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03.17.21 7pm

Meeting date: 
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

MINUTES FOR TELEVISED HOLLIS SELECT BOARD ZOOM MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 7:00PM


Attendees: Select Board members David McCubrey, John Rogala, Mary Hoffman; Town Clerk Martha Huff; SB Office Asst. Bennet Flinner; Camera operator Ken Knudsen; Public members Todd Hurtubise, Dan Yarumian, Lee Klarman, Caroline Nickerson, Joy Cutrone, Heather Sullivan, Paul Nickerson


1.     Meeting called to order by McCubrey at 7:00pm.


2.     On the motion of Hoffman and Rogala, Select Board Meeting was suspended and Formulative Public Hearing on Proposed 6/8/21 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, Ordinance and Ordinance Changes was opened at 7:01pm Passed 3-0.

McCubrey read budget warrant articles 3-15. Questions from Public – Todd Hurtubise asked regarding articles 5 and 6 if road expenses are covered by TIF? McCubrey replied they can be used for some roads and we may do that this coming year.

Hoffman read article 16 and 17. Hoffman gave a background on the Marijuana Business Ordinance and explained applicants would have to obtain a Conditional Use Permit Process. The State issues an active license, Town provides local license and certificate of occupancy. CEO Tammy Munson explained that home occupations that do not want to change their business are not affected by the ordinance if it passes. 

On the motion of Hoffman and Rogala, the Select Board closed the Formulative Public Hearing on Proposed 6/8/21 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, Ordinance and Ordinance Changes and reopened the Select Board Meeting at 8:30pm. Passed 3-0.


3.      New Business

a. Plan next Zoom Public Hearings for Proposed June Warrant, Ordinances and Ordinance changes - Wed. March 31st and Wed. April 7th at 7pm.

b. Select Board Budget Recommendations for 6/8/21 Annual Town Meeting warrant
On the motions of Hoffman and Rogala, the Select Board unanimously recommended Warrant Articles 3 through 15 as written. Passed 3-0.

c. Appointments: 

  • On the motion of Hoffman and Rogala, the Select Board unanimously reappointed Tammy Munson for CEO, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, E911.  Passed 3-0. 
  • On the motion of Hoffman and McCubrey, the Select Board unanimously reappointed Peter Gordon for Deputy CEO, Deputy Building Inspector, Deputy Plumbing Inspector Deputy Electrical Inspector.  Passed 3-0.
  • On the motion of Hoffman and McCubrey, the Select Board unanimously reappointed Lee Klarman for Saco River Corridor Commission & Conservation Commission.  Passed 3-0.


d. HRS Auto Sales Recycler License Renewal: On the motion of Hoffman and McCubrey, the Select Board unanimously granted renewal of HRS Auto Sales recycler license. Passed 3-0.


4.     Old Business

 a.  Approval of meeting minutes: On the motion of Hoffman and McCubrey, minutes for November 4th, 18th, Dec. 16th 2020 & Feb. 3rd 2021 were approved by Select Board. Passed 3-0.  On the motion of Hoffman and McCubrey, the minutes for December 2nd 2020 were approved by Select Board. Passed 2-0-1 (Rogala absent)

 b.  Payroll and Warrant Totals: Warrant last week $421,746, Warrant this week $57,840; Payroll last week $32,340, Payroll this week $12,392.

 c.  Purchase Orders:  None

 d.   Correspondence:    The Hollis Fire-Rescue Department is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. Resumes will be accepted by e-mail only until Friday, April 2nd. Please send to Fire-Rescue Chief Chris Young at cyoung@hollisfd.org.  Job description is listed under news & announcements on our website at www.hollismaine.org.          

5.     Other Business - None 

6.     Upcoming Committee and Board Meetings

•There will be a Televised Finance Committee Zoom meeting on Monday, March 22nd at 6:00pm
•There will be a New Town Hall Committee Zoom meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6pm.
•There will be a Televised Planning Board Zoom meeting on Wednesday, March 24th at 7pm.
•There will be a Long Range Planning Committee meeting at the Community Building on Tuesday, March 30th at 6pm.
•There will be a Televised Zoom Select Board Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 31st at 7pm regarding the proposed warrant, ordinances and ordinance changes for the June 8, 2021 Annual Town Meeting.


7.    Public Comment: 

Chief Chris Young asked the Select Board that the last budget items he discussed at the Finance Committee Meeting 3.15.21 be added to the warrant – included the fire tank truck and exhaust extraction system. McCubrey indicated that the board needs more information on the exhaust extraction system. Chief Young indicated that the consultant report done for the Fire Department did indicate that both these items were recommended.

Rogala and Hoffman made a motion to add the purchase of a new fire tank truck to the June 8 2021 warrant. No discussion. Passed 2-0-1 (Hoffman, Rogala – Yes, McCubrey – No)

8.    Executive Session - None

9.    On the motion of Rogala and Hoffman the meeting adjourned at 10:04pm.

Minutes submitted by Bennet Flinner, Select Board Office Asst.