Cumberland County public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 20, 2023 · 9:00 AM
Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena
Board of Trustees to elect 2024 leadership and review financial reports
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial and events reports for September and October 2023. The meeting includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and recognition of outgoing Trustee Joe Gray.
- Election of the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of September 2023 and October 2023 Financial Reports
- Approval of September 2023 and October 2023 Events Reports
- Executive Session regarding Oak View Group Management evaluation
- Executive Session regarding Portland Hockey LLC contract update
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Cross Insurance Arena
Hall of Fame Lounge
1 Civic Center Square
Portland Maine
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BT 23-004 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-006 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-005 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-007 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-008 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-008 — CONCLUDED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-009 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-010 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-011 — APPROVED
7 yea · 2 present
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson present · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman present · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods yea · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
Tue Dec 19, 2023 · 5:00 PM
Finance Committee
Presentation of the proposed 2024/2025 Cumberland County budget
The Finance Committee will review a presentation regarding the 2024/2025 budget proposal. This includes the Manager's proposed budgets for General, Jail, and Cross Insurance Arena funds. The presentation also covers expenditures, revenues, and tax rate adjustments.
- Presentation of the 2024/2025 Budget (FC 23-001)
- Discussion of department presentations for future meetings
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Peter Feeney Room, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 7:30 PM
Commissioner Workshop
Discussion of Sheriff patrol contracts for municipalities and SADs
This workshop is intended for Commissioner review and contains informational items only. The Commissioners will discuss Sheriff patrol contracts involving municipalities and SADs.
- Discussion of Sheriff Patrol Municipal and SAD Contracts
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to remand 2024/2025 County Manager Budget to Finance Committee
The Board will consider remanding the proposed 2024/2025 County Manager Budget to the Finance Committee for review and recommendation. The meeting also includes discussions on retirement plan amendments and a food services contract renewal.
- Remand of the proposed 2024/2025 County Manager Budget to the Finance Committee
- Contract amendment with Maine Public Employees Retirement System for CCCA members
- Contract amendment with Maine Public Employees Retirement System for Teamsters Local 340 Law Enforcement members
- Renewal of Trinity Services contract for Inmate Food Services
- Presentation of UMaine Cooperative Extension grant funding for 2024-2025
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-103 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
CD 23-016 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 abstain
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis abstain · Stephen Gorden abstain · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
23-104 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
23-105 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
23-107 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
23-108 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
23-106 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
23-109 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea · James Cloutier yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to consider $614,177 grant award and infrastructure bids
The Board of Commissioners will review several grant awards and infrastructure projects. This includes accepting homeland security and emergency management grants. The agenda also covers ARPA-funded bids for arena upgrades and office building design.
- Accepting $614,177 Homeland Security Grant Program award
- Accepting $73,087.96 LEPC Grant award from the State of Maine
- Adopting Cumberland County Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan
- Awarding $179,512.00 arena marquee contract to ANC Sports Enterprises, LLC
- Awarding design services bid to WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
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The meeting will take place on Zoom see agenda for access.
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-102 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-101 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
ADJOURNMENT — ADJOURNED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
CD 23-014 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-100 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-099 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-098 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
3 yea · 2 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis present · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 11:00 AM
Regional Communications Center Board of Directors
CCRCC Board to discuss staffing, radio replacement, and facility renovations
The Regional Communications Center Board will receive updates on staffing, workstation relocation, and radio replacement projects. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the 2024 Chairperson election and state crisis policy for mental health calls.
- CCRCC staffing update
- Workstation console and renovation update
- Cumberland County radio replacement
- 2024 Chairperson election discussion
- State crisis policy and training for mental health calls
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Virtual Meeting
Thu Nov 2, 2023 · 10:00 AM
Municipal Oversight Committee
The committee will review 2024 CDBG applications and project updates.
The Municipal Oversight Committee will elect its 2024 Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive status updates on 2022 CDBG and HOME projects. Additionally, the committee will discuss the 2024 CDBG program and application process.
