07.07.21 7pm | Hollis ME

Meeting date:

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

MINUTES FOR TELEVISED HOLLIS SELECT BOARD MEETING

July 7, 2021, 7:00PM AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING

Attendees: Select Board members David McCubrey, John Rogala (via Zoom), Mary Hoffman; Select Board Office Asst Bennet Flinner; Camera Operator Ken Knudsen; Broadcasting Tech Tiffany Dean; Public members Becky Bowley and Joshua Morse.

1. Meeting called to order by McCubrey at 7:17pm.

2. Election of Select Board Chair: On the motion and nomination by John Rogala and seconded by Mary Hoffman, Select Board Chair elect is David McCubrey. Passed 2-1-0. McCubrey abstained.

3. Old Business

a. Marijuana Ordinance – Information on our website: www.hollismaine.org/code-enforcement

4. New Business

a. Approval of meeting minutes – March 3, 17, 31 & April 7 (All Select Board members present). On the motion of Hoffman and Rogala, the Select Board approved the meeting minutes for March 3, 17 and 31 and April 7 2021. Passed 3-0.

b. Appointments – On the motion of Hoffman and Rogala, the Select Board reappointed Coco Hirstel & Cheryl Joyner for Hollis Sports Complex Committee; David Durrell for Hollis Representative on the EcoMaine Board of Directors; and Finance Committee members: Joshua Morse, Dan Yarumian, Patrick Lawyer, Shelly Brooks and Don Marean. Passed 3-0.

d. Payroll and Warrant Totals: Warrant last week $104,945, Warrant this week $68,809; Payroll last week $35,567, Payroll this week $18,138.

e. Purchase Orders:

#3863 to VISA for 12 Co-op walkers under parks and rec, purchase not to exceed $415.68;
#3841 to R&W Engraving for Indian Cellar thank you plaque under conservation commission, not to exceed $300;
#3866 to FunTown/Splashtown for Summer Rec group fee, not to exceed $2,500;
#3867 to Willygoat for playground equipment and installation under sports complex, not to exceed $9,000;
#4016 to Staples for HP wide format printer under assessing and code enforcement, not to exceed $3,500;
#3814 to R&W Engraving for 4 dedication bronze plaques and signs at ball fields, not to exceed $1,600;
#3813 to BSN Sports for gymnastic equipment under parks and rec, not to exceed $4033.66;
#3865 to BSN Sports for 2 soccer goals under parks and rec, not to exceed $2,377.99;
#4017 to Staples for laptop computer under code enforcement, not to exceed $1,500;
#4019 to Guitar Center for microphones/accessories under broadcasting, not to exceed $600;
#4018 to Energize ME for electrical services at sports complex, not to exceed $11,000;
#4023 to Pork Chop Tree Co for clearing trees along Whitten's Lane for MDOT improvement on Rt 202, under highway, not to exceed $10,000
#4024 to RMDL for pulling stumps and clean ditch drainage for MDOT improvement on Rt 202/Whitten's Lane under highway, not to exceed $10,000;
#4025 to RMDL for miscellaneous emergency work for Town as needed, under highway, not to exceed $3,500;
#4026 to RMDL for 70 hours mowing shoulders of Town roads under highway, not to exceed $6,300;
#4027 to RMDL for 40 hours grading Town roads under highway, not to exceed $4,000;
#4028 to RMDL for dirt road and shouldering materials under highway, not to exceed $5,040;
#4029 to RMDL for 2 days labor, equipment for shouldering maintenance under highway not to exceed $5,000;
#4030 to White Signs for Town road signs as needed under highway, not to exceed $3,000;
#4031 to RMDL for installation of Town signs as needed under highway, not to exceed $3,000;
#4032 to Morton Salt for 1000 lbs bulk salt under snow acct, not to exceed $53,000;
#4033 to RMDL for hauling materials for Town dirt roads and shouldering under highway, not to exceed $3,400;
#4020 to United Training Center for Advanced paramedic class for Dawson Libby under FD, not to exceed $8,000;
#4034 to Energize ME for upgrade electrical services at sports complex concession building, not to exceed $2,000;
#4035 to Skid Steer Services for Muddy Brook Culvert replacement project services, split under TIF and Stream Crossing Grant, not to exceed quote of $248,400.

f. Correspondence:

We are currently hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant for our Parks and Rec Department. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 30th. Hourly wage is based upon experience. For more information please visit our website at www.hollismaine.org.
We have vacancies on our Planning Board, our Sports Complex Committee and Hollis Community Day Committee. To get an application, please e-mail our office assistant at adminsecretary@hollismaine.org or call 207-929-2242.
The Town has received complaints of people dumping trash and furniture on the sides of our roads. If this continues the Town may have to place cameras to secure areas.

5. Other Business

6. Upcoming Committee and Board Meetings

There will be no Planning Board meeting next week. The next scheduled Planning Board meeting is Wednesday, July 28th at 7PM.
There will be a New Town Hall Committee Public Meeting on Tuesday, July 13th at 5pm.
There will be a Hollis Conservation Commission Public Meeting at Googins Woods on Thursday, July 15th at 4:30pm.
There will be a Hollis Community Day Committee Public Meeting on Monday, July 19th at 7pm.
There will be a Televised Select Board Public meeting on Wednesday, July 21st at 7pm.
The Town Hall will be closed (tentatively) on Thursday, July 29th from Noon – 4pm for state mandated training.

7. Public Comment - None

8. Executive Session - None

9. On the motion of Rogala and Hoffman, the Select Board adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm. Passed 3-0.