Sagadahoc County public meetings in 2025

12.11.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

12-11-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will convene a special meeting to conduct an executive session under Maine state law for personnel matters. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

12-09-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider several personnel appointments and a request to trade a vehicle for a boat. The body will also discuss scheduling a workshop for the FY27 county tax apportionment.

• Hire of Matthew Fischer as Patrol Deputy
• Hire of Dominic Marco as Domestic Violence Investigator
• Appointment of Juanita Wilson and Nathaniel Shipley to the Board of Assessment Review
• Request to trade in a vehicle for a boat
• Approval of the 2026 holiday schedule

11.13.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider staffing changes for the Probate Court and the hire of a new Patrol Deputy. The body will also discuss the FY26 Digital Budget Book and schedule a workshop regarding county tax apportionment to municipalities.

• Authorization of the Probate Court staffing plan
• Revised job description for Probate Clerk I increasing hours to 30 per week
• Hire of Daniel Ouelette as Patrol Deputy
• Agreement with Glen Kirkpatrick for storage and maintenance of county-owned equipment
• Presentation of the FY26 Digital Budget Book

11-13-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider several action items, including authorizing a probate court staffing plan, hiring a new patrol deputy, and scheduling a workshop on county tax apportionment. They will also receive department reports and discuss the FY26 Digital Budget Book.

• Authorize Probate Court staffing plan endorsed by Judge David Paris and Register Donald Lawson-Stopps
• Revise Probate Clerk I job description to 30 hours per week, making it full-time
• Hire Daniel Ouelette as Patrol Deputy
• Schedule special meeting to workshop county tax apportionment solutions
• Authorize agreement with Glen Kirkpatrick for storage/maintenance of county-owned equipment

10.28.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will vote on several facility expenditures and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss radio tower updates and staffing plans for the Probate Clerk.

• Expenditure of $11,401.74 to Maine State Flooring for the Commissioners’ and Deeds’ Research rooms
• Capital expenditure of $6,200 to replace the HVAC expansion tank
• Estimated $7,500 expense for new glycol in the HVAC system
• Purchase of 4 radar speed units using forfeiture funds
• Authorization of updated job description for Patrol Sergeant

10-28-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider several action items, including authorizing an updated job description for Patrol Sergeant, using forfeiture funds for four radar speed units, and approving capital expenditures for HVAC and flooring replacements. They will also discuss updates on radio towers, first-floor repairs, and a staffing plan for the Probate office. The meeting begins with an executive session on personnel and upcoming union negotiations.

• Authorize updated job description for Patrol Sergeant
• Use forfeiture funds to purchase 4 radar speed units
• Approve $6,200 capital expenditure for HVAC expansion tank replacement
• Approve $11,401.74 Maine State Flooring expenditure for Commissioners' room and Deeds' Research room
• Approve estimated $7,500 expense for new glycol in HVAC system

10.14.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to authorize emergency spending for movers and asbestos remediation. The body will also consider budget transfers for vehicle maintenance and the Community Navigator program.

• Emergency expenditure for Bisson movers: $3,550
• Emergency expenditure for New Meadows asbestos remediation: $18,000
• Transfer of $6,000 from DVI Vehicle Capital to Vehicle Maintenance
• Use of $1,000 from opioid settlement funds for Community Navigator program food and gift cards
• Discussion with Facilities Director Aaron Hanscom regarding 1st floor repairs

10-14-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve emergency expenditures, meet new staff, and discuss facility repairs. The agenda includes routine approvals of financial reports and department updates.

• Authorize emergency expenditures: movers ($3,550) and asbestos remediation ($18,000)
• Transfer $6,000 from DVI Vehicle Capital to Vehicle Maintenance budget
• Use $1,000 from opioid settlement funds for Community Navigator program (food and Shaw’s cards)
• Meet new staff: Community Navigator Mark Hymbaugh, Probate Clerk Maureen Snyder, Victim Witness Advocate Amanda Charlton
• Discuss next steps for 1st-floor repair with Facilities Director Aaron Hanscom

09-16-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will decide on three new hires and several budget transfers. The body will also discuss county tax apportionment and the potential change of the county's designated paper of record.

