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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 09:00
General
Commissioners to discuss I Am Responding 2027 contract and pricing
The Waldo County Commissioners will consider warrants for the jail, county, and opioid funds, and review the 2027 contract and pricing for the I Am Responding system. They will also discuss the 2027 facilities budget and bicentennial planning. The agenda includes public comment and possible executive session.
- Approval of miscellaneous warrants: MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 07/16/2026, County Warrant 07/16/2026, OPIOID Warrant 07/16/2026
- Discussion of I Am Responding 2027 contract and pricing
- Waldo County Bicentennial Planning discussion and potential action
- 2027 Facilities Budget update
- Pay step increases and new hires (Human Resources report)
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39b Spring Street, Belfast
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-3767
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
July 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
Welcome / Call to Order
Rollcall / Attendance
Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
Review / Revise Consent Agenda
Finance Report
Approval of Minutes - July 2, 2026
Public Comment - (3 minutes per participant)
Department Reports/Requests
Finance - presented by Finance Director Kari Hunt Miscellaneous Warrants: MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 07/16/2026
County Warrant 07/16/2026 OPIOID warrant 07/16/2026
Finance - presented by Director Kari Hunt
Miscellaneous
Tabled items from 07/02/2026
Warrants:
MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 07/16/2026
County Warrant 07/16/2026
OPIOID Warrant 07/16/2026
Facilities - Presented by Facilities Director Christopher Bryant
Project Updates
2027 Facilities Budget
Communications Report - Presented by Director Michael Larrivee
I Am Responding 2027 contract and pricing
County Clerk Report
Subscription Inquiry
Update on Budget Caucus process
Commissioners' Old Business
Waldo County Bicente
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
County Commissioners review 2027 budgets and asset forfeiture transfers
The Waldo County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including approval of June 18, 2026 minutes and a finance report. They will discuss the 2027 budget for the Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District and later discuss 2027 budget requests for Commissioners (1020) and Records Preservation (2040). The board will vote on transferring forfeited assets in two court cases and may enter executive session for compensation discussions.
- Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District - 2027 Budget Discussion
- Approval of Transfer of Forfeited Assets - State v. Cesar Alexander Lugo Guerrero
- Approval of Transfer of Forfeited Assets - State v. Christopher Babb
- Discussion of Planning 2027 Commissioners 1020 Budget Request
- Discussion of Planning 2027 Records Preservation 2040 Budget Request
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-3767
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
July 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
Welcome / Call to Order
Rollcall / Attendance
Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes: June 18, 2026
Finance Report
Public Comment - (3 minutes per participant)
Commissioners New Business
Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District - 2027 Budget Discussion
New Items for Discussion
Opioid Report (if needed)
Commissioners' Old Business (if applicable)
Reports/Requests
Finance
Miscellaneous
Warrants:
MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 07/02/2026
County Warrant 07/02/2026
OPIOID Warrant 07/02/2026
County Clerk Report
1. Approval of Transfer of Forfeited Assets - State v. Cesar Alexander Lugo Guerrero
2. Approval of Transfer of Forfeited Assets - State v. Christopher Babb
3. Discussion of Planning 2027 Commissioners 1020 Budget Request
4. Discussion of Planning 2027 Records Preservation 2040 Budget Request
5. Upcoming Events Reminders
HR Report
Pay step increases to be noted, new hi
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 18:00
County Commissioners
County commissioners nominate candidates for 2027 Budget Committee
The Waldo County Commissioners will hold a nomination caucus to select candidates for the 2027 Budget Committee ballot. Commissioners will nominate and vote for representatives from Districts 1, 2, and 3.
- District 1 Caucus: Nominations and vote for nominees
- District 2 Caucus: Nominations and vote for nominees
- District 3 Caucus: Nominations and vote for nominees
- Ballots due August 4, 2026
- Meeting held at Waldo County Probate Courtroom, 103 Church Street, Belfast
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103 Church Street, Belfast
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AGENDA: Waldo County Budget Committee Nomination Caucus 2027
DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Waldo County Probate Courtroom, 103 Church Street, Belfast, and is also available
for viewing via videoconference (go to waldocountyme.gov and under Calendar, click on View All
Events and select the meeting date.)
NEW BUSINESS – Welcome & Introductions, District 1 Caucus, District 2 Caucus, District 3 Caucus, Next Steps
(Agenda is subject to change. Times scheduled are approximate)
TIME NAME REGARDING
6:00 p.m. Commissioners Welcome & Introductions
6:02 p.m. Commissioners Explanation of Caucus Process
6:10 p.m. Commissioner Breanna Pinkham Bebb District 1 Caucus: Nominations;
Vote for Nominees for inclusion on ballot
6:15 p.m. Commissioner Kevin Kelley District 2 Caucus: Nominations;
Vote for Nominees for inclusion on ballot
6:20 p.m. Commissioner Timothy Parker District 3 Caucus: Nominations;
Vote for Nominees for inclusion on ballot
6:25 p.m. Commissioners Next Steps: Ballots are due August 4, 2026
6:30 p.m. Adjournment
STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF WALDO COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District 1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (207) 323-1226 2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225 3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282 Fax (207) 338-6788 E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau County Clerk
39-B Spring Street Belfast, ME 04915
Treasurer Owen R. Smith
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County commissioners to discuss disaster policy and approve warrants
The Waldo County Commissioners will convene to discuss the County Disaster Response Policy and review warrants for the jail and opioid treatment. The meeting includes reports on finance, human resources, and the county clerk, with an executive session scheduled for personnel compensation.
- Discussion of County Disaster Response Policy
- Approval of MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 06/18/2026
- Approval of County Warrant 06/18/2026
- Approval of OPIOID Warrant 06/18/2026
- Executive session for discussion of duties and compensation
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve disaster response policy and Somerset County jail contract
The Commissioners approved a new County of Waldo Disaster Response Policy to be added to the employee handbook. They also authorized an administrative services agreement with Somerset County Jail and directed that resulting revenue be placed in the Revitalization Reserve.
- Approved updated agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including June 4 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Disaster Response Policy for employee handbook (unanimous)
- Approved $50,277.00 payment to Town of Bucksport from Severance reserve (unanimous)
- Approved MCRCC Jail warrants totaling $289,936.93 (unanimous)
- Approved County warrants totaling $528,411.16 (unanimous)
- Approved $5.00 OPIOID Settlement Fund wire transfer fee (unanimous)
- Approved Somerset County Jail Administrative Services contract (unanimous)
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-3767
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
June 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Rollcall / Attendance
3. Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
4. Review/Revise/Approval of Consent Agenda
4.1. Finance Report
4.2. Minutes: June 4, 2026
5. Commissioners Old Business
5.1. Discussion of County of Waldo Disaster Response Policy
6. Public Comment - (3 minutes per participant)
7. Reports/Requests
7.1. Finance
7.1.1. Miscellaneous
7.1.2.
