Meeting with Lincoln County commissioners March 19, Sheriff Todd Brackett announced Penelope Card’s retirement. She has worked part-time for 15 years as a clerk.

Commissioners approved a $3,000 payment to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Deputy Nathan Yeaton recently completed his 18-week training course. Commissioners also approved a $3,743.20 payment to Coastal Electronics of Wiscasset for equipping a new cruiser with emergency lighting, storage rack and other items.

Commissioners renewed annual animal control officer contracts with Dresden, Bremen, Nobleboro, Westport Island and Waldoboro. Brackett reported the sheriff’s department doesn’t have ACO contracts with Boothbay, Southport, Edgecomb and Monhegan Island, but that might change. Brackett reported talks between the sheriff’s department and Monhegan Island officials have begun. “The island has an ACO, but he isn’t certified,” Brackett said. “So, the town is considering contracting with us. We’re discussing what our role would be. There is also talk about how much time an officer might spend traveling to the island and chasing down a dog at-large. So, Monhegan’s fee may be more.”

The backup generator at the Jefferson power site is fixed. Midcoast Energy of Damariscotta discovered the generator needed a new rotor and stator during a recent inspection. Commissioners paid the business $3,162.

A 911 emergency dispatcher submitted her resignation. Carson Fassett has worked for the communications center for about a year. Fassett’s last day is May 1. County Administrator Carrie Kipfer said Fassett plans on returning to graduate school to study forensic psychology.

Commissioners approved Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission to assist Bristol and Newcastle in submitting a Community Resilience Partnership Grant application through the Governor’s Office of Planning, Innovation and the Future. The CRP assists communities  in projects for reducing carbon emissions, transitioning to clean energy, and becoming  more resilient to climate change effects such as extreme storms, flooding, rising sea levels, and public health impacts.

Commissioners meet next at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 in the courthouse.