5.3.17 7:00PM
Minutes for Select Board Televised Meeting
May 3, 2017 at 7:00PM
Attendees: River Payne, Mike Seely, Sr., Chris Young, Martha Huff, Bennet Flinner, Heather Sullivan, Rita Perron, Becky Bowley, Rita Anderson, Beverly Harris, Nancy Conway, Vera Littlefield
1. Select Board Meeting opened by River Payne at 7:01PM
2. Town Clerk Update:
- Public Hearing for the Warrant and Proposed Ordinances on May 17, 2017 at 7:00PM to be held at the Hollis Fire Dept at 405 Plains Road, Hollis, ME Annual Town Meeting will also be held at the Hollis Fire Dept on June 13, 2017 from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Absentee ballots are due to the Town Clerk by May 20, 2017. Residents must register to vote in person at Town Hall or at the polls on voting day. Any question regarding political signs, please contact the Town Clerk.
- MSAD 6 School Budget vote will take place at Bonny Eagle Middle School on May 25, 2017.
3. Old Business
a. Town Ambulance: Mike Seely, Sr. reports that the ambulance is in Fort Kent for service. The box of the vehicle was damanged and may be totalled. The Town currently has a loaner ambulance until a decision is made regarding the damaged ambulance.
b. Community Clothing Closet: Mike Seely, Sr. reports that the structure is set up and volunteers are currently working on the roof. Should be ready for occupancy next week. Thank you to Poland Spring for their monetary contribution and the building volunteers!
3. New Business
a. Statistics: Hollis Fire Dept: 47 incidents, service calls have gone up 15% over the last year. Code Enforcement Office: $88,000 in revenue, it is the only year on record where the revenue was higher than the appropriation. Next pay cycle, Paul Goudreau the Deputy CEO will begin work to help Bob Cyr with his large workload. Animal Control Officer: 11 calls last month with no animals killed, taken to the hospital or euthanized. Emergency Medical Subscription: 60 residents are currently on the plan. It is an open enrollment this year. 2018 will have enrollment only available in January.
b. Warrant and Payroll Totals - River
c. Correspondence:
- Hollis Sports Complex Committee and Hollis Pirate Fest Committee needs volunteers now! Please contact Deb Tefft 929-5142 for more information and sign up!
- Hour Exchange Portland – bartering program based on time http://hourexchangeportland.org/
- Legal Services for the Elderly - Free legal help for Maine's Seniors.1-800-750-5353 www.mainelse.org
-DOG LICENSE FEES ARE NOW OVERDUE! Fees for 2017 YEAR are $6.00 for Spayed/Neutered dog, $11.00 for unspayed/unneutered. Late fee is $55 (per dog) and is STATE mandated.
4. Other Business - Heather Sullivan - Grow Responsibly Hollis
5. Next Meeting of the Board
May 04, 2017 6:30PM Pirate Fest Meeting at the Community Building
May 08, 2017 - 7:00pm Community Clothing Closet Committee Meeting at the Town Hall
May 10, 2017 - 5:00pm Untelevised Select Board meeting at Town Hall
May 10, 2017 - 7:00pm Planning Board meeting and Public Hearing regarding application for a five-lot subdivision to be called Red Barn Lane Estates at the Community Building
May 10, 2017 - 7:00pm MSAD 6 Board of Directors Special Meeting at Central Office
May 11, 2017 - 6:30pm Hollis Sports Complex Meeting at the Community Building
May 17, 2017 - 5:00pm Untelevised Select Board Meeting at Town Hall; 7:00pm Select Board Meeting and Public Hearing for the Warrant and Special Town Meeting (6.13.17) at the Hollis Fire Station, 405 Plains Rd.
May 18, 2017 - 5:00pm Conservation Commission Meeting at Salmon Falls Library
May 24, 2017 - 5:00pm Untelevised Select Board meeting at Town Hall
May 25, 2017- 6:30pm Friends of Salmon Falls Library meeting at the Library
6. Public Comments and Questions: Rita Anderson suggested a candidates night for the people running for Select Board and the Budget Committee. The Select Board will look into it and may hold one on May 31 or June 7.
7. Meeting adjourned by River Payne at 7:28PM.