York County Commissioners Approve Hires, Insurance Change, Recovery Center Update

York County Commissioners approved several personnel hires and transfers, a new health insurance option for part-time staff in the integrated medical and behavioral health division, and an MOU with the First County Foundation. The board also heard an update on the county Recovery Center, which is slated for completion by December 10, and scheduled a property tax abatement appeal hearing for November 4.

Key points

• The board approved warrants for September 16 ($2,385,503.35), September 23 ($990,264.80), and September 30 ($482,438.40), all unanimously.
• Commissioners approved the transfer of Jason Cody to full-time EMA logistics coordinator and the transfer of Rosario Cordoglio from court security to corrections, which passed 4-1 with one commissioner opposed.
• New hires approved included Sadiq Nevins as a full-time corrections officer, Hunter Cormier as a reserve DAR-3, and Aaron Stacey as full-time major of administration, all effective October 13 or 19.
• The board approved an amendment allowing part-time employees working 20 to 29 hours per week in the integrated medical and behavioral health division to buy health insurance at a higher contribution rate, expected to affect three or fewer people.
• The board approved an MOU with the First County Foundation and scheduled a property tax abatement denial appeal hearing for November 4, 2026.
• A public commenter asked about the Recovery Center; the EMA director said flooring and paint are done, trailers are gone, and completion is targeted for December 10.

Next steps

• Commissioners were asked to submit Spirit of America Award nominations for their districts as soon as possible.
• The board entered a closed executive session under MRSA section 4056a for a personnel matter, with no decisions expected.
• The county will share a more comprehensive HR manual with commissioners once completed.

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