Penobscot County public meetings in 2025
71 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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Commissioners approved the 2026 County Budget with total expenditures of $35,404,324. The budget includes a municipal tax assessment of $29,009,406, which is a 15.60% increase over the prior year. The board also authorized a Tax Anticipation Note and hired a new county administrator.
- Approved 2026 Penobscot County Budget as amended (3-0)
- Approved $75K for consulting, including $50K for buildings and facility budget (3-0)
- Approved TIF Scholarship Program Service Agreement consulting agreement (3-0)
- Approved request to bid for a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) up to $23M (3-0)
- Approved formal Fragrance-Free Policy (3-0)
- Denied grievance #200 (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $3,154,015.83 (3-0)
- Approved contract for a new county administrator (3-0)
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The County Commissioners are meeting to approve the 2026 County Budget and the FY27 Unorganized Territory (UT) Budget. The body will also consider a fragrance-free policy and discuss budget committee memberships. A personnel matter will be addressed in executive session.
- Approval of 2026 County Budget and FY27 UT Budget
- Review and signing of TIF Scholarship Program Service Agreement
- Authorization for TAN bids
- Approval of fragrance-free policy
- Decision on GCN #200
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The County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 County Budget and the FY27 Unorganized Territory (UT) Budget. The body will also discuss grant updates and administrative contracts.
- Public hearing for 2026 County Budget and FY27 UT Budget
- Vote to extend Fire-EMS consulting contract with Paul Froman
- Discussion on Hammond Ridge TIF Project
- IRS request letter for abatement of penalties
- Opioid application recommendations and strategic guidance
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The Commission approved funding for 12 opioid-related applications and extended an EMS consulting contract. A public hearing was held for the 2026 County and FY27 UT budgets, with a final vote scheduled for December 31.
- Approved 12 opioid committee grant recommendations (3-0)
- Approved EMS Consulting Contract with Paul Froman for six months at $1,500 per week (3-0)
- Approved Payroll and A/P warrants totaling $722,235.31 (3-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for December 11, 16, and 17 (3-0)
- Decided County will remain open December 24 despite inclement weather
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The Commission approved multiple budget cuts across various departments and authorized specific donation amounts. They also approved the purchase of a new copier for the Probate Court and authorized several payment warrants.
- Approved $9,623.45 for a new copier for Probate Court (3-0)
- Approved budget reductions: Dept 32 ($120K), Dept 4 ($40K), Dept 8 ($32,500), Dept 6 ($7,000), Dept 12 ($97,700), and Dept 15 ($40K) (3-0)
- Approved $15K for Penquis and $50K for EMDC (3-0)
- Approved donations of $3,500 for Rape Response and $21,500 for BILLS (3-0)
- Approved moving $25K for Orono Haz Mat from Dept 34 to Dept 3 (3-0)
- Approved $150K from Dept 10 Deeds Revenue to the budget (3-0)
- Approved current representation for MCCA Risk Pool Board and MCCA Board of Directors (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $760,000+ (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2026 budget. The body will also review three tax abatements and probate department requests.
- 2026 Budget discussion and possible action
- Discussion of three tax abatements
- Probate department request for a copier
- Probate department re-employment policy
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants for General Fund, PRCC Bond, Unorg Terr, UT TIF, and ARPA
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Commissioners discussed a Budget Advisory Board request to reduce expenditures by $1M to reach a $35,153,902 budget. The board approved specific spending reductions across five departments and one change for the EMA. Decisions on Dept 34, Dept 36, and Dept 30 were tabled.
- Approved $40,000 reduction for Dept 4 – PRCC
- Approved $32,500 reduction for Dept 8 – Buildings
- Approved $7,000 reduction for Dept 6 – Commissioners
- Approved $97,700 reduction for Dept 12 – Sheriffs
- Approved $40,000 reduction for Dept 15 – IT
- Approved Dept 3 – EMA change moving Orono Haz Mat $27K (net change $14K)
- Tabled Dept 34 – Program Donations
- Entered Executive Session for personnel matter (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are holding a workshop to discuss the budget. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
- Budget discussion
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The Commissioners approved several payment warrants totaling $1,134,544.47 and a retroactive personnel reclassification to Finance Assistant. They also signed animal control agreements and a bridge replacement contract.
- Approved December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Payroll Warrant 12.05.25 for $428,657.35 (3-0)
- Approved A/P General Fund 12.11.25 for $564,639.71 (3-0)
- Approved A/P Unorg Terr 12.11.25 for $33,950.99 (3-0)
- Approved A/P ARPA 12.11.25 for $67,246.32 (3-0)
- Signed Hemlock Stream Bridge Replacement contract in Argyle Township
- Signed animal control agreements for Dedham, Enfield, Howland, Hudson, and Lincoln
- Approved retroactive reclassification to Finance Assistant effective October 1, 2025 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners accepted a tower donation from Bee Line Cable for the Unorganized Territory. They also approved a job offer for the Assistant Finance position and authorized several payment warrants. A decision on the Fire and EMS consulting contract renewal was tabled.
