcement contracts: Stetson $5K, Levant $12K, Howland $6K, Greenbush $20K, Enfield $5,750, Bradley $7K (3-0 each)
- Approved Fire and ambulance agreement with Town of Lincoln for T2R8 NWP (3-0)
- Approved County Commissioners Meeting and Agenda Policy (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $261,984.75 and A/P $119,729.43 (3-0)
- Approved July 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive departmental updates and approve warrants. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss a contract matter and a personnel matter.
- 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 warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to approve warrants and receive updates on facilities and administration. The meeting includes three separate executive sessions to discuss contract matters. The body will also hear from Franklin Street artists Annette Dodd and Peter Walls.
- Approval of June 28, 2022 meeting minutes
- Executive session regarding 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 approved the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes and four warrants (payroll, accounts payable, UT, and UT TIF) totaling $958,905.70. They also recognized the completion of the Kenduskeag Stream Trail Mural and received updates on boiler repairs and other administrative matters. Four executive sessions were held for contract and personnel matters, but no action was taken following them.
- Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for $308,478.44 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for $609,728.61 (3-0)
- Approved UT warrant for $37,027.82 (3-0)
- Approved UT TIF warrant for $3,670.83 (3-0)
- Held executive sessions for contract and personnel matters (3-0 each)
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The Commissioners will review meeting minutes and receive updates from UT, EMA, and Administration. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.
- Approval of June 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Executive Session: Contract Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive Session: Personnel Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A))
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the Sherman solid waste agreement with a 10% increase due to higher hauling and tipping fees, and also approved the Orrington contract renewal for FY23. They discussed the first draft of TIF Bylaws and a PILT application, and heard updates on FEMA grants and the FY22 budget. The meeting included three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Sherman solid waste agreement with 10% increase (2-0)
- Approved Town of Orrington contract renewal for FY23 (2-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for $282,248.69 (2-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for $147,650.04 (2-0)
- Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Sanborn to State Claims Commission hearing (2-0)
- Held executive sessions for contract and personnel matters (2-0, 2-0, 3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from the DA, Finance, PRCC, Facilities, Sheriff, and Administration. The body will also review warrants and hold three executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.
- Executive session on contract matter with HOK Designers
- Executive session on contract matter
- Executive session on personnel matter
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the June 14 meeting minutes and the payroll, accounts payable, and utility warrants as presented, all by 3-0 votes. They also held three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters, but took no formal action afterward. Public comments raised concerns about jail expansion and transparency, but no decisions were made on those topics.
- Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 06.17.2022: $279,632.33 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for 06.21.2022: $105,692.40 (3-0)
- Approved UT warrant for 06.21.2022: $20,317.50 (3-0)
- Held executive session on contract matter (3-0)
- Held executive session on contract matter (3-0)
- Held executive session on personnel matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the renewal of the Matagamon Wilderness liquor license, awarded the winter salt supply contract to New England Salt, LLC, and approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. They also held three executive sessions for personnel and contract matters, and noted several facility and administrative updates.
- Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Matagamon Wilderness liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Awarded winter salt contract to New England Salt, LLC (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant of $304,993.21 and A/P warrant of $286,098.39 (3-0)
- Held executive session on personnel matter (3-0)
- Held executive session on personnel matter (3-0)
- Held executive session on contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for a cooperative salt purchase. The agenda includes departmental updates and three executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.
- Cooperative Salt Purchase Bid Opening
- Approval of 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 approved several routine items, including a $12,171.85 ARPA-funded upgrade to the TRIO finance software, a Shin Pond Municipal ATV grant for the Shin Pond Trail Riders, and warrants totaling over $1.1 million. They also approved registration costs for Commissioner Cushing to attend the NACo Conference. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting included updates on jail planning, workforce development, and sheriff's operations.
- Approved May 31, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Shin Pond Municipal ATV grant for Shin Pond Trail Riders (3-0)
- Approved $12,171.85 from ARPA for TRIO finance software upgrade (3-0)
- Approved County payment of NACo Conference registration for Commissioner Cushing (2-0, Cushing abstained)
- Approved payroll warrant $264,133.11, A/P warrant $835,542.93, UT warrant $41,304.89 (3-0)
- Approved three executive sessions for contract and personnel matters (3-0 each)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting to approve minutes and warrants, receive updates from several departments, and hold two executive sessions to discuss contract matters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major public decisions listed.