- Election of 2024 Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Updates on 2022 CDBG and HOME projects
- Review of 2024 CDBG program applications and funding
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Gray Town Hall Council Chambers
Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 11:00 AM
ARPA Advisory Committee
Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes
This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from the August 15, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a period for public comment and discussion of old business.
- Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes
- Public comment
- Old business
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Virtual Meeting. Contact Sandy Warren for the meeting link [email protected].
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AAC 23-011 — APPROVED
7 yea · 3 absent
Jon Crimmins yea · Courtney Kemp yea · Travis Kennedy absent · Katharine Cahoon yea · Elizabeth Blackwell-Moore absent · Al Palmer yea · Sandy Warren yea · Joseph Zamboni absent · Pedro Vazquez yea · Rachel Hendrickson yea
ADJOURNMENT — ADJOURNED
7 yea · 3 absent
Jon Crimmins yea · Courtney Kemp yea · Travis Kennedy absent · Katharine Cahoon yea · Elizabeth Blackwell-Moore absent · Al Palmer yea · Sandy Warren yea · Joseph Zamboni absent · Pedro Vazquez yea · Rachel Hendrickson yea
Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board considers $1 million federal grant for opioid and substance use programs
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will review several funding authorizations and a hiring presentation. The agenda includes accepting federal grants for emergency management and substance use programs, as well as funds from the Town of Standish.
- $1,000,000 DOJ award for the COSSUP 2023 program
- $364,035.14 FEMA Performance Grant for Cumberland County EMA operations
- Annual $2,250 from the Town of Standish for public health funding ($45,078.17 total over 20 years)
- Proclamation for Domestic Violence Action Month in October 2023
- 2023 Hiring Presentation by the Human Resources Department
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The meeting will take place on Zoom see agenda for access.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CD 23-012 — APPROVED
3 yea · 2 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden absent · Patricia Smith yea
23-097 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-094 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-096 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-095 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
ADJOURNMENT — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
ADJOURNMENT — ADJOURNED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 9:00 AM
Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena
Board to approve financial and event reports for Cross Insurance Arena
The Board of Trustees will review and approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and event reports covering March through July 2023. The agenda also includes updates on the Maine Mariners and various arena systems.
- Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes
- Approval of March–July 2023 financial reports
- Approval of March–July 2023 event reports
- Update on TOAST Point of Sale System
- Update on Digital Message Board System
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Cross Insurance Arena
Hall of Fame Lounge
1 Civic Center Square
Portland Maine
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BT 23-001 — APPROVED
7 yea · 3 present · 1 abstain · 1 absent
James Gailey abstain · Susan Witonis present · Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson absent · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman yea · Sam Surprise yea · Steve Woods present · Tom Tyler yea · Sam Surprise present · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-002 — APPROVED
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson absent · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman yea · Sam Surprise present · Steve Woods present · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
BT 23-003 — APPROVED
6 yea · 2 present · 1 absent
Jon Crimmins yea · Frank Clark yea · John Jamieson absent · Joseph Gray yea · Lori Norman yea · Sam Surprise present · Steve Woods present · Tom Tyler yea · Susan Witonis yea
Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 4:15 PM
Finance Committee
Finance Committee caucus to select new committee representatives
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a series of caucuses to select members for the County’s Finance Committee. The process involves selecting two appointees per Commissioner District for three-year terms.
- Selection of two representatives per Commissioner District
- Three-year terms for appointed members
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Peter Feeney Conference Room
205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners consider property purchase, radio upgrades, and bond authorization
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several major financial authorizations including a $4.6 million property purchase and regional radio infrastructure upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on law enforcement service agreements, general assistance administration, and the 2023 General Obligation Bonds.