- Approved donation and ownership of a Bee Line Cable tower in the Unorganized Territory (3-0)
- Approved job offer to Robin Fisher for Assistant Finance position (3-0)
- Approved Payroll Warrant 11.21.25 for $348,974.97 (3-0)
- Approved A/P General Fund 11.26.25 for $93,189.84 (3-0)
- Approved A/P PRCC Bond 11.26.25 for $401,506.75 (3-0)
- Approved A/P Unorg Terr 11.26.25 for $96,782.88 (3-0)
- Tabled Fire and EMS consulting contract renewal until December 11th
- Approved November 24th and November 26th, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a Fire & EMS consulting project and consider renewing a contract expiring December 31, 2025. The body will also discuss interview dates for a permanent Administrator and hold three executive sessions regarding personnel matters.
- Renewal of Fire & EMS Consulting contract with Paul Froman
- Payroll Warrant for $348,974.97
- A/P PRCC Bond warrant for $401,506.75
- A/P General Fund warrant for $93,189.84
- A/P Unorg Terr warrant for $96,782.88
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The County Commissioners will receive an update on the Fire & EMS Consulting Project and discuss renewing the contract expiring December 31, 2025. The body will also discuss administrator interview dates and a tentative grievance hearing.
- Renewal of Fire & EMS Consulting contract with Paul Froman
- Discussion on interview dates for Administrator
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants for General Fund, PRCC Bond, Unorg Terr, UT TIF, and ARPA
- Three executive sessions regarding personnel matters
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The Court of County Commissioners will meet to review updates regarding Unorganized Territory (UT) operations and opioid grant management. The body is scheduled to approve the 2026 holiday calendar and various payment warrants.
- Proposal to waive $50 fee for Millinocket Marathon & Half on December 6
- Engineering discussion for new Salt/Sand Shed in Kingman
- Discussion regarding pay raise for ACO Ann Greenlaw
- Review of ambulance contract with Patten Ambulance
- Approval of 2026 Holiday Calendar
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The board approved the 2026 holiday calendar and modified Christmas Eve hours for clerical staff. They authorized several payment warrants totaling more than $1 million and approved a special event permit for the Millinocket Marathon and Half. A step increase for ACO Ann Greenlaw was also approved.
- Approved 2026 holiday calendar (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $1,053,122.41 (3-0)
- Approved Millinocket Marathon and Half special event permit and waived $50 fee (3-0)
- Approved step increase for ACO Ann Greenlaw to $18.25 (3-0)
- Modified Christmas Eve clerical hours to noon departure (3-0)
- Approved November 18th, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Tabled request for strategic guidance regarding opioid applications
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The Court of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for a personnel matter under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A).
- Executive Session regarding a personnel matter
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The meeting consisted of department head introductions to the new Interim Administrator and an executive session regarding a contract matter. No formal actions were taken during the session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for contract matter (3-0)
- No action taken following executive session
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The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve budgets for various county departments. The body will discuss expenditures, revenues, and the amount of tax assessment.
- Review of Sheriff Patrol and Civil budgets (Dept 12 & 13)
- Review of County Jail operations and Jail Cap (Dept 21)
- Discussion of Building Improvements (Dept 32)
- Review of Wage Adjustment (Dept 40) and County Insurance (Dept 22)
- Determination of the amount of tax assessment
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The Commissioners appointed an Interim Administrator and approved several personnel and contract recommendations. The board also authorized a TIF scholarship for Unorganized Territory residents and approved the Patten Ambulance contract. The county will remain open on Friday, December 26th.
- Appointed Gary R. Lamb as Interim Administrator (3-0)
- Approved HR specialist position recommendation (3-0)
- Approved TIF Scholarship request for Unorganized Territory residents (3-0)
- Approved Patten Ambulance contract with caveat to negotiate terms (3-0)
- Approved updated TIF application and cover letter (3-0)
- Approved November 5th and November 10th, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
- Decided county will remain open Friday, December 26th (no vote)
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The County Commissioners will discuss HR updates, unorganized territory matters, and the appointment of an interim administrator. The body is also scheduled to review several warrants for payment and hold five executive sessions regarding personnel and contracts.
- Payroll Warrant 11.07.25 for $353,879.29
- A/P General Fund 11.12.25 for $382,039.23
- A/P Unorg Terr 11.12.25 for $503,129.57
- A/P ARPA 11.12.25 for $103,209.75
- Ambulance Contract for Patten Ambulance
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The County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct two executive sessions. Both sessions are designated for the discussion of contract matters.
- Executive session regarding a contract matter with Commissioners and Treasurer Mower
- Executive session regarding a contract matter with Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, RCC Director Lavoie, RCC Dep. Dir. Fitzgerald, Ryan Pelletier, and CA / Aroostook
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a motion allowing former HR Coordinator Jennifer Snow to work up to 20 hours a week through December 31, 2025. The board also held three executive sessions regarding contract matters.
