Sagadahoc County public meetings in 2024

12.10.2024 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on December 10, 2024, with an executive session for personnel issues. Action items include signing a side-letter to the deputy sheriff union's collective bargaining agreement, approving a new administrative assistant hire, and authorizing funds for a jury bathroom and professional studies. Notable expenditures include $18,000 for a sheriff's department culture scan and $19,000 for a corrections feasibility study.

• Sign side-letter to CBA with Deputy Sheriff's Union (FOP Lodge 752) removing lateral entry benefit disparity
• Authorize hire of Sailor Cartwright as Administrative Assistant in Administration Office
• Authorize $6,300 from Commissioners' Contingency for new jury bathroom on third floor (state-reimbursed)
• Review and approve proposed $18,000 Culture Scan of Sheriff's departments by Dirigo Safety
• Authorize $19,000 feasibility study by SMRT for District 6 Corrections Collaborative

11.12.2024 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider several action items, including authorizing the hire of an IT director, approving a purchase and sale agreement for a radio tower site in Phippsburg, and a sublease agreement with Georgetown for another tower site. They will also discuss a request to reopen the Deputy Sheriff's Union collective bargaining agreement and continue discussions on a credit line for the Two Bridges Regional Jail.

• Authorize hire of Devin Field as IT Director effective December 2, 2024
• Review and sign Purchase & Sale Agreement for 1593 Main Road, Phippsburg (Tax Map 44 Lot 15-2) as radio tower site
• Review and sign Sublease Agreement with Town of Georgetown at Higgins Mountain for radio tower site
• Discuss Sheriff's request to open Deputy Sheriff's Union CBA (FOP Lodge 752) for lateral entry benefit disparity
• Continue discussion on TBRJ Authority Board request for credit line to address capital funding shortfall

11.7.2024 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 7, 2024, to discuss a request to use $25,625.24 from the FY25 Contingency Fund to cover a shortfall in the Radio Tower Project funded by ARPA. The meeting will also include an executive session to consult with an attorney as permitted by state law.

• Discussion of using $25,625.24 from Commissioner's FY25 Contingency Funds for Radio Tower Project shortfall
• Executive session to consult with attorney per Title 1 MRSA 405 6 E

10.8.2024 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to authorize a $538,000 transfer from Down East Savings to Northeast Bank and approve multiple hires, including a 911 dispatcher and two patrol deputies. They will also discuss urgent capital needs at Two Bridges Regional Jail with Administrator Colonel James Bailey and plan a budget goal-setting workshop.

• Authorize $538,000 fund transfer from Down East Savings to Northeast Bank
• Authorize hire of Renee Moody as 911 Dispatcher effective Oct. 15
• Authorize hire of Alex Faith as Patrol Deputy before end of October
• Authorize hire of Stephanie Makoujy as Patrol Deputy anticipated December
• Discuss jail's urgent capital needs with TBRJ Administrator Colonel James Bailey

9.10.2024 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to set a date for a budget goal-setting workshop, consider quotes for financial auditing services, and authorize use of up to $5,000 in ARPA funds for elevator upgrade incidentals. They will also discuss a request from Woolwich regarding the timing of county tax payments. The agenda includes consent items, department reports, and an executive session on real estate.

• Authorize up to $5,000 in ARPA funds for elevator upgrade incidentals
• Set a date for budget goal-setting workshop with department heads
• Consider two quotes for financial auditing services
• Discuss Woolwich request on timing of county tax payment
• Executive session to discuss real estate per Title 1 MRSA 405 6 C

8.13.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will vote on updated job descriptions for several positions and consider purchasing the ClearGov 'Digital Budget Book' module. They will also discuss the discontinuation of passport services and review a draft agreement with Georgetown for an emergency radio tower site. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and real estate matters.

• Approve updated job descriptions for Probate Clerk I/II, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Patrol Deputy
• Consider purchasing ClearGov's Digital Budget Book module (current fiscal year) with plans for additional modules next year
• Meet with Probate Register Sean Paulhus regarding discontinuation of passport services as of August 1, 2024
• Review draft agreement with Town of Georgetown defining obligations for an emergency radio tower site
• Executive session for personnel matter (Title 1 MRSA 405 6A) and real estate (Title 1 MRSA 405 6C)

7.23.2024 SPECIAL

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss the use of real property and interests therein.

