11/16/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 16, 2020 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearin: Tax Classification Hearing: (continued) Selectman David W. Weeden was sympathetic to those who live and struggle in Mashpee. It was suggested the Board consider both a residential and commercial exemption. This is a time of need and there can be difficulties living on Cape Cod when second home owners can easily afford to live in Mashpee. With an adequate lead time it is the right direction for our residents and for small businesses. It was also recommended the Finance Committee be consulted with respect to this regard. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Tax Rate Factor of 111" for all classes of property with no discount for Open Space, no Residential Exemption and no Small Commercial Exemption. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman Weeden, no Opposed, (2) Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the inclusion of a necessary article for the implementation of a Residential Exemption in FY2022. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none The Director of Assessing was requested to obtain examples of towns with existing residential exemptions; Barnstable, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet as well as Boston and Somerville for additional review.