Hollis Select Board Transparency Archive

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Updated Agenda Draft; May Minutes, Arsenic notice from state - needs posting

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• Bennet Flinner <[email protected]>

To

• Mike Harnois <[email protected]>
• Jack Rogala <[email protected]>
• Roger Hicks <[email protected]>
• Daniel Yarumian <[email protected]>
• Danielle Bradbury <[email protected]>
• Richard Morin <[email protected]>

Date

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 1:32 p.m. ET

• 05.20.26 SB Minutes draft.pdfNot posted

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  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 1 of 7 TOWN OF HOLLIS, MAINE MINUTES FOR SELECT BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 6:0 0PM at the Hollis Meeting Room, 34 Town Farm Road YouTube Video Link of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/pWVF3jH3uS4?si=oqHDmDSx7SJu_wMH Attendees: Select Board members - Michael Harnois, Mary Hoffman, John "Jack" Rogala, Roger Hicks, Daniel Yarumian; Town Manager - Richard Morin; Select Board Office Asst. Bennet Flinner; Broadcasting Team - Ken Knudsen, Kyle Morgan; Guests - Lee Klarman, U nited Way; Debbie Tefft & Chip Currier - Director & Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation; Public - Karen Wescott, Beverly Harris, Philip Finemore, Doris Luther, Shane Ward, Tom Witkowski, Martha Huff, Terry Walters; Public on Zoom - Becky Bowley, Kristy Duncan, "Simon M.", "Jim". 1. Meeting called to order at 6:02pm by Harnois 2. Pledge of Allegiance recited by all 3. Public Comment for items not on the agenda Kayla Lewis, Program Manager with Moving Maine Network, provided a brief overview of an upcoming presentation scheduled for June 3rd. The organization is partnering with York County Community Action Corporation to establish a mobility hub focused on transp ortation access for vulnerable community members. Terry Walters encouraged residents to watch the recorded candidate forum, noting strong participation from younger candidates and meaningful debate. He also urged voters to carefully review the $8 million school bond issue before Election Day. He expressed personal concern that the school bond is poorly constructed and that the bond items should not be lumped together. Phil Finemore raised the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging program offered through Eco m aine, recommending Hollis opt in to receive reimbursements on rising recycling costs. He points out that recycling costs have increased significantly in the proposed budget; opting into the EPR program would position Hollis for first - round reimbursements. Morin responded that the town is working on a Community Resiliency Action Grant with Eco m aine, the library, and Parks and Rec, which includes purchasing recyclable containers, training, school involvement, and composting education. Hicks reports he has cleaned and cut 55 - gallon and 25 - gallon barrels and offered to deliver them to residents wit hout recycling bins. Residents without recycling bins can contact the Town Manager to receive a barrel. 4. Maine Only, LLC - Cannabis license renewal On the motion of Hoffman and Rogala, the B oard suspended the meeting and opened a Public Hearing to review a license renewal application for an Adult Use Cannabis Retail Store submitted by Stephen Pleau and Shane Ward of Maine Only, 321 Hollis Road, Hollis at 6:15pm. Passed 5 - 0.

