Cumberland County, Maine

Board of Commissioners

Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review will consider two requests to reconsider its June 16, 2026 decisions denying property tax abatement appeals by Dr. Joseph Chisari for properties at 41 and 45 Mayberry Landing in Naples. The board will also approve the minutes from its June 16 meeting.

• Reconsideration of denial for BAR 26-019: 41 Mayberry Landing (Building and Land, Lot 6), Naples
• Reconsideration of denial for BAR 26-020: 45 Mayberry Landing (Land, Lot 7), Naples
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on using opioid settlement funds for a public health pilot and approve multiple law enforcement service agreements with towns and school districts. The meeting also includes a vote to enter executive session regarding a real estate transaction.

• Vote to use opioid settlement funds for a prevention pilot project
• Approval of Sheriff's Office commissions for June 2026
• Authorization for General Assistance Services agreement with Town of Cumberland
• Approval of employment contract for County Manager James H. Gailey
• Vote to enter executive session regarding a real estate transaction

Commissioner Workshop

Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review will consider adopting revised procedures, instructions, and application forms for appeals. It will also hear three tax abatement appeals: two for properties at 41 and 45 Mayberry Landing in Naples, and one for 457 Cape Monday Road in Harrison. The board will also approve minutes from its May 19 and May 29 meetings.

• Adoption of revised Cumberland County BAR Procedures, Instructions for Applicants, and Application form.
• Appeal for 2025-26 tax abatement on 41 Mayberry Landing (Lot 6), Naples, by Dr. Joseph and Denise Chisari.
• Appeal for 2025-26 tax abatement on 45 Mayberry Landing (Lot 7), Naples, by Dr. Joseph and Denise Chisari.
• Appeal for 2025-26 tax abatement on 457 Cape Monday Road, Harrison, by Tamsen and Matthew Moynihan.
• Approval of minutes from May 19 and May 29, 2026, board meetings.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple service agreements for law enforcement and regional dispatch. The meeting includes a proposal to reduce the Board of Assessment Review membership and a review of reserve account adjustments.

• Law enforcement service agreements for the Town of Naples and Town of Chebeague Island
• Regional dispatch service contracts for the Towns of Gray, Windham, North Yarmouth, and Chebeague Island
• General Assistance Services agreement for Falmouth, Casco, North Yarmouth, Gray, and Baldwin
• Reduction of Board of Assessment Review membership from seven to five members
• Authorization for the County Treasurer to adjust Tax Stabilization and Special Revenue accounts

Commissioner Workshop

The Cumberland County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a mid-year update on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, a special fund review, regional code enforcement and human resources services, and the establishment of a long-range planning committee. No public comment is allowed unless authorized by a majority vote. The meeting is a working session with no formal votes expected.

• ARPA 2026 Mid-Year Update and portfolio spending timeline
• Special Fund Review (REV 26-04) position paper
• Regional Code Enforcement and Human Resources services discussion (REV 26-05)
• Proposal to establish a Long-Range Planning Committee (REV 26-06)

Board of Assessment Review

This is a special meeting to reconvene and exit executive session from May 19th. The board will vote on a poverty tax abatement appeal (BAR 26-008) heard in executive session under state law. No other public business is scheduled.

• Poverty tax abatement appeal BAR 26-008 to be voted on after executive session

The Board concluded the May 19 executive session (5‑0). It approved the 2024 poverty tax abatement appeal, granting a $4,237.79 abatement with a $3,215 balance (4‑1). It approved the 2025 poverty tax abatement appeal, granting a $4,163.46 abatement with a $3,600 balance (4‑1). The Board adjourned both the May 19 meeting and the May 29 special meeting (each 5‑0).

• Concluded May 19 executive session (5‑0)
• Approved 2024 poverty tax abatement appeal – $4,237.79 abatement, $3,215 balance (4‑1)
• Approved 2025 poverty tax abatement appeal – $4,163.46 abatement, $3,600 balance (4‑1)
• Adjourned May 19 meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned May 29 special meeting (5‑0)

Board of Assessment Review

The Board will approve the minutes from its April 7, 2026 meeting. It will consider and adopt revised Board of Assessment Review procedures, applicant instructions, and the application form (BAR 26-007). An executive session will be held to hear a poverty tax abatement appeal (BAR 26-008).