- Approved former HR Coordinator Jennifer Snow to work up to 20 hours a week until 12/31/25 (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will discuss Unorganized Territory (UT) property tax valuations and a solid waste agreement for Lakeville. The body will also consider a funding request for fire equipment and appoint a Deputy Treasurer.
- Vote on Solid Waste Agreement for Lakeville
- Vote on PILT Fund Request for Millinocket Fire Mule II Litter Wheel at $1,879
- Bid opening for property at 65 Center Street, Drew Township
- Approval of Deputy Treasurer designee
- Updates on Franklin Street office space renovation project
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved the FY27 Unorganized Territory (UT) budget and appointed Brenda Palmer as Deputy Treasurer. The board also accepted a bid for UT services and approved a waste agreement and equipment purchase. A request to retain an HR consultant was taken under advisement.
- Approved FY27 UT budget (3-0)
- Accepted Joseph Osgood's bid of $7,555.55 (3-0)
- Approved Lakeville solid waste agreement (3-0)
- Approved $1,879 for Mule II Litter Wheel for Patten and Millinocket (3-0)
- Took request to retain Jennifer Snow as HR consultant under advisement (2-1)
- Approved Brenda Palmer as Deputy Treasurer (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
- Approved Office Pride for jail cleaning in November and December (3-0)
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The board approved 2026 budget presentations for multiple county departments, including the Sheriff's office and Jail. They authorized a $40,000 payment for a Hampden land parcel and voted to resume weekly meetings. The Katahdin Economic Development contract with EMDC will not be renewed.
- Approved $40,000 second payment for Hampden parcel land acquisition (2-0)
- Flatlined 2026 budgets for Program Donations and Extension Services at 2025 levels (3-0)
- Approved 2026 budgets for Sheriff ($9.57M), Jail ($16.27M), and Jail Cap ($12.61M) (3-0)
- Reduced 2026 EMA budget by $28,000 to $533,095 (3-0)
- Modified 2026 DA budget for $48,000 in savings to $1,747,603 (3-0)
- Modified 2026 Commissioners budget to $430,134 with no stipends (2-1)
- Voted not to renew the Katahdin Economic Development contract with EMDC (3-0)
- Approved resumption of weekly meetings starting immediately (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will meet to finalize and approve the 2026 budget for all departments. The body will also consider land acquisition payments and a contract renewal for Katahdin Economic Development.
- Finalize and approve 2026 Commissioner Budget for all departments
- Option Payment #2 for Hampden Parcel land acquisition
- Mule II Litter Wheel request for Millinocket Fire at $1,879
- Renewal of Katahdin Economic Development Contract / EMDC
- Payroll warrant for $340,913.81
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The Commission approved funding for trailing equipment and a rental agreement for the Town of Chester's Sand/Salt Shed. They also approved several warrants and a criminal forfeiture transfer. First-draft 2026 budgets for Probate, Civil, Sheriff, and Jail were presented without votes.
- Approved $45,250 for Northern Timber Cruisers trailing equipment (3-0)
- Approved Town of Chester Sand/Salt Shed rental agreement (3-0)
- Tabled Millinocket Fire PILT fund request for $1,879 (3-0)
- Approved Register Bulay's request to attend 2026 PRIA Conference (3-0)
- Approved deposit of 2016 Ford Interceptor sale proceeds into EMA Vehicle Escrow (3-0)
- Approved warrants including A/P General Fund $1,003,490.91 (3-0)
- Approved criminal forfeiture transfer of $219 and one handgun for destruction (3-0)
- Denied Grievance #198 (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will review 2026 budget presentations for the Sheriff's office, jail, and probate departments. The body will also vote on funding applications and rental agreements.
- Funding application for Northern Timber Cruisers
- Town of Chester Sand Salt Shed Rental Agreement
- PILT Fund request for Millinocket Fire Mule II Litter Wheel at $1,879
- Criminal Forfeiture Transfer of $219.00 and a handgun in Laurent vs State of Maine
- Payroll and A/P warrants totaling over $692,000
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and a funding gap for the jail. The body will also consider the contract renewal for the Katahdin Economic Development Director.
- 2026 County Commissioners Budget and Jail Funding Gap presentation
- Katahdin Economic Development Director (EMDC) contract renewal discussion
- Katahdin Regional Development Board (KRDB) information presentation
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The board awarded a renovation contract to Benchmark and approved several HR and finance policies. Commissioners reviewed first and second draft budget presentations for multiple departments for 2026, though no votes were taken on those budgets.
- Awarded Franklin Street Office Renovation bid to Benchmark for $470,234 (3-0)
- Approved Town of Corinna Fire Department bid for Ford Interceptor for $2,500 (3-0)
- Approved VOCA Policies (3-0)
- Approved Evaluation Policy and Document (3-0)
- Approved Supervisor Evaluation Policy (3-0)
- Approved purchase of HRIS program (3-0)
- Approved September 24th, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $1,220,349.92 (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a property offer for 127 Hammond and conduct initial budget reviews for multiple departments. The body will also consider approvals for a Ford Interceptor RFP and the Franklin Street Office Rebuild RFP.
