Town of Hollis Select Board Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2016, 5:00PM
(Televised discussion, public welcome)
Present:
Select Board Members: David McCubrey, River Payne; Town Clerk: Martha Huff.
Administrative Assistant: Bennet Flinner.
- Martha Huff, Town Clerk and Election Information
Election Day is on June 14, 2016. Polls will be held at the Hollis FD, 405 Plains Road, from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Elections include Maine Primaries for registered Republicans and Democrats, MSAD 6 Budget Validation, Town of Hollis Candidates –all uncontested, and Warrant for Annual Town Meeting.
Absentee Ballots available until next Thursday, June 9th by telephone call to Town Clerk or in person at town hall.
There will be 3 Ballots Machines at the polls this year to help residents avoid long lines. We encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote!
**The Town of Hollis needs Republican Ballot Clerks! If you are a registered Republican and can help on Election Day, please contact Martha Huff at town hall ASAP! Thank you in advance for your help!**
WARRANT, PAYROLL, & PURCHASE ORDERS
Warrant: Week of 5.25.16: $127,836Week of 5.30.16: $29,174
Payroll: Week of 5.25.16: $14,447Week of 5.30.16:$10,175
POs: #3273 for $733.24 to BSN Sports for Parks & Rec, for Softballs, Pitcher’s plate, Home plate and fielders’ masks; #3283 for $1,200.00 to So. Maine Communications for FD/EMS for 2 radios for the fire truck.
CORRESPONDENCE
- The Bar Mills bridge sidewalk will beCLOSED until further notice. Please avoid using the bridge sidewalk. The Bridge is scheduled to be closed eff. Monday, June 20, 2016.
- “HOOKED” A movie created by Maine youth to raise awareness about opiate misuse will be held at Biddeford High School Little Theater on June 9, 2016 at 6:30PM. Co-presented with the Tri-City Coalition and Young People In Recovery.
- Citizens aged 60 and older, join Maine Senior Farm Share Program to receive $50 worth of fresh Maine grownvegetables and herbs. Click for more information below
- Goodwill Workforce Solutions (Job Assistance) meet Tuesdays 1pm-4pm at Adult Ed/Parker Farm Road 929.9185
- Waterboro Transfer Station – REMINDER - Hollis permits are $25. Cash and Checks only. No credit or debit cards are accepted.
- Volunteers are needed Hollis Pirate Fest! Please contact River or visit the town website for additional information.Hollis Fest to be held on August 13, 2016
- Don’t forget to “E-Subscribe” on the Hollismaine.org website to receive notifications of all new info posted on the website!
OTHER BUSINESS
- Rep. Barry J. Hobbins was on the agenda but was unable to attend this evening’s meeting.
Next Meeting of the Board
June 6th6:30PM Hollis Pirate Fest Meeting at the Community Center
June 7th6:30PMLong Range Planning Committee at the Community Center
June 8th7:00PM Planning Board Meeting at the Community Center
June 9th10:30AM Poland Springs Truck Meeting at the Community Center
June 14thElection Day at Hollis FD 405 Plains Road 7AM-9PM
June 16th11:30AM-1:30PM EcoMaine Annual Meeting at Portland Facility
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
River recognized that this meeting was Dave’s last televised Select Board meeting. River thanked Dave on her and Roger’s behalf for all of his years of service to the town and his contributions. We will miss his presence on the Select Board and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.