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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-15 Bylaw Committee Minutes4~f~. f tiu~'aW BYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES #149 € March 15, 1989 Members present: Ed Murphy, George Theophanis, and Dolores Carroll. 7:35 Chairman Murphy called the meeting to order in the Employees' Lounge of Town Hall. Present to review the following articles with the committee for the Annual Town Meeting was Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner. Article 9: The town manager gave several reasons why the town would benefit from a local excise tax. It would supplement revenue as a result of Prop 2 1/2, and we expect to receive an average of $200,000 per year from the Embassy Suites with a 75% occupancy. Article 31: Peter explained that although the $15 milk fee has been in place for several years, in accordance with the general laws it is illegal to charge more than $10. Articles 33 and 34: Peter and the committee discussed the process to defer water and sewer charges. To be eligible an owner must be receiving an exemption from property taxes, as the deferred charges are added to their tax bill which is secured by a lien, with 8% interest. Article 35: The petitioner for this article, Mr. Blanchard, was not present. Peter informed the committee that the petitioner would like his property included in the PUD district which it borders. Committee agreed to attend the April 3rd meeting of the CPDC meeting of April 3 where this article would be discussed. Article 36: The town manager reported that in town counsel's opinion, this article will be ruled out of order at town meeting. At this point Peter left the meeting and the committee took action on the following articles: Article 9: On motion of Dolores Carroll and seconded by George Theophanis, it was voted to recommend Article 9. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 31: On motion of George Theophanis and seconded by Ed Murphy, it was voted to recommend Article 31. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 33: On motion of George Theophanis and seconded by Dolores Carroll, it was voted to recommend Article 33. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 34: On motion of Dolores Carroll and seconded by George Theophanis, it was voted to recommend Article 34. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. -2- Article 35: On motion of George Theophanis and seconded by Dolores Carroll, it was voted action pending until the CPDC has their meeting on April 3rd. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 36: On motion of George Theophanis and seconded by Dolores Carroll, it was voted not to recommend Article 36. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. The committee then proceeded to discuss the definition of the word "inhabitant" and whether age and being a registered voter should be considered. Citizen and inhabitant could possibly be the same definition. 9:05 Meeting adjourned. Next meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 5th. Respectfully submitted, f r Dolores S. Carroll