SELECT BOARD MINUTES FOR MEETING
Tuesday December 15, 2015 7 pm
Holland Town Hall
27 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA
Present: Lawrence Mandell, Chair
Elias Gillen, Member
Andrew Harhay, Member
Kelli Robbins, Executive Secretary
Mr. Mandell called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm
Motion 121515-01 Mr. Mandell to table accept the minutes of 11-10-15. 2nd Mr. Gillen. So voted
Motion 121515-02 Mr. Mandell to waive the reading of the minutes of 12-8-15 to approve as amended. 2nd
Appointment
Commendation for Chief Bryan Haughey. In recognition of Chief Haughey’s actions in relation to a recent fire where a young family was involved, he was awarded a certificate of commendation.
Old Business
Hazard Mitigation Plan: The Select Board met last week and discussed the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mr. Mandell stated that the plan is a tool to allow us to qualify for grants. There is a document devoted just to the dam. The Select Board would like to add the dam plan as an addendum to the draft plan.
Motion 121515-03 Mr. Mandell, to table the approval until FEMA responds to the request to add the dam plan. 2nd Mr. Gillen, so voted.
Net metering credits: Motion 121515-04 Mr. Mandell, to sign contract with Nexamp for net metering credits. 2nd Mr. Harhay. Discussion: Mr. Harhay explained that the contract is for 15% reduction on the overall electric bills through net metering credits. The 15% is lower than the other companies are offering but there is no long term contract involved. Mr. Harhay stated that he enjoyed working with this company. So voted.
All contracts signed by the entire board.
Zoning Enforcement Officer: Mr. Keough has given feedback on getting a zoning enforcement officer. Mr. Keough recommends creating an actual salary for the position to be able to attract and keep qualified personnel.
Mr. Gillen read the last paragraph of Mr. Keough’s letter (see attached). Mr. Gillen stated that we need to find more funding for this position. Mr. Mandell expressed a need for the Select Board to meet with the Planning Board to see where they are on changing the zoning for lot size and frontage. Ms. Robbins will invite the Planning Board to the January 5, 2016 meeting to discuss lot size and frontage.
Motion 121515-05 Mr. Mandell, to post the position. 2nd Mr. Gillen. So voted.
Community Compact: The Town can apply for the Community Compact under 3 areas. The three identified by the Select Board are Energy & Environment, Financial Management, Transportation & Citizens.
Motion Mr. Mandell, to apply in these areas. 2nd Mr. Harhay. So voted
Motion to adjourn, Mr. Gillen. 2nd Mr. Mandell. So Voted.
Next meeting to be December 22, 2015at 2:30 pm.
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