Penobscot County public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The County Commissioners are meeting to approve the 2026 County Budget and the FY27 Unorganized Territory (UT) Budget. The body will also consider a fragrance-free policy and discuss budget committee memberships. A personnel matter will be addressed in executive session.
- Approval of 2026 County Budget and FY27 UT Budget
- Review and signing of TIF Scholarship Program Service Agreement
- Authorization for TAN bids
- Approval of fragrance-free policy
- Decision on GCN #200
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The County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 County Budget and the FY27 Unorganized Territory (UT) Budget. The body will also discuss grant updates and administrative contracts.
- Public hearing for 2026 County Budget and FY27 UT Budget
- Vote to extend Fire-EMS consulting contract with Paul Froman
- Discussion on Hammond Ridge TIF Project
- IRS request letter for abatement of penalties
- Opioid application recommendations and strategic guidance
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The County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2026 budget. The body will also review three tax abatements and probate department requests.
- 2026 Budget discussion and possible action
- Discussion of three tax abatements
- Probate department request for a copier
- Probate department re-employment policy
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants for General Fund, PRCC Bond, Unorg Terr, UT TIF, and ARPA
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The Penobscot County Commissioners are holding a workshop to discuss the budget. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
- Budget discussion
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The County Commissioners will receive an update on the Fire & EMS Consulting Project and discuss renewing the contract expiring December 31, 2025. The body will also discuss administrator interview dates and a tentative grievance hearing.
- Renewal of Fire & EMS Consulting contract with Paul Froman
- Discussion on interview dates for Administrator
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants for General Fund, PRCC Bond, Unorg Terr, UT TIF, and ARPA
- Three executive sessions regarding personnel matters
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a Fire & EMS consulting project and consider renewing a contract expiring December 31, 2025. The body will also discuss interview dates for a permanent Administrator and hold three executive sessions regarding personnel matters.
- Renewal of Fire & EMS Consulting contract with Paul Froman
- Payroll Warrant for $348,974.97
- A/P PRCC Bond warrant for $401,506.75
- A/P General Fund warrant for $93,189.84
- A/P Unorg Terr warrant for $96,782.88
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The Court of County Commissioners will meet to review updates regarding Unorganized Territory (UT) operations and opioid grant management. The body is scheduled to approve the 2026 holiday calendar and various payment warrants.
- Proposal to waive $50 fee for Millinocket Marathon & Half on December 6
- Engineering discussion for new Salt/Sand Shed in Kingman
- Discussion regarding pay raise for ACO Ann Greenlaw
- Review of ambulance contract with Patten Ambulance
- Approval of 2026 Holiday Calendar
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The Court of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for a personnel matter under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (A).
- Executive Session regarding a personnel matter
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The County Commissioners will discuss HR updates, unorganized territory matters, and the appointment of an interim administrator. The body is also scheduled to review several warrants for payment and hold five executive sessions regarding personnel and contracts.
- Payroll Warrant 11.07.25 for $353,879.29
- A/P General Fund 11.12.25 for $382,039.23
- A/P Unorg Terr 11.12.25 for $503,129.57
- A/P ARPA 11.12.25 for $103,209.75
- Ambulance Contract for Patten Ambulance
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The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve budgets for various county departments. The body will discuss expenditures, revenues, and the amount of tax assessment.
- Review of Sheriff Patrol and Civil budgets (Dept 12 & 13)
- Review of County Jail operations and Jail Cap (Dept 21)
- Discussion of Building Improvements (Dept 32)
- Review of Wage Adjustment (Dept 40) and County Insurance (Dept 22)
- Determination of the amount of tax assessment
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The County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct two executive sessions. Both sessions are designated for the discussion of contract matters.
- Executive session regarding a contract matter with Commissioners and Treasurer Mower
- Executive session regarding a contract matter with Commissioners, Treasurer Mower, RCC Director Lavoie, RCC Dep. Dir. Fitzgerald, Ryan Pelletier, and CA / Aroostook
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The County Commissioners will discuss Unorganized Territory (UT) property tax valuations and a solid waste agreement for Lakeville. The body will also consider a funding request for fire equipment and appoint a Deputy Treasurer.
