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01.03.24 7pm

Submitted on December 15, 2023 - 1:23pm
Revised on December 20, 2023 - 11:45am
Revised on December 20, 2023 - 11:46am
Revised on December 20, 2023 - 11:47am
Revised on December 29, 2023 - 10:43am
Revised on January 4, 2024 - 11:51am
Date: 
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 7:00pm

AGENDA FOR SELECT BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 7:00PM at the Hollis Community Building

1.   Call to Order

2.   Old Business: 

              a. Minutes for 11/1/2023 meeting – Hoffman & Rogala in attendance; Minutes for 11/15/23 – All in attendance

              b.  Mowing Bids: Reminder that the 2024-25 Mowing Bids are due on January 17, 2024 by 4PM – The bid announcement and packet are posted on our website. Bids cannot be e-mailed or faxed, and must be sent by US mail or hand delivered to the Select Board at Hollis Town Hall, 34 Town Farm Road.

3.   New Business          

               a.  Cannabis license renewal applications were submitted for an Adult Use Cannabis Cultivation Facility and Adult Use Cannabis Products Manufacturing Facility by Joy Cutrone of Moment’s Peace Farm LLC, located at 44 Hanson Lane. SB - Motion and vote to set the public hearing on Wednesday, January 17th 2024 at 7PM.

               b.  Snow & Ice Removal Contract Extension – 1 year, 2024-25 with R.M.D.L. SB - Motion and vote.

               c. Appointments – 5-Member Select Board & Town Manager Form of Government Ordinance       Committee – Members were appointed last week in lieu of the meeting cancellation.

               d. Policy Update – Policy #5 Closure of Municipal Buildings. SB - Motion and Vote.

               e. Payroll and Warrant Totals

               f. Purchase Orders

               g.  Correspondence:

  • Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services announced that SNAP recipients who lost food during the December 18th storm due to flooding and power outages have until January 18, 2024 to apply for benefits to replace lost food. Paper forms are available at local DHHS offices and online at their website maine.gov/dhhs.  A news announcement is also on the Town’s website with the appropriate links to this information.
  • The Maine Department of Transportation is conducting an on-demand public presentation to discuss the bridge replacement of Salmon Falls Bridge carrying Route 202/Route 4 over the Saco River, located on the Hollis/Buxton town line. Their notice is posted on our website and contains information on how you can view the presentation and submit public comments. MaineDOT encourages all residents to review the meeting and share your thoughts on this project.  The formal comment period that ends January 10, 2024.
  • If anyone is interested in joining the Broadcasting Team for the Town of Hollis, please e-mail Bennet Flinner at adminsecretary@hollismaine.org or call 929-8552 ext. 26. 
  • Don’t forget to enroll for our Emergency Medical Subscription Plan for 2024. This service provides ambulance transport coverage for residents within the Town of Hollis at no cost.  For more information, contact Bennet Flinner at 929-8552 ext. 26.

4.        Other Business: 

  • The Select Board will be meeting on January 10, 2023 at 4PM with the Select Board of Buxton to discuss issues of mutual concern. This meeting will be held at the Buxton Town Office.
  • The Select Board will be holding a meeting in Executive Session pursuant to M.R.S.A. Title 1 §405 (6)(E) in consultation for legal counsel pending tax abatement requests on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1:00PM in the Hollis Select Board Office.  

5.   Upcoming Town Committee and Board Meetings:

  • Select Board meeting on Wednesday, January 17 at 7PM.

6.    Executive Session

7.    Public Comment

8.    Adjournment