Cumberland County public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena
The Board of Trustees will review and approve minutes from past meetings, receive updates from the Maine Mariners, and review financial and event reports. Key actions include recommending approval of the 2024-2025 OVG Financial Incentive to the County Commissioners and discussing the 50th Anniversary Committee and arena feasibility study.
- Update from the Maine Mariners by Adam Goldberg
- Presentation of financial reports from March to August 2025
- Approval of monthly financial reports for September and October 2025
- Recommendation to County Commissioners for approval of the 2024-2025 OVG Financial Incentive
- Report on the Arena Feasibility Study
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regional Communications Center Board of Directors
The Regional Communications Center Board will review staffing updates, radio infrastructure plans, and user experience reports. It will receive updates on the tower-in-a-box deployments and a new 911 system overview. The board will also discuss the end-of-life of the Code Red system and the conclusion of the "I am responding" contract, as well as new flex/Spillman functions. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- New 911 System overview
- Code Red - end of life discussion
- I am responding - end of contract discussion
- Tower in a box update on its use and deployments
- Cumberland County Radio infrastructure next steps
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will vote on amendments to purchasing, credit card, and surplus material policies, as well as updates to the non-union personnel policy and the 2024/2025 bonding schedule. The board will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule, committee assignments, and a closure for county offices on December 26, 2025.
- Amendments to purchasing, credit card, and surplus material policies
- Update to non-union personnel policy including lactation and earned leave
- Amendment of the 2024/2025 General Obligation Bonding Schedule
- Approval of the 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule
- Closure of county offices on Friday, December 26, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, then receive a presentation on the proposed FY2026/2027 budgets for the General Fund, Jail, and Cross Insurance Arena. Committee members will discuss the budgets and select departments for further presentations.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Presentation of proposed 2026/2027 General Fund, Jail & Cross Insurance Arena budgets
- Finance Committee questions and discussion on the budgets
- Committee selection of departments for budget presentations
The committee voted 4‑0 to appoint Bob Vail as chair and 4‑0 to appoint Karin Orenstein as vice chair. Two separate motions to approve the Finance Committee Document passed unanimously. The proposed 2026/2027 General Fund, Jail & Cross Insurance Arena budgets were received and filed. Additional discussion items were noted but no further actions were taken.
- Bob Vail elected chair (vote 4‑0)
- Karin Orenstein elected vice chair (vote 4‑0)
- Finance Committee Document approved unanimously (first motion)
- Finance Committee Document approved unanimously (second motion)
- 2026/2027 General Fund, Jail & Cross Insurance Arena budget document received and filed
- Finance Committee discussion document (FC 25-004) received and filed
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to attend a joint board meeting with commissioners from six other Maine counties. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, November 21, 2025.
- Joint board meeting with Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc.
- Meeting date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Meeting time: 8:45 am - 11:00 am
- Meeting ID: 207 725 5472
- Location: Zoom Virtual Call
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider transferring $1.26 million from undesignated fund balance to a strategic planning reserve, along with several consent agenda items including a deputy contract for Gray and appointments. New business includes authorizing a DA investigator funded by the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and remanding the 2026-2027 proposed budget back to the Finance Committee. Unfinished business includes final approval of HOME-ARP funding recommendations and a bylaw amendment on alternative disbursement warrant authority.
- Authorization to amend law enforcement services contract with Town of Gray for an additional deputy (Jan-June 2026)
- Authorization of Public Safety Health and Wellness Reimbursement Fund and Project
- Authorization for District Attorney's Office to become certified law enforcement agency and add SAKI-funded investigator
- Remand of 2026-2027 proposed budget to Finance Committee for further review
- Final reading of bylaw amendments establishing alternative disbursement warrant authority and incorporating public participation policy
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting. It withdrew the appointment of City Councilor Kate Sykes to the Finance Committee. It approved several consent‑agenda items, including a law‑enforcement services amendment, a public‑safety health fund, a $6,000 grant award, and the appointment of the Brunswick Fire Chief to the Fire/EMS Advisory Committee. It also authorized the District Attorney’s Office to become a certified law‑enforcement agency and created a new investigator position funded by the Sex Assault Kit Initiative.
- Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
- Withdrew appointment of City Councilor Kate Sykes to Finance Committee (5-0)
- Approved amendment to law‑enforcement services agreement (25-116) (5-0)
- Approved Public Safety Health and Wellness Reimbursement Fund (25-117) (5-0)
- Approved acceptance of $6,000 Spring 2025 Lifesaver Grant (25-118) (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Brunswick Fire Chief Kenneth Brillant to Fire/EMS Advisory Committee (25-119) (5-0)
- Authorized District Attorney’s Office to become certified law‑enforcement agency and created new investigator position (25-121) (5-0)
- Remanded 2026/2027 proposed budget to Finance Committee for further review (25-122)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a bid for Sheriff's patrol vehicles and hold a final public hearing on HOME-ARP funding recommendations. The body is also considering a law enforcement contract for the Town of Gray and amendments to county by-laws and administrative policies.
- Bid award to McGovern Auto Group/MHQ for $558,513.00 for Sheriff’s Patrol Replacement Vehicles
- Law enforcement services contract with the Town of Gray for $312,574.47
- Grant extension with University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies for $700,000
- Final public hearing on HOME-ARP Funding Recommendations
- Proposed amendments to Government By-laws and Administrative Regulations regarding FOAA fees and travel allowances
The Board approved a $700,000 grant extension with the University of Minnesota for the Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity (MATI) Phase II project. It also approved a $312,574.47 law‑enforcement services contract, a $558,513 purchase of sheriff patrol vehicles, and amended the order to notify a change to the U.S. Marshals contract. Several other items were approved or tabled with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
- Approved 25-104 Sheriff’s Office Commissions August 2025 (5‑0)
- Approved 25-105 Sheriff’s Office Commissions Sep‑Oct 2025 (5‑0)
- Approved 25-106 Law Enforcement Services contract $312,574.47 (5‑0)
- Approved 25-108 Appointment of Cross Insurance Arena Trustees (5‑0)
- Approved 25-109 Grant extension with University of Minnesota for MATI Phase II $700,000 (5‑0)
- Amended and then approved 25-107 Finance Committee appointments (both 5‑0)
- Tabled 25-110 Proclamation for Domestic Violence Action Month (5‑0)
- Approved 25-111 Sheriff’s patrol vehicle purchase $558,513 (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Commissioners
This is a special meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners with only an executive session scheduled. The board will enter executive session under state law to consult with its attorney concerning legal rights and duties. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405 (6)(E) for legal consultation
The Board entered an executive session under M.R.S.A. §405(6)(E) after a motion was approved unanimously (5‑0). The session was concluded later by another unanimous motion. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Entered executive session (5-0)
- Concluded executive session (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena
The Board of Trustees of Cross Insurance Arena will hear an overview of the signed lease agreement with PowerPlay LLC (Maine Mariners) and receive updates from the team. They will also review financial and event reports from March through August 2025, along with the General Manager's report. Approval of the April 8, 2025, meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Overview of signed lease agreement with PowerPlay LLC (Maine Mariners)
- Update from the Maine Mariners by Adam Goldberg
- Presentation of financial reports for March–August 2025
- Presentation of event reports for April–August 2025
- Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025, meeting
The Board of Trustees did not achieve a quorum, so the meeting was not held. No agenda items were acted upon or voted on.
Commissioner Workshop
This is a commissioner workshop for informational review only, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The agenda focuses on educating commissioners about the rights, rules, and requirements for housing ICE prisoners at the county jail. Presentations will be given by advocacy groups (No ICE in ME, Presente!, Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition), a high school representative, the Maine Department of Corrections, and the Sheriff's Office.
