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Board
of Selectmen
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
7:00 PM
First Selectwoman
Bransfield called the public hearing to order at 7:00 pm and read
into the record the legal notice for this public hearing on the
proposed ordinance: "Property Tax Relief for Elderly Homeowners."
Ralph Soden,
3 Holstein Lane, asked for clarification regarding what the limit
is on assets for real property? Mrs. Bransfield answered that the
value cannot exceed $150,000 for a resident to be eligible for tax
relief. Mr. Soden asked what the qualifying incomes are to be eligible
for this tax relief. Mrs. Bransfield read into record a letter from
the Town Attorney regarding the income limits under state statute.
Mrs. Bransfield
stated that the proposed ordinance allows tax deferral of tax payments
for qualifying residents as a lien against the property plus 3%
annual interest.
Bill Willinsky,
19 Rogers Road asked if the 2003 ordinance will be repealed and
replaced with the proposed ordinance. Mrs. Bransfield replied that
this is the intent.
Scott Adamsons,
41 Spring St. commented that he feels the income levels need to
be adjusted. Mrs. Bransfield replied that the income levels are
determined by state statute and need to be followed. Mr. Adamsons
commented that he feels it is important to find a way to provide
tax relief for senior citizens. Mrs. Bransfield stated that more
information is needed regarding the income levels for citizens to
qualify for tax relief. Once that information is received, another
public hearing will be set.
There
being no further public comment, First Selectwoman Bransfield closed
the public hearing at 7:25 pm.
PUBLIC
HEARING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
7:25 PM
First Selectwoman
Bransfield called the public hearing to order at 7:25 pm and read
into the record the legal notice for this public hearing on the
revised ordinance: Chapter 12, Section 12.2 "Swimming, underwater
swimming or diving in quarries prohibited." The revised sections
of the ordinance are in bold lettering.
Bill Willinsky,
19 Rogers Road, asked if the changes could be highlighted for those
present. Mrs. Bransfield read into record that changes to this Ordinance.
Essentially, the ordinance is being revised to exempt from this
ordinance the property at the quarry that has been leased for recreational
activity.
There being
no further public comment, First Selectwoman Bransfield closed the
public hearing at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Laura Siena
Board Clerk
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