The Androscoggin County Budget Committee was scheduled to meet Oct. 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #2 for a public hearing and consideration of the final budget. The agenda listed a presentation by SafeVoices, an overview of the budget with public comment, and final budget committee approval.
Discussion Points
•A final budget approval item was listed as the meeting's substantive decision point.
•Overview of the budget and public comments were scheduled as part of a public hearing.
•Presentation by SafeVoices listed; no details provided in the agenda.
September 30, 2026, Budget Committee Public Hearing Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Budget Committee met Sept. 30, 2026 to review and vote on departmental budgets for fiscal year items including the District Attorney, County administration, employee benefits, IT, facilities and several property budgets; most items were approved unanimously, with a 9-2 vote on the 774 Center Street expense. The meeting lasted about 1 hour 34 minutes and concluded with adjournment at 7:34 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Two members opposed the 774 Center Street expense vote but no rationale recorded.
Decisions
•774 Center St revenue approved at $11,000; expense approved at $46,156 (9-2)
•Administrative budgets approved as presented
•District Attorney expenses accepted at $526,367
•Employee Benefits and Insurance budgets approved
•I.T., Building/Facilities and specific property budgets approved
September 23, 2026, Budget Committee Public Hearing Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Budget Committee met Sept. 23, 2026, elected Lisa Cesare chair and Stephen Robinson vice-chair, filled several vacant district seats, reviewed and voted on departmental budgets (Emergency Management, Superior Court, District Attorney budgets, Registry of Deeds and Probate, Victim‑Witness grant) and adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Chair made the motions to fill vacant seats; seconds were recorded on the minutes.
•DA revenue accepted; members requested justification/detail for software & hardware maintenance expense (line 63055).
•EMA revenue and expenditure figures presented and accepted without amendment.
•Motion to table expenses passed 7-1; Kenniston opposed.
•Multiple budgets presented and accepted; Probate votes recorded single dissents.
•Nominations for chair and vice‑chair were made and seconded on the record.
Decisions
•Adopt EMA budget lines as presented.
•All listed departmental and grant budgets accepted; Probate had single opposing votes.
•DA revenues accepted; DA expenses tabled pending detail.
•Elected Lisa Cesare as Chair; Elected Stephen Robinson as Vice‑Chair.
September 09, 2026, County Commissioners Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
At its Sept. 9, 2026 regular meeting, the Androscoggin County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept a purchase-and-sale agreement for 1079 Turner St. in Auburn, authorized the treasurer to issue an RFP for a TAN, held a public hearing on the 2027 six-month budget and voted to send that budget to the Budget Committee, and approved several routine warrants and minutes. Two executive sessions were authorized under Title 1 MRSA §405(6) (C) and (E).
Discussion Points
•Administrator authorized to execute sale documents
•Administrator provided overview of 2027 six-month budget
•Authorization to issue RFP for 'TAN' given to Treasurer Proctor
•Routine approvals of minutes and warrants; authorization to proceed with property sale and RFP; executive session authorized for legal and property matters.
Decisions
•Budget packet sent to Budget Committee
•Multiple motions approved as summarized above.
•Purchase-and-sale agreement accepted and administrator directed to execute documents
August 19, 2026, County Commissioners Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Commissioners met on Aug. 19, 2026; they approved minutes, warrants and the July financial report, held an executive session on personnel under Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(A), and adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Administrator Chute presented the MCCA report and the Treasurer’s financial report for July 2026.
•Administrator presented MCCA report and Treasurer’s financial report for July 2026.
•Commissioner Lewis reported on the Central/Western Maine Workforce Board.
•Motion to enter executive session citing statutory authority; closed-session discussion on personnel not recorded.
•Vice-Chair Lewis reported on the Central/Western Maine Workforce Board.
Decisions
•Adjournment (6-0).
•Approval of AP and payroll warrants (6-0).
•Approval of July 15 minutes (6-0).
•Approval of July 2026 Treasurer’s Financial Report (6-0).
•Enter and exit executive session (6-0).
•Enter and exit executive session for personnel under Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(A) (6-0).
July 15, 2026, County Commissioners Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
At its July 15, 2026 regular meeting, the Androscoggin County Commissioners approved routine warrants and financial minutes, voted 4–3 to stop further discussion of a regional communications-center proposal, and set a $1.5 million budget for public safety facility upgrades; the board also held two executive sessions on property and legal matters.