- Approval of May 31, 2022 meeting minutes
- Updates from NWDB, UT, Sheriff, and Administration
- Approval of warrants (payroll, accounts payable, unorganized territory, TIF)
- Two executive sessions for contract matters under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
- Jail tour for commissioners and administrator
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved Maine Waste System as the solid waste vendor for the Unorganized Territory, after initially taking bids under advisement. They also approved $20K from PILT funding for a feasibility study at Millinocket Regional Hospital, a snow removal contract with Sunset Development, and a summer road work plan. The meeting included updates from the DA, EMA, and administration, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Maine Waste System as solid waste vendor for Unorganized Territory (3-0)
- Approved $20K from PILT funding for Millinocket Regional Hospital feasibility study (3-0)
- Approved Grand Falls snow removal contract with Sunset Development (3-0)
- Approved summer road work plan as presented (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $259,241.32, A/P $136,295.14 (3-0)
- Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for solid waste and review updates from county departments. The body will also consider a PILT request for MRH and approve payment warrants.
- Solid Waste Bid Opening
- PILT Request for MRH
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $159,000 mobile unit body scanner funded by ARPA, an ambulance service contract for Kingman and Prentiss, and a six-week trial of correction officer pay for weekend volunteer shifts. They also approved multiple warrants and entered executive sessions for personnel and contract matters.
- Approved $159K mobile unit body scanner under ARPA funds (3-0)
- Approved East Millinocket Ambulance service contract for Kingman and Prentiss (3-0)
- Approved project certification letter for Central Maine ATV Trail Connectors (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $257,011.25, A/P $33,458.11, UT $77,954.68 (3-0)
- Approved six-week trial of Correction Officer pay for weekend volunteer shifts (3-0)
- Approved minutes for March 22, March 29, March 30, April 5, and May 17, 2022 (3-0)
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The Commissioners will hear updates from NWDB, EMA, PRCC, IT, and Administration. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters. Action is scheduled for the approval of various warrants.
- NWDB Update
- EMA Update
- PRCC Update
- IT Update
- Approval of Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved three contracts (Animal Control for Milford, Alton Fire, and Bangor Humane Society), approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $592,554.04, and denied GCN #169 for lack of evidence. They also held four executive sessions for personnel and contract matters, and heard updates from the Sheriff and EMDC.
- Approved Animal Control Officer contract for Town of Milford (2-0)
- Approved Alton Fire Contract with slight increase and no call billing (2-0)
- Approved Bangor Humane Society animal control renewal contract (2-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $258,641.32 and A/P warrant $333,912.72 (2-0)
- Denied GCN #169 for inability to show sickness was work-related (2-0)
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The Commissioners will receive updates from the District Attorney, Sheriff, and other regional agencies. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters. The body will also review warrants for approval.
- DA Update from Kristine Higgins
- Sheriff's Update from Sheriff Morton
- EMDC – Katahdin Region Update
- Two executive sessions regarding personnel matters under 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 will hold public hearings regarding a cornhole tournament and a permit for the Sawmill Bar and Grill. The meeting includes departmental updates and two executive sessions concerning a contract and a personnel matter.
- Public Hearing: Special Event Permit for the Geoffe Deane Memorial Cornhole Tournament
- Public Hearing: Special Amusement Permit for the Sawmill Bar and Grill
- Executive Session: Contract Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Executive Session: 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 several items, including special event and amusement permits, animal control and fire/ambulance agreements, warrants, and a trial four-day work week for Administration and HR. They also entered executive sessions for contract and personnel matters, with no votes taken in those sessions.
- Approved April 12 and April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved special event permit for Geoffe Deane Memorial Cornhole Tournament (3-0)
- Approved one-year special amusement permit for Sawmill Bar and Grill (3-0)
- Approved Animal Control Agreement with Town of Edinburg (3-0)
- Approved Town of Howland Fire and Ambulance Service for Grand Falls and Summit Townships (3-0)
- Approved Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Contract with Town of Winn for $5,000 (3-0)
- Approved condensed four-day work week trial for Administration and HR (3-0)
- Approved warrants as presented (3-0)
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The Commissioners will receive updates from the Probate, District Attorney, and Administration offices. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters, as well as the approval of various warrants.