- Presentation by No ICE in ME (Shelby Leighton)
- Presentation by Presente! and Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (Crystal Cron, Ruben Torres)
- Presentation by Deering High School (Mariela Jacome)
- Presentation by Maine Department of Corrections
- Presentation by Sheriff's Office
Regional Communications Center Board of Directors
The Regional Communications Center Board of Directors will meet to discuss radio infrastructure and budget overviews. The board is scheduled to vote on Fire Department definitions. Other items include staffing updates and a review of the CCCA Dispatch Contract.
- Vote on Fire Department definitions
- CCS Dispatch Contract overview
- CCRCC Budget overview
- Cumberland County Radio infrastructure next steps
- Tower in a box deployment update
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Finance Committee caucus will convene on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the county administrative offices. District officers will meet sequentially from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The caucus is followed by the regular County Commissioner meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a successor collective bargaining agreement for Teamsters Local 340 Law Enforcement and a 5-year lease with PowerPlay LLC. The meeting also includes a first public hearing on HOME-ARP funding recommendations.
- Adoption of Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 340 Law Enforcement 2025-2028
- 5-year lease authorization with PowerPlay LLC (Maine Mariners Hockey)
- First public hearing on HOME-ARP Funding Recommendations
- Eleventh Amendment to the Health Services Agreement with Armor Health
- Adoption of the County Commissioners Public Participation Policy
The commissioners adopted the new three‑year collective bargaining agreement for the County Teamsters Local 340 law‑enforcement union. They also approved the HOME‑ARP funding recommendations and authorized a public hearing on the proposed demolition of the historic Prebble Chapel. Additional actions included authorizing a sheriff grant request, establishing a Fire/EMS advisory committee, and appointing finance and arena trustees.
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Authorized the Sheriff’s Department to submit a FY2026 Speed Enforcement Grant request (Approved)
- Approved HOME‑ARP Funding Recommendations (5-0)
- Introduced order requiring a public hearing on the Prebble Chapel demolition (5-0)
- Adopted the Teamsters Local 340 collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
- Approved establishment of a County Fire/EMS Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Finance Committee members with conditions (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Cross Insurance Arena Trustees (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Commissioner Workshop
This is a workshop meeting for review and discussion only; no votes are taken. The Board will enter executive session to consult with legal counsel, and discuss a proposal to purchase Registry of Deeds documents and a draft public meeting policy.
- Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(E) for attorney consultation on legal rights and duties
- Discussion: Request to purchase Cumberland County Registry of Deeds recorded documents
- Discussion: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting Policy
During the September 2, 2025 workshop, commissioners moved to discuss the Workshop Document. Both motions were carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded.
- Motion to discuss Workshop Document approved (5-0)
- Second motion to discuss Workshop Document approved (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Assessment Review
The Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review will hold a hearing on a tax abatement appeal for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison, filed by Connie Allen. The board will also consider approving minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing on tax abatement appeal (BAR 25-017) for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison, MAP/Lot 59-17, by Connie Allen
- Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2025 Board of Assessment Review meeting
The Board of Assessment Review unanimously approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting (BAR 25-018). It also unanimously denied the appeal for a 2024‑25 tax abatement request for 46 Island Pond Road in Harrison (BAR 25-017).
- Approved minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting (BAR 25-018) – unanimous
- Denied 2024‑25 tax abatement appeal for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison (BAR 25-017) – unanimous
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is convening to participate in a board meeting of Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc., a regional workforce development entity. The agenda contains no other items beyond this joint meeting via Zoom.
- Board of Commissioners to join Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. board meeting via Zoom at 8:45 AM
Board of Assessment Review
The Board will hear an appeal for a 2024-25 tax abatement request for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison, filed by Connie Allen. They will also approve minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.
- Appeal for 2024-25 tax abatement for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison by Connie Allen (BAR 25-017)
- Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting
The Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The Board also voted unanimously to table the 2024‑25 tax abatement request for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison, giving the town assessor up to 30 days to provide additional information. The matter will be revisited by August 20, 2025.
- Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled tax abatement appeal for 46 Island Pond Rd, Harrison (unanimous, due back by 8/20/2025)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple service agreements for law enforcement and emergency communications across various towns. The meeting includes a vote on a collective bargaining agreement for the Cumberland County Communications Association and a contract renewal for jail medical consultation.