Warrants:
MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 06/18/2026 - MOTION
County Warrant 06/18/2026 - MOTION
OPIOID Warrant 06/18/2026 – MOTION
7.2. Commissioners New Business
7.3. County Clerk Report
7.4. Human Resources Report
7.4.1. Pay Step Increases to be Noted
7.4.2. Miscellaneous
7.4.3. Executive session for discussion of duties and compensation - MRS Title 1§405(6)(A)
7.4.4. Executive Session for discussion of duties and compensation - MRS Title 1§405(6)(A)
8. Adjournment
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session – June 18, 2026
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
JUNE 18, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker and Breanna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present were
Treasurer Owen Smith, Human Resource Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, and County Clerk Barbara
Arseneau. Members of the public were also present.
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Rollcall / Attendance
3. Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
Under new business: Add Somerset County Jail Administrative Services Contract, memorial plaque for Commissioner
Shorey, Financial Advisory Committee, another executive session for a personnel matter, D.A. records storage, Waldo
County Bicentennia, Deputy Chief Wayne Woodbury’s memorial and Enterprise Contract to the agenda.
**Motion: K. Kelley/T. Parker to change the agenda as stated. Passed unanimously.
4. Review/Revise/Approval of Consent Agenda
4.1. Finance Report
4.2. Minutes: June 4, 2026
**Motion: T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve the Consent Agenda. Passed unanimously.
5. Commissioners Old Business
5.1. Discussion of County of Waldo Disaster Response Policy – Presented by EMA Director Dale Rowley
D. Rowley reviewed the policy and answered a few questions by the Commissioners , including incident management,
compensation, and various scenarios, including the recent accident at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont. Deficiencies in
insurance and inv
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on warrants, discuss facility contracts, hold executive sessions
The Waldo County Commissioners will consider approving three warrants (MCRCC Jail, County, and Opioid) and discuss contract quotes for facilities. They will also hold executive sessions for personnel and contract-related matters, and sign previously approved EMA job descriptions and pay scales.
- Approval of MCRCC Jail Warrant 06/05/2026, County Warrant 06/04/2026, and Opioid Warrant 06/04/2026
- Discussion of contract quotes for facilities
- 2027 budget inquiry from Information Technology
- Executive sessions for personnel matters and non-public contract information
- Signing of EMA job descriptions and pay scales approved on May 21, 2026
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✓ Decided: Waldo County Commissioners rehire Chief Deputy and approve various personnel updates
The Commissioners approved the rehiring of Matthew Curtis as Chief Deputy with his previous salary and seniority. Other actions included approving several department pay scales, a two-year propane contract, and updated job descriptions.
- Approved 2023 Audit Management Letter (unanimous)
- Approved HSA offering and health plan changes (unanimous)
- Approved Employee Navigator software for benefits (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on Bucksport Public Safety invoice (unanimous)
- Approved two-year propane contract (unanimous)
- Accepted asset forfeiture of $1,240.00 and one handgun (unanimous)
- Denied request to videorecord County Law Library (unanimous)
- Rehired Matthew Curtis as Chief Deputy (unanimous)
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-3767
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Rollcall / Attendance
3. Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
4. Review / Revise / Approval of Consent Agenda
4.1. Finance Report
4.2. Minutes: May 7, 2026 and May 21, 2026
5. Public Comment - (3 Minutes Per Participant)
5.1. Public Comment
6. Executive Session for a personnel matter – MRS Title 1§405(6)(A)
7. Department Reports/Requests
7.1. Finance
7.1.1. Miscellaneous
7.1.2. Warrants:
MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 06/05/2026 - MOTION
County Warrant 06/04/2026 - MOTION
OPIOID Warrant 06/04/2026 - MOTION
7.2. Facilities Report
7.2.1. Discussion of Contract Quotes
7.3. Information Technology Report
7.3.1. 2027 Budget Inquiry
7.4. Commissioners New Business
7.4.1. Executive session for discussion of non-public contract-related information – MRS Title 1§405(6)(F)
7.4.2.
Executive session for discussion of a personnel matter – MRS Title 1§405(6)(A)
7.4.3. Executive session for discussion of dut
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session – June 4, 2026
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
JUNE 4, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker and Breanna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present were
Treasurer Owen Smith, Human Resource Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, and County Clerk Barbara
Arseneau. Members of the public present: Others present: Eric Buch of Belfast.
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Rollcall / Attendance
3. Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda Add State vs. Maurice Darres –asset forfeiture and a request to videotape
in the Probate Court to Commissioners New business
**Motion: K. Kelley/T. Parker to revise the agenda as stated. Passed unanimously.
4. Review / Revise / Approval of Consent Agenda
4.1 Finance Report
4.2 Minutes: May 7, 2026 and May 21, 2026
**Motion: B. Pinkham Bebb/T. Parker to approve the consent agenda. Passed Unanimously.
5. Public Comment – (3 Minutes Per Participant)
Belfast resident Eric Buch asked the Commissioners if there is there a list of priorities for this year, a work plan that
regarding revisions to the annual budget process and a plan for conversion from self-administered health insurance to
an outside company; the status of the 2023 Audit, if there would be a public presentation of the findings of the auditor,
and if an audit committee been formed. He said he’d read in a recent article about FEMA hazard mitigation plans that
Waldo is
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss 2027 budget timeline, job descriptions, warrants
The Waldo County Commissioners will consider routine consent items, approve warrants for jail, county, and opioid funds, and discuss tabled job descriptions for Finance Director, EMA, and County Clerk. They will also discuss the 2027 budget timeline, including non-union COLA and wage changes, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Motions to approve MCRCC (Jail) Warrant, County Warrant, and OPIOID Warrant for 05/21/2026
- Tabled discussion on 2027 budget timeline including non-union COLA and wage changes
- Updated County Clerk Job Description and Finance Director Job Description tabled
- EMA Job Descriptions and Policy review
- Employee Handbook discussion and possible executive session for personnel matters
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✓ Decided: Commissioners set a tentative 3.9% COLA for non‑union employees
The board voted to adopt a tentative cost‑of‑living adjustment of 3.9% for non‑union staff, with a provision to adjust if the Social Security COLA is lower. Several financial warrants were approved, including a $227,448.75 jail warrant and a $584,722.50 county warrant. The EMA Director job description and related EMA staff job descriptions were approved, and a $34,545 battery‑backup expense was authorized from the communications reserve.