• Approve minutes from the April 7, 2026 Board of Assessment Review meeting
• Adopt revised BAR Procedures (BAR 26-007)
• Adopt revised BAR Instructions to Applicants (BAR 26-007)
• Adopt revised BAR Application Form (BAR 26-007)
• Executive session to hear a poverty tax abatement appeal (BAR 26-008)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting. The Board discussed revisions to its procedures and application materials but did not adopt them. A motion to enter executive session for a poverty tax abatement appeal was approved by a 5‑0 vote. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session for poverty tax abatement appeal (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will approve the FY27 operational budget for the Cross Insurance Arena and authorize a contract with the Town of Cumberland for dispatch services. The agenda also includes approving administrative regulation updates and reappointing a member to the Board of Assessment Review.

• Approval of FY27 Cross Insurance Arena Operational Budget
• Dispatch contract with Town of Cumberland
• Reappointment of Peter Coyne to Board of Assessment Review
• Administrative Regulation updates for Hazard Communications
• Executive Session on County Manager contract and real property

The Board approved the FY27 operational and trustee budgets for the Cross Insurance Arena with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including the Sheriff’s Office commission, hazard‑communications regulation amendment, EMA Mutual Aid Agreement signature, reappointments to the Board of Assessment Review, a new suspension and debarment policy, and the Dispatch Contract with the Town of Cumberland. Additionally, the County Manager was authorized to award a contract to Info Quick Solutions for the Registry of Deeds records‑management system.

• Approved FY27 Cross Insurance Arena operational and trustee budgets (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office commissions Feb‑Apr 2026 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Hazard Communications Program regulation (5-0)
• Approved EMA Mutual Aid Agreement signature authorization (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Peter Coyne to Board of Assessment Review (5-0)
• Approved correction of David Silk reappointment term (5-0)
• Approved new Appendix G2 Suspension and Debarment Policy (5-0)
• Approved County Manager to sign Dispatch Contract with Town of Cumberland (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda is a notice of the Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. Board of Directors meeting at 9am on May 11, 2026, which includes county commissioners from Cumberland and four other counties. No specific agenda items for the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners meeting are listed; the regular monthly meeting is typically on the third Monday.

• No action items; meeting is a procedural notice for Coastal Counties Workforce board

Board of Commissioners

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is holding a special virtual meeting on May 7, 2026, to consider an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 county budget. The board will discuss and potentially vote on the proposed amended budget. No other items are on the agenda.

• Amend the FY27 County Budget (motion 26-047)

The Board unanimously approved the amended FY27 budget presented by County Manager Gailey, which includes total expenditures of $31,968,285 and an 11.65% tax increase. The Board also approved allocating $420,000 of state legislature funding to the Medical Assisted Treatment Reserve and about $320,000 to the Jail Capital Reserve. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY27 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved $420,000 to MAT Reserve and $320,000 to Jail Capital Reserve (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena

The Board of Trustees for the Cross Insurance Arena will review financial and event reports from November 2025 through March 2026. The board will also consider the FY27 operations and trustee budgets.

• Presentation of FY27 CIA Operations and Trustee Budgets
• Financial reports for November 2025 through March 2026
• Events reports for November 2025 through March 2026
• Update from the Maine Mariners
• Cross Insurance Arena 50th Anniversary planning update

Regional Communications Center Board of Directors

The Regional Communications Center Board of Directors will discuss staffing, budget, and dispatch contracts. The meeting includes updates on radio infrastructure and the transition of the Code Red platform to RAVE.

• Overview of County Budget and Dispatch Contracts by Manager Jim Gailey
• Transition of Code Red to RAVE platform
• End of I AM Responding contract on June 30, 2026
• Presentation of new Flex / Spillman functions and features by Aaron Gilpatric
• Open appointment for District 3 Commissioner Gorden

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda including a 1-year extension with OakView Group for Cross Insurance Arena, law enforcement contracts with Harpswell, and several proclamations. New business includes approval of the 2026 Community Development Annual Action Plan, award of budget software bid, acceptance of a $2,025,665.99 grant from the Howard Buffett Foundation for the Sheriff's anti-human trafficking initiative, and authorization to modify the U.S. Marshals agreement to exclude ICE detention at the county jail. The board will also receive the Jail Board of Visitors 2025 annual report and a Q3 budget report.

• Acceptance of $2,025,665.99 grant from Howard Buffett Foundation for Sheriff's Human Trafficking Initiative
• Authorize submission of $1,300,000 grant application for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
• Authorize modification of U.S. Marshals agreement to exclude ICE detention at Cumberland County Jail
• Authorize 1-year extension with OakView Group for Cross Insurance Arena venue management
• Approval of 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds with public hearing

The Board approved a series of contracts, proclamations and policy actions, including a budget‑software award and a public‑hearing requirement for the Community Development Action Plan. It also authorized the acceptance of a $2,057,720.15 grant from the Howard Buffett Foundation for the Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Initiative. All listed actions were approved by the Commissioners.