- Law enforcement service agreements for MSAD #61, Town of Harrison, and Town of Standish
- Communications services contracts for 14 towns, including Bridgton, Casco, and Gorham
- Two-year contract renewal with Dynamic Medical Works, LLC for jail consultation services
- Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Cumberland County Communications Association
- Change order for Landry French Construction regarding old jail medical facility renovation
At the July 21 meeting the Board approved the minutes from the June 16 session unanimously. The consent agenda, including multiple law‑enforcement and communications service contracts, was approved by a 5‑0 vote. The Board adopted a successor collective‑bargaining agreement with the Cumberland County Communications Association and authorized a change order for the jail medical‑facility renovation, both by unanimous vote. It also approved a $4.3 million amendment to the jail medical services contract with Armor Heath of Cumberland County, LLC.
- Approved June 16 meeting minutes (5‑0 unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items, including law‑enforcement and communications contracts (5‑0 unanimous)
- Adopted successor collective‑bargaining agreement with Cumberland County Communications Association (5‑0 unanimous)
- Authorized change order for renovation of the old jail medical facility (25‑086) (5‑0 unanimous)
- Approved $4.3 million amendment to jail medical services contract with Armor Heath (25‑087) (5‑0 unanimous)
- Approved two‑year contract renewal with Dynamic Medical Works for jail consultation services (25‑082)
- Authorized General Assistance contract between Town of Raymond and Cumberland County (25‑079)
- Authorized 3‑year Regional Assessing contract between Town of Yarmouth and Cumberland County (25‑080)
🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hear the Jail Board of Visitors' 2024 annual report, consider a consent agenda covering assessing and law enforcement contracts, and take up new business including the appointment of a treasurer and adoption of a successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340 for corrections supervisors. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a lease agreement with Power Play, LLC.
- Adoption of successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340 for corrections supervisors, July 2025 – June 2028
- Appointment of Finance Director Theresa Grover as County Treasurer effective July 1, 2025
- Consent: Regional Assessing Contract between the Town of Gorham and Cumberland County for 2025-2028
- Consent: Law enforcement services contracts with the Towns of Chebeague Island and Long Island
- Executive session to discuss lease agreement with Power Play, LLC
The Board approved the consent agenda items, authorizing contracts for a regional assessing agreement with Gorham and law‑enforcement services with Chebeague Island and Long Island. New business approvals included a MetLife paid family medical leave and life‑insurance contract for county staff, the appointment of Finance Director Theresa Grover as Treasurer, and a successor collective‑bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Regional Assessing Contract between Town of Gorham and Cumberland County (5-0)
- Approved Law Enforcement services agreement with Town of Chebeague Island (5-0)
- Approved Law Enforcement services contract with Town of Long Island (June‑Sept 2025) (5-0)
- Approved MetLife contract for Paid Family Medical Leave and Life Insurance (5-0)
- Appointed Finance Director Theresa Grover as County Treasurer effective July 1 2025 (5-0)
- Adopted successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340 (July 2025‑June 2028) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Assessment Review
The Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review will review supporting documentation for two tax abatement appeals on Zakelo Island in Harrison. The agenda lists BAR hearings for 22 and 27 Zakelo Island Road, with no formal vote scheduled.
- Review of 2024-25 Tax Abatement Appeal for 22 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-013)
- Review of 2024-25 Tax Abatement Appeal for 27 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-015)
- Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting (BAR 25-012)
- Hearings scheduled upon request and open to the public
- Next meeting date to be determined
The Board of Assessment Review approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote (Board Member Coyne was excused). It received and filed supporting documentation for a 2024‑25 tax abatement appeal for 22 and 27 Zakelo Island Rd (no vote taken). The board denied the tax abatement appeal for 22 Zakelo Island Rd filed by Paul and Toni Good by a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also denied the tax abatement appeal for 27 Zakelo Island Rd filed by Michael and Patricia McDonough by the same vote.
