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January 7, 2023
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown, Scott Zylinski
Absent: None
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Budget Workshop - Addressing needs not included in FY2024 Proposed Budget: Mr. Johnson-Staub said this is a follow up to
Consider recommending an override to fund the Fire Department at this time in the amount of $1.5 million as described by Mr. Johnson-Staub
To consider recommending an override to fund the Fire Department at this time in the amount of $1.5 million as described by Mr. Johnson-Staub. Mr. Senteio passed around documents outlining a $950,000 override and a $1.5 million override. Chair Taylor's concern is that if they go for the $1.5 million and it does not pass because of the amount, we will be in trouble with Fire Department staffing. Mr. Patterson noted the need for fire services has been high in the citizens' mind. They need to make sure there is a strong case and improve the communities' quality of life. Mr. Brown would like to look at other towns across the cape, noting that Sandwich has a beach nourishment program and their beaches held up well to a recent storm. Mr. Johnson-Staub noted that at the fiscal year 2023 tax rate, for a typical family house assessed at $750,000, and an override of $950,000, it would be a $45 impact. An override of $1.5 million, would be a $67.50 impact. That is not a huge difference, but those who do not like having taxes raised will point out this is on top of a 2.5% increase every year. The actual annual tax impact difference is modest, but there is the reality of the difference in the impact. Mr. Johnson-Staub said the Select Board needs to make a decision by January 30, 2023. The Select Board may take more time and make a decision on the amount of that override by January 30, 2023. Mr. Johnson-Staub noted options for those having difficulty paying taxes include elderly individua
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to consider recommending an override to fund the Fire Department at this time in the amount of $1.5 million as described by Mr..” (Motion: Brown)
Submit to voters a request for $1.5 million to fund the fire department as described by Mr. Johnson-Staub
To submit to voters a request for $1.5 million to fund the fire department as described by Mr. Johnson-Staub.
Yes: Brown, PattersonNo: Price, Taylor, Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned to submit to voters a request for $1.5 million to fund the fire department as described by Mr. Johnson-Staub. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-2. No3. (Chair Taylor, Ms. Scott Price, Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Adjourn at approximately 10:30 am
To adjourn at approximately 10:30 am.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motion to adjourn at approximately 10:30 am. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
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