- Vote on Solid Waste Agreement for Lakeville
- Vote on PILT Fund Request for Millinocket Fire Mule II Litter Wheel at $1,879
- Bid opening for property at 65 Center Street, Drew Township
- Approval of Deputy Treasurer designee
- Updates on Franklin Street office space renovation project
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The County Commissioners will meet to finalize and approve the 2026 budget for all departments. The body will also consider land acquisition payments and a contract renewal for Katahdin Economic Development.
- Finalize and approve 2026 Commissioner Budget for all departments
- Option Payment #2 for Hampden Parcel land acquisition
- Mule II Litter Wheel request for Millinocket Fire at $1,879
- Renewal of Katahdin Economic Development Contract / EMDC
- Payroll warrant for $340,913.81
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The County Commissioners will review 2026 budget presentations for the Sheriff's office, jail, and probate departments. The body will also vote on funding applications and rental agreements.
- Funding application for Northern Timber Cruisers
- Town of Chester Sand Salt Shed Rental Agreement
- PILT Fund request for Millinocket Fire Mule II Litter Wheel at $1,879
- Criminal Forfeiture Transfer of $219.00 and a handgun in Laurent vs State of Maine
- Payroll and A/P warrants totaling over $692,000
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and a funding gap for the jail. The body will also consider the contract renewal for the Katahdin Economic Development Director.
- 2026 County Commissioners Budget and Jail Funding Gap presentation
- Katahdin Economic Development Director (EMDC) contract renewal discussion
- Katahdin Regional Development Board (KRDB) information presentation
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a property offer for 127 Hammond and conduct initial budget reviews for multiple departments. The body will also consider approvals for a Ford Interceptor RFP and the Franklin Street Office Rebuild RFP.
- Review of offer and decision for 127 Hammond (former Y) property
- Review and approval of RFP for Franklin Street Office Rebuild
- Review and approval of RFP for Ford Interceptor
- 2026 Budget Presentation for Dept. 7
- Review and approval of HR Wellness, Evaluation, and Supervisor Evaluation policies
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The County Commissioners will review 2026 budget presentations for the UT, DA, PRCC, and Facilities departments. The body will also consider approvals for an insurance broker and the DA clerical space renovation project. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a liquor license renewal for 5 Lakes Lodge.
- Public Hearing: 5 Lakes Lodge / South Twin Lake (T4) liquor license renewal
- Bid opening for Ford Interceptor RFP
- Bid opening for Franklin Street Office Renovation Project
- Recommendation and approval for DA Clerical Space (2nd floor) Renovation Project
- Recommendation and approval for Insurance Broker RFP
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The County Commissioners will review 2026 budget presentations for the Deeds, EMA, IT, and HR departments. The body will also vote on TIF funding for the Jo-Mary Riders Snowmobile Club and TIF Committee recommendations.
- Vote on TIF funding application for Jo-Mary Riders Snowmobile Club
- Approval of Payroll Warrant ($347,769.52) and A/P General Fund Warrant ($731,140.73)
- Review of 2021 and 2022 County Audit
- RFP opening for DA Clerical Space (2nd floor) Renovation Project
- Request to increase EMA Finance Specialist hours from 25 to 29 per week
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The County Commissioners are meeting for a workshop to review funding applications and financial policies. The body will discuss the 2026 County Budget and an insurance broker RFP. Other items include updates on opioid grants and unorganized territories.
- Review of 2026 County Budget
- Opening and evaluation process for Insurance Broker RFP
- Review of VOCA Grant and finance policies
- Review of funding application for Opioid Update
- Discussion of temporary parking at Y Property
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The Penobscot County Commissioners will review a cannabis application for Deborah Jandreau and vote on several VOCA grant policy requirements. The body will also discuss real property acquisition and personnel matters in executive sessions.
- Vote on Adult Use Cannabis application for Deborah Jandreau
- Approval of VOCA Grant policies: Language Access, Fraud Control, and Financial Control
- Review of fencing proposal bids and Franklin Street Office renovation RFP updates
- Approval of payroll and A/P warrants totaling $698,379.32
- Discussion on Katahdin Economic Development contract renewal