- Tentative 3.9% COLA for non‑union employees approved (2-1)
- MCRRC (jail) warrant of $227,448.75 approved (unanimous)
- County warrant of $584,722.50 approved (unanimous)
- Opioid warrant of $0.00 approved (unanimous)
- Release of emergency funds for May 15 Robbins Lumber crisis approved (unanimous)
- Finance Director job description approved with edits (unanimous)
- EMA Director, Deputy EMA Director, and EMA Planner job descriptions approved (unanimous)
- Battery‑backup expense of $34,545 approved from communications reserve (unanimous)
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-3767
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
May 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Rollcall / Attendance
3. Review / Revise Agenda
4. Consent Agenda
4.1. Approval of Minutes: May 7, 2026; May 13, 2026
4.2. Finance Report
5. Public Comment
5.1. Public Comment (3 minutes per participant)
6. Department Reports/Requests
6.1. Finance
6.1.1. Miscellaneous
6.1.2. MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 05/21/2026 - MOTION
6.1.3. County Warrant 05/21/2026 - MOTION
6.1.4. OPIOID Warrant 05/21/2026 - MOTION
6.1.5. Tabled Finance Director Job Description
6.2. Emergency Management Agency Report
6.2.1. EMA Job Descriptions
6.2.2. EMA Policy
6.3. Information Technology Report
6.3.1. Battery Replacement Project at Communications Center
6.3.2. Miscellaneous
6.4. County Clerk Report
6.4.1. Correspondence
6.4.2. Miscellaneous
6.4.3. Updated County Clerk Job Description
6.5. Commissioners' Old Business
6.5.1. Tabled discussion on 2027 Budget Timeline - Discuss Non-union COLA; changes to any pos
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session – May 21, 2026
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
MAY 21, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker and Breanna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present
were Treasurer Owen Smith, Human Resource Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, EMA
Director Dale Rowley and Office Associate Danielle Murray. Others present: Eric Buch of Belfast.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Rollcall / Attendance
Commissioners Parker, Pinkham Bebb, and Kelley were all present.
3. Review / Revise Agenda :
Add two moments of silence for the recent tragedy and for Memorial Day.
**Motion: T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb approve the revisions to the agenda. Passed unanimously.
Moments of Silence
Commissioner T. Parker stated that last Friday in Searsmont there was a tremendous loss experienced, and
that there would be a moment of silence for the loss, for the Robbins family, for all of the firefighters who
were affected, and for all of the residual damage this huge tragedy will bring to the community.
Commissioner T. Parker stated that a second moment of silence would be observed for Memorial Day, which
is coming up on Monday, and is a time for remembering the people who have served this country and
helped make it what it is today.
4. Review / Revise / Approval of Consent Agenda
4.1.1 Approval of Minutes: May 7, 2026 a
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 09:30
County Commissioners
Commissioners discuss payment of a date‑sensitive invoice
The Waldo County Commissioners will hold a brief discussion on paying a date‑sensitive invoice. No other substantive business is listed. The meeting will be conducted by teleconference only.
- Brief discussion on payment of a date‑sensitive invoice (amount not specified)
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a $6,830 invoice and a health insurance stop‑loss contract
The board voted unanimously to pay a $6,830.24 invoice from Volunteers of America. They also unanimously approved the existing Stop Loss Insurance Policy with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Both actions were taken during a brief special court session.
- Approved payment of $6,830.24 Volunteers of America invoice (unanimous)
- Approved continuation of Stop Loss Insurance Policy with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (unanimous)
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Waldo County Commissioners Special Court Session Agenda
May 13, 2026 (WEDNESDAY) at 9:30 a.m.
via TELECONFERENCING ONLY (link will be available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1.
Call to Order
2. County Commissioners Hold Brief Discussion on Payment of Date-sensitive Invoice
3. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (Available Soon)
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL COURT SESSION
via VIDEOCONFERENCING ONLY (link found on www.waldocountyme.gov)
MAY 13, 2026
9:30 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley and Timothy Parker via videoconference. Commissioner Breanna
Pinkham Bebb was excused due to a previous commitment, and Treasurer Owen Smith was also excused. Staff
present were Finance Director Kari Hunt, IT Director J-sun Bailey to run the videoconference, and County Clerk
Barbara Arseneau to take minutes.
1. Call to Order
K. Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.
2. County Commissioners Hold Brief Discussion on Payment of Date-sensitive Invoice
The invoice discussed during the May 7, 2026 Commissioners Meeting has been received from Volunteers of
America in the amount of $6,830.24. K. Kelley called for a vote to pay it.
**MOTION: K. Kelley/T. Parker to approve paying this expenditure. Discussion: T. Parker said he felt that this
should have been done already and next time he won’t approve it. K. Kelley agreed. Passed unanimously.
3. Health Insurance Stop Loss Insurance Policy Contract (added to agenda by K. Kelley)
K. Kelley noted that the current Stop Loss Insurance Policy with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has been sent to
the Commissioners for review, has been in effect with the recent changes in health insurance coverage, and he
asked that it be officially voted on.
MOTION:
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County Commissioners to vote on jail, county, and opioid warrants
The County Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and vote on three specific warrants. The body will also discuss a courthouse roof quote and a Microsoft quote.
- MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 05/07/2026
- County Warrant 05/07/2026
- OPIOID Warrant 05/07/2026
- Courthouse Roof Quote
- Microsoft Quote
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved multiple warrants and a courthouse roof repair quote
The board unanimously approved the MCRRC jail warrant, the county warrant, and the opioid warrant totaling $459,602.97. They also approved a $1,259,52.92 quote to repair the courthouse roof and moved three risk‑pool checks into the Vehicle Replacement Reserve. A motion to pay up to $15,000 for a CLOSE grant invoice failed.
- Approved MCRRC (Jail) warrant $68,837.52 (unanimous)
- Approved County warrant $385,764.45 (unanimous)
- Approved OPIOID warrant $0.00 (unanimous)
- Approved courthouse roof repair quote $1,259,52.92 (unanimous)
- Deposited three risk‑pool checks into Vehicle Replacement Reserve (2‑0, one abstention)
- Failed motion to pay up to $15,000 for CLOSE grant invoice (1‑2 vote)
- Approved Facilities Manager job description revisions (unanimous)
- Approved Carahsoft IT contract to save $11,000 per year (unanimous)
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-1226
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via CivicPlus at www.waldocountyme.gov,
click on View All Events, and click on the meeting date.