- Purchase of 27 Northport Drive, Portland for $4.6M
- Radio Infrastructure Upgrade using $1,766,930 in ARPA funds and $1,000,000 in Federal Earmark funding
- Authorization of 2023 General Obligation Bonds
- Purchase of a Blodgett gas oven for the County Jail Kitchen for $19,800
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant distribution of $14,465.00
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-078 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-079 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-080 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-077 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-084 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
CD 23-010 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
CD 23-009 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-091 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-083 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-085 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-086 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-089 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-087 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-090 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-081 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-082 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-088 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-093 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-083 — APPROVED AS AMENDED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Tue Aug 22, 2023 · 4:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners to conduct a site walk at 27 Northport Drive
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a site walk at 27 Northport Drive in Portland. The Board may also enter an executive session to discuss real or personal property or economic development.
- Site walk at 27 Northport Drive, Portland
- Potential executive session regarding property or economic development
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**27 Northport Drive, Portland, ME 04103
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-075 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
ADJOURNMENT — ADJOURNED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-075 — CONCLUDED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-076 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 absent
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis absent · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 11:00 AM
ARPA Advisory Committee
Discussion of next steps for the ARPA Advisory Committee in FY2024
The committee will discuss next steps for the AAC heading into fiscal year 2024. The agenda also includes a review of an ARPA budget memo and position paper.
- Next steps for the AAC going into FY2024
- ARPA budget memo to position paper
- Review of fully obligated ARPA budget (7.23)
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Virtual Meeting. Contact Sandy Warren for the meeting link [email protected].
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AAC 23-008 — APPROVED
4 yea · 2 present · 2 absent
Jon Crimmins yea · Courtney Kemp yea · Travis Kennedy present · Katharine Cahoon yea · Elizabeth Blackwell-Moore absent · Al Palmer absent · Sandy Warren present · Joseph Zamboni yea
6. ADJOURNMENT — ADJOURNED
6 yea · 2 absent
Jon Crimmins yea · Courtney Kemp yea · Travis Kennedy yea · Katharine Cahoon yea · Elizabeth Blackwell-Moore absent · Al Palmer absent · Sandy Warren yea · Joseph Zamboni yea
Mon Aug 14, 2023 · 1:00 PM
Regional Communications Center Board of Directors
Updates on CCRCC staffing, workstation renovations, and the radio project
The Board will discuss updates regarding CCRCC staffing and plans for workstation console relocation and renovation. The meeting also includes an update on the Radio Project Request for Proposal.
- Workstation console relocation and renovation plans
- Radio Project Request for Proposal (RFP) update
- Radio Committee letter to the Board of Directors
- Introduction of Brandon Irwin from Cumberland County Department of Public Health
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Windham Police Department
375 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062
Mon Aug 14, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Bid award for new dasher board system at Cross Insurance Arena
The Board will consider law enforcement contracts for MSAD #61, Gray, and Maine School District 6. They will also review general assistance contracts with Falmouth, North Yarmouth, and Casco.
- Law enforcement service contracts for MSAD #61, Gray, and Maine School District 6
- General Assistance contracts with Falmouth, North Yarmouth, and Casco
- Eighth contract amendment for jail medical services with Armor Medical
- Bid award to Athletica Sports Systems for Cross Insurance Arena dasher boards
- Transfer of 2023.5 Fund Balance to a Reserve Account
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(Via Zoom) Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-067 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-068 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-069 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-071 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
CD 23-008 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-072 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-073 — AMENDED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-070 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
23-073 — APPROVED AS AMENDED
4 yea · 1 present
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden present · Patricia Smith yea
Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Cumberland County considers $1.1 million for communications center improvements
The Board will receive a report on the County's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan and consider several service contracts. Items include law enforcement agreements with Naples and Gray, as well as vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes ARPA budget adjustments and executive sessions regarding personnel.