- Approved minutes BAR 25-012 (4-0)
- Filed supporting documentation BAR 25-013 (no vote)
- Denied tax abatement appeal BAR 25-014 for 22 Zakelo Island Rd (4-0)
- Denied tax abatement appeal BAR 25-015 for 27 Zakelo Island Rd (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will approve the 2025/2026 operational, capital and trustee budgets for Cross Insurance Arena. It will also consider law‑enforcement service contracts with the Town of Naples, Frye Island and School District #6, and authorize a $144,183 ticket subsidy to PowerPlay LLC. Additional items include adopting the Emergency Operations Plan, appointing a corporation counsel, and awarding a real‑estate services contract.
- Authorization of law‑enforcement services contracts with Naples, Frye Island, and Maine School Administrative District #6
- Authorization of a $144,183 ticket subsidy to PowerPlay LLC (Maine Mariners)
- Approval of the 2025‑2026 Cross Insurance Arena operational, capital and trustee budgets
- Adoption of the 2025 Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Plan
- Appointment of Alyssa Tibbetts of Tibbetts Law as corporation counsel
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included law‑enforcement service contracts with the Town of Naples, Frye Island, and MSAD #6, a Justice Assistance Grant for AC units, a ticket‑subsidy payment of $144,183, and a reappointment to the Assessment Review Board. In new business, commissioners approved awarding a real‑estate services bid to Buckspan/Deering Team using ARPA funds to create a land bank, and appointed Alyssa Tibbetts as corporation counsel.
- Approved law‑enforcement services contract with Town of Naples (5‑0)
- Approved law‑enforcement services contract with Town of Frye Island (5‑0)
- Approved law‑enforcement services contract with MSAD #6 (5‑0)
- Approved Justice Assistance Grant funding for mobile command post AC units (5‑0)
- Approved ticket subsidy to PowerPlay LLC $144,183.00 (5‑0)
- Reappointed David Silk to Board of Assessment Review (5‑0)
- Awarded real‑estate services bid to Buckspan/Deering Team at RE/MAX Shoreline (5‑0)
- Appointed Alyssa Tibbetts as corporation counsel (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Board of Assessment Review
The Board of Assessment Review will hear appeals for 2024-25 tax abatement requests for three properties on Zakelo Island Rd in Harrison. The meeting is held at the County Courthouse in Portland.
- Hear appeal for 0 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-008)
- Hear appeal for 4 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-009)
- Hear appeal for 15 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-010)
- Approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025
The Board of Assessment Review approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It denied three tax abatement requests for properties on Zakelo Island Road—0, 4, and 15 Zakelo Island Rd—each by a 4‑1 vote. No other business was taken.
- Approved minutes (BAR 25-008) – vote 4‑0‑1
- Denied tax abatement for 0 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-009) – vote 4‑1
- Denied tax abatement for 4 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-010) – vote 4‑1
- Denied tax abatement for 15 Zakelo Island Rd (BAR 25-011) – vote 4‑1
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Assessment Review
The Board of Assessment Review will meet to consider a 2024-25 tax abatement request. Two other appeals for properties in Casco have been withdrawn.
- Tax abatement appeal for 475 Cape Monday Rd, Harrison, ME (Lawrence Makovich)
- Withdrawn appeal for 162 Ring Landing Rd, Casco, ME
- Withdrawn appeal for 168 Ring Landing Rd, Casco, ME
- Approval of February 25, 2025 meeting minutes
The Board of Assessment Review approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved a tax‑abatement reduction for 475 Cape Monday Rd, lowering the assessed value to $1,181,206, with a 3‑1‑1 vote. Two other appeals were withdrawn and not acted upon.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved tax‑abatement reduction for 475 Cape Monday Rd (3-1-1)
- Appeal for 162 Ring Landing Rd withdrawn
- Appeal for 168 Ring Landing Rd withdrawn
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a final public hearing and vote on the 2025 Annual Action Plan allocating CDBG and HOME funds. They will also consider a consent agenda including law enforcement contracts with Harpswell and Gray, assessing contracts with Baldwin and Falmouth, a $100 donation, a congressional spending request for Windham Fire Station, and a Verizon lease amendment. New business includes adopting a 12.5% indirect rate and proclamations for Correction Officer and Law Enforcement weeks. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lease agreement with Power Play, LLC.
