Cumberland County public meetings in 2024

Regional Communications Center Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review updates on Cumberland County radio infrastructure and staffing. The meeting includes discussions on mental health call training and the Fire/EMS strategic plan.

• Cumberland County Radio infrastructure and P25 frequency testing
• State CRISIS Policy and Training for mental health calls
• Fire / EMS Strategic plan updates
• Casco Bay Response update and discussion
• CCRCC Staffing Update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from November 19, 2024, and hear budget updates and presentations from the DA Office, Communications, Public Health, CIA, and the Sheriff Office. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the County Courthouse in Portland.

• Approval of November 19, 2024, minutes
• Department presentations: DA Office, Communications, Public Health, CIA, Sheriff Office
• Budget update discussion
• Meeting location: Feeney Conference Room, County Courthouse, 205 Newbury St, Portland ME 04101
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, approve a $2.5 million grant for the District Attorney's Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Initiative, and authorize a solar array at the 27 Northport Drive building.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Acceptance of $2,496,072.00 DOJ grant for Sexual Assault Kit Tracking
• Authorization for solar array at 27 Northport Drive
• Acceptance of $79,760 in Energy Efficiency Block Grant funds
• Award of $74,182.00 contract for Capital Improvements Project commissioning

Finance Committee

The Cumberland County Finance Committee will meet on November 19, 2024 at the County Courthouse. The committee will present and discuss the proposed manager budgets for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, covering the General Budget, Jail Budget, and Cross Insurance Arena Budget. The agenda also includes a public comment period and planning for future department presentations.

• Presentation of the 2025‑2026 proposed managers budgets for the General Budget, Jail Budget, and Cross Insurance Arena Budget (FC 24-005)
• Discussion of department presentations for future meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Directors for Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda provided contains only meeting logistics and no specific action items or discussion topics.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-value construction and technology contracts. The meeting includes decisions on grant acceptances and updates to the 2025 parking garage fee schedule.

• Bid award to Doten’s Construction, Inc. for Courthouse AC-1 Replacement and Controls Upgrades for $3,524,000.00
• Contract with Connectivity Point for 27 Northport Office Building Audio-Visual Renovations for $164,942.03
• Contract amendment with Securitas Technology for New Jail Medical Addition security systems for $192,645
• Acceptance of a $700,000 grant from the Office on Violence Against Women and a $590,553.28 Homeland Security Grant Program award
• Amendment of the County’s Parking Garage Fee Schedule for 2025

Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena

The Board of Trustees for the Cross Insurance Arena will review financial and events reports from early 2024. The meeting includes updates on capital projects and arena operations. Trustees will enter an executive session to conduct the annual evaluation of the management company, OVG360.

• Acceptance of financial reports for March through July 2024
• Acceptance of events reports for March through June 2024
• General Manager's report and update on capital projects
• County Manager update on arena contracts and operations
• Annual evaluation of management company OVG360

Commissioner Workshop

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a workshop to review a grant submission to the Maine Recovery Council. This item is for informational review by the Commissioners.

• Grant submission to Maine Recovery Council (REV 24-06)

Board of Commissioners

The Cumberland County Finance Committee Caucus will convene on September 9, 2024, with each district's municipal officer presenting in turn. The caucus runs from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM in the Peter J. Feeney Conference Room, after which the regular County Commissioner meeting begins at 5:30 PM.

• District #2 presentation at 4:15 PM
• District #3 presentation at 4:30 PM
• District #4 presentation at 4:45 PM
• District #5 presentation at 5:00 PM
• District #1 presentation at 5:15 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a contract amendment for jail medical services and several sheriff's office requests. The body is also considering the submission of a housing performance report to the federal government.

• Ninth contract amendment between Armor Medical and Cumberland County for Jail Medical Services (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
• Acceptance of $2,250 AKC Reunite Grant and $750 budget allocation for a drug detection Labrador Retriever
• Purchase of County issued side arms, lights, and holsters
• Acceptance of $2,900 in cash donations for the Sheriff’s Department 2024 National Night Out Event
• Submission of the 2023/24 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several law enforcement services contracts for the Sheriff's Office. They are also considering a $150,000 grant agreement for transportation planning and a communications contract with the University of Southern Maine.

• Law Enforcement Services contract: Maine School District 6 ($101,067.82)
• Law Enforcement Services contract: Town of Long Island ($27,915.87)
• Law Enforcement Services contract: Town of Gray ($332,932.26)
• Law Enforcement Services contract: Maine School District 15 and Town of Gray ($203,859.14)
• Law Enforcement Services contract: Town of Harrison ($295,546.48)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and the 2024/2025 Cross Insurance Arena budget. Items include a jail security system upgrade and law enforcement services for Naples. Presentations are also scheduled regarding a new administrative building and regional fire and EMS studies.

• $2.8 million contract with Securitas Technology for a jail security system upgrade
• Law enforcement services contract with the Town of Naples for $40,137.10
• Annual General Assistance contract with Naples for $10,444.20
• Approval of 2024/2025 Cross Insurance Arena Operations and Trustees Budget
• Emergency Communications services contracts for the towns of Sebago and Standish

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session closed to the public. This meeting involves a consultation with Corporation Counsel regarding operational agreements for the Cross Insurance Arena.

• Executive Session: Consultation on Cross Insurance Arena agreements

Regional Communications Center Board of Directors

The Board will vote on Policy A-147 regarding Emergency Beacon Activation. Updates are scheduled for staffing, radio infrastructure, and a million for mobiles and portables. The meeting also includes introductions to the Wilderness Rescue Team and Trauma Intervention Partners.