- $1,111,233.00 contract for Regional Communications Center Improvements with Ganneston Construction Corp
- $537,697.70 purchase of patrol and K-9 vehicles from MHQ
- $37,531.66 law enforcement services contract with the Town of Naples
- Emergency Communications contract between CCRCC and the Town of Gray
- Adjustments to the ARPA budget
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-064 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-059 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-060 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-061 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-066 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
CD 23-006 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-063 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-065 — APPROVED AS AMENDED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-062 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-058 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-064 — CONCLUDED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-066 — CONCLUDED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider the 2023-2024 jail operating budget and strategic priorities
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023-2024 jail operating budget and county strategic priorities. The agenda includes several law enforcement service contracts and a $115,000 contract for a homeless services study. Additionally, commissioners will consider accepting an $80,000 donation for inmate housing assistance.
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Jail Operating Budget
- $115,000 contract for Lake Region Homeless Services Study
- Law enforcement contracts for Gray ($143,464.32) and Frye Island ($52,259.44)
- Acceptance of an $80,000 donation from Point Church for jail housing assistance
- Adoption of the 2023 County Strategic Priorities
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-053 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-045 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-052 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-047 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-050 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-046 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-051 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-049 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-048 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-054 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-055 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-056 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-057 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Fri Jun 2, 2023 · 1:00 PM
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Review of Maine hazardous material reporting procedures
The committee will review hazardous material reporting procedures for the State of Maine. Members will also discuss improving reporting practices to assist DEP and Fire Department response activities.
- Presentation on Maine hazardous material reporting procedures
- Discussion on improving reporting practices for emergency response
- Review of SERC/TERC regulatory and policy information
- Treasurer report
- Facility tour at Harcros Chemicals scheduled for September 1, 2023
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22 High Street Unit 1
Windham, Maine 04062
Mon May 22, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Commissioner Workshop
Commissioners review jail budget and Community Corrections Center use
The Cumberland County Commissioners are reviewing proposals for the Community Corrections Center and the FY 23-24 Jail Budget. This workshop is intended for informational review by the Board.
- Proposed use of the Community Corrections Center, including a lease proposal from United Recovery Fund & DOC
- Review of the FY 23-24 Jail Budget
- Discussion of emerging strategic priorities and goal setting
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
Tue May 16, 2023 · 5:00 PM
Commissioner Workshop
Commissioners will hold a strategic priority planning session
The Cumberland County Commissioners are holding a workshop for review and information. The meeting focuses on a strategic priority planning session.
- Commissioner Strategic Priority planning session
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Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland Maine 04101
Mon May 8, 2023 · 6:30 PM
Commissioner Workshop
Commissioners review Cross Insurance Arena budgets and line of duty death costs
The Cumberland County Commissioners will hold an informational workshop to review specific budgets and reports. The session includes a review of the 2023-24 Cross Insurance Arena operating and trustee budgets. Additionally, commissioners will discuss funeral and other related costs for line of duty deaths.
- 2023-24 Cross Insurance Arena operating and trustee budgets
- Discussion of funeral and other related costs for line of duty deaths
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
Mon May 8, 2023 · 5:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Cumberland County considers $650,000 in ARPA funds for children's oral health project
The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including funding for a public health oral health project and law enforcement contracts with Harpswell. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2023 Community Development Annual Action Plan and a housing study.
- Approval of $650,000 in ARPA funds for children's preventative oral health infrastructure.
- Law enforcement service contracts with the Town of Harpswell totaling $488,120.88 and $266,507.24.
- Award of bid to TOAST, Inc. for Cross Insurance Arena software for $65,125.75.
- Adoption of the 2023 Community Development Annual Action Plan and fund allocations.
- Authorization of a contract with The Summerill Group, LLC regarding federal inmate per diem rates.
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Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-030 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-032 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
CD 23-001 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 abstain
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis abstain · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-033 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-034 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-035 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-036 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-039 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-040 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-037 — ADOPTED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-038 — ADOPTED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-031 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-043 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-042 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea
23-041 — APPROVED
5 yea
Neil Jamieson yea · James Cloutier yea · Susan Witonis yea · Stephen Gorden yea · Patricia Smith yea