Sagadahoc County public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12.13.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider accepting a $5,347,457 bid for a public safety communications system upgrade and discuss a draft employee handbook. They will also swear in four elected officials and make appointments to regional boards.
- Consider accepting RCM bid for Public Safety Communications Systems Upgrade, $5,347,457
- Swear in elected officials: Commissioner Robert Lenart, Treasurer Gail Eaton, Registrar of Deeds Lynn Moore, Probate Register Jean Guzzetti
- Appoint Sheriff Joel Merry to Lincoln Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority
- Appoint Commissioner Carol Grose to MCCA executive board and MCCA Risk Pool Board
- Discuss first draft of new Employee Handbook, including Personnel Policies
11.15.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including rehiring a 911 dispatcher and hiring a part-time dispatcher, a probate clerk, and a victim witness advocate. They will also review and authorize a $37,440 contract for radio tower project management, a change order for up to $14,601 to repair water-damaged courthouse carpet and ceiling tiles, and discuss broadband expansion and ARPA fund status.
- Authorize rehire of Brandon Bailey as 911 Dispatcher effective Nov 16, 2022
- Authorize hire of Chelsea Burns as part-time on-call 911 Dispatcher effective Nov 16, 2022
- Authorize hire of Amber Ambrose as Probate Clerk effective Nov 16, 2022
- Authorize hire of Izabella Comstock as Victim Witness Advocate effective Nov 16, 2022
- Review and authorize $37,440 cost proposal for 18 months of project management services for Radio Towers project from Norm Boucher
10.11.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will vote on hiring a Program’s Coordinator for the EMA and a Deputy Register of Probate. The body will also review a capital purchase for an EMA vehicle and funding for a courthouse security camera.
- Hire of Hannah Dickinson as Program’s Coordinator for the Emergency Management Agency
- Hire of Tatiana Curtis as Deputy Register of Probate
- Purchase of a 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility for $35,041.00 from Quirk Auto Group
- Allocation of $2,011.00 from Building Maintenance Capital for a courthouse entry security camera
- Discussion on posting an open Patrol Deputy position
09.13.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting to approve new safety policies and several personnel hires. The body will decide on funding for internet upgrades and a contractual agreement for Shellfish Warden enforcement in West Bath.
- Authorization of $3,600 in Capital funds for internet upgrades to support Equature 911 software
- Proposed bid award to Bluum USA, Inc. for the Bath Wastewater Security Project
- Proposed Memorandums of Agreement for radio tower site access with the Town of West Bath, Reid Birdsall, and Anthony Gilman
- Proposed contractual agreement for Shellfish Warden enforcement with the Town of West Bath
- Adoption of five new and amended Safety Policies for the WCSIP Program
08.09.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a memorandum of understanding for dispatcher pay and the hiring of new personnel. The body will also review recommendations for civil fee increases following the passage of LD853.
- MOU with Sagadahoc County Communications Association to increase dispatcher wages by $5.00 per hour
- Transfer of funds from Radio Tower Project Capital to offset Communications wages
- Hiring of Sandy A. Carleton as 911 Dispatcher and Steven G. Thibeault as Patrol Deputy
- Review of civil fee increases related to LD853
- Discussion with Probate Register on timeline for passport services
07.29.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to consider a memorandum of understanding regarding wages. The action item involves increasing the wage table for Dispatchers and Supervisors for the remainder of FY23.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Sagadahoc County Communications Association (SCCA) to increase dispatcher and supervisor wages
06.28.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting to discuss several funding requests from local organizations using ARPA funds. The body will also meet with the Communications Director regarding two 911 Dispatcher hires.
- Proposed hire of Sarah MacLennan and Dori Brown as 911 Dispatchers effective July 5, 2022
- Bath Area YMCA application for childcare program expansion
- Housing Resources for Youth request for Host Home Program expansion
- Midcoast Maine Community Action request for HVAC improvements at 34 Wing Farm Parkway
- Funding requests from SASSMM for county operations and the Maine Arts Commission for the ArtJobs Program
05.10.2022
The Commissioners will act on several personnel hires and a cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding streaming services for meetings and an eminent domain appeal hearing.
- Hiring of Jessica Holloway as HR Director
- Hiring of Ryan Camarda as Patrol Deputy and $43,036 reimbursement to Topsham Police Department
- Setting cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for non-union employees
- $3,000 budget amendment for Probate advertising
- $55,225 transfer to Two Bridges Regional Jail for US Bank Trust debt service
03.08.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to act on cost-of-living adjustments and wage increases for non-union employees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a courthouse roof project, generator replacement, and upcoming budget calendar changes.
- Setting Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for non-union employees
- Setting wage increases for non-union employees
- Review of contract for the courthouse roof project
- Discussion of generator replacement with EMA and Facilities directors
- Review of upcoming budget calendar changes
2.22.2022
The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting to discuss several funding requests related to ARPA. The session focuses on infrastructure projects and employee pay.
- County roof project discussion with PM Construction, David Matero Construction, and Trillium Engineering Group
- Two Bridges Regional Jail request for matching funds for September 2021 premium pay
- Topsham Sewer District sewer replacement project at North Street and Perkins Drive
- Proposed expansion of the Arrowsic Broadband network
02.08.2022
The Commissioners will consider several personnel actions for the District Attorney's Office and Dispatch Supervisors. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the search for a County Administrator and wages in relation to the FY2023 budget.
- Creation of full-time Receptionist position in DA’s Office
- Approval of job descriptions in District Attorney’s Office
- Promotion of Dispatch Supervisors
- Use of ARPA Funds for Remote Work Preparedness
- Emergency Communications Project Update
01.11.2022
The Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022. The meeting includes actions regarding patrol vehicle bids, hiring an administrative assistant, and using ARPA funds for employee premium pay.
- Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
- Patrol vehicles bid award change
- Use of ARPA funds for all employee premium pay
- Discussion of ARPA decision process
- Executive session to discuss a personnel matter