Discussion Points
•Board considered and set a dollar parameter for upgrades; no detailed breakdown recorded.
•Board invoked two statutory exceptions to enter executive session: (C) for property/economic development and (E) for legal consultation.
•Proposal from Jeff Harmon of Auburn was on the agenda for continued exploration.
•Routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and treasurer's report were completed with unanimous support.
Decisions
•Approved minutes, warrants, and June 2026 Treasurer's Financial Report.
•Entered and exited both executive sessions as recorded.
June 17, 2026, County Commissioners Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
The Androscoggin County Commissioners met June 17, 2026. Key actions included approval of warrants and the May treasurer's report, support for the Town of Leeds broadband sale, acceptance of a Lisbon Dispatch/PSAP agreement, a move to change the county fiscal year, and a 5-2 vote to sell Center Street properties.
Discussion Points
•Approval of joint budget meetings and instruction to Treasurer to set up cost allocations if software allows.
•Commissioner Poirier requested a discussion of the Regional Communication Center (presentation by Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon).
•Discussion of Center Street properties preceded the motion to sell.
•Kathy Shaw presented the district\u0019s update; minutes record the presentation.
•Proposal to change fiscal year timing; transition budgeting cadence explained in motion.
•Treasurer Clarice Proctor presented the May 2026 financial report.
•Zeb Letourneau presented on the Town of Leeds\u0019 broadband ARPA project.
Decisions
•Fiscal year change approved; transitional budgets approved.
•Joint budget meetings approved; Treasurer to prepare cost allocations.
•Motion to accept the Lisbon Dispatch/PSAP agreement approved 7-0.
•Motion to approve the May 2026 Treasurer\u0019s Financial Report approved 6-0.
•Motion to sell properties approved 5-2; oppositions recorded.
•Motion to support sale approved 7-0.
Directions
•Item placed on the July 15 agenda for follow-up.
•Treasurer to attempt database setup subject to software compatibility.
•Treasurer to set up cost allocations in new database if supported by accounting software.
May 20, 2026, County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Commissioners met May 20, 2026, approved routine financial items and two staff contracts, debated and approved new 2027 PSAP rates over one dissent, and rejected a motion to sell Center Street Properties. Presentations were given on regional dispatch options by Auburn and Lisbon representatives; several executive sessions were held under Maine law.
Discussion Points
•Approval of minutes, warrants, and Treasurer's report occurred without substantive debate.
•Commissioners discussed setting PSAP rates for 2027 following regional dispatch presentations.
•Contracts for county administrator and finance director were presented and approved.
•Lisbon presented a dispatch request.
•Lisbon representative asked what steps the town needs to take to proceed.
April 22, 2026, County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Commissioners met April 22, 2026. The board approved routine minutes, warrants and the Treasurer's financial report; approved the 2026 Maine County Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement; scheduled a workshop on the Center St. property for May 6; and heard a presentation on proposed PSAP rates to be returned for a future vote.
Discussion Points
•Approval of listed warrants including named AP and payroll warrants.
•Board scheduled a workshop to discuss Center St Property.
•Commissioner Brian Ames and Dispatch Martin Fournier presented proposed PSAP rates.
•EMA Director Chad Arris gave a summary of the mutual aid agreement.
•Treasurer Clarice Proctor presented the March 2026 financial report.
Decisions
•Approve 2026 Maine County Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement (Ames-Mason 7-0)
•Approve March 2026 Treasurer's Financial Report (Lewis-Ames 7-0)
•Approve warrants as presented (Lewis-Abdirahman 7-0)
Directions
•Item to be added to next regular meeting agenda for a vote.
March 18, 2026, County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Commissioners met March 18, 2026. The board approved minutes, warrants and the February Treasurer's report; heard a presentation about potentially changing the county fiscal year; appointed Commissioner Brian Ames to the State Claims Commission; and entered executive session on labor contracts and property matters.
Discussion Points
•Approval of minutes, warrants (AP031826 and payroll 3-18-26) and Treasurer's February report.
•Auditor Ron Smith outlined the process for changing from a calendar-year to a fiscal-year accounting basis and said he will meet with Treasurer Clarice Proctor to discuss details.
•Board entered a closed session to discuss labor contracts and property where premature disclosure could prejudice bargaining position.
Decisions
•Appointment recorded in minutes; no further detail provided.
•Entry and exit of executive session recorded; no public actions recorded.
•Minutes and warrants approved; Treasurer’s report approved.
