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November 18, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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MINUTES
Approve the October 28, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 28, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 28, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Approve the October 28, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 28, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 28, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
CHANGE OF MANAGER - LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Approve a Change of Manager for the Club License for the Loyal Order of Moose, 140 North Street from David Schuettner to David George
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE CLUB LICENSE FOR THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, 140 NORTH STREET FROM DAVID SCHUETTNER TO DAVID GEORGE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE CLUB LICENSE FOR THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, 140 NORTH STREET FROM DAVID SCHUETTNER TO DAVID GEORGE. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
8:53 - MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
53 - Madam Chair, I Move to Close the Public Hearing
53 - Madam Chair, I Move to Close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Establish a Tax Classification Factor of 1.0 as Recommended by the Board of Assessors
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A TAX CLASSIFICATION FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A TAX CLASSIFICATION FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Not to Establish a Residential Exemption
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Not to Establish a Commercial Exemption
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Recommend the FY2019 Property Tax Levy at $53,193,751.26 Which Is $20,052.74 Less Than the Levy Limit
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $53,193,751.26 WHICH IS $20,052.74 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $53,193,751.26 WHICH IS $20,052.74 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Recommend to the Board of Assessors That the FY2020 Tax Rate Be Set at $15.60 per $1,000.00 of Valuation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2020 TAX RATE BE SET AT $15.60 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2020 TAX RATE BE SET AT $15.60 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
APPROVE LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for October, 2019 in the Amount of $16,471.92 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 5,350.92 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 7,572.00 20 Elm Street 40b Project $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,471.92 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 5,350.92 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 7,572.00 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 3,549.00 TOTAL $16,471.92
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,471.92 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 5,350.92 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 7,572.00 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 3,549.00 TOTAL $16,471.92 MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Reconvene in Executive Session for Purposes of Exemption 2: to Conduct Strategy Session in Preparation for Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel or Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel...
MADAM CHAIR, I MRS. GONZALEZ MOVE TO RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 2: TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSION IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL AND EXPEMPTION 6: TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE TOWN AND FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION THE BOARD WILL RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ADJOURNMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MRS. GONZALEZ MOVE TO RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 2: TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSION IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL AND EXPEMPTION 6: TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE TOWN AND FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION THE BOARD WILL RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ADJOURNMENT PURPOSES ONLY. SECONDED: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
RECONVENE: 11:18
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MRS. GONZALEZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MRS. GONZALEZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
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