Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting - June 2, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners meeting on June 2, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved various payments including a $6,624 budgeted payment for a third-year cloud storage service contract with Burgess Technology for IT services. The Sheriff's department proposed pursuing a new contract with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) to provide a resident drug agent in Lincoln County, aiming to enhance drug enforcement efforts; the contract would be for one year with minimal budget impact and would require further planning on staffing. Additionally, the county discussed a new regional floodplain assistance program funded by $125,000 annually through state legislation, with plans to hire a certified floodplain manager to assist municipalities with FEMA compliance and floodplain ordinance updates. The commissioners also explored the potential for a regional code enforcement office to support smaller communities, modeled after a successful program in Kennebec County, which could involve contracts with municipalities to offset costs. A contract with Steel Landscaping was approved for up to $3,500 to repair concrete steps on county property. Lastly, the board agreed to send a letter opposing the closure of the Lincoln Hospital labor and delivery unit due to concerns about impacts on local EMS services. No votes were taken on the proposed MDEA contract or floodplain program at this meeting, but action items were identified for future consideration.