• Postponed approval of March 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved 1‑year extension with OakView Group for Cross Insurance Arena venue management
• Approved law‑enforcement services contract with the Town of Harpswell (Apr 1 2026‑Mar 31 2027)
• Awarded budget‑software contract to Euna Solutions Inc. (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted public‑hearing requirement for the 2026 Community Development Action Plan (vote 4‑0)
• Accepted $2,057,720.15 Howard Buffett Foundation grant for the Sheriff’s Human Trafficking Initiative (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized EMA to enter 2026 Intercounty Maine Mutual Aid Agreement (Dec 2026‑Dec 2028) (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized submission of a $1.3 M grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Directors for Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc., consisting of County Commissioners from five counties, will meet via Zoom. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review will meet to appoint its Chair and Secretary. The board will also hear two appeals for 2025-26 tax abatements for properties located in Harrison.

• Appointment of the Board Chair and Secretary
• Tax abatement appeal for 22 Zakelo Island Rd, Harrison
• Tax abatement appeal for 475 Cape Monday Rd, Harrison

The Board of Assessment Review approved the meeting minutes and appointed Geoffrey Crain as Secretary and Ed Getty as Chair, both unanimously. It granted two tax abatements: $153,000 for 22 Zakelo Island Rd and $184,594 for 475 Cape Monday Rd. The Board also entered and later concluded an executive session to review a tax abatement request.

• Approved minutes from Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Geoffrey Crain as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Ed Getty as Chair (unanimous)
• Granted $153,000 tax abatement for 22 Zakelo Island Rd (4-0-1)
• Granted $184,594 tax abatement for 475 Cape Monday Rd (4-0-1)
• Entered executive session to review tax abatement request (4-0-1)
• Concluded executive session (4-0-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on authorizing a $2,164,100 contract with Tecta America New England for the jail roof replacement. It will also consider several other contracts and grants, including a $91,500 fire‑alarm design for the courthouse and a $239,971.04 grant for a multi‑mission robotic system. The meeting includes approval of the FY 2026‑27 General Fund and Jail budgets and related cost‑of‑living adjustments.

• Authorize $2,164,100 contract for Cumberland County Jail roof replacement (Tecta America New England)
• Authorize $91,500 design services for courthouse fire alarm replacement (Jensen Hughes Inc.)
• Accept $2,631 asset forfeiture from Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (2023 Brunswick traffic stop)
• Allocate $239,971.04 grant funds for a multi‑mission robotic system (Teledyne FLIR)
• Approve FY 2026‑27 General Fund and Jail budgets, including a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment

The Cumberland County Board approved the minutes as amended and accepted several informational reports by unanimous vote. The consent agenda items, including a $2,631 asset forfeiture acceptance and a $91,500 fire alarm design contract, were approved unanimously. The board also approved the Community Development 2026 Action Plan, introduced its required public hearing, and authorized a $2,164,100 contract to replace the county jail roof. Additionally, the board approved a $239,971.04 grant for a multi‑mission robotic system for the sheriff’s SWAT team.

• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Received and filed regional communications center newsletter (unanimous)
• Accepted FY25 audited financials presentation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $2,631 asset forfeiture and $91,500 fire alarm design contract (5‑0)
• Approved Community Development 2026 Annual Action Plan (decision recorded)
• Introduced public hearing order for Action Plan on first reading (5‑0)
• Authorized jail roof replacement contract with Tecta America New England LLC for $2,164,100 (5‑0)
• Authorized CCEMA grant purchase of robotic system for $239,971.04 (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to enter executive session. The session is designated to discuss the U.S. Marshals Inmate Contract.

• Executive session regarding U.S. Marshals Inmate Contract (26-017)

The commissioners voted unanimously (5-0) to open an executive session to discuss the U.S. Marshals Inmate Contract. After about an hour, they again voted unanimously (5-0) to close the executive session. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Executive Session to discuss U.S. Marshals Inmate Contract (5-0)
• Concluded Executive Session (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda is procedural and only provides the logistics for a joint meeting of the Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. Board of Directors, which includes county commissioners from Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and York Counties. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed; the meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2026 via Zoom.

