2.8.17 5:00PM
Meeting Minutes Untelevised Select Board Meeting
February 8, 2017 5:00PM
Attendees: River Payne, Roger Hicks, Mike Seely, Sr,. Bennet Flinner, Rita Anderson, Bev Harris, Nancy Conway, Vera Littlefield, Meg Gardner
1. Poland Spring PR Meeting - Mike Seely Sr. met with PR consultant hired by Poland Spring discussing pros and cons of having Poland Spring in Hollis. He suggested to the consultant to contact Nancy, Vera and Bev for public comment. River indicated that Poland Spring historically has reached out to new Select Board members for meetings with their PR consultants.
3. Resignation of Long Range Planning chair Ken Davis - Letter from Ken resigning from Long Range Planning received and accepted on the motion of Seely/Payne. Bennet will draft thank you letter to Ken. Mission Statement review tabled by SB.
4. Ossipee Hill Repeater - SB and Fire Chief Young agree that the repeater location is not effective or cost efficient. Will save the town $22,835 in a 10 year period if moved to the Plains Road Fire Station. Will cost up to $3,500 to move and place the repeater there. No plans to move the repeater on Pleasant Hill Rd. TIF funds will cover costs.
5. Dog License Late Fees - Resident has recently requested to have fees waived due to no prior penalties. Late fees are mandated by the State of Maine. Select Board agrees that all Hollis residents have to pay late fees, no waivers are permitted.
6. Massabesic Forest - Roger reports that the project has been put on hold. This land is partially located in Hollis and is currently federally controlled. He will provide another updated when available.
7. Salmon Falls Library - Meg Gardner provided the SB information regarding the historical status of the Salmon Falls Library. The library is located within the historical district, but is not on the national register of historical buildings. Building was given to the Town in 1924. Renovations to the building are fine as long as the integrity of the structure is not affected. Paperwork for the national registry was given to the Select Board for completion. Rita Anderson questioned the board about the librarian's working hours, scheduled conference next year and cost associated with it. River stated that Mary is a salaried employee and works well beyond the scheduled hours at the library--she requests conference funds the budget year prior to due to scheduling.
8. Carpentry work at the Community Building for Phase 2 - To all local carpenters: Please contact the Select Board if you are interested in helping with Phase 2 construction at the Community Building.
9. Public Comments: Photocopies - Nancy suggested to the SB to change photocopy charges for residents to $.25 per page.