  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 2 of 7 Discussion - Board confirmed that they have passed their inspections, have had no complaints from Code Enforcement, Fire Department, or residents. Harnois noted the business maintains an attractive and welcoming storefront. No public comment. On the motion of Hoffman and Hicks, the B oard closed the public hearing and reconvened the meeting. Passed 5 - 0. On the motion of Hoffman and Hicks, the B oard approved the license renewal for an Adult Use Cannabis Retail Store submitted by Stephen Pleau and Shane Ward of Maine Only, 321 Hollis Road, Hollis. Passed 5 - 0. 5. ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) Presentation - Lee Klarman, United Way Lee Klarman from United Way of Southern Maine presented updated data on financial instability in Hollis and York County, using the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) framework. Data included: Approximately 41% of York County households ar e financially struggling; in Hollis, approximately 43% (around 790 households) fall below the financial survivability threshold. The household survivability budget for a family of two adults and two children in York County exceeds $110,000 annually. The ha rdest - hit populations are those over 65, under 25, single female - headed households (81% struggling), and BIPOC communities. United Way programs include the Keep Me Warm Fund, Women United for single mothers, free tax preparation, and 2 - 1 - 1 resource connection. Board members identified rent increases, rising electricity costs, and property tax increases as the most urgent financ ial concerns for Hollis’s residents. Hoffman noted the risk of isolated seniors who are too proud to seek assistance, referencing a case where a resident was found without heat. Currier highlighted childcare cost assistance as a frequently requested resource; noted the scholarship program does not extend beyond the summer. Suggested the need for a confidential, stigma - free way for residents to seek help, particularly for those just above the general assistance threshold. Public comment also included Kristy Duncan who shared her personal experience of reaching out to the town for help with a housing situation and feeling dismissed, raising concerns about trust in municipal support systems. Klarman concluded that United Way is developing a municipal toolkit similar to its employer toolkit; community input from this meeting will inform that work. Also reported that United Way's 3,000 Voices community survey recently concluded; a community repo rt will be released in fall 2026. 6. Open Space Plan Survey - Lee Klarman of Conservation Commission Lee Klarman also presented on behalf of the Hollis Conservation Commission, which is developing the town's first Open Space Plan. Open space includes farmland, recreation areas, trails, wetlands, and any land without a building; the plan will guide decisio ns for the next 10+ years. A community survey (QR code shared) and a listening session on June 18th 6 - 8pm at Town Hall are available for resident input. The plan is grant - funded; Southern Maine Planning Development Commission (SMPDC) has been hired to crea te it at no cost to taxpayers. Board members encouraged residents to complete the survey (link is on the town’s website news page) and attend the listening session. The Open Space Plan will be submitted to the Select Board for approval and incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan.

  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 3 of 7 7. Wellness Check - In Program – Doris Luther Resident Doris Luther proposed the town establish a wellness check program for seniors, modeled after Buxton's program running since 1992. Hollis has approximately 900 – 1,500 residents over 65 (24% of population); many places in Maine have similar programs. The program would involve clients calling in each morning between 7 – 9 a.m.; if no call is received, a dispatcher or volunteer follows up; if no answer, a responder with home access checks on the person. Buxton reports no cost to the town; other towns repo rt $1,000 – $5,000 annually; volunteers have already expressed interest. Board members raised questions about automation potential, family sign - up options, and whether the fire department dispatch could support the program. Terry Walters suggested a community telephone tree as an alternative if the fire department cannot suppor t it, citing a successful model used for his mother. Klarman noted that Buxton and Limerick's programs also serve a prevention function by building relationships and connecting residents to general assistance; recommended contacting Marissa, the resilience coordinator at Buxton Fire and Rescue. In conclusio n, the board suggested Luther conduct further research including contacting Buxton's program coordinator and exploring automation options. 8. Sports Complex Expansion – Chip Currier Chip Currier, Parks and Rec Assistant Director, requested Select Board approval to designate approximately 69 acres of town - owned land behind the sports complex as recreational use, enabling eligibility for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants. The current sports complex covers 9 acres; the expansion would add approximately 60 acres for trails, outdoor fitness, pickleball courts, conservation, and passive recreation. LWCF grants can cover up to 50% of costs on an ongoing basis; a defined recreati onal designation is required before applying. The pickleball court grant application (Article 21 on the warrant) is contingent on this land designation. Yarumian noted that his bike trail grant application also depends on this land being secured for recreational use. Hicks expressed concern that a Select Board vote alone could be overturned by a future board; recommended putting the larger acreage before v oters to lock it in. Board members debated approving only the already - cleared 10 – 13.5 acres now versus the full 69 - acre package. Public Comments - Terry Walters c autioned that the white pine stand is a managed timber forest generating income (~$25,000 per harvest) and should not be treated purely as conservation land -- recommended a long - term forestry management plan. Lee Klarman noted this discussion is precisely why an Open Space Plan is being developed. Becky Bowley (zoom) asked whether natural resources such as springs exist on the property and whether a conditional grant application could be submitted pending a November voter vote. Currier confirmed EPA, Maine Fisheries and Wildlife, and Maine Historical Society surveys have been completed with no issues found; he will research whether a conditional clause can be ad ded to the grant application. On the motion of Hicks and Harnois, the B oard voted all in favor to table this item for further research until June 3. Passed 5 - 0. 9. Sports Complex – Change of Internet Service (Starlink) Chip Currier raised the issue of rising internet costs at the sports complex and proposed switching from Spectrum to Starlink. Current Spectrum bill is $123/month, up from $85 in December, and projected to rise to $185 in October; the only use is a camera system. Starlink Business Class would cost $55/month

