Cumberland County public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
The Board unanimously approved accepting a $2,496,072 Department of Justice grant for the District Attorney's Office to inventory and test a backlog of untested sexual assault kits, a first for Maine. The Board also approved over $1.5 million in ARPA-funded furniture and wall systems for the 27 Northport Drive building, a $74,182 commissioning agent contract, and a solar array contract with Maine Solar Solutions. Commissioner Stephen Gorden was elected Chair and Commissioner Patricia Smith Vice Chair for 2025. The meeting also included recognition of outgoing Commissioners Jamieson and Witonis.
- Approved $2,496,072 DOJ grant for sexual assault kit tracking and testing (5-0)
- Approved $1,571,537.21 in ARPA contracts for COR Office Furniture and DIRTT wall systems (5-0)
- Approved $74,182 commissioning agent bid from Sparhawk Group (5-0)
- Approved contract with Maine Solar Solutions for solar array at 27 Northport Drive (5-0)
- Approved final ARPA budget to align with Treasury rules (5-0)
- Approved Ed Getty to Board of Assessment Review (consent agenda)
- Approved Sheriff's Office application for AKC Reunite grant for K-9 replacement (consent agenda)
- Elected Stephen Gorden as Chair and Patricia Smith as Vice Chair for 2025 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
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 Commissioners will consider remanding the 2025-2026 proposed budget to the Finance Committee. The meeting includes decisions on law enforcement equipment and the acceptance of federal emergency management grants.
- Remand of the 2025/2026 Manager’s Proposed Budget to the Finance Committee
- Acceptance of a $320,218.66 FY2024 Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant
- Purchase of one 2024 Ford F-150 Police responder for $49,436.60
- Purchase of a replacement air conditioning system for the Mobile Tactical Command Vehicle for $12,328.00
- Authorization of action steps based on the Lakes Region Homeless Needs Study
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2025/2026 Manager's Proposed Budget, which includes a 7.74% tax rate increase, and remanded it to the Finance Committee for further review. The board also approved several operational items, including new patrol vehicles, a vehicle replacement, and a management fee payment. The Lakes Region Homeless Needs Study report was received and filed, with staff directed to begin implementing recommendations.
- Approved 2025/2026 Manager's Proposed Budget with 7.74% tax rate (5-0)
- Approved purchase of six new patrol vehicles for LE operations (5-0)
- Approved purchase of one 2024 Ford F-150 Police Responder for $49,436.60 (5-0)
- Approved payment to Oak View Group for 2023/2024 arena management fee incentive (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including FEMA grant acceptance of $320,218.66 (5-0)
- Approved executive sessions for union contract negotiations and legal rights discussion (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
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
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,524,000 contract with Doten's Construction, Inc. for courthouse AC-1 replacement and controls upgrades, with Chair Cloutier recused and the remaining four commissioners voting yes. The Board also approved a 2025 parking garage fee schedule raising monthly fees from $160 to $180, a $164,942.03 audio-visual contract for 27 Northport, a $192,645 jail medical addition security contract, and accepted a $700,000 federal grant and a $590,553.28 Homeland Security grant. A sheriff's grant application for medically assisted treatment funding was postponed indefinitely at the Sheriff's Office request. The Board also approved a Domestic Violence Action Month proclamation and a $3,524.90 sheriff's sidearm purchase, and held two executive sessions.
- Approved $3,524,000 courthouse AC-1 replacement and controls contract with Doten's Construction, Inc. (4-0, Chair Cloutier recused)
- Approved 2025 parking garage fee schedule, raising monthly fees from $160 to $180 (5-0)
- Approved $164,942.03 audio-visual renovation contract with Connectivity Point for 27 Northport (5-0)
- Approved $192,645 contract amendment with Securitas Technology for jail medical addition security systems (5-0)
- Approved accepting $700,000 Improving Criminal Justice Response grant over 36 months (5-0)
- Approved accepting $590,553.28 FY24 Homeland Security Grant Program award (5-0)
- Postponed indefinitely sheriff's grant application to Maine Recovery Council for medically assisted treatment funding (5-0)
- Approved $3,524.90 purchase of sheriff's sidearms, lights, and holsters (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
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
The Board of Trustees approved financial reports showing a $782,000 net income and authorized a management fee incentive for Oak View Group. Trustees also reviewed updates on Maine Mariners operations and capital improvements to the arena's sound system and marquee.