- Authorization of law enforcement contracts with Harpswell (patrol and marine patrol, April 2025–March 2026) and with MSAD 15/Gray (July 2025–June 2026)
- Authorization of 3-year regional assessing contracts with Baldwin and Falmouth (2025–2028)
- Authorize submission of FY2026 Congressional Direct Spending Request for Windham Fire Station to Senator Collins’ office
- Adopting a 12.5% indirect rate for Cumberland County
- Executive session to discuss lease agreement with Power Play, LLC
The Board approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted the Consent Agenda, which included several law‑enforcement service contracts, regional assessing contracts, a $100 donation acceptance, and a lease amendment, all approved by a 4‑0 vote with one commissioner excused. The Board also adopted a new 12.5% indirect rate for federal grants, and proclaimed National Correction Officer Week and National Law Enforcement Week.
- Approved March 17 and March 31, 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Approved Consent Agenda items – law‑enforcement contracts, regional assessing contracts, $100 donation, lease amendment (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Adopted 12.5% indirect rate for county grant administration (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Proclaimed May 4‑10, 2025 as National Correction Officer Week (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Proclaimed May 11‑17, 2025 as National Law Enforcement Week (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Approved Community Development 2025 Annual Action Plan and public‑hearing order (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Authorized entry into executive session on Power Play lease issue (4‑0, 1 excused)
- Authorized conclusion of executive session (4‑0, 1 excused)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees Cross Insurance Arena
The Cumberland County Board of Trustees of Cross Insurance Arena will consider recommending the 2025/2026 operating, capital, and trustee budgets. They will also appoint a chair and vice chair, receive an update from the Maine Mariners, and approve financial and events reports from recent months. An executive session is planned to discuss ongoing negotiations with OVG 360 and Powerplay LLC.
- Appointment of chair and vice chair for the 2025 Board of Trustees
- Approval of financial reports for July 2024 through February 2025
- Approval of events report for August 2024 through February 2025
- Recommendation of the 2025/2026 Operating, Capital, and Trustee budgets
- Executive session under 1 MRSA 405(6)(D) to discuss negotiations with OVG 360 and Powerplay LLC
The trustees approved Steve Woods as the 2025 Chair and John Jamieson as Vice Chair. The meeting minutes from September 2024 were approved unanimously. Financial and events reports for the period July 2024‑February 2025 were each approved. No other substantive motions were recorded.
- Approved Steve Woods as Chair (5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain, 1 Excused)
- Approved John Jamieson as Vice Chair (5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain, 1 Excused)
- Approved September 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports July 2024‑Feb 2025 (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused)
- Approved events report Aug 2024‑Feb 2025 (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Excused)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Commissioner Workshop
The Board will hold a workshop to review informational items. The agenda includes requests to enter executive session to discuss legal rights and duties, as well as contract negotiations for the Cumberland County Communications Association and the Teamster Law Enforcement Union.
- Executive session regarding legal rights and duties (REV 25-08)
- Executive session regarding Cumberland County Communications Association contract negotiations (REV 25-07)
- Executive session regarding Teamster Law Enforcement Union contract negotiations (REV 25-07)
The workshop entered executive session at 5:31 pm. A motion to discuss the Workshop Document was made by Vice Chair Smith, seconded by Commissioner Caterina, and carried unanimously (5‑0). After exiting executive session at 6:50 pm, the same motion was repeated and again carried unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken.