  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 4 of 7 plus a one - time $459 equipment fee, which can be covered within the current budget. Hicks confirmed his personal experience with Starlink as highly reliable. The B oard asked that Currier prepare a written proposal for the Town Manager — in turn Morin w ill finalize the switch administratively without requiring a formal board vote. 10. Review ordinance changes for Employment, Illness, Disability and Absence Ordinance for the Town of Hollis – Adds Paid Time Off (PTO) - Article 27 The Town Manager Richard Morin presented proposed amendments to the Employment, Illness, Disability, and Absence Ordinanc e -- converting vacation and sick time to a unified PTO accrual system. The change is terminology and accrual method only; no additional time is being added. The goal is to eliminate ongoing disputes about time balances. The system accommodates multiple work w eek lengths (25, 29, 34, 36, and 40 hours); the fire department schedule requires additional review. The payroll company can build accrual tracking into weekly pay stubs. Morin requested attorney review of specific language before signing. On the motion of Hicks and Rogala, the board voted all in favor to have legal review ordinance prior to signing updated ordinance. Passed 5 - 0. Flinner indicated that there is not enough time to delay the June warrant's final public hearing and finalizing the Employment ordinance -- it would not be completed within lawful guidelines. On the motion of Hicks and Rogala, the B oard voted all in favor to rescind their prior motion to table the Employment ordinance pending attorney review. Passed 5 - 0. On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman, the B oard voted all in favor to approve the amendments to the Employment, Illness, Disability and Absence ordinance as written. Passed 5 - 0. 11. Public Hearing for the June 9, 2026 warrant and proposed ordinance changes for the Annual Town Meeting On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman the B oard voted all in favor to suspend meeting and o pen the public hearing at 8:00pm. Passed 5 - 0. Discussion - All 27 warrant articles were read aloud, covering government operations ($2,070,817), recreation ($540,854), public works ($1,630,220), fire and rescue ($1,719,522), general assistance ($77,190), non - municipal requests ($24,962), pickleball c ourts ($27,000), grant authorization s, zoning ordinance amendments, planning board ordinance amendments, use table amendments, and the amended Employment ordinance. Select Board recommends all articles; Finance Committee recommends applicable articles. Article 20 (up to $200,000 from unassigned fund balance for emergencies) passed Select Board 3 – 2, with Harnois, Hoffman, and Yarumian in favor and Hicks and Rogala opposed. This practice used to require a unanimous decision from the Select Board, article changes it to a majority approval. The Annual Town Meeting is June 9th, 2026 at the town hall, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. No further public comment. On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman, the Board closed the Public Hearing and reconvened meeting at 8:21pm. Passed 5 - 0. 12. Old Business: a. Minutes 4/8, 4/15/26 - On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman, the B oard voted all in favor to approve meeting minutes. Passed 5 - 0.