- Approved $118,643 management fee incentive for Oak View Group 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Approved financial reports for March through July 2024 (6-0)
- Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved General Manager's report and capital projects update (6-0)
- Approved update on Arena contracts and operations (6-0)
- Received and filed events reports from March through June 2024
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, the 2023/24 CAPER report to HUD, and appointments to the Finance Committee. A grant application for medically assisted treatment funding was tabled to the October 15, 2024 meeting. The board also received an informational report from the Public Health Department.
- Approved consent agenda including jail medical services contract amendment (4-0)
- Approved AKC Reunite Grant for $2,250 and $750 budget allocation for drug detection dog (4-0)
- Approved purchase of county-issued side arms, lights, and holsters (4-0)
- Approved amendment to Non-Union Personnel Policy (4-0)
- Approved acceptance of $2,900 cash donations for National Night Out (4-0)
- Approved submission of 2023/24 CAPER to HUD (4-0)
- Approved Finance Committee appointments for 2024-2027 (4-0)
- Tabled grant application for Medically Assisted Treatment funding to 10/15/2024 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
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)
Regional Communications Center Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to receive updates on staffing, radio infrastructure, and the 'Million for mobiles and portables' project. The meeting also includes updates on state crisis policy for mental health calls and the USM PD.
- CCRCC Staffing Update
- Cumberland County Radio infrastructure update
- Million for mobiles and portables update
- State CRISIS Policy and Training for mental health calls update
- USM PD update
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the July 8 meeting, authorize law enforcement contracts totaling $1.53M, award a $3.82M construction bid, and discuss the sale of the Maine Mariners hockey team. The board will also consider a patrol vehicle purchase and appointments.
- Approve $3,822,908 bid to Benchmark, Inc. for 27 Northport renovation
- Authorize $1,435,582.61 sheriff contract with Town of Standish
- Authorize $98,187.58 sheriff contract with Maine School Administrative District #61
- Approve $52,537.10 replacement patrol vehicle purchase
- Authorize transfer of Maine Mariners hockey team sale
The Board approved a $3,822,908 construction contract for the 27 Northport fit-up to Benchmark, Inc., despite a protest from lower bidder AlliedCook Construction. The Board also approved two law enforcement service contracts, a patrol vehicle purchase, and authorized the County Manager to sign a transfer document for the sale of the Maine Mariners hockey team. All votes were unanimous except the added finance hire, which passed 4-1.
- Approved $3,822,908 ARPA fit-up contract for 27 Northport to Benchmark, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $1,435,582.61 law enforcement contract with Town of Standish (5-0)
- Approved $98,187.58 law enforcement contract with MSAD #61 (5-0)
- Approved $52,537.10 patrol vehicle purchase from MHQ (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Brandan Walker to CCRCC Board (5-0)
- Authorized County Manager to sign Maine Mariners sale transfer document (5-0)
- Approved $75,000 Finance Department hire (4-1)
- Entered and concluded two executive sessions (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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)
The Board approved several law enforcement services contracts for various towns and school districts. It also authorized a transportation planning grant and a ticket subsidy payment for the Maine Mariners. The Board received a report on homelessness needs in the Lakes Region.
