4/7/2003 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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11 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 7. 2003 NEWBUSINESS: ProppM Tax Abatement Program. The property tax abatement program is designed to match municipal position opportunities with eligible Senior Mashpee'taxpayers seeking tax relief, and assist them in the payment ofro ert tax bills through tax p p g abatement payment for volunteer services-rendered to the Town. The property tax abatement program currently in place and overseen by the Council on Aging has an income cap not to exceed$26,500. The cap as it is presently set, limits a large portion of the senior population from participation. The-program-allows-for a-maximum abatement of$ 00 per- tax year per household. The wage.rate-of$ .15 per hour would-allow for twenty senior citizens to volunteer an estimated 95 hours of service. Motion made by�Selectman Cah bane-to reklase the-cap on the Property Tax Abatement Program. Motion seconded by Selectman-Marsters,, VO Unanimous, 4-0. It was noted that there is an amendment now in effect whereby communities who accept the statute can grant abatements up to $750. In addition, the hourly rate of$6.75 is higher. The Selectmen agreed to address the issues relative to the amendment at the October Ton 1leetirig. OLD BUSINESS: mashpee' River Dredge ate The Town of Mshpee is presently investigating alternatives for dredge disposal as it relates to the Mashpee River dredge project. Alternatives under review include; Offshore Disposal—Mechanical Dredging by urge Islands/Marsh Islands - Creation in Riven or Bay cway Bay Site—Town lamp Parking Lot Mauling of Dredge Material to Bourne Landfill The Waterways Commission has held informal discussions with the Conservation Commission regarding disposal of dredge spoils. Town Corel has ruled that conservation lands cannot be used for the disposal of dredge spoils. An investigative report is forthcoming.