Meeting Minutes

TOWN OF HOLLAND BOARD MEETING January 20, 2026 Special Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT Chair Bob Stupi, Supervisors Rick Hauser, and Mike Hoffman MEMBERS EXCUSED Jeff Herlitzke and David Weber STAFF PRESENT Clerk Marilyn Pedretti CALL TO ORDER Chair Stupi called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Notices were properly posted. BANK LOAN Stupi explained the need for a different plow blade and noted the added costs. Discussion followed. Pedretti presented loan rates from three local banks. Members discussed options for two or three year repayment. Pedretti read the following into the record: RESOLUTION 2026-1 A RESOLUTION TO BURROW FUNDS FOR A PLOW TRUCK WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Holland, at their January 14, 2026 board meeting, passed a motion to purchase a fully equipped 2026 International dump truck from DeBauche Truck Center, in the amount of $178,240; and WHEREAS, a modification is required to replace the metal carbide blade with a rubber encased carbide cutting blade at a cost of $2,799 (including trade- in and installation); and WHEREAS, the cost of the dump truck did include trade-in pricing but did not include title, plate and loan fees in the amount to $229.50, bringing the total cost of the plow truck to $181,268.50; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the said promissory note will be paid in two installments with a tax levy adjustment to cover principal payments plus interest each year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board will borrow $181,268.50 funds for the purchase of the plow truck with equipment from First National Bank of Bangor at an interest rate of 4% for two years. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Chair and Town Clerk are hereby authorized to perform all duties to effectuate this resolution. Dated this 20th day of January, 2026. Motion by Hoffman/Hauser to approve Resolution 2026-1 A Resolution to Borrow Funds for a Plow Truck. MOTION carried unanimously. ADJOURN Motion by Stupi/Hoffman to adjourn. MOTION carried. Adjourned 6:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn J. Pedretti Town Clerk