3/25/2020 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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6 Finance Committee Minutes March 25, 2020 Continue discussion and votes on the May 4, 2020 Town Meeting Warrant: Annual Town Meeting Warrant: At 8: To establish the Municipal Water Infrastructure Investment Fund: The article would impose a water infrastructure surcharge on real property at the rate of 2% to commence in Fiscal Year 2021 effective July 1, 2020. Article 9: To reduce the Annual CPC Surcharge from 3%to 2%: The 1%reduction would be used to offset the WIIF by 1%. In accordance with CPC mandates, the reduction would take effect in Fiscal Year 2022, effective July 1, 2021. Discussion followed regarding the discrepancy of the effective dates proposed for Article 8 & 9. As discussion continued on the proposed articles, it was determined that both articles also require a ballot election. Due to posting requirements for the proposed CPC reduction, the ballot questions are planned to be included in the November 3, 2020 Election ballot. The Finance Committee agreed to include language regarding the ballot question requirements in the explanation of Articles 8 & 9, and request clarity regarding the effective date for correctness. Articles 8 & 9 will not impact the FY2021 budget. Articles 31 —35: New Solar Zoning Bylaw Articles: Approved by Board of Selectmen. Article 31: Small Scale Ground Mounted Solar Arrays, Table of Use, Regulations: Motion made by Mr. Miller to approve and recommend ATM Article 31. Motion seconded by Mr. McCahill. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Pettengill,yes Mr. McCahill,yes Mrs. Furbush,yes Mr. Miller,yes Opposed, none Article 32: Motion made by Mr. Miller to approve and recommend ATM Article 32. Motion seconded by Mr. McCahill. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Pettengill,yes Mr. McCahill,yes Mrs. Furbush,yes Mr. Miller,yes Opposed, none