- District Attorney presentation on Prosecutorial Diversion Vests
- Executive Session: Contract Matter
- Executive Session: Personnel Matter
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $4,740,964 tax anticipation note from Machias Savings Bank at 1.99% interest, renewed the Northern Timber Cruisers Bottle Club License, and appointed Finance Director Jason Mallar as Deputy Treasurer. They also approved warrants totaling $652,771.78 and a $1,275.38 radio purchase for EMA. The meeting included updates on finances, facilities, and the sheriff's report, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved $4,740,964 tax anticipation note from Machias Savings Bank at 1.99% (3-0)
- Approved Northern Timber Cruisers Bottle Club License (3-0)
- Approved Jason Mallar as Deputy Treasurer (3-0)
- Approved $1,275.38 for two radios and programming from RCM (3-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $247,352.51, A/P $332,058.96, UT $73,360.31 (3-0)
- Entered executive sessions for contract matters (3-0 each)
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The Commissioners will conduct several updates regarding deeds, finance, and facilities. The agenda includes a public hearing for the Northern Timber Cruisers Bottle Club License and multiple executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.
- Public Hearing: Northern Timber Cruisers Bottle Club License
- Finance Deputy Treasurer Appointment
- Approval of Warrants
- Executive Session: Contract Matters
- Executive Session: Personnel Matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners took under advisement five bank bids for the 2022 Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) of $4,740,964, with rates ranging from 1.99% to 2.65%. They also approved the March 15 meeting minutes, approved auctioning three old county vehicles to fund a small truck with plow, and approved payroll, accounts payable, and UT warrants. No final decision was made on the TAN bids.
- Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Took under advisement five TAN bids for $4,740,964 (no award)
- Approved auction of three old county vehicles, funds to purchase small truck with plow (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $245,474.67, A/P warrant $643,892.25, UT warrant $1,335.30 (3-0)
- Signed payroll change notice for Johannah Sirois
- Entered executive session for contract matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the Sheriff, Finance, Administration, and Unorganized Territory departments. The body will also review TAN bids and approve payroll and payment warrants.
- Review of TAN bids
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The meeting includes a roll call and an executive session regarding legal matters. The discussion involves county funding and a Resource Sharing Agreement with MSP.
- Executive Session: County funding and Resource Sharing Agreement with MSP
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The Penobscot County Commissioners held a special remote meeting on March 30, 2022, to discuss a legal matter. They voted unanimously to enter executive session under Maine law for legal consultation, with no other business conducted. The meeting adjourned immediately after the session, with no substantive decisions made.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for legal matter (3-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-0)
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The commissioners will receive updates on grants and administration. The agenda includes the approval of several warrants and two executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.
- Grant Updates from Lisette Carrithers
- Administration Update from Erika Honey
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
- Executive Session: Contract Matter
- Executive Session: Personnel Matter
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The board will receive updates from Probate, IT, EMA, and Unorganized Territory departments. Commissioners will review a presentation on ARPA funding and hold three executive sessions regarding contracts and personnel.
- ARPA Funding Presentation by Commissioner Sanborn and Grant Manager Lisette Carrithers
- Executive Session on contract matter with Sheriff Morton and Chief Knappe
- Executive Session on contract matter
- Executive Session on personnel matter
- Approval of warrants
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The Commissioners will conduct updates from the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Administration. The meeting includes a public hearing for a special event permit and an executive session regarding a contract matter.
- Public Hearing: Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race Special Event Permit
- Executive Session: Contract Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the AFSCME Corrections Line Unit contract, which includes a new paid holiday (Juneteenth), paid maternity leave, increased deferred compensation, and other benefit changes. They also approved the purchase of one patrol vehicle, a face-covering requirement for county buildings, and the warrants as presented. The meeting included updates on jail renovations, the sheriff's concerns about a state police resource-sharing agreement, and a deed registration report.
- Approved AFSCME Corrections Line Unit contract (2-0)
- Approved purchase of one patrol vehicle from Quirks (2-0)
- Approved face-covering requirement in county buildings effective March 9 (2-0)
- Approved warrants totaling $661,320.81 (3-0)
- Approved minutes of Feb 22 and Mar 1 meetings (2-0)
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (2-0)
- Adjourned meeting (2-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to sign the AFSCME Line Unit Contract. The body will also receive updates on deeds, facilities, and administration, and review warrants for approval.
- AFSCME Line Unit Contract signing
- Approval of warrants
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter
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The Commissioners will receive updates regarding the NWDB and ARPA listening sessions. The agenda includes three executive sessions regarding contract matters and the approval of various warrants.
- NWDB Update
- ARPA Listening Sessions Summary
- Three Executive Sessions regarding Contract Matters
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several financial items, including an additional $11,200 for the jail elevator modernization (not to exceed $111,200), a $4,700 criminal forfeiture request for the Sheriff's Office, and a $3K per year for five years grant software contract with SmarterSelect. They also approved payroll, accounts payable, and utility warrants totaling over $1.16 million. The meeting included updates on ARPA funding, a jail-related letter from Brewer, and three executive sessions.
- Approved $11,200 additional funding for Pine State Elevator Company for jail elevator modernization (3-0)
- Approved $4,700 criminal forfeiture request for Sheriff's Office (3-0)
- Approved grant software with SmarterSelect at $3K/year for five years (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant for 02/25/2022: $238,832.04 (3-0)
- Approved A/P warrant for 03/01/2022: $801,088.09 (3-0)
- Approved UT warrant for 03/01/2022: $118,540.98 (3-0)
- Approved UT TIF warrant for 03/01/2022: $4,074.95 (3-0)
- Approved overtime for Victim Witness Advocate for four weeks (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a contract with Pine State Elevator, not to exceed $98,460, to modernize the jail elevator. They also approved the ACO agreement with the Town of Hudson, a $5,433.27 TIF disbursement for the Katahdin Region Economic Development Director position, Homeland Security grant applications, the hazard mitigation plan, and the payroll and accounts payable warrants. The meeting included updates on the sheriff's office, jail conditions, and ARPA funding discussions.
- Approved February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0).
- Approved Pine State Elevator contract not to exceed $98,460 for jail elevator modernization (3-0).
- Approved ACO agreement with the Town of Hudson (3-0).
- Approved $5,433.27 disbursement from TIF account for Katahdin Region Economic Development Director position (3-0).
- Approved Homeland Security grant applications to be submitted to the State (3-0).
- Approved the hazard mitigation plan as presented (3-0).
- Approved payroll warrant of $261,979.20 and A/P warrant of $364,530.02 (3-0).
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (3-0).
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The commissioners will receive updates from several departments including Probate, IT, and the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various departmental warrants.
- Approval of February 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Payroll Warrant approval
- Accounts Payable Warrant approval
- Unorganized Territory Warrant approval
- Unorganized Territory TIF Warrant approval
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved expenses for immediate improvements to the jail's control room functions, following two executive sessions on contract matters. They also approved the 2022 municipality tax delinquency rate of 4% maximum on unpaid taxes, and approved payroll, accounts payable, and utility warrants totaling $491,064.99. The meeting minutes from February 15, 2022, were approved unanimously.
- Approved February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0).
- Approved 2022 municipality tax delinquency rate of 4% maximum on unpaid taxes (3-0).
- Approved payroll warrant for 02.11.2022: $251,331.31 (3-0).
- Approved A/P warrant for 02.15.2022 FY21: $23,010.13 (3-0).
- Approved A/P warrant for 02.15.2022 FY22: $180,401.26 (3-0).
- Approved UT warrant for 02.15.2022: $36,321.29 (3-0).
- Approved expenses for immediate improvements to jail control room functions (3-0).
- Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (3-0).
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The Commissioners will review facility and sheriff updates and approve various warrants. The agenda includes two executive sessions regarding contract matters.
- Approval of February 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Facilities Update from Brian MacDonald
- Sheriff’s Update from Sheriff Morton
- Executive Session: Contract Matter (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D))
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a $367,512.60 network enhancement project funded by ARPA, contingent on legal review, and a $327,972.60 bid for nine police vehicles. They also approved asset forfeiture transfers, a $15K timekeeping system upgrade, and routine warrants. Two executive sessions were held with no votes taken.