March 04, 2026, County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Commissioners met March 4, 2026, approved routine minutes, warrants and the Treasurer's January financial report, set the 2026 tax levy interest rate at 5%, heard a permitting briefing on 774 Center Street from the City of Auburn, and entered executive session on labor contracts and property matters.
Discussion Points
•Cousens described permitting process and options for 774 Center Street.
Decisions
•Approved 2026 tax levy interest rate of 5% (7–0)
•Approved minutes, warrants and Treasurer's report as recorded
•Authorized executive session under Title 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6) and subsequently exited
January 21, 2026, County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Commissioners met Jan. 21, 2026. Commissioners elected a new chair and vice chair after two ballots, approved a jail medical contract, made several committee appointments and tabled the December year-end financial report; they entered an executive session under Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(E).
Discussion Points
•Approval of jail medical contract.
Decisions
•Appointed Jane Pentheny (MCCA/Risk Pool) with Jeff Chute as proxy; appointed Andrew Lewis to Central/Western Maine Workforce Board; AVCOG appointment tabled.
•Approved jail medical contract 6-0.
•Elected Jane Pentheny as Chair; elected Andrew Lewis as Vice Chair.
October 01, 2025, Budget Committee Public Hearing Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Budget Committee met Oct. 1, 2025, reviewed and voted on a series of departmental budgets (including County Admin, Human Resources, Treasurer/Finance, Employee Benefits, IT and Building/Facilities) and approved the September 24, 2025 minutes before adjourning at 7:50 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Benefits budget presented; no amendments recorded.
•Budget presented and voted on; chair cast opposing vote.
•Budget presented as submitted; no amendments recorded.
•Minutes were presented for approval without amendment.
•No amendments recorded in the meeting minutes.
•Revenues, reserves and capital improvement plans were viewed and discussed; no amendments recorded.
Decisions
•Auditing, Interest, IT and Insurance budgets approved with recorded tallies
September 24, 2025, Budget Committee Public Hearing Agenda (PDF). Please click the media icon on the right to view this meeting.. Minutes
Androscoggin County Budget Committee met Sept. 24, 2025 to appoint a vacant member, elect officers, and review and vote on department budgets and grants, including the District Attorney and registry offices.
Discussion Points
•DA joint budget accepted as presented; minutes do not include a vote tally.
•Motion included a $40,000 salary increase; vote recorded 10-0; procedural note about fewer than 11 members present.
•Motion to accept Probate budget moved and seconded; passed 10-0.
•Motion to accept Registry of Deeds budget moved and seconded; passed 10-0.
•Motion to accept Restitution Specialist budget moved and seconded; passed 10-0.
•Motion to accept Superior Court budget moved and seconded; passed 10-0.
•Motion to accept Victim‑Witness Advocate grant moved and seconded; passed 10-0.
•Motion to appoint Bruce Damon moved and seconded; unanimous vote recorded.
•Motion to approve prior minutes moved and seconded; one abstention recorded.
•Nominations made and seconded; unanimous votes recorded.
Decisions
•Appointment approved (11-0).
•Budget accepted.
•Budget accepted; tally unspecified.
•Chair and Vice-Chair elected by recorded 11-0 votes.
•DA budget approved by committee; to be presented to Commissioners.
Meeting Minutes~ Androscoggin County Commissioners January 15, 2025
Androscoggin County Commissioners met Jan. 15, 2025, approved a contract with Alcalde & Fay, LTD and discussed the county's jail budget shortfall and outreach to towns; routine warrants and minutes were approved and the board entered an executive session under Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(E).
Discussion Points
•Chair Lewis suggested Alcalde & Fay could help find funding for county buildings at 774 and 800 Center Street and for archives.
•Commissioner Christner argued state funding shifts could be routed through county and towns, affecting property owners and county reserves.
Decisions
•Contract authorization approved 6-0-1 with one abstention.
•No formal vote or funding decision recorded; scheduling only.
Directions
•Administrator Jeff Chute authorized to finalize negotiations and sign contract on behalf of the board.
•Place jail budget shortfall on March agenda; commissioners to exchange ideas in writing and pursue town outreach (Mechanic Falls meeting Feb. 3).
Shukri Abdirahman
County Commissioner — District 1 - Part of Lewiston
Roland Poirier
County Commissioner — District 2 - Part of Lewiston
Brian Ames
County Commissioner — District 3 - Greene, Durham, and Part of Lewiston