  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 5 of 7 b. Bar Mills Decommissioning Committee update - Yarumian reports that no committee meeting has occurred since the last Select Board meeting. A public meeting has been scheduled for June 25th at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, open to residents and stakeholders from both Hollis and Buxton to review the Draft Dam plan. c. Comprehensive Plan Update - Hoffman reports that all chapters are being updated; the contract with SMPDC had expired and is being renewed with Dick Morin and Heather Sullivan using the $15,000 allocated. Public review period for plan to follow in the n ext month or so. d. Town office functions and her work – Mary Hoffman. Hoffman reports the initiation of the town safety program, which resulted in a risk management insurance discount -- now overseen by the Town Manager. She is currently working on material safety data sheet updates, new municipal complex rural development report, General Assistance program audit (June 26/27), Hannaford voucher account discrepancies, the annual report, and ethics policy. Ashley Dow is her replacement as the new General Assistance Administrator. Hoffman also issued an apology to Morin for not intervening in behaviors that may have complicated his transition as Town Manager. Hoffman also clarified that her Facebook post supporting Select Board candidates was confirmed by Maine Municipal Association Legal to be within her rights as an elected official. She plans to complete remaining work within 3 weeks. 13. New Business a. Town Manager Updates – Dick Morin. Farmer’s Market - Morin introduced a concept from a local resident to establish an open farmers market on town - owned property. A resident approached him about using the grassy area near the town barn for a seasonal farmers market with multiple vendors; the Town Manager could not commit without board input. Morin voiced concerns raised include traffic management (weekends only), vendor licensing and permitting fees, number and type of vendors, and restroom facilities. Board members expressed general support and suggested exploring the sports complex as an alternative location and consulting with Parks and Rec about weekend scheduling conflicts. They also suggested the Town Manager be authorized to continue negotiations and return with a formal proposal. On the motion of Hoffman and Yarumian, the board voted all in favor to have the Town Manager further explore requirements and guidance for a town hosted Farmer's market. Passed 5 - 0. b. Distribution and Data Centers in Hollis - Tom Witkowski, a Hollis resident and planning board member, raised concerns about the potential for large data centers or distribution centers to be proposed in Hollis, given trends in surrounding communities. Sanford passed a moratorium on a proposed 1,000 - acre data center; Scarborough was voting on a blanket data center moratorium the same evening; Westbrook is also considering action. Under current Hollis ordinances, the town has limited ability to prevent s uch developments at the local level. Tom distributed draft ordinance language (partially developed with AI) as a starting point for discussion; emphasized it has not been reviewed by legal counsel or SMPDC.

  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 6 of 7 Board members agreed that data centers and distribution centers are distinct issues and should not be blended or voted on together, and noted that state and environmental permitting, fiber connectivity, and power grid limitations present significant practical barriers regardless of local ordinances. Hicks suggested taking time for due diligence rather than rushi ng a moratorium. Public Comment from Kristy Duncan (zoom) s upported the efforts to prevent data centers, citing electricity and water cost impacts on residents. Witkowski suggested the Select Board could direct the Planning Board and SMPDC to develop proper ordinance language, or the Select Board could pursue a moratorium di rectly. The Select Board will communicate support to the Planning Board and engage SMPDC for guidance on appropriate ordinance language. c. Appointments - None d. Payroll and Warrant Totals - Payroll last week $36,358, Payroll this week $39,840; Warrant last week $597,442, Warrant this week $39,167. e. Purchase Orders: • #4574 to The Maine Window Company for replacement basement windows in the Community Building, not to exceed $8,400 under Maintenance acct; • #4575 to The Maine Window Company for replacement windows at Sports Complex, not to exceed $4,700 under Maintenance Acct; • #4600 to RMDL for labor and materials for hydrant replacement at Tyler's Turn, not to exceed $7,670.24; • #4601 to IPS for annual PPE purchase 4 sets, not to exceed $19,600 under FD acct; • #4602 to Rural Fire Protection of New England for design, oversight, permitting labor for dry hydrant replacement at Tyler's Turn, not to exceed $2,722 under FD acct; • #4620 to Northern Data Systems for upgrade map/lot data for tax makes old numbers to new, not to exceed $8,100 under Assessing acct; • #4621 to IPS for annual flow testing on air packs not to exceed $2,583.51 under FD acct. f. Correspondence & Announcements: • Absentee Ballots are now available by calling 929 - 8552 ext. 27 or in person at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Can also request ballots online at maine.gov and search absentee ballot. Last day to request an absentee ballot is 6/4/202 6 by 4PM. • The Bear Hill Church Preservation group and the Buxton - Hollis Historical Society is holding a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 am at the Bear Hill Church, 32 Bear Hill Road to honor fallen service members and veterans. We hope you can join us. • The Planning Board will be holding a site visit and public hearing in review of a subdivision application from the “Hertel Grandchildren Trust” for a proposed 14 - unit subdivision “Talon Estates” off Mansion Rd (Tax Map 5, Lot 49G). Site visit will take pla ce Wednesday, May 27th at 5:30 PM off Mansion Road and the public hearing will take place at 7:00 PM here at the Town Meeting Room. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Meeting details are posted on the Town’s website. • Community Garden lots are still available for those interested. Please contact Alex Bradbury for more info. Lots are located on Plains Road by the Cable TV station.

