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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 30,2006 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Public Comment:None at this time. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE: Town of Brewster—Room Occupancy Excise Tax_ Correspondence was received from the Town of Brewster dated October 17, 2006 relative to legislation to be filed to extend the current room tax to cover short term stays at private homes,condos and time shares. The short term rental tax, 90 days or less would have no effect on long term rentals to couples, individuals and families. There is also hope to work out some sort of exclusion for seasonal employer sponsored work force individuals. The proposed legislative bill is NOT a new tax,but an extension to what is already in place. The Town Manager recommended the Board defer the matter to the Assessor for review and comment. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to defer the proposed room occupancy excise tag legislation proposal to the Assessor for his evaluation. Motion seconded by Selectman Myers. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Adoption of Mission Statement: It was agreed the Board would formally adopt the Mission Statement prepared at the August 26a'Strategic Planning session at the next Selectmen's Meeting. In addition, the goals and objectives set forth by the Selectmen would be reviewed in final format. South Cape Beach Update: Photographs of the weekend storm damage to the parking lot at South Cape Beach were distributed to the Board for review. The Director of Public Works was in attendance to review the matter of beach nourishment and public safety with the Selectmen. It was agreed a more permanent solution should be developed to protect the beach if the area is found to be outside of the velocity zone. Findings regarding this concern will be addressed by the Board at the next meeting.