• Hire of Ashely Day (Deputy EMA Director), Steven R. Friedrich (Patrol Deputy), and Matthew E. Verrill (Patrol Deputy)
• Acceptance of $14,810.00 in drug forfeiture funds to purchase a CF Moto Uforce 1000cc UTV
• Transfer of $47,269.00 from Commissioner’s Contingency to EMA tower leases budget
• Review of two New England Communications quotes totaling $6,194.14 for a cabling project
• Use of $1,000.00 from opioid settlement funds for the Community Navigator program

08-25-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Commissioners are meeting to consult with legal counsel and continue a grievance hearing. Both items are scheduled for executive session.

• Consultation with attorney
• Continuance of grievance hearing

08-19-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Commissioners are meeting for a special session to conduct a grievance hearing in executive session. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for a grievance hearing per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

08-12-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to authorize two new staff positions and sign a radio tower lease agreement with the City of Gardiner. The body will also discuss repairs for granite steps and a parking lot.

• Hire of Maureen Snyder as Probate Clerk
• Hire of Mark Hymbaugh as Community Navigator
• Radio tower lease agreement with the City of Gardiner for the Libby Hill site
• Letter of support for SUD Initiative 1115
• Repair estimates for granite steps and parking lot changes

08-01-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss two personnel matters.

• Executive session on two personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

07-15-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special public meeting that consists solely of calling the meeting to order, entering an executive session to discuss two personnel matters under Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A, and adjourning. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on two personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

7.15.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss two personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding two personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

07-08-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a strategic planning workshop followed by a regular meeting. They will review department reports, hear updates on a radio tower project, and consider hiring a Victim Witness Advocate. The board will also discuss an opioid settlement agreement and potential tax law amendments.

• Meet with Norm Boucher on radio tower construction status
• Approve opioid settlement agreement with City of Bath Police Department for LEADS program
• Authorize hire of Amanda Charlton as Victim Witness Advocate effective July 22, 2025
• Sign Faulhaber Easement Agreement for Phippsburg emergency radio communications tower
• Discuss pursuing tax law amendment Title 30 MRSA § 706 Apportionment of county tax

7.8.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a strategic planning workshop and a regular meeting. The body is deciding on personnel hires, job descriptions, and agreements related to emergency communications and opioid settlement funds.

• Sign Faulhaber Easement Agreement for Phippsburg emergency radio communications tower
• Review and sign Opioid Settlement Agreement with City of Bath Police Department for LEADS program
• Authorize the hire of Amanda Charlton as Victim Witness Advocate effective July 22, 2025
• Approve updated job descriptions for Domestic Violence Investigator, Programs Deputy, and part-time Probate Clerk
• Discuss pursuing tax law amendment Title 30 MRSA § 706 regarding apportionment of county tax

07-03-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special public meeting on July 3, 2025, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss two personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The agenda includes only the call to order, the executive session, and adjournment, with no other substantive items.

• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A on two personnel matters

7.3.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss two personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding two personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

06-25-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special public meeting on June 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss two personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A on two personnel matters

6.25.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss two personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding two personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A

06-18-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special public meeting to discuss and act on two items: selecting a bid for lawn care services and signing an opioid settlement agreement with reimbursement for Midcoast Hospital programs. The meeting begins with an executive session on a personnel matter before the public action items.

• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA § 405 6 A on a personnel matter
• Select a bid for Lawn Care services for the upcoming season
• Sign Opioid Settlement Agreement and Reimbursement for Midcoast Hospital programs

6.18.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to select a vendor for seasonal lawn care services. The body will also sign an Opioid Settlement Agreement and reimbursement for Midcoast Hospital programs.

• Selection of bid for lawn care services
• Signing of Opioid Settlement Agreement and reimbursement for Midcoast Hospital programs
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter

06-10-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider routine administrative items, including signing an opioid settlement agreement, setting the delinquent tax interest rate, and authorizing new hires. They will also discuss the failing cooling tower and other county business.