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Rollcall / Attendance
3. Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
3.1. Executive Session for a legal matter - MRS Title1§405(6)(F)
4. Review / Revise / Approval Consent Agenda
4.1. Finance Report
4.2. Minutes: April 2, 2026 and April 16, 2026
5. Public Comment - (3 Minutes Per Participant)
6. Department Reports/Requests
6.1. Finance
6.1.1. Executive Session regarding non-public information - MRS Title1§405(6)(F)
6.1.2. Miscellaneous
6.1.3. MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 05/07/2026 - MOTION
6.1.4. County Warrant 05/07/2026 - MOTION
6.1.5. OPIOID Warrant 05/07/2026 - MOTION
6.2. Facilities Report
6.2.1. Courthouse Roof Quote
6.2.2. Facilities Manager Job Description - Updated
6.3. Information Technology Report
6.3.1. Microsoft Quote
6.3.2. Miscellaneous
6.4. County Clerk Report
6.4.1. Correspondence
6.4.2. Misc
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
MAY 7, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker and Breanna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present were
Treasurer Owen Smith, Human Resource Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, Sheriff Jason
Trundy, Chief Deputy Matthew Curtis, County Garden Manager Dale Cross, and County Clerk Barbara Arseneau.
Others present: Dr. Tim Hughes, and Vina Lindley from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Rollcall / Attendance
Commissioners Parker, Pinkham Bebb, and Kelley were all present.
3. Review / Revise Agenda Revise agenda to add an executive session for a legal matter, an executive session
at the beginning of the Finance Department Report, and a Facilities Report.
**Motion: B. Pinkham Bebb/T. Parker to approve the revisions to the agenda. Passed unanimously.
4. Review / Revise / Approval of Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: April 2, 2026 and April 16, 2026
c) Amend consent agenda to update minutes
**Motion: K. Kelley/T. Parker to approve the Consent Agenda. Unanimous.
5. Public Comment – (3 Minutes Per Participant) (No one asked to speak.)
6. Department Reports/Requests
6.1 Finance – reported by Finance Director Kari Hunt
a) Executive session for a non-public matter – MRS Title 1§405(6)(F)
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Commissioners to approve warrants, minutes, and HR items
The Waldo County Commissioners will hold a court session with a consent agenda to approve the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes and a finance report. They will consider warrants including MCRCC (Jail), County, and OPIOID warrants. The agenda also includes a Human Resources report, job descriptions, and a possible executive session for personnel matters.
- Approval of March 5, 2026 Commissioners Meeting Minutes
- Finance report as part of consent agenda
- MCRCC (Jail) Warrant for April 2, 2026
- County Warrant for April 2, 2026
- OPIOID Warrant for April 2, 2026
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve health‑fund premium transfers and consolidate reserve accounts
The commissioners approved the consent agenda and authorized Finance Director Kari Hunt to transfer monthly employer and employee premiums to the Health Fund, limited to $5,221.10 for FY 2026. They voted to close several reserve accounts and move the balances into the County Facilities Reserve. Multiple warrants totaling $735,540.57 were approved, and a $10,000 IT invoice was authorized by a 2‑1 vote. Forfeited assets of $1,240 and a handgun were also accepted.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Authorized Finance Director Kari Hunt to transfer monthly premiums to Health Fund up to $5,221.10 (unanimous)
- Closed Capital Reserve – Courthouse ($9,130.90) to County Facilities Reserve (unanimous)
- Closed Capital Reserve – Sheriff and Insured Cash Sweep ($170,474.85) to County Facilities Reserve (unanimous)
- Closed Active Reserve – County Planning ($11,191.41) to County Facilities Reserve (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 IT invoice for software migration (2 in favor, 1 abstention)
- Approved MCRRC warrant $147,315.23 and payroll $51,454.86 (unanimous)
- Accepted forfeited assets of $1,240 and a Smith & Wesson Shield Plus .30 handgun (unanimous)
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-1226
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, Maine 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
April 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
1. Welcome / Call to Order
Chairperson calls the meeting to order, and the time is noted
2. Rollcall / Attendance
Record the members present, and absent.
3. Review / Revise / Approval of Agenda
Opportunity to amend or approve the agenda as presented.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1. Approval of Minutes
4.1.1. March 5, 2026 Commissioners Meeting Minutes
4.2. Finance Report
(Motion: “To approve the consent agenda as presented.”)
5. Public Comment
5.1. Public Comment (3 Minutes Per Participant)
6. Reports/Requests
6.1. Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 04/02/2026 - MOTION
b) County Warrant 04/02/2026 - MOTION
c) OPIOID Warrant 04/02/2026 - MOTION
d) Miscellaneous
6.2. Commissioners' Report
7. Old Business
7.1.
a. Miscellaneous
8. New Business
Matters not on the agenda but accepted by the Chair for brief discussion.
9. Human Resources - Tracy Benton
9.1. HR Report
9.2. Job Descriptions
9.3. Executive Session for Per
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session
April 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
(Minutes are summarized. For a complete recording, please visit https://waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner Kevin Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2. PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker, Breanna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present were Human
Resources Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, County Clerk Barbara Arseneau, and Office Associate Danielle
Murray; Commissioner K. Kelley stated that Treasurer Owen Smith is excused.
3. Review / Revise Agenda
Commissioner Kelley requested adding two edits:
Add the Opioid Press Release from 3/20/26 under the consent agenda.
Add the Opioid Minutes from 3/16/26 under the consent agenda.
Add under Commissioners’ new business, Commissioner’s responsibilities, Coastal County W orkforce, Winterport Cupboard.
**Motion: T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve and accept the Opioid Press Release and Opioid Minutes. Unanimous.
4. Consent Agenda
a) Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2026
b) Finance Report
c) Opioid Press release from 3/20/26
d) Opioid Minutes from 3/16/26
**Motion: T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve the consent agenda. Unanimous.
5. Public Comment (3 Minutes Per Participant)
No public comment
6. Department Reports/Requests -
6.1 Finance – Finance Director Kari Hunt
a) Opioid Report
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Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
39b Spring Street, Belfast
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
April 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Review / Revise Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: March 19, 2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1 Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 04/02/2026
b) County Warrant 04/02/2026
c) OPIOID Warrant 04/02/2026
d) Miscellaneous
5.2 Emergency Management Agency Report – Dale Rowley
a) Maritime Energy Fuel and Propane Contracts (tabled from 3/19/2026)
b) School Mutual Aid Agreement
c) County-to-County Emergency Management Agency Agreement.
5.3 County Clerk Report
a) Correspondence
b) Miscellaneous
5.4 Commissioners Old Business
a) Renewal Agreements with Maritime Energy
b) Austin Winder 5 & Dime Studios Proposal
c) Miscellaneous
5.5. Commissioners New Business
a)
b) Miscellaneous
5.6 Human Resources Report
a) Pay Step Increases to be Noted
b) Executive Session: Personnel
c) Miscellaneous
5.7 Human Resources Request: Executive Session for discussion of a personnel matter – MRS Title 1§405(6)(A).
6. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF WALDO COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District 1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (207) 323-1226 2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225 3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session – April 2, 2026
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
APRIL 2, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners’ Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker and Brianna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present were
Human Resource Director Tracy Benton; Finance Director Kari Hunt; County Clerk Barbara Arseneau; Office
Associate Danielle Murray. Commissioner K. Kelley stated the Treasure is excused from this meeting.