- Workshop Document discussed (5-0) before executive session
- Workshop Document discussed (5-0) after executive session
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will vote to move $1.2 million in contingency funds from the Municipal Water and Sewer Infrastructure allocation to the North Windham Wastewater Treatment System Project. It will also authorize the County Manager to sign three‑year regional assessing contracts with the towns of Casco (2025‑2028) and North Yarmouth (2025‑2058). Additional items include approval of Sheriff’s Office commissions for Jan‑Feb 2025, a proposal submission for Maine Health Access Foundation grant funding, and adoption of the 2025 Community Development Annual Action Plan.
- Transfer $1.2 million from Municipal Water and Sewer Infrastructure contingency fund to North Windham Wastewater Treatment System Project (ARPA Business) – 25-022
- Authorize County Manager to sign 3‑year Regional Assessing contract with Town of Casco (2025‑2028) – 25-018
- Authorize County Manager to sign 3‑year Regional Assessing contract with Town of North Yarmouth (2025‑2058) – 25-019
- Approve Sheriff Office commissions for January‑February 2025 – 25-020
- Approve the 2025 Community Development Annual Action Plan, including CDBG and HOME partnership funds – 25-024
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Commissioner Workshop
The Board will review a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and The Opportunity Alliance to establish a Law Enforcement Crisis Response Liaison position. The meeting is informational only.
- Review draft MOU for Law Enforcement Crisis Response Liaison position
- Review 2023 and 2024 mental health related calls for service data
- Public comment will not be received unless invited by the Board
Regional Communications Center Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review updates regarding county radio infrastructure and staffing. The meeting includes discussions on mental health call training and a demonstration of the 'What 3 words' system.
- Introduction of Commissioner Steve Gorden and Commissioner Tom Tyler for board appointment
- Cumberland County Radio infrastructure update
- State CRISIS Policy and Training for mental health calls update
- Review of Policy A-125 regarding Monday AM back up radio checks
- Planning for 3rd Annual Touch a Truck event on April 19th
Board of Commissioners
The Coastal Counties Workforce Board of Directors will hold a regular virtual meeting to handle routine business including election of chief elected officials, membership matters, and the executive director's report. No specific funding or policy decisions are on the agenda.
- Election of chief elected officials
- Discussion of CCWB membership
- Executive director's report
Commissioner Workshop
The workshop will inform commissioners about the current status of the county’s federal funding. It will also brief them on the progress of labor contract negotiations with Teamsters Union Local 340 (Law Enforcement and Jail Supervisors), National Correctional Employees Union Local 110, and the Cumberland County Communications Association. No decisions are scheduled; items are informational unless the Board directs otherwise.
- Update on the status of the County’s federal funding (REV 25-03)
- Discussion of labor contract negotiations with Teamsters Union Local 340, National Correctional Employees Union Local 110, and Cumberland County Communications Association (REV 25-04)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Assessment Review
The Board of Assessment Review is meeting to hear appeals regarding tax abatements. The board will deliberate on the applications and issue written decisions to the applicants, assessor, and County Commissioners.
- Appeal regarding timeliness of tax abatement application for 25 Pond View Way, Casco (BAR 25-001)
- Appeal of 2024-25 tax abatement for 400 Carsley Rd, Harrison (BAR 25-002)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2025/2026 General Fund, Jail, and Cross Insurance Arena budgets. The meeting includes votes on several facility contracts and a cost of living adjustment for elected officials.
- Approval of 2025/2026 General Fund, Jail, and Cross Insurance Arena budgets
- Estimated $5 million contract with Thornton Tomasetti for Jail roof and courthouse window replacement
- 3% Cost of Living Adjustment for Elected Officials & Sheriff Appointment
- $93,000 ARPA-funded contract with Bureau Veritas for Facilities Condition Assessment
- Contract with Bisson I&R Commercial Services for office moving to 27 Northport Drive
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Commissioner Workshop
The Board is meeting for a workshop to review the Manager's proposed 2025-2026 budget. They will also discuss an agreement with Oxford County regarding backup dispatch services. These items are for informational review.
- Review of Manager Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
- Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oxford County for backup dispatch services
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to receive a budget update from staff. The body will then discuss the update to determine if a recommendation is needed.
- Approval of December 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Staff budget update
- Finance Committee discussion and recommendation