Hollis Select Board Transparency Archive

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Fwd: TIF Committee

From

• Michael Harnois <[email protected]>

To

• Roger Hicks <[email protected]>
• Jack Rogala (Select Board) <[email protected]>
• Daniel Yarumian <[email protected]>
• Danielle Bradbury <[email protected]>
• Bennet Flinner <[email protected]>
• Richard Morin <[email protected]>

Date

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · 10:40 a.m. ET

• TIF Evaluation Committee.pdfNot posted

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  TIF Evaluation Committee Wednesday, June 10, 2026 5:00 pm Hollis Town Meeting Hall Agenda ● Roll Call ● Review ○ Evaluate and recommend priorities for the use of the remaining TIF funds ● Brief History of the Hollis TIF ○ The original TIF agreement with Poland Springs signed in 1999 to run for 25 years ○ First Amendment 2017 to extend the TIF agreement 5 years to June 30, 2030 ○ Second Amendment 2024 to allow for $3 million to be used for the construction of the new Town Hall ● Funds remaining for use in the TIF fund ○ Current balance-$3,213,048 ○ Projected to be collected by June 30, 2030-$1,220,355 ○ Total-$4,433,403 ● Allowed use of TIF funds ○ Exhibit C-page 1 ○ TIF Revenue 1999-page 2 ○ Description of the funds uses-pages 3&4

• TIF Evaluation Committee Report & Recommendation.pdfNot posted

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  TIF Evaluation Committee Report & Recommendation June 11, 2026 ● Timeline ○ February 4, 2026-Select Board votes 5-0 to form the Committee ○ March 4, 2026-Select Board appoints ten members to the Committee ○ March 19, 2026-First Committee meeting ○ June 10, 2026-Second & Final Committee meeting ● Committee bipartisan appointees ○ Joseph Ponzetti-Chair ○ Emily Bear ○ Peter Buzzell ○ Robert Hanson Jr. ○ Coco Hirstel ○ Paul Rondeau ○ Allen Scott ○ David Stuart ○ Karen Westcott ○ Christopher Young ● March 19th Meeting ○ Absent members-Hanson, Hirstel, Stuart ○ Town Manager introduced Committee members ○ Joseph Ponzetti elected Chair ○ Discussion of possible uses for TIF funds ○ Future meetings set for second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm in Town Hall Meeting Room ● April and May meetings cancelled-waiting for Finance Summit to occur ● June 10th Meeting ○ Absent-Bear and Stuart ○ Observers present-Roger Hicks, Richard Morin, Jack Rogala, and Tom Witkowski ○ See attached Agenda and Exhibits Committee Recommendation on Uses for TIF Fund Balance Concluded by unanimous consent with 8-0 vote: Public Safety -The Town of Hollis should use the remaining balance of $800,000 to fund its own police protection rather than contract the exclusive coverage of the Town to the York County Sheriff’s Department or the Maine State Police. Economic Development Program -$3,550,000 allocated for economic development to improve the Town’s tax base has not been used. The Town of Hollis should engage the services of economic planning professionals to identify possible development opportunities.

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• TOWN OF HOLLIS, MAINE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO APPOINTED EMPLOYEES.pdfNot posted

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  TOWN OF HOLLIS, MAINE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO APPOINTED TOWN EMPLOYEES Section 1 Authority and Purpose The purpose of this Ordinance is to change the positions of Road Commissioner, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Treasurer (hereafter called “Municipal Officials”) from elected officials to appointed Town employees. This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the authority granted under Title 30-A, Maine Revised Statutes, §2601(1), which allows a municipality to change the method of selection of certain Municipal Officials, from elected to appointed by a Town Manager and confirmed by the Select Board. Section 2 Repeal of Existing Provisions All Ordinances, Policies, Town Meeting Votes, or other municipal rules inconsistent with this Ordinance-including any provision for the election of Municipal Officials-are hereby repealed. Section 3 Creation of Appointed Employees Positions The current positions of Municipal Officials (hereafter called “Appointed Employees”) shall henceforth be a ppointed positions, hired by the Town Manager, subject to confirmation by the Select Board, rather than by popular election. The Appointed Employees shall serve under the supervision and direction of the Town Manager and in accordance with Title 30-A M.R.S. §2636 and the Town of Hollis Ordinance to Establish a Five-Member Select Board/Town Manager Form of Government Section 1.4, personnel policies, and professional standards. The Town Manager may remove the Appointed Employees for cause, consistent with applicable employment contracts, personnel policies, and state law, and report all removals to the Select Board. Section 4. Appointment Procedure When the office of an Appointed Employee becomes vacant due to resignation, removal, death, or otherwise, the Town Manager shall appoint a qualified individual to fill the position. The appointment shall be made following a fair and transparent recruitment process consistent with the Town's personnel policies. The Town Manager shall provide written notice of the appointment to the Select Board, and the appointment shall be recorded in the official town records pursuant to Title 30-A M.R.S. §2526(9). Before assuming the duties of office, an Appointed Employee or deputy shall be sworn by the moderator in open town meeting, by the clerk, or by any other person authorized by law to administer an oath, including a notary public or dedimus justice. Ordinance to Change Elected Municipal Officers to Appointed Town Employees, 5/5/2026, Page 1 of 2

  Section 5. Qualifications, Term, and Compensation In order to become an Appointed Employee, a person must be a resident of the State of Maine, at least 18 years of age, and a citizen of the United States. Title 30-A M.R.S.§2526(3) The Town Manager shall determine the qualifications, duties, and performance expectations of the Appointed Employees in accordance with state law and professional standards. The Appointed Employees’ compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment shall be set by the Town Manager, consistent with the municipal budget and personnel policies. The Town Manager may or may not utilize the formation of a Hiring Committee during the hiring process. The Appointed Employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Manager until such time when the position becomes vacant and a successor is appointed. Appointed Employees may not serve as Moderator, or be a member of the Select Board, Assessor, member of the School Board, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, or Finance Committee. Section 6. Transition Provisions If the Road Commissioner, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, or Treasurer is serving at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, that person shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current term. Upon expiration of that term, or upon a vacancy in the office, the Town Manager shall appoint a successor in accordance with this Ordinance. Section 7. Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 8. Effective Date This ordinance shall become effective on June 8, 2027 following its approval at a Town Meeting and in accordance with Title 30-A M.R.S. §2526(6). Ordinance to Change Elected Municipal Officers to Appointed Town Employees, 5/5/2026, Page 2 of 2