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The board approved the minutes of the Jan. 15, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Clark and a second by Commissioner Andrews. The board approved three warrant runs:

- $655,832.71 dated Jan. 15, 2025 (motion moved by Commissioner Clark, second by Commissioner Andrews; unanimous)
- $912,428.43 dated Jan. 22, 2025 (moved by Commissioner Clark, second by Commissioner Andrews; unanimous)
- $580,679.72 dated Jan. 29, 2025 (moved by Commissioner Clark, second by Commissioner Andrews; unanimous)

Commissioners also scheduled a tax abatement hearing for March 19, 2025 (motion moved by Commissioner Clark, second by Commissioner Andrews; unanimous). The meeting adjourned by motion of Commissioner Clark, second by Commissioner Andrews; vote unanimous.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners Regular Meeting 02-06-2025","oneSentenceSummary","York County commissioners unanimously approved the minutes for Jan. 15, 2025; approved warrants for Jan. 15, 22 and 29, 2025; and scheduled a tax abatement hearing for March 19, 2025.","taxTitle","York County, Maine","taxId",13658,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308579,"Commissioners approve audio-visual upgrade for probate courtroom",160,3100000,3260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74&start=3100&end=3260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74/thumbnail_3100000.jpg","/articles/6308579/York-County/Maine/Commissioners-approve-audio-visual-upgrade-for-probate-courtroom","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308579-db9e4b89e1a6b92b8c541557bcf76f57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197759&Signature=SLGy-Gy~HI1jVV-54i-0XfIS8vRsOrjsrruucupiMb9mBIjN8aZJqPTHd6eGxF6mWakEb0T5cSNXZsJRoJSCz2lySLp6FKzHXqG7f2yRmaniDKUG~ljvX~QxqBuJRTYYd7rPuMWxtRsX~362Zv7qhu~eRJMKvDDR~4QqGM10KtDNXPdjAWh-RKgzBkiQwFyhh7qcj3SZYsEFWRWo9aCmAIV3wD2U21edMljT8-iVVr5R3YuJjSfIsX92s0CmuTGAXo3vyENNtTIqePuG09u4gHwe1wthD9CodiqM3LnBUYa-rajKwxzKsVS0XAQJGyWDebN7okzhor419XDzjHKWkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The York County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 5 unanimously approved an audio-visual upgrade for the probate courtroom, awarding the contract to Connectivity Point for $47,948.86. Staff said the system will add video-conferencing, recording capability and improved audio for courtroom hearings.

Carol (court staff) and county staff presented multiple vendor quotes and recommended the mid-range proposal from Connectivity Point. Commissioners discussed scheduling the installation and acknowledged the courtroom may have to be closed for a limited time during the work; staff said installers have been reasonably quick in past projects and that coordination with electricians will be necessary.

Administration said the purchase can be accommodated within Carol's existing budget allocation for high-density storage and related requests; the board approved the purchase without a supplemental appropriation.

The motion to award the Connectivity Point contract passed unanimously. Staff said they will coordinate timing to minimize disruptions to court schedules.","York County commissioners unanimously approved purchase of an audio-visual system for the probate courtroom from Connectivity Point for $47,948.86, using funds identified in the current budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308582,"Commissioners approve purchase of law-enforcement VR simulators from Axon",525,2544000,3069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74&start=2544&end=3069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74/thumbnail_2544000.jpg","/articles/6308582/York-County/Maine/Commissioners-approve-purchase-of-law-enforcement-VR-simulators-from-Axon","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308582-46a0494fd254b47c6736f13001e689a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197759&Signature=SaDl-DmW631HL8LKG5qPVZa0~TUzqvYwz6GrqQvd4BjXIDNtcXJqVUqjZt8VKl~lha~3TmlCfokHhO7urfZrOcqrLdhDGakqJBA~t8kUqTqkyoj8jbiDbI4r2I22vrqNKLB1~jdkp9huh5abvwUkqEIXLiH9SPV9YQ66Xj1MGnE~U817BfAA6RsaUocVHZspj-HL-UpEgIWqgiUXRQydESYcUnsA04TIWDD91Xz8FwsEuecqaZEzNuPRa4csxGnGHHjHfgiYSHEZbjE5hJ-k33VRf-te5Ols-aSSaSP0dewil3rEpMCz5FTU4UjEesLKxCxDKGEd9O64ZpzI-tey-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 5 to approve purchase of virtual-reality training simulators for law enforcement and related training use, awarding the contract to Axon Enterprises for $96,651 and funding the purchase from a CDS grant.

County staff described the system as an entry-level VR training kit that includes headsets and integrated training scenarios for weapons and de-escalation exercises. Staff said the bid selected came after an RFP written by a committee that included law enforcement representatives from multiple agencies and noted the vendor is already a supplier to the sheriff's office (body cameras), which provided familiarity with the company's products and services.

Administrators said the county expects the first five years of support or licensing under the vendor proposal to be covered; a licensing fee could apply thereafter. Staff told commissioners the VR equipment will be used at the county's emergency management agency, sheriff's office and, once the training center is complete, at the new facility. County staff also noted other related equipment purchases and grants for the training center will be presented in future meetings.

During discussion staff said an earlier larger figure ($747,000) had been discussed as part of the broader CDS-funded equipment request package; the board approved the Axon purchase at $96,651 as the specific bid for the VR simulators.