- Review of offer and decision for 127 Hammond (former Y) property
- Review and approval of RFP for Franklin Street Office Rebuild
- Review and approval of RFP for Ford Interceptor
- 2026 Budget Presentation for Dept. 7
- Review and approval of HR Wellness, Evaluation, and Supervisor Evaluation policies
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The County Commissioners will review 2026 budget presentations for the UT, DA, PRCC, and Facilities departments. The body will also consider approvals for an insurance broker and the DA clerical space renovation project. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a liquor license renewal for 5 Lakes Lodge.
- Public Hearing: 5 Lakes Lodge / South Twin Lake (T4) liquor license renewal
- Bid opening for Ford Interceptor RFP
- Bid opening for Franklin Street Office Renovation Project
- Recommendation and approval for DA Clerical Space (2nd floor) Renovation Project
- Recommendation and approval for Insurance Broker RFP
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The board approved a contract with Cross Insurance Agency and renewed health insurance with CIGNA. They also authorized several equipment purchases for the District Attorney and Sheriff's office. Bids for a Ford Interceptor and Franklin Street office renovations were taken under advisement.
- Approved Cross Insurance Agency as insurance broker for $67,200 (3-0)
- Approved health insurance contract renewal with CIGNA (3-0)
- Approved $20,920 for 11 new computers for the District Attorney (3-0)
- Approved $32,900 for SRT equipment using ARPA funding (3-0)
- Approved $7,000 for jail uniforms (3-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for 5 Lakes Lodge / South Twin Lake (3-0)
- Approved Passadumkeag Lighthouse Tower Contract (3-0)
- Approved G3-996-01 capital improvement for in-house DA Clerical Space renovation (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will review 2026 budget presentations for the Deeds, EMA, IT, and HR departments. The body will also vote on TIF funding for the Jo-Mary Riders Snowmobile Club and TIF Committee recommendations.
- Vote on TIF funding application for Jo-Mary Riders Snowmobile Club
- Approval of Payroll Warrant ($347,769.52) and A/P General Fund Warrant ($731,140.73)
- Review of 2021 and 2022 County Audit
- RFP opening for DA Clerical Space (2nd floor) Renovation Project
- Request to increase EMA Finance Specialist hours from 25 to 29 per week
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The board approved several funding requests, including a payment to a snowmobile club and a new office copier. Commissioners also reviewed first-draft 2026 budgets for multiple departments and took bids for clerical space under advisement.
- Approved $326,250 to Jo-Mary Riders Snowmobile Club (3-0)
- Approved $5,676.35 for a new office copier (3-0)
- Approved Maine Stream Finance contract for services (3-0)
- Approved part-time Finance Specialist hours increase from 25 to 29 per week (3-0)
- Approved Passadumkeag and Greenbush law enforcement part-time contracts (3-0)
- Took bids for DA Clerical Space under advisement (3-0)
- Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
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The Commission approved increasing the EMA Finance Specialist position from 24 to 29 hours per week. Following an executive session regarding a personnel matter, the board approved a settlement. Several other items, including TIF applications and insurance broker bids, were taken under advisement for future votes.
- Approved increasing EMA Finance Specialist hours from 24 to 29 per week
- Approved personnel settlement (3-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matter (3-0)
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The County Commissioners are meeting for a workshop to review funding applications and financial policies. The body will discuss the 2026 County Budget and an insurance broker RFP. Other items include updates on opioid grants and unorganized territories.
- Review of 2026 County Budget
- Opening and evaluation process for Insurance Broker RFP
- Review of VOCA Grant and finance policies
- Review of funding application for Opioid Update
- Discussion of temporary parking at Y Property
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The Board approved a first round of $400,000 in opioid-related funding and authorized $1 million in short-term CD investments. Other actions included approving a cannabis application, naming a new road in Greenfield Township, and purchasing a copier for the DA's office.
- Approved $400,000 for first round of opioid funding (3-0)
- Approved moving $500K into 30-day CDs at The First Bank and $500K at Machias Savings Bank (3-0)
- Approved adult use cannabis application for Deborah Jandreau (3-0)
- Approved naming a new road in Greenfield Township 'Fernald Harris Drive' (3-0)
- Approved $8,323.27 for a black and white copier for the DA's office (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 release for Patten Library & Community Center ($50K TIF, $50K ARPA)
- Approved providing used UT truck to ACO (3-0)
- Approved purchase of additional connex box and roofing materials (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a cannabis application for Deborah Jandreau and vote on several VOCA grant policy requirements. The body will also discuss real property acquisition and personnel matters in executive sessions.
- Vote on Adult Use Cannabis application for Deborah Jandreau
- Approval of VOCA Grant policies: Language Access, Fraud Control, and Financial Control
- Review of fencing proposal bids and Franklin Street Office renovation RFP updates
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants totaling $698,379.32
- Discussion on Katahdin Economic Development contract renewal
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The County Commissioners will consider approvals for HVAC and storage fencing bids, as well as the purchase of law enforcement and civil vehicles. The body will also discuss the Purdue Sackler opioid settlement and future funding for Katahdin Economic Development.
