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11 Mashpee Select Board Minutes November 7, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS License Agreement for Robert B. Our. Inc. for an Office Trailer at the Transfer Station: It was disclosed Robert B. Our Co., Inc. has requested the Town approve the location of a field office at the Mashpee Transfer Station, a site centrally located to the Wastewater Management project. The Robert B, Our firm has secured contracts in Phase 1 of the project scope. Work scheduled over the next two years requires oversight. The field office would be limited to a trailer and portable toilet in a designated area to not interfere with the operation of the Transfer Station with parking for two vehicles. The Robert B. Our group is expected to reimburse the Town of Mashpee for electrical costs. An area adjacent to an existing office trailer has been selected to accommodate this request. Discussion followed with respect to setting precedent. Agreeing that locating an office trailer for the construction supervisor is worthy it may be better suited in closer proximity to the wastewater facility when the site is prepared. Although it is typical to have a trailer at a job site a shorter term may be more desirable. Fees for the office trailer were also considered. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to recommend the use of the Transfer Station for the Robert B. Our Co., Inc. authorizing the Town Manager to review the scope of the intent to include term and rent; final terms as agreed upon for the License for Use of the Transfer Station. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Presentation on Proposed Residential Tax,Exemption Setting of the FY 2023 T........ RateFuture Budgeting Finance Director Dawn „Tha er Treasurer/Tax Collector Crai _Mp en,_Assessor oewGibbons: Dawn Thayer, Finance Director was in attendance with Craig Mayen, Treasurer/Tax Collector and Joe Gibbons Assessor to review matters association to the implementation of the proposed Residential Tax Exemption. Each year, the Select Board has the option of enacting a residential exemption of up to 35% of the average total residential property value for those property owners who maintain their primary residence in Mashpee. As the Town moves forward with the process of setting the 2023 tax rate, and scheduling the annual Tax Classification Hearing matters associated to the change were considered for future budgeting purposes. The Town of Mashpee has received preliminary certification for FY2023 values, an increase of approximately 20%. The average value of a single family home is $770,395. New growth was approved at $805,000. Further details will be revealed at the hearing. It is helpful to realize the 2023 tax rate is based on the budget that was created last year. Budgetary decisions made during the next few months are not fully recognized until the following fiscal year.