Also present were members of the public.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda Revise agenda to state March 18
th minutes not March 19th.
**Motion: Commissioner T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to revise the agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: March 19, 2026
c) Amend consent agenda to update minutes date to 3/18/26
**MOTION: T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve the Consent Agenda. Unanimous.
4. Public Comment (3:00 Minutes Per Participant)
Eric Buch stated the website is still missing 7 sets of minutes listed. He requested a list of items that were moved
from 2026 to 2025 budget, reserve accounts be available to the public, requested the balance for the Sheriff’s
undesignated funds account, and the projections forward if possible. He expressed surprise that the sheriff had
rounded up people to make comments and feels it created a false narrative.
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1 Finance - Finance Direct
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Fri Mar 27, 2026 · 18:00
Budget Committee
Waldo County Budget Committee to vote on 2026 budget
The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing and final meeting to determine the 2026 budget. The session includes discussions on eliminating services and county limitations before a final vote by department and in total.
- Public hearing on the 2026 Waldo County Budget
- Discussion on eliminating services
- Review of 2026 expenses paid from the 2025 budget
- Estimation of undesignated fund balance as of 12/31/2025
- Budget Committee vote by department and in total
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COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 B reanna Pinkham Bebb (207) 323-1226
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
2026 Waldo County Budget
Public Hearing &
Final Budget Meeting
March 27, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom
39B Spring Street, Belfast
(and also by Zoom – see link on www.waldocountyme.gov)
*Please note that agenda may run ahead or behind schedule.
1. Introductions
2. Any Additions or Deletions to Agenda Items
3. Review/Approve Minutes 3/6/2026
4. Discuss 2026 Expenses Paid From 2025 Budget
5. Estimate Undesignated Fund Balance at 12/31/2025
6. Discuss LD 1 County Limitations
7. Discuss Eliminating Services
8. Steps in getting to the current budget proposal
9. Open Meeting for Public Comment
10. Budget Committee Vote by Department and in Total
11. Adjourn
Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County Commissioners to discuss 2026 budget and review warrants
The County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and plan the Spirit of America Ceremony. The body will consider warrants for the County, the OPIOID fund, and the MCRCC (Jail).
- 2026 Budget Discussion
- MCRCC (Jail), County, and OPIOID warrants dated 03/18/26
- Renewal Agreements with Maritime Energy
- Spirit of America Ceremony Planning
- Executive sessions regarding a personnel matter and labor negotiations processes
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STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
County Commissioners Court Session
District
1. Breanna Pinkham
Bebb
2. Kevin J. Kelley
3. Timothy A. Parker
(207) 323-3767
(207) 306-9225
(207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast and via Zoom
1. Welcome / Call to Order
Chairperson calls the meeting to order, and the time is noted
2. Review / Revise Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
3.1. Finance Report
3.2. Minutes: March 5, 2026
Vote: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment (3 Minutes per person - per policy approved
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1. Finance
5.1.1. MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 03/18/26
5.1.2. County Warrant 03/18/2026
5.1.3. OPIOID Warrant 03/18/2026
5.1.4. Miscellaneous
5.2. Emergency Management Agency Report
5.2.1. Renewal Agreements with Maritime Energy
5.2.2. Miscellaneous
5.3. County Clerk Report
5.3.1. Correspondence
5.3.2. Miscellaneous
5.4. Commissioners Old Business
5.4.1. 2026 Budget Discussion
5.4.2. Spirit of America Ceremony Planning
5.4.3. Miscellaneous
5.5. Commissioners New Business
5.5.1. Miscellaneous, as needed
5.6. Human Resources Report
5.6.1. Pay Step Increases to be Noted
5.6.2. Miscel
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
MARCH 18, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner’s Kevin Kelley (Chair), Breanna Pinkham Bebb, and Timothy Parker (arrived 9:05 a.m.)
Staff present were Office Associate Danielle Murray to take minutes, County Clerk Barbara Arseneau, Finance
Director Kari Hunt, Human Resources Director Tracey Benton. Staff present via Zoom were Deputy Register Amy
Keller.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner K. Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda
Commissioner K. Kelley modified agenda under Commissioners’ New Business discussion of a Congressionally
Directed Spending grant application with Communications Director Michael Larrivee and Annual report for
Congress Street LLC.
**Motion: Commissioners T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve adding Discussion of Congressionally
Directed Spending grant application with Communications Director Michael Larrivee to the agenda.
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: 3/5/2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of action to approve the consent agenda
**Motion: Commissioners K. Kelley/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve consent agenda and remove minutes from
March 5, 2026. Unanimous.
4. Public Comment (3 minutes per person)
Eric Buch, Belfast resident, reflected on the budget process. Approximately $4 million was cut from the
proposed budget. He stressed transparency and impro
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Fri Mar 6, 2026 · 18:30
Budget Committee
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COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (207) 323-1226
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
2026 Waldo County Budget Committee Meeting
March 6, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Waldo County Probate Courtroom
103 Church Street (Corner of Church and Spring Streets) Belfast
(and also by Zoom – see link on www.waldocountyme.gov)
*Please note that agenda may run ahead or behind schedule.
1. Call to Order/Review Minutes from 02/24/2026
2. Budget Committee Review Revised 2026 County Budget
3. Update on County Audits
4. Review Reserve Accounts
5. Budget Committee Vote on 2026 Revised Budget
6. Adjourn
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County Commissioners to discuss 2026 budget and personnel compensation
The County Commissioners will review warrants for the jail, county, and opioid funds. The body will discuss the 2026 budget and a Public Comment and Participation Policy. An executive session is scheduled to consider compensation.
- MCRCC (Jail), County, and OPIOID warrants dated 03/05/2026
- 2026 Budget discussion
- Public Comment and Participation Policy discussion
- Executive session regarding compensation per MRS Title 1§405(6)(A)
- CivicPlus discussion
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
March 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Review / Revise Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: February 17, 2026 and February 19, 2026 Court Sessions
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1 Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 03/05/2026
b) County Warrant 03/05/2026
c) OPIOID Warrant 03/05/2026
d) IT Expenditures – still undecided
e) Credit card discussion
f) Miscellaneous
5.2 Information Technology Report
a) CivicPlus discussion
b) Miscellaneous
5.3 County Clerk Report
a) Correspondence
b) Miscellaneous
5.4 Commissioners Old Business
a) 2026 Budget
b) Miscellaneous
5.5. Commissioners New Business
a) Public Comment and Participation Policy discussion
b) Miscellaneous
5.6 Human Resources Report
a) Pay Step Increases to be Noted
b) Executive Session: Consideration of compensation as permitted by MRS Title 1§405(6)(A)
c) Miscellaneous
6. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (207) 323-1226
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
Count
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session
March 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley (Chair), Timothy Parker, Breanna Pinkham Bebb. Staff present were Human Resources
Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, Treasurer Owen Smith, County Clerk Barbara Arseneau, and Office
Associate Danielle Murray. Staff Present via Zoom were Register of Probate Sharon Peavey, EMA Director Dale Rowley,
Facilities Director Chris Bryant, Register of Deeds Stacy Grant, Deputy Register of Deeds Amy Keller, Legal Secretary/Office
Administrative Assistant Felicia Gray, Communications Director Mike Larrivee, Corrections Corporal Chris Albert, Detention
Manager Randy Fox.
Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner Kevin Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
1. Review / Revise Agenda
Commissioner Kelley requested adding two edits: 1. A moment of silence for those recently killed in action. 2. Review Public
Comment Participation Policy before the Public Comment.
**Motion: B. Pinkham Bebb/T. Parker to approve changes as requested. Unanimous.
2. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: February 17, 2026, and February 19, 2026 Court Sessions
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
**Motion: T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve the consent agenda. Unanimous.
3. Public Comment Policy Open for Discussion
Commissioner Kelley reviewed Items 1
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Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 18:00
Budget Committee
Waldo County Budget Committee to review revised 2026 budget
The Budget Committee will review the revised 2026 County Budget and determine if budget reductions are sufficient. The meeting includes discussions on employee benefits, IT, and county audits.
- Review of revised 2026 County Budget
- Discussion of employee benefits reporting and reductions
- Review of 29 reserve accounts totaling $1.8 million as of 12/31/2025
- Summary of IT discussion with Mr. Hand
- Update on County Audits
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COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (207) 323-1226
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
2026 Waldo County Budget Committee Meeting (Revised)
February 24, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Waldo County Probate Courtroom
103 Church Street (Corner of Church and Spring Streets) Belfast
(and also by Zoom – see link on www.waldocountyme.gov)
*Please note that agenda may run ahead or behind schedule.
1. Call to Order/Review Minutes from 12/12/2025 and 01/27/2026
2. Budget Committee Review Revised 2026 County Budget
3. Discuss Employee Benefits (reporting, reductions, etc.)
4. Summary of IT Discussion with Mr. Hand
5. Update on County Audits
6. Review Reserve Accounts (29 accounts totaling $1.8 million as of 12/31/2025)
7. Budget Committee Determine if Budget Reductions are Sufficient
8. Adjourn
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FY2026 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2026
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WALDO COUNTY 2026 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom and Remote Teleconference (Zoom)
PRESENT Budget Committee Members Bob Kurek (Chairperson), Laura Greeley, Mary Mortier, Douglas
Thomas, Elizabeth Lenharr, Robyn Tarantino. (Brandy Bridges and Tammy Higgins were absent.) Also
present were County Commissioners Breanna Pinkham Bebb, Kevin J. Kelley, and Timothy A. Parker. Staff
present were IT Director J-sun Bailey, Finance Director Kari Hunt, Human Resources Director Tracy
Benton, Sheriff Jason Trundy, and County Clerk Barbara Arseneau took minutes.
Public: Andrew Reed, Gene Randall, Eric Buch, Jay Davis, Roger Chadwick, Rick Basford, Officer Andrew
Parker, Joe McLaughlin, Rodney LeSan, Virginia Thompson, Keith Thompson, Dorothy Odell, and others.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Bob Kurek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He stated that the public does not vote on
this budget – only the Budget Committee as the representatives of the entire County and the weighty
responsibility falls on them to do the best for the County and the residents of the County.
REVIEW MINUTES: December 12, 2025 and January 27, 2026 Budget Meetings
**MOTION: B. Kurek/D. Thomas to accept the December 12, 2025 Public Hearing/Budget Committee
Meeting Minutes and January 27, 2026 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes. Unanimous.
BUDGET COMMI
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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County to vote on 2026 budget and approve consent agenda
The Waldo County Commissioners will vote on a proposed 2026 budget and approve a consent agenda including financial reports and meeting minutes. The meeting will also include department reports and a public comment session.
- Vote on Proposed 2026 Budget
- Approve Consent Agenda (Finance Report, Minutes)
- Review Jail Warrant 02/19/2026
- Review County Warrant 02/19/2026
- Executive Session: Labor discussions with Deputy Sheriff’s Association
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda (REVISED)
February 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Review / Revise Agenda
Add M. Larrivee to
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: 2/5/2026, 1/8/2026 Tax Abatement Appeal Minutes Pet.#387, 4/3/2025, 4/10/2025
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment
5. Proposed 2026 Budget Discussion and Roll Call Vote
6. Department Reports/Requests
6.1 Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 02/19/2026
b) County Warrant 02/19/2026
c) OPIOID Warrant 02/19/2026
d) IT Expenditures – Tabled 02/05/2026
e) Mileage – Tabled 02/05/2026
f) Miscellaneous
6.2 EMA Report
a) MEMA Performance Subrecipient Grant
6.3 County Clerk Report
a) Correspondence
b) Miscellaneous
6.4 Commissioners Old Business
a) Finalize who would serve as proxy on both the Maine County Commissioners Association
Board of directors and the Risk Pool.
b) Commissioner Representative for Communications Center Advisory Board.
6.5. Commissioners New Business
a) Miscellaneous
6.6 Human Resources Report
a) Pay step Increases to be Noted
b) Miscellaneous
c) Executive Session: Labor discussions with Waldo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association – MRS Title1§405(6)(D)
7. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Dis
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley, Breanna Pinkham Bebb, and Timothy Parker. Staff present were Human
Resource Director Tracy Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, and County Clerk Barbara Arseneau took minutes.
Staff present via Zoom were Register of Probate Sharon Peavey, Register of Deeds Stacy Grant, and Treasurer
Own Smith. Eric Buch and Gary Hazard were also present.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner K. Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda
**T. Parker/B. Pinkham Bebb to approve the amendments to the agenda.
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: 2/5/2026, 1/8/2026 Tax Abatement Appeal Minutes Pet.#387, 4/3/2025, 4/10/2025
c) VOTE: Consideration of action to approve the consent agenda
**MOTION: T. Parker/K. Kelley to approve all minutes in subsection b). Passed by two; B. abstained.
4. Public Comment
E. Buch said he was present to speak about OPIOID funds. He reviewed the history of distributions awarded
beginning in 2022 through 2037 and mentioned a support center being created to assist Counties in determining
distribution of funds in the most effective way to help with OPIOID addiction. After reading a study in the Maine
Monitor in 2025 listing OPIOID fund awards and expenditures in cities and counties in Maine, Dr. Tim Hughes,
re
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County commissioners to discuss 2026 budget updates
The Waldo County Commissioners will hold a special court session to discuss proposed updates to the 2026 budget. The meeting will take place in the courtroom at 39B Spring Street in Belfast and will be available via Zoom.
- Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget Updates
- Special Court Session at 39B Spring Street
- Meeting available via Zoom Teleconferencing
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Waldo County Commissioners Special Court Session Agenda
February 17, 2026 (TUESDAY) at 9:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1.
Call to Order
2. County Commissioners: Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget Updates
3. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Breanna Pinkham Bebb (Available Soon)
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL COURT SESSION
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley and Timothy Parker. Staff present were Human Resource Director Tracy
Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, Sheriff Jason Trundy, and County Clerk Barbara Arseneau to take minutes.
Present via Zoom was Treasurer Own Smith and several other department heads. Members from the public
were also present, including, Belfast Resident Eric Buch, Retired Journalist Jay Davis, and Searsport Town
Manager James S. Gillway.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner K. Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll Call:
Commissioners present: K. Kelley, B. Pinkham Bebb, and T. Parker.
2. Review / Revise Agenda No revisions to the agenda.
Budget 02-10-2026 Version 3 was submitted to the Commissioners along with a Position Support Staff
spreadsheet. K. Kelley reviewed the budget version reductions so far. B. Bebb wondered how so much funding
could be cut from the Jail and if this would result in even higher increase next year. K. Kelley noted that there
are two versions of the Jail budget – integrated and non-integrated, and K. Hunt explained that at the request of
the Budget Committee, the integrated budget includes the 33 lines removed from the Jail budget so that these
changes could be seen. The non-integrated Jail budget will continue to be used as curren
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 09:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County Commissioners to review warrants and personnel compensation
The County Commissioners will meet to review financial warrants for the jail, county, and opioid programs. The board will also consider a contract for Johnson and discuss employee pay step increases in an executive session.
- MCRCC (Jail), County, and OPIOID warrants dated 02/05/2026
- Signing of the Johnson contract
- IT battery backup replacements
- Pay step increases for personnel
- Executive session regarding employment and compensation
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Waldo County Commissioners Court Session Agenda
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Review / Revise Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: January 8, 2026, January 22, 2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1 Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 02/05/2026
b) County Warrant 02/05/2026
c) OPIOID Warrant 02/05/2026
d) Credit Card for H.R.
e) IT Expenditures
f) Miscellaneous
5.2 Facilities Report
a) Sign Johnson Contract
5.3 IT Report
a) Battery backup replacements
5.4 County Clerk Report
a) Correspondence
b) Miscellaneous
5.5 Commissioners Old Business
a) MCCA Board Proxys
b) Miscellaneous, if needed
5.6 Commissioners New Business
a) Miscellaneous
5.4 Human Resources Report
a) Pay step Increases to be Noted
b) Miscellaneous
c) Executive Session for discussion of employment and compensation – MRS Title1§405(A)(1)
6. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Betty I. Johnson (207) 323-3767
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Trea
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley and Timothy Parker. Staff present were Human Resource Director Tracy
Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, Communications Director Mike Larrivee, Facilities Director Chris Bryant, and
County Clerk Barbara Arseneau and Danielle Murray to take minutes. Staff present via Zoom were Register of
Probate Sharon Peavey, Register of Deeds Stacy Grant, and Treasurer Own Smith. Eric Buch and Breanna
Pinkham Bebb from the public were also present.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner K. Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and noted that
the Commissioners have revised the start time of their to 9:00 a.m. and said notified of the revised start time to
9:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda
**Motion: K. Kelley/T. Parker to revise the agenda after going into executive session in 5.4, they were adding
section D. another executive session for discussion of a labor contract regarding the Communications M.A.P.
Association under MRS title 1§4&5D. Unanimous.
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: January 8, 2026, January 22, 2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of action to approve the consent agenda
**MOTION: K. Kelley/T. Parker to approve the Consent agenda. Unanimous.
4. Public Comment
E. Buch said that the revised budget is not on agenda and was curious as to why.
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Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 18:00
Budget Committee
Waldo County Budget Committee to discuss 2026 budget next steps
The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the next steps for the 2026 County Budget. No specific funding amounts or line items are listed for decision at this time.
- Discussion of next steps for 2026 County Budget
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COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Betty I. Johnson (207) 323-3767
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
2026 Waldo County Budget Committee Meeting
January 27, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Waldo County Probate Courtroom
103 Church Street (Corner of Church and Spring Streets) Belfast
(and also by Zoom – see link on www.waldocountyme.gov)
*Please note that agenda may run ahead or behind schedule.
1. Call to Order/Review Minutes – Chairperson Bob Kurek
2. Budget Committee Discussion of Next Steps for 2026 County Budget
3. Adjourn
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FY2026 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes – January 27, 2026
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WALDO COUNTY 2026-2027 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2026
6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom and Remote Teleconference (Zoom)
PRESENT Budget Committee Members Bob Kurek (Chairperson), Mary Mortier, Breanna Pinkham
Bebb, Robyn Tarantino, Elizabeth Lenharr, Brandy Bridges, Douglas Thomas, Laura Greeley, and
Tammy Higgins participated via Zoom. Also present were County Commissioners Kevin J. Kelley and
Timothy A. Parker. Staff present were Finance Director Kari Hunt, Human Resources Director Tracy
Benton, Treasurer Owen Smith, IT Director J-sun Bailey, and County Clerk Barbara Arseneau to take
minutes.
Call to Order/Review Minutes – Chairperson Bob Kurek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
This is not a public hearing, this is a budget meeting, so not taking public comment. The Budget
Committee rejected the budget that was presented on December 12, 2025. He said he appreciated
that the Commissioners have come back with a new budget of $15 million but he believed this is still
too much. The taxpayers are not an endless source of money, and there has been discussion on
unsustainable growth. He asked for comments from the Committee.
B. Bebb said she’d like to know that they would be holding another public hearing.
M. Mortier said the current changes haven’t been discussed, and it is her understanding that they
should have a public hearing because
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 10:00
County Commissioners
39b Spring Street, Belfast
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Waldo County Commissioners Special Court Session Agenda
January 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Review / Revise Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: December 23, 2025, January 5, 2026, January 8, 2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1 Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 01/22/2026
b) County Warrant 01/22/2026
c) OPIOID Warrant 01/22/2026
d) OPIOID Report
e) Financial Software Contracts
f) 2026 Budget Tax Cap
g) Miscellaneous
5.2 Sheriff’s Report
a) Asset Forfeiture
5.3 EMA
a) Federal Grant
5.4 County Clerk Report
a) Correspondence
b) Miscellaneous
5.5 Commissioners Old Business
a) Point of contact wage study
5.6 Commissioners New Business
a) Commissioner Liaison Duties
5.4 Human Resources Report
a) Pay step Increases to be Noted
b) 2025 OSHA Report
c) Miscellaneous
6. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Betty I. Johnson (207) 323-3767
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
JANUARY 22, 2026
10:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley and Timothy Parker. Staff present were Treasurer Owen Smith via Zoom,
Facilities Manager Chris Bryant by Zoom, Register of Probate Sharon Peavey, Register of Deeds Stacy Grant,
Correctional Administrator Matthew Magnusson, Finance Director Kari Hunt, IT Director J-sun Bailey, Office
Associate Danielle Murray and County Clerk Barbara Arseneau. Also present by Zoom was Courtney Meade.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner Kelley called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda
**MOTION: K. Kelley T. parker to add OPIOID update after Public Comment, add Auditor for 2022 Calendar
Audit after OPIOID report. Unanimous
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: December 23, 2025, January 5, 2026, January 8, 2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of action to approve the consent agenda
The County Clerk asked for January 8, 2026 to be removed as they were not finished.