- Request to purchase civil vehicle using $41,940 from escrow and $10,000 from 2025 budget
- Copier purchase using $7,927 from escrow account G 3-996-19
- Approval of warrants including Payroll ($346,987.93) and A/P General Fund ($748,045.83)
- Discussion and approval of Purdue Sackler opioid settlement
- Approval to release RFP for insurance broker
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The Board approved a major HVAC contract for the County Courthouse and authorized several law enforcement vehicle purchases. They also approved a revised opioid settlement and various town law enforcement contracts.
- Approved $1,753,130.00 HVAC bid from Mechanical Services for County Courthouse (3-0)
- Approved purchase of one law enforcement vehicle from Colonial Motors (3-0)
- Approved acquisition of Civil Department vehicle not to exceed $51,000 (3-0)
- Approved $24,634.54 for SRT equipment and software using ARPA funding (3-0)
- Approved law enforcement town contracts for 10 municipalities (3-0)
- Approved revised Purdue Sackler opioid settlement (3-0)
- Approved RFP for the sale of an EMA vehicle to Fire/EMS agencies (3-0)
- Approved RFP for Insurance Broker services (3-0)
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The Commission approved several liquor and amusement permits, a mental health services provider contract, and a decision order for Moison vs Enfield. They also authorized the release of an RFP for Judicial Center renovations and approved $28,112 for the Patten Ambulance Service.
- Approved $28,112 for Patten Ambulance Service (3-0)
- Approved Town of Lincoln fire and ambulance agreement (3-0)
- Approved release of RFP for Judicial Center second floor renovations (3-0)
- Approved Wellness Grant / Mental Health Services Provider Contract (3-0)
- Approved Resiliency Policy (3-0)
- Approved decision order for Moison vs Enfield, Town of (3-0)
- Approved liquor and amusement permits for Knife Edge Brewing, Ktaadn Resorts, Rivers Drivers Restaurant, and 5 Lakes Lodge (3-0)
- Approved employee promotion by Probate Register effective August 4th (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will hold public hearings for special amusement permits and liquor license renewals. The body is also reviewing ARPA award changes, District Attorney office renovations, and TIF budget recommendations.
- Public hearings for Special Amusement Permits for Knife Edge Brewing, Ktaadn Resorts Event Center, River Drivers Restaurant, and 5 Lakes Lodge
- Review and approval of RFP for District Attorney 2nd Floor renovations by MacDonald / Buildings
- Discussion and approval of Dakin Pool ARPA award changes
- Approval of payroll warrants totaling $340,623.11 (07.03.25) and $371,320.73 (07.11.25)
- Decision order approval for Moison vs Enfield, Town of tax abatement
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The Commission approved the opt-in for adult use cannabis retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and testing, along with associated licensing pricing. Several municipal agreements for fire, ambulance, and transfer stations were signed. A tax abatement request for Moison vs Town of Enfield was denied.
- Approved adult use cannabis opt-in for retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and testing (3-0)
- Approved cannabis establishment licensing pricing (3-0)
- Denied tax abatement for Moison vs Town of Enfield (3-0)
- Approved $1,753,130.00 Courthouse HVAC bid to be taken under advisement (3-0)
- Approved RFPs for Franklin Street Renovation and Lower Parking Lot Storage fencing (3-0)
- Approved Town of Alton fire, Town of Lincoln Ambulance, and Town of Mattawamkeag Transfer Station agreements (3-0)
- Approved continuing Paul Froman's consulting services for Fire and EMS (3-0)
- Approved reimbursement to Mr. Newman for rodent issues up to $1,000 (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will discuss and vote on several facility upgrades and municipal agreements. The meeting includes a decision on adult use cannabis opt-in forms and a ruling on the Moison vs Enfield case.
- Approval of Franklin Street Renovation Project and lower parking lot storage fencing RFPs
- Discussion and approval of adult use cannabis opt-in form and establishment fees
- Agreements with Town of Alton (Fire), Town of Lincoln (Ambulance), and Town of Mattawamkeag (Transfer Station)
- Payroll warrant for $343,653.86 and A/P General Fund warrant for $310,703.86
- Decision on Moison vs Enfield (06-03)
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The Board approved a paving contract for Prentiss Township and provided TIF funding for a tower site and an ambulance truck. They also approved a website redesign and an ambulance agreement for Lee. A proposed cannabis opt-in ordinance was tabled until July 2nd.
- Approved Streets Landscaping and Lawn Care bid for Prentiss Township Paving Project (3-0)
- Approved $156K for PRCC/Patten Tower Site (3-0)
- Approved 60% of $28,112 for Town of Patten/Patten Ambulance Heavy Duty Pickup Truck (3-0)
- Approved Revize for website re-design at $13,600 with $3,650 annual cost (3-0)
- Approved Lee ambulance agreement (3-0)
- Approved Rocky Mountain Trail Riders ATV poker runs and waived $50 fee (3-0)
- Tabled Cannabis Opt-In Ordinance until July 2nd meeting (3-0)
- Denied two personnel grievances following executive sessions (3-0 each)
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The County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a cannabis ordinance and an ATV Poker Run. The body will also review ambulance contracts and a website redesign proposal.