  Select Board Min utes 05. 20.2026 Page 7 of 7 14. Other Business Water Filtration Update – Jack Rogala reports the state recently required 15 questions to be answered; 13 had already been addressed -- the remaining two were answered by Matt. Matt's engineer and the state's engineer are both involved in the design process. Matt will notify the board when there is a n update. Political Candidate Yard Signs - The board clarified that board members posting local/state candidate yard signs is legally and ethically permissible and very commonplace. 15. Executive Session - None 16. Upcoming Town Committee and Board Meetings: • Conservation Commission meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 5:30PM • Financial Summit meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 6PM • Planning Board Site Visit on Wednesday, May 27th at 5:30 • Planning Board Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 27th at 7PM • Select Board meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6PM • Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 9 th, 2026. The Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM here at the Town Meeting Room, 34 Town Farm Road, Hollis • Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 7PM 17. Public Comment - None 18. Adjournment - On the motion of Rogala and Hicks, the B oard voted all in favor to adjourn the meeting at 9PM. Passed 5 - 0. Minutes submitted by Bennet Flinner, Select Board Office Asst.

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  Select Board Min utes 05.06.2026 Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF HOLLIS, MAINE MINUTES FOR SELECT BOARD MEETING Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 6:0 0PM at the Hollis Meeting Room, 34 Town Farm Road YouTube Video Link of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/CNcBrpuGYUY?si=FtuaduPK0GHayrAP Attendees: Select Board members - Michael Harnois, Mary Hoffman, John "Jack" Rogala, Roger Hicks, Daniel Yarumian; Town Manager - Richard Morin; Select Board Office Asst. Bennet Flinner; Broadcasting Team - Ken Knudsen, Kyle Morgan; Public - Karen Wescott, Beverly Harris, Butch Gannett 1. Meeting called to order at 6PM by Harnois. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. 3. Visit from Senator Susan Collins - Senator Collins visited our new town hall facility today and was very impressed with the building. The visit was a part of a tour of different facilities in York County the Senator made today. 4. Public Comment for items not on the agenda. Butch Gannett - P resented information about new state legislation that may expand veteran property tax exemptions. Butch explained that a n ew law LD288, if passed, allows any veteran who served at any time (not just during wartime) to receive a $5,000 exemption. At age 62, exemption increases to $6,000. Service - connected disability exemptions: 60% disability = $10,000; 70% = $20,000; 80% = $30,000; 90% = $40,000; 100 % = $50,000. Veterans must bring DD214 or proof of honorable discharge to Town Hall to apply. American Legion Post meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11 at 7pm with speaker Mark Braun from the Veteran’s office to discuss exemptions. Butch also announced an effort to form a Hillcrest Cemetery Association (Plains Road). They currently have 2 - 3 people and need more volunteers. An association is needed to receive and pay out funds and decide on cemetery maintenance. Volunteers are not req uired to perform physical labor such as weeding or trimming. Interested parties can contact Town Hall to be connected with Butch Gannett. 5. Special Amusement Permit Request Public Hearing - Steve Armstrong, Salmon Falls Country Club On the motion of Hoffman and Hicks, the B oard suspended meeting and opened the Public Hearing for a Special Amusement Permit request received from Steve Armstrong to hold a live music event to benefit the Dorcas Society -- to be held on August 1, 2026 at the Salmon Falls Country Club, 52 Golf Course Lane, Hollis. Passed 5 - 0. Discussion - Steve Armstrong of Salmon Falls Country club has requested a special permit for live band event to benefit Dorcas Society scheduled for August 1, 2026, 5pm to 9pm. Location of the event will below deck at the facility. The nearest neighbors ap proximately 2,000 feet away across the river; no zoning issues identified. No public comment.