• Executive session regarding real property use per Title 1 MRSA §405 6C

7.9.2024

The Board will hear recommendations regarding the use of opioid settlement funds following a stakeholder assessment. Commissioners will also continue discussions on improving the budget process and reviewing quotes for a digital budget book.

• Recommendations on using opioid settlement funds
• Reviewing quotes from ClearGov for a Digital Budget Book
• Enacting a new courthouse Fob Policy
• Authorizing hires for 911 Dispatcher and Probate Clerk positions
• Review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Tax Assessment letter

6.11.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider several personnel appointments and budget transfers. The agenda also includes a review of recommendations for improving the county budget process.

• Promotion of Hannah Dickinson to Deputy EMA Director effective July 1, 2024
• Hiring of Karly Perry as Legal Secretary in the District Attorney’s Office
• Budget transfers from Communications and Programs Coordinator salaries to the EMA Deputy Director salary
• Approval of updated County COVID-19 policy
• Review of recommendations for improving the budget process

6.3.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss the use of real property and interests therein. This discussion will take place during an executive session.

• Executive session regarding the use of real property and interests therein

5.14.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will vote on authorizing the fiscal year 2025 budget and a three-year collective bargaining agreement for the county communications agency, which fund daily operations and staff contracts. They will also meet with emergency management officials to discuss security camera placement, grant fund transfers, and generator funding. Additional agenda items include an update from the Small Business Administration on disaster recovery work and a status report on radio tower sites.

• Authorization for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
• Approval of the Sagadahoc Communications Agency collective bargaining agreement (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027)
• Meeting with EMA Director Philip Davis on FY20 HSGP security cameras and FY22 HSGP fund transfers
• Discussion on FEMA disaster recovery work with SBA Public Affairs Specialist Brian Beard
• Status update on county radio tower sites

4.29.2024

The Sagadahoc County Board of Commissioners will review budget data and take action on wage adjustments, new positions in the Sheriff’s Department and Probate Court office, and capital funding requests. The board will authorize the FY25 budget ahead of a public hearing on April 30th. This budget sets county operations and services for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Workshop reviewing FY25 budget data and Budget Advisory Committee recommendations
• Vote on new positions in the Sheriff’s Department and Probate Court office
• Review of capital funding requests and potential ARPA projects
• Authorization of the FY25 budget for a public hearing on April 30th

4.23.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will vote on authorizing the FY25 county budget for a public hearing on April 30. They will also decide whether to switch the vendor for the countywide mass notification system from CodeRed and sign a support letter for Walden Renewables’ road access permit. Discussion items include updates on an outdoor security camera project funded by a Homeland Security Grant and the current status of ARPA funding timelines, which determine local infrastructure and public safety spending.

• FY25 county budget authorization for April 30 public hearing
• Vendor change request for the countywide mass notification system (currently CodeRed)
• Letter of support for Walden Renewables’ Maine DOT road access permit
• Update on outdoor security camera project funded through the Homeland Security Grant Program
• Status report and timeline update for ARPA funding projects

4.16.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will review and authorize the FY25 budget, which outlines county operations and funding levels before a public hearing on April 30. They are also considering a $100 application fee for Board of Assessment Review appeals, a nine-week contract for a probate clerk to reduce court backlogs, and signing authority for ARPA-funded infrastructure projects. Additionally, commissioners will discuss the Board of Health’s recommendations on allocating opioid settlement funds.

• Review and authorize FY25 budget for April 30 public hearing
• Approve $100 application fee for Board of Assessment Review appeals
• Consider nine-week contract for probate clerk expiring June 28, 2024
• Authorize bill of sale for Bowdoinham and Woolwich radio tower shelters
• Discuss Board of Health recommendations on opioid settlement funds

4.10.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special meeting that is limited to an executive session and adjournment. During the closed session, they plan to discuss county real property interests and consult with legal counsel. The agenda contains no specific properties, contracts, or public hearings.