- Public hearing on Cannabis Ordinance and review of establishment applications and fees
- Public hearing regarding Rocky Mountain Trail Riders ATV Poker Run
- Review and approval of Lee Ambulance Contract
- Discussion and approval of a heavy duty pickup truck for Patten Ambulance
- Discussion and approval of RFP for County Website Re-design
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a multi-year medical contract for the jail and authorized funding for probate office painting. They also approved ambulance and fire agreements for Old Town and Millinocket. Bids for a website redesign were taken under advisement.
- Approved Alternative Correctional Healthcare jail medical contract for $5,839,764.69 (3-0)
- Approved up to $2,200 for Probate Office painting (3-0)
- Approved City of Old Town ambulance agreement (3-0)
- Approved Town of Millinocket ambulance and fire agreements (3-0)
- Approved May 20th, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Took 25 website re-design RFP bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will decide on a jail medical contract and ambulance and fire agreements for the City of Old Town and Town of Millinocket. The body will also review a cannabis ordinance and open bids for a website redesign and commercial real estate services.
- Decision on Jail Medical Contract / RFP Review
- Ambulance Agreement with City of Old Town (Discuss, Vote & Sign)
- Ambulance and Fire Agreements with Town of Millinocket (Discuss, Vote & Sign)
- Bid opening for Website Redesign and Commercial Real Estate Services
- Approval of warrants including Payroll ($339,408.25) and A/P General Fund ($561,653.01)
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The Board approved several requests for proposals for building projects and the marketing of the former Y property. They authorized funding for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program and a Finance Department intern. Bids for Sheriff's Office health care services were taken under advisement.
- Nominated Peter Pray as Penobscot County LUPC representative (3-0)
- Approved 1-year Solid Waste Agreement with Town of Sherman (3-0)
- Approved FY26 UT Road Work Estimates (3-0)
- Approved $1,776.30 to DA’s Office and $1,360.00 to Sheriff’s Office from criminal forfeiture account (3-0)
- Approved up to $60K from opioid funds for Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (3-0)
- Approved ARPA Expenditures Capital Project Requests for Sheriff’s Department (3-0)
- Approved RFPs for Building HVAC Project and Franklin Street Project (3-0)
- Approved up to $10K for unbudgeted Finance Department intern position (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will discuss road work estimates, a solid waste agreement for the Town of Sherman, and a draft RFP for a commercial agent regarding the former Y property. The body will also review first quarter 2025 financial reports and approve various warrants.
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants totaling $864,160.43
- Discussion and approval of criminal forfeiture G2-996-10 with a balance of $14,409.99
- Review of draft RFP for Commercial Agent to Market for the former Y property
- Discussion and approval of Solid Waste Agreement for the Town of Sherman
- Review of FY26 Road Work Estimates
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved several procurement bids for the Sheriff's Office and road salt, along with funding for a United Way property purchase. They also authorized agreements for fire protection, ambulance services, and septic disposal in the Unorganized Territory.
- Approved $100K from ARPA Interest funds for United Way property purchase (3-0)
- Approved $20K for an option agreement on land for a correctional facility (3-0)
- Approved bid from Quirk Ford of Augusta for AWD cargo Ford transit vans (3-0)
- Approved purchase of up to 10 law enforcement vehicles from Colonial Motor Group (3-0)
- Approved New England Salt, LLC bid for UT Road Salt Purchasing (3-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for New England Whitewater Center, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved East Millinocket Fire Protections and Ambulance agreements (3-0)
- Approved 2025-2030 Septic Disposal Agreement (3-0)
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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several agreements including fire and ambulance services for East Millinocket and a liquor license renewal for Kataadn Resorts Event Center. The meeting also includes reviews of ARPA expenditures and updates on county building renovations.
- Liquor License Renewal hearing for New England Whitewater Center, Inc. (DBA Kataadn Resorts Event Center)
- Fire Protection and Ambulance Agreements for East Millinocket
- RFP for website upgrade and HVAC for the County Building
- Bid opening for AWD Cargo Ford Transit Van for the Sheriff's Office
- Approval of warrants including payroll and general fund payments
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The Penobscot County Commissioners held three executive sessions regarding personnel. The board approved the appointment of HR Director Dyer to facilitate the AFSCME 93 MOU.
- Approved HR Director Dyer to facilitate the AFSCME 93 MOU (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold a tax abatement hearing for Moison vs Town of Enfield, discuss and vote on a contract for Eagle Point Energy Center, and consider using up to $6,000 from criminal forfeiture funds for a law student intern. The agenda also includes updates from the Penobscot Regional Communications Center, DA's office, IT, EMA, and HR, as well as several executive sessions for contractual, real property, and personnel matters.