• Sign Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Adopt 7.5% interest rate on delinquent tax payments (down from 8.5%)
• Authorize hire of Lilee Brindley and Arwyn Sherman as 911 Dispatchers
• Review and sign FY2026 Municipal Tax Assessment letter
• Select bid for Lawn Care services

6.10.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider adopting a 7.5% interest rate on delinquent tax payments and authorizing two new 911 dispatcher hires. The body will also review a new procurement policy and select a bid for lawn care services.

• Adoption of 7.5% interest rate on delinquent tax payments
• Hire of Lilee Brindley and Arwyn Sherman as 911 Dispatchers
• Signing of Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Reimbursement for Tedford Housing’s Warming Center program
• Review of a new Procurement Policy for grant compliance

05-19-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are holding a special meeting with the sole substantive item being an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, as permitted by state law. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA §405 6A to discuss a personnel matter

5.19.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting in a special session primarily to hold an executive session under state law to discuss a personnel matter. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA §405 6A for personnel matter

05-13-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to review written department reports, approve the FY2026 budget, and authorize the hiring of an EMA Deputy Director. They will also discuss the introduction of a comfort canine for opioid crisis programs and receive a brief update on courthouse generator grants.

• Authorize FY2026 budget for county operations
• Hire Russell Houde as EMA Deputy Director with start date in late May 2025
• Introduce 'Meet Chaos', a comfort canine for opioid crisis programs
• Brief grant update for courthouse generator

5.13.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to authorize the FY26 budget for county operations from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The board will also consider the hire of a new EMA Deputy Director. Other items include a grant update for the courthouse generator.

• Authorization of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget
• Hire of Russell Houde as EMA Deputy Director
• Discussion of comfort canine Chaos for opioid crisis programs
• Grant update for the courthouse generator

04-22-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider the Budget Advisory Committee's recommendations on the proposed FY26 budget, focusing on items the BAC decreased or rejected, including non-union COLA, a public safety building feasibility study, a courthouse generator, unfunded liability, and a tax levy offset. They will also consider purchasing an additional CivicPlus feature to manage FOAA requests. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.

• BAC recommendations on FY26 budget: non-union COLA, Public Safety building feasibility study, Courthouse generator, Unfunded liability, Tax Levy Offset
• Purchase of additional CivicPlus feature for FOAA request management

4.22.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider the Budget Advisory Committee's recommendations on the proposed FY26 budget, focusing on items the BAC decreased or rejected, including non-union COLA, a public safety building feasibility study, a courthouse generator, unfunded liability, and the tax levy offset. They will also discuss purchasing an additional CivicPlus feature to manage FOAA requests.

• Consider BAC recommendations on FY26 budget, including non-union COLA, public safety building feasibility study, courthouse generator, unfunded liability, and tax levy offset
• Purchase additional CivicPlus feature for FOAA request management

04-15-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will review the Finance Director's recommendations on the proposed FY26 budget, including a COLA increase and funding for a public safety building study, courthouse generator, and unfunded liability. They will also meet with a church pastor requesting use of the courthouse parking lot, hear a presentation on funding an EMA Programs Coordinator, and sign agreements for courthouse space and a radio tower lease.

• Review FY26 budget recommendations: non-union COLA increase (CPI 3.9%), public safety building feasibility study, courthouse generator, unfunded liability
• Meet with New City Church Pastor Joel Littlefield regarding Sunday use of courthouse parking lot
• Sign MOU with Maine Judicial Branch for third-floor courthouse space
• Sign Libby Hill radio tower lease agreement
• Discuss FOAA request management via CivicPlus feature

4.15.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will review the proposed FY26 budget based on BAC recommendations, including a non-union COLA increase, public safety building feasibility study, courthouse generator funding, and addressing unfunded liabilities. They will also consider a church's request to use the courthouse parking lot on Sundays, sign an MOU with the Maine Judicial Branch for third-floor space, and approve a lease agreement for the Libby Hill radio tower. Discussion items include using CivicPlus for FOAA requests and scheduling a ribbon cutting for new emergency communications radio towers. An executive session is scheduled for a personnel matter.