  Select Board Min utes 05.06.2026 Page 2 of 4 On the motion of Hoffman and Hicks the Select Board closed the public hearing and reopened meeting at 6:11pm. Passed 5 - 0. On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman, the Board voted all in favor to approve a Special Amusement Permit for Steve Armstrong to hold a live music event to benefit the Dorcas Society to be held on August 1, 2026 at the Salmon Falls Country Club, 52 Golf Course Lane, Hollis. Passed 5 - 0. 6. Hollis Medication Station - Public Hearing for Cannabis Business License renewals On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman, the B oard suspended the meeting and opened the Public Hearing for Cannabis Business License renewals for a Medical Cannabis Caregiver Retail Store and Cultivation Facility for Todd Hurtubise of Hollis Medication Station, 962 River Road, Hollis. Passed 5 - 0 Discussion - Letter from abutting property owner Lee Klarman at 947 River Road expressed no concerns, stating business has been a respectful neighbor. Code enforcement and fire departments passed inspections - no issues with renewal. No other public comment. On the motion of Hoffman and Hicks, the Board voted all in favor to approve renewal of both cannabis licenses for Todd Hurtubise of Hollis Medication Station, 962 River Road, Hollis. Passed 5 - 0. 7. Old Business: a. Reminder – Hollis Candidate N ight will be held here at the Meeting Room on Thursday, May 7th at 6PM. It will be recorded and livestreamed on YouTube and Cable TV. If you are unable to attend, please submit any questions for the Hollis candidates by email to [email protected] by noon tomorrow. Moderator is Don Marean. Event is sponsored by Hollis Grange. b. Public Hearings scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6PM for a Cannabis Business License renewal for Stephen Pleau of Maine Only, 321 Hollis Road and the June 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and proposed ordinance changes review. c. Bar Mills Dam Decommissioning update - Yarumian reports that the overall tone during the committee meeting held last Tuesday with Brookfield representatives was more positive than the previous one. Brookfield committed to full dam removal and capping Rogers Fiber Mill Foundation visible from the bridge. Power station will remain and be maintained in current condition. Brookfield agreed to help with boat launch and recreational facility replacement behind Town Hall. Next public hearing with the committees and Brookfield is tentatively scheduled for late June. 8. New Business a. Town Manager Updates – Dick Morin: Moderation Street Bridge Lighting – repair and replacement of the lights have been initiated. There is no cost to the Town for installation. Buxton and Hollis will share operational cost of roughly $10 - 15 per month. PTO (Paid Time Off) to replace Vacation & Sick Time – Morin reports currently working on consolidating sick and vacation time into PTO (paid time off) program to simplify current policy confusion. Multiple weekly schedules complicate the system: 24, 29, 34, 36, 40, 48 hours, but the payroll company confirmed