• Meeting of the Coastal Counties Workforce Board of Directors on March 13, 2026 at 8:45 AM via Zoom

Commissioner Workshop

The workshop is a non‑regular session for Commissioners to review County business. The only agenda item is a discussion of the county budget for Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 using the Budget Workshop Scenarios. No public comment is permitted unless the Commissioners vote otherwise. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion of county budget for Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 (Budget Workshop Scenarios) – REV 26‑02

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several consent agenda items and new business, including contracts for jail medical and pharmacy services, a transit pass agreement, and a proposed change to the retirement plan for eligible corrections employees. A quarterly budget report will also be presented. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Authorization for County Manager to enter contract amendment with MainePERS to offer Special Plan 3C for corrections employees
• Authorization to sign Pharmacy Services Agreement with Westwood Pharmacy for jail services
• Approve Jail Medical Services Agreement with CFG Medical for medical services at the jail
• Authorization of purchase agreement with Metro for discounted transit passes for MATI project
• Acceptance of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency asset seizure disbursement check

The Board unanimously approved three consent‑agenda items (Sheriff’s Office commissions, MATI transit‑pass purchase, and an MDEA asset‑seizure check). It also approved, as amended, the appointment of the Chair to sign weekly warrants and a contract amendment for Corrections employees. The Pharmacy Services Agreement with Westwood Pharmacy for jail services was approved, while the Jail Medical Services Agreement with CFG Medical was tabled for March 16.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (26-010, 26-012, 26-013) – vote 5-0
• Approved appointment of Chair to review and sign weekly warrants (26-011) as amended – vote 5-0
• Approved contract amendment with Maine Public Employees Retirement System for Corrections employees (26-014) – vote 5-0
• Approved Pharmacy Services Agreement with Westwood Pharmacy for jail services (26-015) – vote 5-0
• Tabled Jail Medical Services Agreement with CFG Medical (26-016) – vote 5-0

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a staff update on the FY27 budget, discuss budget questions, and develop committee recommendations. This is a discussion and preparation meeting; no final decisions are expected.

• County Staff Update on FY27 Budget with revised budget documents attached
• Committee budget questions and answers session
• Committee recommendation development for FY27 budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from December 2025 and January 2026, followed by presentations from the Information Technology, Cross Insurance Arena, and Sheriff's Office departments. The committee will discuss the FY27 Jail Budget with no projected revenue.

• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from Dec 9, 2025 and Jan 6, 2026
• Presentation: Information Technology
• Presentation: Cross Insurance Arena
• Presentation: Sheriff's Office (Administration, Law Enforcement, Jail, Civil Division)
• Discussion: FY27 Jail Budget (No Revenue)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda announces that the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will convene as the Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. Board of Directors on January 23, 2026, via Zoom. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears largely procedural.

• Board of Commissioners acting as Coastal Counties Workforce Board of Directors
• Meeting via Zoom on January 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Commissioner Workshop

The Cumberland County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the FY26-27 budget. This is a working session with no public comment allowed unless authorized by a majority vote. No decisions are expected; the focus is on discussion only.

• Discussion of FY26-27 Budget (REV 26-01)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to authorize a general obligation bond and adopt a collective bargaining agreement. The board will also consider the acceptance of an emergency management grant.

• Authorization of the 2026 General Obligation Bond for $3,974,000.00
• Adoption of Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with the National Corrections Employees Union (NCEU)
• Acceptance of the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant award

The commissioners approved the 2026 General Obligation Bond amendment for $3,974,000. They also adopted the successor collective bargaining agreement with the National Corrections Employees Union. The FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant award was accepted. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved as amended the $3,974,000 General Obligation Bond (5-0)
• Approved the successor collective bargaining agreement with NCEU (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant (4-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Cumberland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from the Registry of Deeds, Emergency Management, Communications, District Attorney, and Cumberland County Extension Service. The committee will also discuss other budget-related items. Approval of previous minutes and scheduling of future meetings are also on the agenda.

• Budget presentation from the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA)
• Budget presentation for the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center (CCRCC) for 2026
• Budget presentation for the Cumberland County Extension Service for 2026
• Finance Committee Questions attachment (FC 26-002)
• Other items concerning the Budget (FC 26-003)

Board of Commissioners

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will vote on establishing a task force to explore future opportunities for the Cross Insurance Arena. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including a $75,323.38 grant for emergency management and a contract for restorative dialogue facilitation. Other business includes approving 2026 committee assignments and hearing presentations on pretrial services and restorative justice.

• Establishment of a Cross Insurance Arena Task Force to explore future opportunities (New Business item 26-006)
• Authorization for County Manager to accept $75,323.38 Maine Emergency Management Agency LEPC grant (Consent 26-004)
• Authorization for Sheriff's Department to apply for DOJ Bullet-Proof Vest Partnership Grant with 50% match (Consent 26-003)
• Authorization to enter into a contract with Frederick Van Liew for restorative dialogue facilitation (Consent 26-005)
• Approval of 2026 Board of Commissioners Committee Assignments (Unfinished Business 25-129)