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H Mashpee Select Board Minutes November 21, 2022 Tax Classification Hearin: Assessor Joseph Gibbons: (continued) Discussion,and Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Rate: It was noted the Town is moving forward with rental housing with the LeClair Village at 950 Falmouth Road and at the 209 Old Barnstable Road site. Discussion continued regarding taking a conservative approach to the process to get the program up and running. The rates of 5% and 10% were considered and debated. It was noted the Town conducts a Classification Hearing each year. Decisions can be made at the annual hearing regarding the classifications and percentages to be offered. There is strong concern with regards to the impact to year- round renters and for those renting mobile homes. Offering a major decrease opposed to a modest decrease in taxes was deeply deliberated in concern for those living on a limited income. With the use of free cash as an offset, both Chairman Weeden and Michaela Colombo -Wyman argued for a higher percentage to benefit residents. The recommendation of the Board of Assessors if the residential exemption is adopted by the Select Board is no higher than 10%. Short-term rentals that are reported and taxed are detailed through the Office of the Board of Health. Year-round rentals are not fully known at this time. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to impose a percentage rate of 5% in FY2024. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. The motion was withdrawn as the vote requires more substance. A sample motion was provided. The following is a two-part vote to implement the residential exemption and to set the percentage of the exemption; Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to implement the residential exemption. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1) Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Factor of "1" for all Classes of property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption percentage of 5%. 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 It was agreed after the numbers have been received regarding year-round rentals and trailer/mobile homes, the Select Board would revisit the equation at the next hearing.