  Select Board Min utes 05.06.2026 Page 3 of 4 they can accommodate new system. New policy will allow 40 hours to be carried forward. A draft ordinance change is planned for this upcoming election. Fire department is included in new PTO system with 24 - hour shift considerations. In response to some recent post s on social media, M orin highly encourages and invite s the public with any town concerns to schedule an office visit with him for discussion. b. Renaming of Road – Dyer Road to Dayton Road. In Hollis, there is a Dyer Road and a Dyer Lane. To avoid E - 911 confusion, towns should not have two roads with similar names. The Code Enforcement Officer has asked to rename Dyer Road to Dayton Road. On the Dayton side, the road becomes Hollis Road starting at Route 5. Info to clarify change will be posted by the CEO. On the motion of Hicks and Hoffman, the B oard voted all in favor in renaming Dyer Road to Dayton Road per the Code Officer's request. Passed 5 - 0. c. Appointments – Ashley Dow, General Assistance Administrator eff. 5/11/2026 – 6/30/2027. On the motion of Hoffman and Harnois, the B oard voted all in favor to appoint Ashley Dow as GA Administrator. Passed 5 - 0. d. Payroll and Warrant Totals: Payroll week of 4/20/26 - $39,038; Payroll last week $41,767, Payroll this week $37,323; Warrant week of 4/20/26 - $103,716, Warrant last week $17,633, Warrant this week $106,530. e. Purchase Orders - #4599 to Frank's T ruck - K aps for service truck cap and bed slide with installation to protect water rescue gear for summer use months, not to exceed $5,899 under FD acct. f. Correspondence & Announcements: • Volunteers of Hollis Center Church are “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” on Sunday, May 17th.If you have a small yard work project you need help with, please call 207 - 569 - 3661 to reserve your spot. • The American Legion is hosting an important presentation for ALL Veterans on Monday, May 11th at 7PM at 401 Bar Mills Road. Mark Braun of the Sanford Veteran’s Center will be discussing new changes in Veteran’s Tax Exemptions and state law. • Next Select Board meeting on May 20th, Lee Klarman of United Way will give a short presentation of ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed). • Absentee Ballot Applications are available by calling 929 - 8552 ext. 27 or come to the Town Clerk’s office at Hollis Town Hall. Absentee Ballots will be available 30 days before the election. • MSAD 6 will hold a free turkey dinner for the senior citizens of the community on Thursday, May 21st at 4:30PM at the Bonny Eagle High School cafeteria. To RSVP, call Sarah at 929 - 2312. 9. Other Business

  Select Board Min utes 05.06.2026 Page 4 of 4 Pond Lighting - Rogala sought board input on lighting control options for the pond area. He reports meeting with several contractors, all u se Bana Electric for electricity work. Rogala a sked the board if the lights should be on all the time, on timer, or controlled as needed. Suggestions made by members - A locked panel be installed in shed to prevent tampering; install a light s ensor; manual control (hassle for casual use); timer with set hours - turning on at dusk and off at 11 pm. Consensus was to install a timer that turns on at dusk and off in the evening, with the ability to announce hours and adjust the timer seasonally. Water System update - Rogala reports there have been ongoing water system project delays - awaiting responses for mineral tests and design issues. He may have to escalate delay issue with the state to keep the project moving. Community Garden update - Yarumian reports Community Garden is rototilled, fertilized and lots are ready for planting - half are already gone (9/18). Contact Alex Bradbury if you are interested in a garden lot. Thank you to Alex Bradbury for all your hard preparation work to make this happen! TIF Eval Committee meeting - May 13th meeting is postponed - will follow up with committee for reschedule date. Comprehensive Plan Committee - Hoffman reports they are making strong progress with community input - Recent worked on Chapter 3 covering town events and recreational areas. She thanked those who stepped up to gather information to accurately reflect current town activities, includin g snowmobile trails, ATV trails, community gardens, and other items not in original plan. 10. Upcoming Town Committee and Board Meetings: • To Be Rescheduled: Evaluation TIF Committee meeting scheduled for Wed, May 13th at 5PM • Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 7PM • Sports Complex Committee meeting on Thursday, May 14th at 7PM • Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting on Thursday, May 20th at 9AM • Select Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 20th at 6PM • Conservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 5:30PM • Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, May 27th at 7PM 11. Public Comment - None 12. Adjournment - On the motion of Rogala and Harnois the B oard voted all in favor to adjourn at 6:42PM. Passed 5 - 0. Minutes submitted by Bennet Flinner, Select Board Office Asst.