• Executive session on county real property interests
• Attorney consultation per Title 1 MRSA §405

3.20.2024

The March 20, 2024, meeting consists of procedural items and an executive session per Title 1 MRSA §405 6 A. No public action items are listed on the agenda.

3.12.2024

The commissioners will select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The board is also reviewing lease agreements for West Bath and Woolwich, and considering a new $100 appeal fee for the Board of Assessment Review.

• Selection of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Signing of the West Bath Land Lease Agreement
• Review of Woolwich Tower Lease Agreement with American Tower Company
• Proposed $100.00 application fee for Board of Assessment Review appeals
• Proposed $100.00 stipend for EMA Duty Officer role

3-1-24

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will review and authorize an amendment to a land lease agreement for a 55-acre parcel in West Bath. The amendment allows for the renegotiation of lease terms if commercial, revenue-generating entities are placed on the tower. This involves tax/map R01-009 located on the south side of US Route 1.

• Amendment to West Bath land lease (tax/map R01-009)
• Lease renegotiation terms for potential commercial use of tower

2.27.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will receive an overview of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The board will also consider appointments to the Maine County Commissioners Association boards and a memorandum regarding sick leave for new hires. An executive session is scheduled to discuss proposed wage adjustments and new positions.

• FY25 budget overview
• Appointments to MCCA Risk Pool and Executive Board
• MOA with SCCA for discretionary sick leave for new hires
• Executive session regarding proposed wage adjustments and new positions

2.13.2024

The Commissioners will select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The agenda includes authorizing courthouse window painting, appointing board members, and reviewing an amended land lease with the Town of West Bath.

• Select 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• $27,200.00 for Knowles Industrial Services to paint courthouse windows
• Appoint Karly Perry to the Board of Assessment Review through 2026
• Amend land lease with Town of West Bath for emergency radio tower
• Hire Philip Davis as EMA Director effective February 14, 2024

2.13.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will select their 2024 leadership, approve a $27,200 expenditure for courthouse maintenance, and hire Philip Davis as the new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director. The body will also sign an updated Americans with Disabilities Act policy and amend a land lease with the Town of West Bath for a radio tower. Additionally, the commissioners will appoint Karly Perry to the Board of Assessment Review and Charles Crosby to the Maine County Commissioners Association Risk Pool.

• Authorize $27,200 from ARPA funds for Knowles Industrial Services to paint courthouse windows
• Hire Philip Davis as EMA Director effective February 14, 2024
• Appoint Karly Perry to the Board of Assessment Review for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2026
• Sign amended land lease with Town of West Bath for emergency communications radio tower construction
• Review and sign the County’s updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy

1.30.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to discuss the status of the Higgins Mountain site selection project. The meeting includes a review of proposed lease agreements for a parcel in Georgetown to host an emergency communications radio tower.

• Review of proposed lease agreement for parcel 04R-014 (Map 4R Lot 14) in Georgetown
• Update on Higgins Mountain site selection project status

1.9.2024

The meeting will focus on signing a land lease agreement and hiring a new 911 dispatcher. Other items include reviewing financials and department reports.

• Sign Land Lease Agreement with Anthony Gilman and Lucrecia Gilman of Phippsburg for Tax Map R44 Lot 17
• Authorize hire of Kylee Martin as 911 Dispatcher effective February 5, 2024

1.9.2024

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will review department reports and approve the hiring of Kylee Martin as a 911 Dispatcher effective February 5, 2024. The body will also sign a land lease agreement with Anthony and Lucrecia Gilman of Phippsburg for the site of a new radio communications tower. Additionally, commissioners will discuss the upcoming workshop for selecting the location of the third county radio tower.

• Sign Land Lease Agreement with Anthony Gilman and Lucrecia Gilman for Tax Map R44 Lot 17 (radio tower site)
• Authorize hire of Kylee Martin as 911 Dispatcher effective February 5, 2024
• Discuss site selection workshop for the third county radio tower
• Review and sign Annual municipal report letters to Districts