09.06.23 7pm

Date: 
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 7:00pm

AGENDA FOR SELECT BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 - 7:00PM at the Hollis Community Building

1.   Call to Order

2.   Announcement: No Zoom is available for tonight’s meeting. This meeting is broadcast live on Spectrum Cable through Saco River Television and will also be uploaded and posted on the Livestream site by this Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience--Our broadcast technician is off tonight.

3.   On the behalf of the Town of Hollis, and all of our officials and staff, we would like to send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to the four Maine State Troopers involved in the tragic accident that occurred on Hollis Road on August 28th. We are very grateful for the services the Maine State Police provides to our communities. Also a sincere thanks to our remarkable staff at Hollis Fire-Rescue for their swift and professional response, and for the mutual aid provided by the Towns of Buxton, Waterboro and Goodwin Mills. We wish all of the victims of this accident the best.

4.   Reminder: Nomination Papers to elect one (1) Hollis Select Board member, Assessor and Overseer of the Poor are due on Friday, Sept. 8 by 4PM.    

5.   Old Business

6.   New Business           

               a.  Policy #10 Schedule of Fees amendments – Vote & sign

               b.  Payroll and Warrant Totals

               c.  Purchase Orders

               d. Correspondence:  

• Bar Mills Project – Final Study Plan notice

• Maine Department of Transportation – Notice of Taking – Clark Farm Estates

• Maine Department of Transportation – Notice of Layout and Taking – Towns of Buxton, Gorham, Hollis & Lyman - US Route 202/Route 4, Base Line of: Wakefield Road, Muddy Brook Road; several slope easement limits; several slopes and toe of slope & berm ditch; outlet drainage structure easements; drainage outlet easements; and temporary construction rights. Right of Way plans and records of these notices are available to the public at the Town Hall.

• Press Release - Maine Municipal Association dividend check for good performance and loss prevention programs.

• Buxton Hollis Historical Society – Presentation of Waterpower on the Saco River. 9/12/2023 at 7PM. Suggested donation for entry is $10, Seniors - $8.

• Step Up Parents organization – provider of financial support to grandparents and other relatives of children whose parents struggle with substance abuse – www.stepupparents.org 

• Watch the classic movie "Back to the Future" on the green at the Hollis Community Building this Friday, Sept. 8th!  THIS IS A CASH ONLY EVENT- Tickets are $5/pp and children aged 5 and under are free. We are selling concessions as well, which are also cash only. For any questions, please call the Rec Dept at 929-5142. Event starts at 7:30PM, movie will begin approximately 8:15PM. *WEATHER DEPENDENT EVENT*

  • LIHEAP, the Home Energy Assistance Program provides assistance to eligible homeowners and renters to help cover heating and energy costs. Appointments are being scheduled . To schedule an appointment call 207-459-2950 or apply online at WWW.YCCAC.ORG. Information is also listed on our Town's webpage news.

7.   Other Business:

• Totem Pines Subdivision

8.   Upcoming Town Committee and Board Meetings

• Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13th at 7PM

• Select Board will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 20th at 7PM

• Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday, Sept. 21st at 5:30PM.

9.    Executive Session

10.  Public Comment

11.    Adjournment