1.16.19 7pm
MINUTES FOR TELEVISED HOLLIS SELECT BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 7:00PM at the Hollis Community Building
Attendees: David McCubrey, Rita Perron, Bennet Flinner, Rita Anderson, John Rondeau, Sherry Estabrook
Absent member: John Rogala
1. Meeting was called to order by McCubrey at 7:00pm.
2. Old Business
a. Road Signs – Saco Road: Tabled until next week.
b. Facility Use Update from Insurance & Fire Marshall's office: MMA recommends facility use agreement, liability insurance for users of the community building. MMA did not recommend waivers due to potential legal issues. Chief Young and the Fire Marshall's office allows occupancy of 242 upstairs and 49 downstairs. Could allow for more downstairs when stair chair is removed.
3. New Business
a. Visioning Sessions – mailer and meetings. Public is invited to attend the sessions on Feb. 2nd at 9:00AM and Feb. 7th at 7PM. They are looking for ideas. Mailers will be sent out to residents with additional informaiton.
b. Weekly Warrant and Payroll: Warrant last week - $412,569, Warrant this week- $28,591; Payroll last week: $11,044, Payroll this week: $26,796
c. Purchase Orders: #3592 to Morton Salt under Highway. For 1000 tons of bulk road salt. Not to exceed $54,850; #3591 to New Meadow Abatement for removal of 2 filing cabinets containing asbestos. Not to exceed $800; #3593 to Staples for New Town Complex mailers regarding visioning sessions. Not to exceed $1,100.#3594 to Visa for Salmon Falls Library. For Defibtech lifetime AED at the library. Not to exceed $1,400.
d. Correspondence
We’d like to announce that the Planning Board Site Walk scheduled to be held on January 26th has been cancelled due to the impending snow event this weekend. As soon as the weather allows, it will be rescheduled. Also, the initial announcement in the Smart Shopper and mailings were incorrect. The Bean Street subdivision application is for Tax Map 12, Lots 15 -1 through 15 - 9, NOT Tax Map 12, Lots 1 through 9. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.
We are currently accepting applications to fulfill a spot on the Finance Committee. We are looking for people with a financial background. If you are interested, please contact the Select Board at 929-8552 ext. 26 or e-mail adminsecretary@hollismaine.org.
2019 Dog licenses are now due. Please contact the Town Clerk to register your dog at Hollis Town Hall or call 929-8552 ext.18. State mandated late fees of $25.00 per dog begins February 1, 2019.
Just a reminder to sign up for the Emergency Medical Subscription plan for the 2019 calendar year. This plan provides ambulance services to Hollis residents for a low annual fee. Please call 929-8552 ext.26 to apply or visit our website www.hollismaine.org.
4. Other Business – Solar lights for skating pond. Select Board asks if anyone has any lights to donate for the skating pond, to please contact them.
5. Upcoming Committee and Board Meetings
Thursday, January 17th – 5 Member Select Board Ordinance Committee meeting at 10:00AM in the Community Building
Thursday, January 17th - Conservation Commission meeting at 5:30PM at the Salmon Falls Library
Thursday, January 17th – Televised New Town Complex Committee at 7:00PM in the Community Building
Wednesday, January 23rd – Televised Planning Board Meeting at 7:00PM in the Community Building
Saturday, January 26th – Planning Board Site Walk for Bean Street subdivision application, Tax Map 12, Lots 15-1 to 15-9. Will begin at 9:00AM.
Monday, January 28th – Televised Finance Committee Meeting at 5:30PM in the Community Building
Saturday, February 2nd - New Town Complex Visioning Session at 9:00AM in the Community Building
Wednesday, February 6th – Televised Select Board Meeting at 7:00PM in the Community Building
Thursday, February 7th - New Town Complex Visioning Session at 7:00PM in the Community Building
6. Public Comment: None
7. Executive Session: None
8. On the motion of Perron/McCubrey the board meeting was adjourned at 8:03pm. Passed 2-0-1.
Minutes submitted by Bennet Flinner