Hollis Select Board Transparency Archive

Hi all, I did reply back to Danielle this evening, if anyone else has any other questions please don't hesitate to email or call.

Dan

On 2026-06-19 00:09, [email protected] wrote: > Good evening, sorry for the second email. I wanted to clarify I was > only looking for Dan to look into these questions so no need for anyone > else to respond. And Dan theres no rush on these either! I think we > can talk about it more at another meeting in the future! Thanks! > > Danielle > > > On 2026-06-18 22:55, [email protected] wrote: >> Hi Dan (and everyone), I wanted to just address some >> questions/concerns regarding the bike path/course. I first want to say >> I know you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into it so I really >> appreciate that because it’s a nice idea for kids and adults to get >> out in the town. I have a few concerns myself though.. >> >> 1- Pertaining to terry Walter’s comment about the land having multiple >> uses. I would like to see it be made clear that even with a bike >> course/path that we could still use the land to log if needed per >> forestry experts. >> >> 2- Do you have a total amount that this project would cost ? Including >> the contribution from the town along with the grant matching funds? >> >> 3- I am weary to make this a select board only vote as it’s very >> similar idea to the pickleball courts that were just voted down by the >> residents this month. If we were to “pass” anything I think it would >> be my suggestion we push this to the voters. I’m not sure if the grant >> runs that long but I feel since we just got a nay vote for the >> pickleball which was similar in fashion that it wouldn’t be right by >> the voters to appropriate the funds for a bike course without >> approval. Even with the sports complex saving money for said park. >> >> 4- Piggybacking off of #3 if the sports complex has a surplus I feel >> for us to do right by the town citizens we should be reevaluating the >> rec dept. budget. If there is a some sort of surplus maybe there is a >> possibility to lower the town budget/spending in this department. >> >> 5- I had a couple of residents reach out to me after the meeting that >> were also wondering liability issues. Like if someone is injured on >> the course could the town be opening itself up to a lawsuit? I’m >> unsure how that piece works but I figured I would mention it since a >> few residents were concerned. >> >> 6- Another resident also reached out to me today concerned about who >> would be making sure no ATV's, electric bikes, or dirtbikes are on >> said tracks. The concern would be damaging the track from the >> motorized vehicles vs the pump bikes. >> >> Again thank you for devoting so much time and effort into this because >> I think it is a nice idea for kids and adults even to get outside. I >> just don't think this should only be a select board decision as I >> stated above. If anyone else has any thoughts please feel free to add >> ! >> >> Danielle

-- Dan Yarumian Town of Hollis Select Board [email protected]