Lincoln County Commissioners - September 15, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners meeting on September 15, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the purchase authorization for a 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe at $48,758 for the Emergency Management Agency (EMA), with plans to outfit the vehicle with radios and lights upon delivery. They also approved payments to vendors including Island Tech for $12,284.75 and RCM for $5,687.77 for radio repeater installations in new vehicles. Additionally, the commissioners approved an ARPA fund reallocation of $40,000 to the town of Dammerscotta for a system capacity study of the Great Salt Bay Sanitary District's pump stations and sewer system, supporting housing and wastewater infrastructure planning. The board authorized the county administrator to sign a CMP waiver of reallocation related to ARPA-funded three-phase power infrastructure in Waldoboro, allowing CMP to proceed with attachments without fees. Other agenda items included approval of AP and payroll warrants, acceptance of an employee resignation, and updates on public safety building projects and regional planning. No new RFPs or contract awards were presented, but the meeting highlighted ongoing capital and infrastructure investments and strategic planning efforts.