• Review BAC recommendations on FY26 budget: COLA increase, public safety building feasibility study, courthouse generator, unfunded liability
• Meet with New City Church pastor requesting use of courthouse parking lot on Sundays
• Review and sign MOU between Maine Judicial Branch and County for third-floor courthouse space
• Review and sign Libby Hill radio tower Lease Agreement
• Discuss scheduling ground-breaking or ribbon cutting for three emergency communications radio towers

03-25-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider several action items, including discussing representation on the Local Emergency Planning Committee, reviewing the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program, and authorizing overtime for a communications deputy. They will also review proposed amendments to the FY26 budget and hold an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discuss Commissioner representation on the Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Discuss National Public Safety Drone Donation Program and approve program requirements
• Authorize Communications Deputy Director to work unfilled dispatch overtime shifts at 1.5x hourly rate
• Review amendments to FY26 budget proposed by Budget Advisory Committee
• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA 405 6A for personnel matters

3.25.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will discuss amendments to the FY26 budget proposed by the Budget Advisory Committee, consider approving requirements for the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program, and authorize overtime pay for the Communications Deputy Director. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discuss commissioner representation on the Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Discuss and approve requirements for the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program
• Authorize Communications Deputy Director to work unfilled dispatch overtime shifts at 1.5x hourly rate
• Review amendments to the FY26 budget proposed by the Budget Advisory Committee
• Executive session per Title 1 MRSA 405 6A for personnel matters

03-11-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to review department reports, approve updated job descriptions, and take action on a $45,000 appropriation from opioid settlement funds for a warming center at Tedford House. They will also discuss proposed non-union wage adjustments and potential FY26 budget changes.

• Appropriate $45,000 from Opioid Settlement Funds for Tedford House warming center
• Approve updated job descriptions for Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director, Community Navigator, Administration Assistant, Probate Register, and Probate Deputy Register
• Authorize hire of Maury Prentiss as Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director
• Authorize hire of Thomas “TJ” Ellis as Patrol Deputy
• Review proposed non-union wage adjustments in FY26 budget

3.11.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider appropriating $45,000 from Opioid Settlement Funds to partially fund a warming center at Tedford House. They will also vote on multiple job description updates, authorizations to hire an EMA Deputy Director and a Patrol Deputy, and discuss proposed non-union wage adjustments and a potential Deputy Administrator position for the FY26 budget.

• Consider Board of Health request to appropriate $45,000 from Opioid Settlement Funds for a warming center at Tedford House
• Authorize hire of Maury Prentiss as Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director, effective March 12, 2025
• Authorize hire of Thomas “TJ” Ellis as Patrol Deputy, start date TBD
• Approve updated job descriptions for EMA Deputy Director, Community Navigator, Administration Assistant, Probate Register, and Probate Deputy Register
• Review proposed non-union wage adjustments in FY26 budget and consider appointing a Deputy Administrator with weekly stipend

02-25-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will convene a special meeting to conduct an executive session for personnel matters, as permitted by Maine law. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.

2.28.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Commissioners are meeting for a special session to discuss personnel matters in executive session. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters per Title 1 MRSA 405 6 A

02-28-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to discuss financial adjustments, including a $66,815 fund transfer to cover a shortfall in tower lease expenses, and set the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) rate for the FY26 budget. They will also review proposed wage adjustments and consider a new policy to stagger non-union wage requests.

• $66,815 fund transfer approved for FY25 Tower Leases, sourced from EMA vehicle capital ($23,169), Facilities vehicle capital ($10,000), Communications vehicle capital ($8,000), and Commissioner’s Contingency ($25,646.35)
• Set 2025 COLA rate for FY26 Budget
• Review proposed wage adjustments
• Consider new wage policy to stagger non-union wage requests every third year
• Review and sign two radio tower lease amendments with American Tower Company

2.28.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will authorize transfers totaling $66,815.35 from four accounts to cover a shortfall in the FY25 Tower Leases expense account, caused by an unknown lease cost under the new radio tower configuration. They will also set the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rate for the FY26 budget, review proposed wage adjustments, and consider a new policy staggering non-union wage adjustments to every third year. Additionally, the board will sign two radio tower lease amendments with American Tower Company and introduce the new IT Director.