- Approved $367,512.60 network enhancement project to CMC Technology Group and Consolidated Communications (3-0)
- Approved $327,972.60 bid from Quirk Ford for nine police vehicles (3-0)
- Approved asset forfeiture transfers totaling $10,000.70 (3-0)
- Approved $15K one-time timekeeping system replacement and $9,600 annual service fee (3-0)
- Approved warrants totaling $523,903.09 (3-0)
- Approved minutes for January 25 and February 1, 2022 (2-0, Baldacci abstained)
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The Commissioners will review meeting minutes and receive updates regarding deeds, IT, ARPA, and the Sheriff's office. The agenda includes an executive session regarding a contract matter and the approval of various warrants.
- Executive Session: Contract Matter
- Approval of Forfeitures
- Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Unorganized Territory Warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved two agreements: the Patten Ambulance agreement and the Animal Control Agreement with the University of Maine, both by a 2-0 vote. They also approved several warrants totaling over $748,000. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from departments and an executive session on a contract matter with no vote taken.
- Approved Patten Ambulance agreement (2-0)
- Approved Animal Control Agreement with University of Maine (2-0)
- Approved warrants: payroll $283,157.12, A/P FY21 $87,810.91, A/P FY22 $244,116.60, UT $133,683.86 (2-0)
- Signed payroll change notices for Jason Mallar (hire), Troy Morton and Jesse McCombs (status changes)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the Unorganized Territory, EMA, Administration, and the Sheriff. The body will also review and approve warrants and hold an executive session regarding a contract matter.
- Executive Session on contract matter per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
- Approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved up to $3,400 from the DA's forfeiture account for two assistant district attorneys to attend a four-day Crimes Against Women Conference in Dallas. They also took under advisement bids for nine certified police vehicles, with Quirk Ford of Augusta offering the lowest total at $327,972.60. Several routine warrants and payroll changes were approved, and two executive sessions were held with no votes taken.
- Approved up to $3,400 for ADA conference expenses (3-0)
- Took under advisement bids for nine police vehicles; Quirk Ford lowest at $327,972.60 (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling over $1.4 million (3-0)
- Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting (2-0)
- Held executive session on contract matter; no vote taken
- Held executive session on personnel matter; no vote taken
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for nine certified police vehicles. The agenda includes updates from the Sheriff, District Attorney, IT, Unorganized Territory, and Administration. The body will also review warrants for approval.
- Bid opening for (9) Certified Police Vehicles
- Approval of warrants
- Executive session regarding a contract matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a contract with Haley Ward for jail design and construction management services, not to exceed $50,000 for the initial tasks. They also approved $50,000 for restoration of plan books and approved routine warrants. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.
- Approved Haley Ward proposal for jail design and construction management, not to exceed $50K (3-0)
- Approved $50K from surcharge account for plan book restoration by Kofile (3-0)
- Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $513,239.42 (3-0)
- Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 meeting (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates on deeds, facilities, the PRCC, and the Sheriff's office. The body will discuss a project award for facility renovations and review payroll and payment warrants.
- Penobscot County Facility Renovation Project Award
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants
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The Penobscot County Commissioners elected Laura Sanborn as Chair, approved the December 28, 2021 minutes, and approved a liquor license renewal for Sawmill Grill. They also approved VOCA grant funds for a part-time VWA employee and approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. Two executive sessions were held for contract matters, and the meeting adjourned with no further business.
- Elected Laura Sanborn as Chair (3-0)
- Approved December 28, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved waiver of hearing and renewal of Sawmill Grill liquor license (3-0)
- Approved VOCA 2022-2023 grant funds for part-time VWA employee (3-0)
- Approved payroll warrant $328,473.09, A/P warrants $72,490.52 and $419,509.47, UT warrant $139,701.87 (3-0)
- Held executive sessions under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D) for contract matters (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting to elect a new chair and receive updates from the Probate, Unorganized Territory, Sheriff, and Administration. The body will also review warrants and hold an executive session regarding a contract matter.
- Election of Erika Honey as Chair
- Executive session regarding a contract matter under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D)
- Approval of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Unorganized Territory, and Unorganized Territory TIF warrants