- Approved $101,067.82 law enforcement contract for Maine School District 6 (5-0)
- Approved $27,915.87 law enforcement contract for Town of Long Island (5-0)
- Approved $332,932.26 law enforcement contract for Town of Gray (5-0)
- Approved $203,859.14 law enforcement contract for Maine School District 15 and Town of Gray (5-0)
- Approved $295,546.48 law enforcement contract for Town of Harrison (5-0)
- Approved $150,000 grant agreement with University of Minnesota for transportation planning (5-0)
- Approved dispatch services contract with University of Southern Maine for discounted tuition (5-0)
- Approved $300,426 payment to Maine Mariners for 2023/2024 ticket subsidy (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
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
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.8 million agreement with Securitas Technology to design and build a jail security system upgrade, and approved reallocating general obligation bond funds from a planned jail roof replacement to cover the cost. The board also approved the 2024/2025 Cross Insurance Arena operations and trustees budget, several contracts for law enforcement and emergency communications services, a revised county vehicle use policy, and an agreement with the Town of Baldwin for radio tower use. Informational presentations were given on the new administrative building at 27 Northport Dr and a regional fire and EMS study. The board entered executive session to evaluate the County Manager; no decisions from that session were recorded.
- Approved $2.8M agreement with Securitas Technology for jail security system upgrade and reallocated jail roof bond funds to the project (5-0)
- Approved 2024/2025 Cross Insurance Arena Operations Budget and Trustees Budget (5-0)
- Approved law enforcement services contract with Town of Naples, June 12–Sept 2, 2024, for $40,137.10 (5-0)
- Approved emergency communications contract with Town of Sebago, July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027 (5-0)
- Approved emergency communications contract with Town of Standish, July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027 (5-0)
- Approved general assistance contract with Town of Naples, June 1, 2024–June 30, 2026, at $10,444.20 annually (5-0)
- Approved revised County Vehicle Use Policy (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Town of Baldwin for County use of radio equipment on WMTW Tower (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
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
The Board of Commissioners and the Cross Insurance Arena Board of Trustees met in a closed executive session. The session focused on consultations with Corporation Counsel regarding operational agreements for the arena. No public actions or votes on policy were recorded.
- Approved entry into executive session to discuss Cross Insurance Arena agreements (4-0)
- Approved conclusion of executive session (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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
The Board of Commissioners met for an executive session closed to the public. They authorized the session to discuss a National Corrections Employee Union Letter of Request and develop legal questions for the County Attorney. No public decisions or votes on substantive matters were recorded in these minutes.
- Approved entry into Executive Session (5-0)
- Concluded Executive Session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The Board adopted the 2024 Community Development Annual Action Plan and approved a new Retiree Return to Work policy for non-union personnel. Several contracts and grants were approved via the consent agenda, while the arena operations budget was tabled.
- Approved 2024 Community Development Annual Action Plan (5-0)
- Approved Non-Union Personnel Retiree Return to Work Policy (5-0)
- Approved $20,040.40 contract for Cross Insurance Arena audio upgrades (5-0)
- Approved $81,017 purchase of two electric vehicles from Rowe Ford (5-0)
- Approved Law Enforcement Service Contract with Town of Chebeague Island (5-0)
- Approved $6,129.50 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (5-0)
- Tabled 2024/2025 Cross Insurance Arena Operations and Trustees Budget (5-0)
- Ratified Order Requiring a Public Hearing for HOME-ARP Action Plan (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
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
The Board of Trustees approved the 2024/2025 operations budget, which projects a $218,000 operating income deficit. The board also approved financial and events reports for November 2023 through February 2024. A $200,000 Trustees Budget was recommended for approval by the Board of County Commissioners in June.
- Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports for Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (5-0)
- Approved events reports for Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (5-0)
- Approved 2024/2025 Arena Operations Budget and Trustees Budget (5-0)
- Approved entry into executive session to discuss Portland Hockey LLC contract (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The Board of Commissioners approved a $110,084.00 bid to PM Construction, Inc. of Saco, Maine for Cross Insurance Arena team boxes renovation, along with a US Marshals Service federal inmate per diem contract and a HOME-ARP Action Plan amendment. The board also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and proclamations. Three commissioners were present and two were excused, so all recorded votes were 3-0 among those present. The HOME-ARP plan amendment was recommended for approval and later ratified at the May 13, 2024 meeting.