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  TOWN OF HOLLIS, MAINE AGENDA FOR SELECT BOARD MEETING Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 6:00PM at the Hollis Meeting Room, 34 Town Farm Road 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Welcome new Select Board member – Danielle Bradbury and Welcome back Daniel Yarumian ! 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Comment for items not on the agenda 5. Spirit of America Award announcements – Don Marean, Joe & Nancy Ponzetti, Bennet Flinner 6. Old Business a. June 9, 2026 Hollis Election b. Minutes - May 6 & May 20, 2026 c. TIF advisory committee findings/recommendation presentation to the board – Joe Ponzetti d. Ordinance committee to change elected officials to appointed employees – Draft ordinance presentation – Nancy Ponzetti e. Addendum to Mowing Contract 2025 - 26 7. New Business a. Resignation of Tax Collector, Heather Perreault. Appointed Faith Plummer as Interim Tax Collector on 6/12/2026. b. Request for Paving Bids for seven (7) town roads (Bean St, Dayton Rd, Hanson Ln, Stuarts Ln, Whittens Ln, Shaw Ln, Lisa Ln) Bid is listed on the town website and MMA website: memun.org and search bids. c. Discuss and vote on the use of the town - owned land adjacent to the Porter Field area of the Debbie J. Tefft Hollis Sports Complex for a proposed bike skills area and single - track mountain bike trails; and also discuss and vote on using a portion of the remaining approved Sports Complex funds as matching funds for a 2026 Maine Trails Grant application. d. Town Manager Updates e. Appointments – Re - appointments: Appeals Board – Bart Sughrue, Katharine Harriman; Bar Mills Dam Decommissioning Committee – Terry Walters, Jim Boutin, Paul Mattor, Renee Lewis; Clothing Closet Committee – Diane Meserve, Mona Meserve, Teresa Nadeau;

  Conservation Commission – Lee Klarman, Ruth Leavitt, Catherine Hewitt, Sarah Sorenson Coppi, Doris Luther; Joanne Toone, Madison Moody; Freedom of Access Officer – Crystal Gaudet; Local Health Officer – Chad Poitras; Planning Board – Gregg McPherson, Butch Gannett, Tom Witkowski; Sports Complex Committee - Coco Hirstel, Cheryl Joyner, Joshua St. Pierre, Jennifer Kessy f. Payroll and Warrant Totals g. Purchase Orders h. Correspondence & Announcements: - All Town Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19 th in observance of the Junetee n th Holiday and on Friday, July 3 rd in observance of Independence Day. To date, t here is no change in trash pick - up for t hese holidays. Any update for trash pick - up will be posted prior to the holid ay. - The Saco River Corridor Commission recently received applications from the following for development within the corridor: 1. Renee Lewis & Christian Penney, 29 Salmon Falls 2. Bruce & Linda Theriault, 60 Waters Edge 3. James Poitras & Kayla Nolette, 97 Dennett Road The applications will be heard at the Commission Meeting on Wednesday, June 24 th, 2026 at 7PM at the Dayton Town Hall. Full applications are available for review by contacting Daniel Shorette at Saco River Corr idor Commission – srcc@ srcc - maine.org. - Thank you letters were received this month from Camp Su nshine, Day One and Life Flight of Maine for the non - municipal donations from the Town. 8. Other Business 9. Upcoming Town Committee and Board Meetings: • Conservation Commission – Open Space Plan Public Input Meeting on Thurs day, June 18 th at 6PM • Comprehensive Plan meeting on Wednesday, June 24 th at 1PM • Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, June 24 th at 7PM • Bar Mills Dam Decommissioning Draft Plan Review - Public Meeting on Thursday, June 25 th at 6PM • Select Board meeting on Wednesday, July 1 st at 6PM • Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, July 8 th at 7PM 10. Public Comment 1 1. Adjournment