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12 Mashpee Select Board Minutes November 7, 2022 Presentation onrtPro�osedwResidential Tax Exemption Setting of the FY 2023 Tax Rate Future Budetin _... m_w _...____w. Finance Director Dawn _ThaerwTreasurer/TaxwCollector Craig_Mayen. Assessor Joe „Gibbons: , (continued) Currently 2,109 applications (36%) for a Residential Exemption have been vetted and approved by the Assessors Office. This is relatively lower than the anticipated 5,700 projection. The deadline for the submittal of applications for a Residential Exemption is April 1, 2023. There is concern with respect to the overlay and the costs associated to re -vet the additional exemption applications that may be received. It was noted the overlay budget has been increased, but not enough to cover applications over 2,109. If additional overlay funds are not sufficient, funds would need to be raised the following year. Raising the overlay decreases the excess levy capacity. The DOR is required to approve the overlay, a process which allows a town to set their tax rate. If the residential exemption does not move forward, and the Town has increased its overlay reserve, the Town would raise more taxes than necessary in FY2023. It was noted that residents are required to reapply every 5 years for the residential exemption which is labor intensive with inherent costs. Discussion followed with regards to comparable towns that have supported a residential exemption. It was recommended the Town of Provincetown be consulted regarding this matter. The Select Board requested the assessing information be provided in advance of the public hearing. Discussion and Approval of the Followip esigoations andwAppointments.- A1�ointments AffordablemHousing Committee;µ Candidates: Garyp_Shuman Arden Russell LTqrm,Fxl. Tres June 30 2023 The Mashpee Select Board interviewed candidates for appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee. At their August meeting, the Affordable Housing Committee interviewed and ranked the candidates. By a vote of 3-0, Gary Shuman was strongly recommended for appointment. The Select Board interviewed Arden Russell, a highly qualified candidate for the position. Ms. Russell has worked as a Housing Coordinator for a large municipality, and has guided two housing needs assessments including housing production plans. Affordable Housing is an area Ms. Russell has the most expertise. Her knowledge of information at the state and county levels, an area of great interest can readily support the Town of Mashpee in making a difference in attempting to improve and address the housing crisis. Ms. Russell also serves on the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment does not constitute a perceived conflict of interest.