- Approved consent agenda (3-0; 2 excused)
- Approved AKC Reunite grant application for Sheriff's Office K9 replacement
- Approved Marine Patrol & Marine Conservation contract with Harpswell, April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
- Approved law enforcement services contract with Harpswell, April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
- Approved law enforcement services contract with Frye Island, May 22, 2024 - October 14, 2024
- Approved MainePERS Special Plan 3C contract amendment for Administrative Investigator, effective May 1, 2024
- Approved $700,000 Office on Violence Against Women grant proposal submission
- Approved $110,084.00 Cross Insurance Arena team boxes renovation bid to PM Construction, Inc. (3-0; 2 excused)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
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
The Board of Commissioners approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $7.7M using ARPA funding for construction of a Jail Medical Wing, amending the Landry French construction manager contract. The Board also approved the 2024/2025 General Fund, Jail and Cross Insurance Arena budgets on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Witonis opposed over concerns about Sheriff's Office vehicle purchases. A $457,275.00 parking garage restoration contract with Krisha Construction was approved, and the ARPA Advisory Committee was dissolved. All other consent agenda items and new business orders passed unanimously.
- Approved $7.7M GMP for Jail Medical Wing construction using ARPA funding (5-0)
- Approved 2024/2025 General Fund, Jail and Cross Insurance Arena budgets (4-1, Witonis opposed)
- Approved $457,275.00 parking garage restoration contract with Krisha Construction (5-0)
- Dissolved the Cumberland County ARPA Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Approved 3% COLA for Elected Officials & Sheriff Appointment (5-0)
- Adjusted Probate Judge's salary by $2,000.00 effective March 25, 2024 (4-1, Witonis opposed)
- Approved agreement with Oxford County Jail to house 10 residents at $85/day, March 2024 to April 2025 (5-0)
- Authorized County Manager to negotiate Cross Insurance Arena ticket fees for next three years (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
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
The Board met in executive session to discuss the compensation of the Cumberland County Judge of Probate. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved entry into executive session to discuss Judge of Probate compensation (5-0)
- Approved conclusion of executive session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
The Board approved the Jail Major to negotiate a contract to house 10 Oxford County residents for one year at a daily rate of $85. Other actions included approving a payment to Portland Hockey LLC and a contract for office furniture at the 27 Northport Building.
- Approved authorization for Jail Major to negotiate housing 10 Oxford County Jail residents at $85/day (4-1)
- Approved $61,232.00 payment to Portland Hockey LLC (5-0)
- Approved contract with Creative Office Resources for furniture at 27 Northport Building (5-0)
- Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved entry into Executive Session regarding Probate Judge compensation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
The committee discussed a proposed 8.7% increase to the Sheriff's budget, including requests for new vehicles and a part-time computer forensics position. No final votes were taken on the budget items; the committee will wrap up its work on February 20, 2024.
- Approved minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting
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
The Cumberland County Finance Committee approved the minutes from its December 19, 2023 meeting. The committee reviewed budget presentations for the Emergency Management Agency, Regional Communications Department, and Cross Insurance Arena. A proposal to reallocate $25,000 from the United Way budget to community libraries was discussed but not recorded as a formal vote.
- Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Reviewed Emergency Management Agency budget and discussed regionalization of emergency services
- Reviewed Regional Communications Department budget; noted $2M dedicated to facility renovation
- Reviewed Cross Insurance Arena budget; noted $33M bond is halfway paid with end date 2032
- Discussed proposal to reallocate $25,000 from United Way to community libraries (no vote recorded)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
The Board approved retirement plan amendments for non-union law enforcement and communications center leadership. They also authorized payments related to the Cross Insurance Arena and named a new victim witness waiting room.
- Approved re-appointment of Sam Surprise to Cross Insurance Arena Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Approved naming the new Victim Witness Waiting Room as the 'Lois Galgay Reckitt Victim Witness Waiting Room' (5-0)
- Approved MainePERS Special Plan 3C for non-union Law Enforcement Officers working over 20 hours per week (5-0)
- Approved MainePERS Special Plan 2C for non-union CCRCC Director and Deputy Director working over 20 hours per week (5-0)
- Accepted 2022-2023 Financial Incentive Calculation from OVG360 for $114,916.61 (5-0)
- Approved $296,794.00 payment to Portland Hockey LLC per financial subsidy agreement (5-0)
- Approved December 11, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)