• Authorize $66,815.35 in fund transfers to cover FY25 Tower Leases shortfall ($23,169 from EMA vehicle capital, $10,000 from Facilities vehicle capital, $8,000 from Communications vehicle capital, $25,646.35 from Commissioner’s Contingency)
• Set the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rate for FY26 Budget
• Consider establishing a wage policy that staggers non-union wage adjustments to every third year
• Review and sign two radio tower lease amendments with American Tower Company
• Introduction of Devin Field as new IT Director

02-18-2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on opioid settlement fund recommendations, including allocations for Mid Coast Hospital, Tedford Housing, and police departments. They will also review a preliminary FY26 budget overview and discuss public engagement practices for the budget process.

• $50,000 to Mid Coast Hospital for Naloxone training
• $100,000 for Community Navigator & staff training
• $50,000 to Tedford Housing for Warming Center and harm reduction services
• $125 application fee for Board of Assessment Review
• Preliminary FY26 budget overview presented by Administrator Jones

2.18.2025 Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will consider funding requests for opioid settlement services and the creation of a Community Navigator position. The board will also review a preliminary FY26 budget overview and discuss public engagement strategies for the budget process.

• Proposed $125.00 application fee for the Board of Assessment Review
• Proposed $100,000 for Sagadahoc County Community Navigator and staff training
• Proposed $50,000 to Mid Coast Hospital for Naloxone training and access
• Proposed $50,000 to Tedford Housing for Warming Center and harm reduction
• Proposed $25,000 total for Animal Assisted Canines (EMA and Topsham Police)

01-21-2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session and vote on funding for a new jury bathroom on the third floor of the courthouse. The agenda includes two action items authorizing a total of $6,500 from county accounts, with the state judicial branch expected to reimburse the contingency funds.

• Executive session under Title 1 MRSA 405 6 A for personnel matters
• Authorize $6,500 from Building & Maintenance Capital account for jury bathroom construction
• Authorize transfer of up to $6,500 from Commissioner's FY25 Contingency Funds for the same project
• Contingency funds to be reimbursed by State of Maine Judicial Branch

1.21.2025 SPECIAL Commissioners

The Sagadahoc County Commissioners are meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The body will consider authorizing funds for the construction of a jury bathroom on the third floor.

• Authorization of $6,500 from the Building & Maintenance Capital account for jury bathroom construction
• Transfer of up to $6,500 from Commissioner’s FY25 Contingency Funds for jury bathroom construction

01-14-2025 Commissioners

The newly elected Sagadahoc County Commissioners will establish leadership roles, including electing a Chair and Vice Chair, and discuss strategic plans and opioid settlement fund allocations. The board will also consider minor administrative changes like adjusting the vacation calendar and approving a courthouse jury bathroom construction item.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms
• Appoint Commissioner Todd McPhee to MCCA Risk Pool and Executive Board ($12,603 courthouse jury bathroom construction item revisited)
• Consider amending vacation calendar to add half days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Discuss opioid settlement fund recommendations including a Community Navigator position
• Meet with MCOG to explore a Strategic Plan for the County

1.14.2025 Commissioners

The board will hear recommendations for use of opioid settlement funds, including a potential Community Navigator position, and revisit a tabled $12,603 item for jury bathroom construction. They will also elect a chair and vice chair, appoint commissioners to committees, and consider adding half-day holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

• Discussion on opioid settlement fund use and creating a Community Navigator position
• Reconsider $12,603.00 for jury bathroom construction on third floor of courthouse
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year term
• Appoint Commissioner Todd McPhee to MCCA Risk Pool and Executive Board
• Consider half-day holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve