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November 25, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: Michael Hennessy
Every vote, in order
FY2025 Tax Classification Hearing
Accept a residential factor of .87 for FY25 tax classification purposes
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a residential factor of .87 for FY25 tax classification purposes.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a residential factor of .87 for FY25 tax classification purposes..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Accept an FY25 small business exemption of 10%
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept an FY25 small business exemption of 10%.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept an FY25 small business exemption of 10%..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Not accept a residential exemption for FY25
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to not accepta residential exemption for FY25.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to not accepta residential exemption for FY25..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Accept an exclusion for FY25 of $707,853 for water debt repayment
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept an exclusion for FY25 of $707,853 for water debt repayment.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept an exclusion for FY25 of $707,853 for water debt repayment..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Continue the Public Hearing to Monday December 2, 2024 at 7PM
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to continue the Public Hearing to Monday December 2, 2024 at 7PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to continue the Public Hearing to Monday December 2, 2024 at 7PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
ARPA Funds - Returned
Approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Minutes
Approve the November 4 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November 4th minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November 4th minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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