- Tax abatement hearing: Moison vs Town of Enfield
- Criminal forfeiture funding request: up to $6,000 for law student intern (current balance $14,409.99)
- EMA vehicle purchase request and ARPA light tower purchase request
- Contract discussion and vote for Eagle Point Energy Center / Roy Donnelly
- Liquor license renewal discussion and vote for Sawmill Grill
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The board approved the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Tahoe for the EMA and two light towers. They also passed a food sovereignty ordinance with a two-year sunset provision and approved a liquor license renewal for Sawmill Grill.
- Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy Tahoe for $70,019 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of two light towers up to $31,000 (3-0)
- Approved food sovereignty ordinance with two-year sunset provision (3-0)
- Approved $6,000 in criminal forfeiture funds for a law student intern (3-0)
- Approved Sawmill Grill liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Approved advertising for Emergency Communication Support Specialist position (3-0)
- Approved Holden and Passadumkeag lease updates (3-0)
- Postponed tax abatement hearing for David Moison (3-0)
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The board approved several payment warrants and took bids for Sheriff's patrol vehicles under advisement. In executive session, the board denied two personnel grievances and tabled another for further information.
- Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Took Tahoe Patrol Vehicle bids under advisement (3-0)
- Approved payroll and general fund warrants totaling $1,237,150.50 (3-0)
- Denied personnel grievance GCN #185 (3-0)
- Denied personnel grievance GCN #186 (3-0)
- Tabled personnel grievance GCN #190 for further information
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The Penobscot County Commissioners approved a special event permit for the Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race and an agreement with MDOT. The board also updated the Sheriff's civil process fee structure and approved a new County Parking Policy.
- Approved Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race permit (3-0)
- Approved MDOT Agreement (3-0)
- Approved modified Sheriff's civil process fee structure effective May 1 (3-0)
- Approved Elizabeth Pelkey as CMHF District One board alternate director (3-0)
- Approved Director Buswell to sign Eagle Point Energy Center letter of intent (3-0)
- Approved County Parking Policy (3-0)
- Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet on March 25, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items. Key topics include a potential real property acquisition in executive session, a special event permit for the Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race, and an agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. The board will also consider reappointing a LUPC representative and authorizing a letter of intent for the Eagle Point Energy Center.
- Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) for acquisition of real property
- Public hearing at 9:15 AM for a special event permit for the Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race on June 7, 2025
- Discussion and approval of an agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT)
- Discussion and reappointment of LUPC Representative Peter Pray
- Discussion and permission for Director Buswell to sign a Letter of Intent for Eagle Point Energy Center (EPEC)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting to hold an executive session under Maine law for personnel matters. No other business is scheduled; the agenda consists only of routine procedural items.
- Executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) for personnel
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The Commission approved a $11.2M short-term loan and authorized several law enforcement vehicle and facility upgrades. They also denied a tax abatement appeal for a property in Stacyville and ordered a legal review regarding elected office incompatibility.
- Approved $11.2M Tax Anticipation Note from Machias Savings Bank at 5.049% (3-0)
- Approved legal review of Elected Office Incompatibility regarding Commissioner Tremble (2-0)
- Denied tax abatement appeal for 40 Torres Lane, Stacyville (3-0)
- Approved RFP for 10 new Tahoes and one new jail transport van (3-0)
- Approved up to $20K for jail cell toilet valves and $7,400 for office improvements (3-0)
- Approved 6% late payment fee for 2025 delinquent taxes (3-0)
- Appointed Barbara Veilleux to the TIF Committee (3-0)
- Approved authorization for Plymouth Engineering to explore salt/sand shed at Kingman Fire Station (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a $11.2 million Tax Anticipation Note bid and a $1 million ARPA-funded request for jail capital improvements. The body will also consider a draft county parking policy and an ARPA transfer to the general fund.
- Bid opening for County $11.2M TAN (Tax Anticipation Note)
- Jail capital improvements request using $1M from ARPA and Jail CIP Account
- Review and approval of draft County Parking Policy
- Review and approval of ARPA transfer to General Fund
- Discussion on Kingman Fire Station and new sand shed
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The Commission approved $100,000 from ARPA interest funding for the United Way and authorized several facility and equipment purchases. They also approved a truck purchase for the Unorganized Territory and authorized HR to communicate benefit options to the Union.
- Approved $100,000 from ARPA interest funding for United Way (2-1)
- Approved $45,280 bid from Thornton Brothers for a 2025 Ram UT truck (3-0)
- Approved $9,230 WB Mason quote for HR/Administration office re-design (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 for Wellness Center second shower room repair (3-0)
- Approved $2,325 for informational County brochure production (3-0)
- Approved HR Director Dyer to communicate benefit options to the Union (3-0)
- Approved February 4th and 14th, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
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The County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and general fund warrants and discuss jail construction. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel grievances and the acquisition of real property.