The motion to award the Axon contract passed unanimously.","The Board of Commissioners approved a purchase of law-enforcement virtual-reality (VR) training simulators to be funded from a CDS grant; the board approved a $96,651 contract with Axon Enterprises.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308587,"First County Foundation outlines multimillion-dollar campaign; commissioners discuss naming and memorial options",1169,1311000,2480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74&start=1311&end=2480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74/thumbnail_1311000.jpg","/articles/6308587/York-County/Maine/First-County-Foundation-outlines-multimillion-dollar-campaign-commissioners-discuss-naming-and-memorial-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308587-1c047cbd592d82ea9811c1845d441692/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197759&Signature=Fl0QwCOpr767Uk0pFqlwfgOwlRdoSCCYqQoTMtEROEPYY8mArP346GqdeE0ds427ha-MCY4HCZDFuxp~f0qYtSnlyX0lbgmwN9J8a1IkuFtUkC8jofqv~Cxum8IbVWAtBCtSbHa26KxN7nIT1HyODcJ6DLhKSHyPqi8jIkFEtoqvUE5~U5mF3HQrP9IaSoE6viVAlva58KbZeTJ7BEqW3xu0-BW-MVBA6BZYiPKUs~Khb0Pr6Z3D46I87XeAtxUpkmWOzA9QS1-FQnhl4gWo2-kQx2QUWhLuX6U7LY8jHfy860x2Zu4bgw73yHHC6EvTMTD4UMxJS7L1cNN5HWIQEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rachel, York County's development director for the First County Foundation, briefed the Board of Commissioners on Feb. 5 about fundraising progress, grant awards and next steps for a multimillion-dollar campaign to outfit the county's recovery and training facilities.

Rachel said the foundation received tax-exempt status in July 2024 and has secured several grants: $300,000 from the Maine Recovery Council (the board had requested larger amounts initially), and $36,000 to equip sheriff's vehicles with AEDs. She told commissioners the foundation is preparing a public \"case for support\" and plans a two-to-three year fundraising campaign focused on equipment, beds, linens and other items needed to open the facilities; Rachel estimated roughly $3 million will be required to fully outfit the buildings.

Commissioners discussed public inquiries about naming portions of the First Responders Training Center and whether to create a memorial wall or bricks in the facility plaza. County administration said the plaza was designed as a memorial-type space and that the county and the foundation should coordinate strategy for naming rights, sponsorships and donor recognition. Several commissioners urged talking with the foundation and considering internal county naming first before accepting proposals from outside agencies.

Board members also encouraged outreach to community-minded potential board members and corporate partners to support the foundation's campaign. Commissioners agreed the foundation should continue circulating draft fundraising materials among peer networks for feedback before wider public distribution.

Public commenters and commissioners noted the speed of construction and public interest in the projects. Rachel said the foundation will post site videos and a donate button on the foundation website and solicited commissioner feedback on the case for support.","The county's newly formed First County Foundation gave the Board of Commissioners an update on fundraising, grant awards and plans to run a two-to-three year multimillion-dollar campaign to outfit the recovery and training buildings; commissioners discussed memorial bricks, naming rights and coordinating with the foundation.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308592,"York County approves reserve medical director position and hires Jessica Moran",634,606000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74&start=606&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2421269-2c902146a23b67fa0d883d009c31ee74/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6308592/York-County/Maine/York-County-approves-reserve-medical-director-position-and-hires-Jessica-Moran","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308592-baed8501f8b2a7cae63dc54787b1661d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197759&Signature=FJJI4DXuJ3tZZfk6Ss1ptAtUDH4XajyxpXznB-w2soulD6j-3qbyOef1F4fEl0uLRpK~bf4lgReZgJ8j39~Uq2JA2M3s~UMIi8YtKJtNTf3R0Jechy5yEC0sd3JDqTt3oXoJ9qp0uG6W9eVebiqVqg55U7BuSQIcMuq2QHyXxKHxsv5S2GDhA9TRZkX4fPo7aGbV~huCosoQxfcpQHx9ybuGn2d0gi~s~xw6ffZsxhJKsl51SoXuawoltSNnuylj2j7rZHi4OtdFgvADYg2fVBiLfK2UXAgZfpSABnLZWbQgvzYcpKkfVbR3C13CSWKDRK1LQe9m5Sp3aAEgn58soQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The York County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 5 approved a reserve medical director position for the county's recovery center and voted unanimously to hire Dr. Jessica Moran as a reserve medical director effective Feb. 10, 2025. The board also authorized the job description and the appointment on a part-time/consultant basis.

County officials said the reserve post is intended to provide consultative medical oversight during construction and startup of the recovery center, and could convert to a full-time role later pending board approval and budget availability. The county indicated the reserve role could vary from zero to 10 hours some weeks depending on need.

The county administrator explained the recovery center and certain jail services are subject to licensing requirements and Department of Corrections (DOC) expectations that require an on‑record medical director. Administration said having a county-employed medical director could provide greater control over records, ordering and pharmacy management and might reduce administrative contractor fees the county currently pays. Administration estimated an administrative fee currently charged through outside contractors of roughly $250,000'$300,000 per year that could be reduced if more services are handled in-house.

Board members asked whether the reserve appointment is intended to be temporary; county staff said yes and that conversion to a full-time medical director would require a later board vote and corresponding budget action. Commissioner questions also referenced prior periods when the county directly employed medical staff for the jail.

Linda (staff member) presented a hiring packet for Jessica Moran, identifying her as board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine, licensed in Maine and Hawaii, with an M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and prior oversight experience in opioid treatment programs. The board voted to approve hiring Moran as a reserve medical director, with the county disclosing a pay rate of $175 per hour.

The vote to approve the reserve position and hire Moran was recorded as unanimous. The county said the hire is intended to support licensing and medical oversight needs during the recovery center's startup and to allow staff to review whether services currently contracted out could be provided directly by county medical staff in the future.","The York County Board of Commissioners approved a reserve medical director position for the county's recovery center and unanimously authorized hiring Dr. Jessica Moran as a reserve medical director effective Feb. 10, 2025, at $175 per hour.","actionData","errors"]

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