**MOTION: K. Kelley/T. Parker to remove the January 8, 2026 minutes from the Consent Agenda and to
approve the rest of the consent agenda. Unanimous.
4. Public Comment
Eric Buch given the level of interest in the budget, he felt that any case made to the budget committee about a
revision should be communicated to the public. He said he wanted the draft minutes given to the Public. K.
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Fri Jan 9, 2026 · 18:00
Budget Committee
Waldo County budget committee meets to discuss 2026 budget
The Waldo County Budget Committee will meet to discuss next steps for the 2026 county budget. The meeting will be held at the Probate Courtroom in Belfast and is also available via Zoom.
- Review of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion of next steps for 2026 County Budget
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COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Betty I. Johnson (207) 323-3767
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
2026 Waldo County Budget Committee Meeting
January 9, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Waldo County Probate Courtroom
103 Church Street (Corner of Church and Spring Streets) Belfast
(and also by Zoom – see link on www.waldocountyme.gov)
*Please note that agenda may run ahead or behind schedule.
1. Call to Order/Review Minutes – Chairperson Bob Kurek
2. Budget Committee Discussion of Next Steps for 2026 County Budget
3. Adjourn
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 10:00
County Commissioners
39b Spring Street, Belfast
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Waldo County Commissioners Special Court Session Agenda
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1. Welcome / Call to Order
2. Review / Revise Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: March 27, 2025, December 16, 2025, December 18, 2025
c) VOTE: Consideration of Action to approve consent agenda
4. Public Comment
5. Department Reports/Requests
5.1 Finance
a) MCRCC (Jail) Warrant 01/08/2026
b) County Warrant 01/08/2026
c) OPIOID Warrant 01/08/2026
d) 2026 Tax Anticipation Note Paperwork
5.2 Waldo County Emergency Management Agency
a) Emergency Management Agency Shelter Agreement
5.3 Communications Tower Contract Discussion
5.4 County Clerk Report
a) Correspondence
b) Miscellaneous
5.4 Human Resources Report
a) Pay step increases to be noted
b) Miscellaneous
5.5 Human Resources Request: Executive Session for discussion of a personnel matter (if needed) - MRS Title
1§405(6)(A).
6. Appeal for Abatement of Property Taxes – Pet #387 Claire Hamilton vs. Town of Brooks
7. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Betty I. Johnson (207) 323-3767
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
JANUARY 8, 2026
10:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley, and Timothy Parker. Staff present were Treasurer Owen Smith, EMA
Director Dale Rowley, Finance Director Kari Hunt, IT Director County Clerk Barbara Arseneau took minutes. Also
present was Morrill Selectman Randy Place.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda
K. Kelley stated that the agenda would be changed to include a moment of silence for the passing of
Commissioner Betty Johnson, who served for over 15 years. She will surely be missed, along with her dedication,
commitment and extensive historical knowledge of the County. He quoted Hemingway, “People die twice; once
when they take their last breath, and again when people stop saying their name.” He asked people to use her
name often.
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: March 27, 2025, December 16, 2025, December 18, 2025
c) VOTE: Consideration of action to approve the consent agenda
**Motion: K. Kelley/T. Parker to remove the following from the consent agenda: Finance Report, Minutes from
December 16, 18, and March 27, 2025, minutes from the Consent Agenda for edits. Unanimous.
4. Nominations for 2026 Chair:
Nomination: **K. Kelley nominated himself as Commissioner Chair. Nominations ceased.
**Motion: T. Parker/K. Kelley to
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Mon Jan 5, 2026 · 10:00
County Commissioners
Waldo County Commissioners to hold special session on January 5
The County Commissioners will meet for a special court session to discuss remote participation policy. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Discussion regarding Remote Participation Policy
- Executive Session for a personnel matter per M.R.S. Title 1§405(6)(A)
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Waldo County Commissioners Special Court Session Agenda (Revised)
January 5, 2026 (MONDAY) at 1:00 p.m.
Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, Belfast
and viewing via Zoom Teleconferencing (link available on www.waldocountyme.gov)
1.
Call to Order
2. Discussion re: Remote Participation Policy
3. Executive Session for discussion of a personnel matter – M.R.S. Title 1§405(6)(A)
4. Adjourn
STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF WALDO
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
1 Betty I. Johnson (207) 323-3767
2 Kevin J. Kelley (207) 306-9225
3 Timothy A. Parker (207) 306-9232
Phone (207) 338-3282
Fax (207) 338-6788
E-mail: [email protected]
Barbara L. Arseneau
County Clerk
39-B Spring Street
Belfast, ME 04915
Treasurer
Owen R. Smith
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WALDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Kelley and Timothy Parker. Staff present were Human Resource Director Tracy
Benton, Finance Director Kari Hunt, Communications Director Mike Larrivee, Facilities Director Chris Bryant, and
County Clerk Barbara Arseneau and Danielle Murray to take minutes. Staff present via Zoom were Register of
Probate Sharon Peavey, Register of Deeds Stacy Grant, and Treasurer Own Smith. Eric Buch and Breanna
Pinkham Bebb from the public were also present.
1. Welcome / Call to Order: Commissioner K. Kelley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and noted that
the Commissioners have revised the start time of their to 9:00 a.m. and said notified of the revised start time to
9:00 a.m.
2. Review / Revise Agenda
**Motion: K. Kelley/T. Parker to revise the agenda after going into executive session in 5.4, they were adding
section D. another executive session for discussion of a labor contract regarding the Communications M.A.P.
Association under MRS title 1§4&5D. Unanimous.
3. Consent Agenda
a) Finance Report
b) Minutes: January 8, 2026, January 22, 2026
c) VOTE: Consideration of action to approve the consent agenda
**MOTION: K. Kelley/T. Parker to approve the Consent agenda. Unanimous.
4. Public Comment
E. Buch said that the revised budget is not on agenda and was curious as to why.
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