Commission tables vehicle bid, approves reimbursements, hire and warrant
April 16, 2026 | Somerset County, Maine
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At new business, the Somerset County commissioners handled several routine and procurement items.
The board decided to table consideration of Resolution 2658, the order bid for two 2026 Chevy Tahoe patrol units for the sheriff's office, after questions about delivery charges and trade-in details. Chair moved to table the item pending additional information.
The commissioners approved Resolution 2659 to reimburse commissioners for mileage for Q3 (motion carried), and they approved Resolution 2660 to hire Linda Fortin as a corrections officer at the Somerset County Jail. The board also approved Resolution 2662, the treasurer's warrant covering the general fund, jail and unorganized territories for a total of $318,945.66.
Votes were recorded in open session; the meeting then moved toward an executive session on personnel matters related to the jail.
The board decided to table consideration of Resolution 2658, the order bid for two 2026 Chevy Tahoe patrol units for the sheriff's office, after questions about delivery charges and trade-in details. Chair moved to table the item pending additional information.
The commissioners approved Resolution 2659 to reimburse commissioners for mileage for Q3 (motion carried), and they approved Resolution 2660 to hire Linda Fortin as a corrections officer at the Somerset County Jail. The board also approved Resolution 2662, the treasurer's warrant covering the general fund, jail and unorganized territories for a total of $318,945.66.
Votes were recorded in open session; the meeting then moved toward an executive session on personnel matters related to the jail.
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