• Vote on Policy A-147 Emergency Beacon Activation
• Update on million for mobiles and portables
• Railroad Police MOU proposal
• Cumberland County Radio infrastructure update
• USM PD dispatch needs update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will enter an executive session closed to the public. The discussion involves a letter of request from the National Corrections Employee Union and the development of legal questions for the County Attorney.

• Executive Session regarding National Corrections Employee Union Letter of Request

Commissioner Workshop

This workshop is for Commissioner review and items are intended to be informational only. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Cumberland County Sheriff Office fleet vehicles.

• Cumberland County Sheriff Office fleet vehicle discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget approvals, including the Cross Insurance Arena operations budget. Items for discussion include vehicle purchases, audio upgrades, and law enforcement service contracts.

• $20,040.40 contract for Stone Mountain Systems broadcast room audio upgrades at Cross Insurance Arena
• $81,017 purchase of two electric vehicles from Rowe Ford using grant and reserve funding
• Law enforcement service contract between the Sheriff's Office and the Town of Chebeague Island
• $6,129.50 Bureau of Justice Administration - Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Approval of the 2024/2025 Cross Insurance Arena Operations Budget and Trustees Budget

Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena

The Board of Trustees will review financial and events reports from late 2023 and early 2024. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the 2024/2025 Arena Operations Budget and the Trustees Budget.

• Approval of November 2023 through February 2024 financial reports
• Approval of November 2023 through February 2024 events reports
• Approval of the 2024/2025 Arena Operations Budget and Trustees Budget
• Executive Session to discuss the Portland Hockey LLC contract

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review law enforcement contracts for Harpswell and Frye Island. They will also consider a $110,084 construction award for the Cross Insurance Arena. Additionally, the board will discuss community development action plans and a federal grant proposal.

• $110,084 contract award to PM Construction, Inc. for arena renovations
• $700,000 grant proposal for criminal justice response
• Law enforcement service contracts with Harpswell and Frye Island
• Agreement between CCEMA and Wilderness Rescue Team for search and rescue services
• 2024 Community Development Annual Action Plan approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2024/2025 General Fund, Jail, and Cross Insurance Arena budgets. Additional actions include reviewing a $457,275.00 bid for parking garage restoration and several contract authorizations.

• Awarding a $457,275.00 contract to Krisha Construction for Parking Garage Restoration
• Approval of the 2024/2025 General Fund, Jail, and Cross Insurance Arena budgets
• 18-month contract with the Town of Baldwin for Assessing services
• Agreement with Oxford County Jail to house ten residents at $85 per day
• Amendment to the Landry French construction manager contract for the Jail Medical Expansion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to authorize an executive session regarding the compensation of the Cumberland County Judge of Probate. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as the call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Executive Session regarding Cumberland County Judge of Probate compensation

Commissioner Workshop

The Commissioners will conduct a workshop to review the 2024/25 budget manager wrap-up and Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave. The meeting also includes an update on floor plans for 27 Northport Drive and a discussion regarding the creation of a County Land Bank.

• 2024/25 Budget Wrap-up
• 27 Northport Drive final floor plans update
• Discussion on creating a County Land Bank

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the January 30, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a wrap-up of the 2024/2025 budget.

• Approval of January 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• 2024/2025 Budget wrap-up

Regional Communications Center Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss proposed bylaw changes regarding time of day. The meeting includes updates on staffing, radio infrastructure, and workstation renovations. Members will also receive information on mental health call training policies.

• Proposed Bylaw Changes to Time of Day (BRC 24-002)
• Workstation Console and Relocation Renovation Update
• Cumberland County Radio Infrastructure Update
• Million for Mobile and Portables Update
• State CRISIS Policy and Training For Mental Health Calls Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss correctional officer recruitment and a proposal to house Oxford County residents at the county jail. The agenda includes awarding a furniture contract for the 27 Northport Building and authorizing a payment to Portland Hockey LLC. An executive session is also scheduled regarding Probate Judge compensation.

• Awarding office furniture contract to Creative Office Resources for 27 Northport Building
• Negotiating housing ten Oxford County residents at $85 per day
• Authorizing a $61,232.00 payment to Portland Hockey LLC
• Update on correctional officer recruitment and hiring

Finance Committee

The committee will receive a budget presentation for the Sheriff's Department and Jail. Members will also conduct work on the 2024/2025 budget and address previous committee questions.

• Budget presentation: Sheriff's Department and Jail
• Committee work on the 2024/2025 budget
• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes

ARPA Advisory Committee

The committee will review the quarterly staff report and receive updates on ARPA projects. The meeting includes a review of previous minutes from January 8, 2024.

• Quarterly Meeting Staff Report and Project Updates (AAC 24-003)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review budget presentations for the Emergency Management Agency, Regional Communication Department, and Cross Insurance Arena. The committee will also begin work on the 2024/2025 Budget.

• Budget Presentation: Emergency Management Agency
• Budget Presentation: Regional Communication Department
• Budget Presentation: Cross Insurance Arena
• Committee work on the 2024/2025 Budget
• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract amendments regarding MainePERS retirement plans for law enforcement and communications center employees. The meeting also includes a request to dedicate the new Victim Witness Waiting Room in honor of Lois Galgay Reckitt.

• Re-appointment of Sam Surprise to the Cross Insurance Arena Board of Trustees
• Dedication of the Cumberland County Victim Witness Waiting Room as the 'Lois Galgay Reckitt Victim Witness Waiting Room'
• Contract amendment for MainePERS Special Plan 3C for specific non-union Law Enforcement Officers
• Contract amendment for MainePERS Special Plan 2C for CCRCC Director and Deputy Director
• Executive Session to discuss compensation of the Cumberland County Probate Judge