Hancock County Commissioners’ Regular Meeting Recording #1 – 6/02/2026

The Hancock County Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key actions included approval of a purchase and sales agreement for a parcel from Plan R Properties LLC for $550, and acceptance of a grant offer totaling $450,869 for a pavement maintenance project scheduled for late September. The commissioners also approved a fund transfer of $3,000 from the EMA in-kind reserve to cover the down payment for a new garage door installation at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). A capital improvement project was authorized to replace hydraulic seals on a crane, funded from the building reserve account. Additionally, the board approved hiring Headlight Media of Portland to design and plan audio-visual components for the EOC office, with discussions on funding sources and contract contingencies. The commissioners authorized the facility director to seek bids for radon mitigation in the basement space formerly occupied by the EMA department. Personnel decisions included approval of new hires and pay grade increases for deputy register positions. The meeting also covered the management of opioid settlement funds, with a consensus to allocate $250,000 for grant awards over the next 18 months. The session concluded with a move to executive session for contract negotiations with the police union.