- Approval of payroll warrants for $333,037.38 and $335,178.85
- Approval of A/P General Fund (2025) warrants for $651,656.58 and $233,398.15
- Discussion and approval of office re-design
- Executive session on acquisition of real property
- Abatement appeal hearing deliberations: Mikulka vs Stacyville, Town of
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The Commissioners held a meeting that included an executive session regarding personnel. No substantive actions were taken during the session or the public meeting.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (3-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-0)
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The County Commissioners are meeting to conduct an executive session regarding a personnel matter. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 PM.
- Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A) regarding a personnel matter
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) applications for Friends of Veteran's Memorial Library and Millinocket Regional Hospital, and vote on a truck replacement RFP using a $52,777.55 vehicle reserve balance. A public hearing will be held on a tax abatement appeal, Mikulka vs Town of Stacyville. The board will also consider the 2025 municipal tax assessment, a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), and hold three executive sessions for real property acquisition, confidential records, and personnel matters. Approval of several warrants totaling over $900,000 is also on the agenda.
- TIF application review for Friends of Veteran's Memorial Library and Millinocket Regional Hospital
- RFP and vote on truck replacement with vehicle reserve balance of $52,777.55
- Tax abatement hearing: Mikulka vs Town of Stacyville at 10:00 AM
- Approval of 2025 municipal tax assessment and discussion of Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
- Warrants including payroll ($322,551.40) and general fund ($585,661.52) for 2025
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The board approved a $11.2M Tax Anticipation Note and authorized the use of $2M in ARPA funds to cover immediate cash needs. They also granted TIF funding for a CT scanner and a library facility. A request for $92,000 from the Piscataquis Area Community Center was deferred.
- Approved $50,000 TIF application for Millinocket Regional Hospital CT scanner (3-0)
- Approved conditional $25,000 TIF for Friends of Veteran’s Memorial Library (3-0)
- Approved 2025 Municipal Tax Assessment for invoices (3-0)
- Approved RFP for $11.2M Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) (3-0)
- Approved use of $2M from ARPA funds for cash needs (3-0)
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
- Authorized RFP for a new truck to replace one over five years old
- Deferred action on $92,000 funding request from Piscataquis Area Community Center
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The board appointed Chris Fox as EMA Director and extended a regionalization project contract for six months. They also approved criminal forfeiture transfers and a transfer station agreement with Old Town.
- Approved appointment of Chris Fox from Interim Director to Director of EMA (3-0)
- Approved six-month contract extension for consultant Paul Froman using Local Assist Tribal Fund / ARPA funding (3-0)
- Approved Argyle and Greenfield Transfer Station Agreement with Old Town (3-0)
- Approved $2,111.70 criminal forfeiture transfer to DA’s Office (3-0)
- Approved $3,068.50 criminal forfeiture transfer to Sheriff’s office (3-0)
- Approved establishment of a Professional Development account funded by County credit card rewards (3-0)
- Approved advertising for an EMA Deputy Director
- Approved payroll and A/P warrants (3-0)
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will vote on a transfer station agreement for Argyle and Greenfield with the city of Old Town, consider a recommendation to appoint Chris Fox as permanent EMA Director, and discuss a six-month extension of the county fire/EMS regionalization consultant contract. They will also review criminal forfeiture transfers, a professional development account proposal, and approve multiple warrants totaling over $2 million. Two executive sessions are scheduled for confidential records and real property acquisition.
- Vote on Argyle & Greenfield transfer station agreement with Old Town
- Recommendation to appoint Chris Fox as EMA Director
- Six-month extension of current fire/EMS regionalization consultant contract with Paul Froman
- Criminal forfeiture transfers: $2,111.70 to DA Forfeiture account, $3,068.50 to PCSO
- Approval of warrants: payroll $713,931, general fund A/P $1.086 million, plus other funds
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to elect a new commission chair and discuss several operational items. They will consider an appraisal of the Quonset Hut and the sale of a fire truck at Drew Plantation, review a Paid Family Medical Leave policy, and discuss next steps for the property at 127 Hammond Street (former Bangor Y). The board will also enter executive sessions on real property acquisition and a contractual matter.
- Election of commission chair
- Discussion and vote on appraisal of Quonset Hut at Drew Plantation
- Discussion and vote to sell fire truck at Drew Plantation
- Paid Family Medical Leave policy review and approval
- Discussion on next steps for property at 127 Hammond Street (former Bangor Y)
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The Commission elected its 2025 leadership and approved a new Paid Family Medical Leave policy. The board also authorized bids for an inmate transport van and the sale of a Drew Plantation property. Several administrative appointments and financial warrants were approved.
- Elected Commissioner Andre Cushing as 2025 Commission Chair (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Sullivan as Deputy Register of Probate (3-0)
- Approved Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Policy (3-0)
- Approved bid process for Drew Plantation land and Quonset Hut
- Authorized disposal of Drew Plantation fire truck via auction
- Promoted Chris Fox to Interim EMA Director (3-0)
- Approved bid for inmate transport van and equipment (3-0)
- Accepted $200 bid for used Wellness Center treadmill (3-0)