HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-2000 Truth in Taxation MinutesMINUTES OF THE TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
HELD AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2000
is IN THE ORONO COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Gabriel Jabbour and Council Members Kelley, Peterson, and
Sansevere. Council Member Flint arrived at 7:12 p.m.
Staff Present: Ron Moorse, City Administrator, Finance Director Tom Kuehn, and
Recording Secretary Jackie Young
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Jabbour.
There was one person in attendance for this meeting.
City Administrator indicated the purpose of the Truth in Taxation hearing was to provide an
opportunity for citizens to obtain information regarding the proposed 2001 Budget and Tax
Levy.
Moorse presented the 2001 Budget and Tax Levy to the Council. The proposed property tax
levy for 2001 is $2,443,350, which is an increase of 3.8 percent over the 2000 levy. Moorse
stated the increase will help address the City's need for increased police service, enable
the City to maintain their high - quality staff, and strengthen the City's ability to address upcoming
capital needs.
Kuehn indicated the levy is less than 50 percent of the general fund revenues.
• Mayor Jabbour asked if there were any public comments.
Ed Callahan, Orono resident, inquired whether the City has allocated any money towards the
construction of the new fire station. Callahan commented in his opinion the City needs to make
provision in its upcoming budget for this project.
Moorse indicated the 2001 levy reflects the City's plans for the funding of upcoming capital
needs, especially the City's share of the cost of replacing the Long Lake fire station.
Mayor Jabbour stated the construction of the new fire station will be one of the main issues
facing the new City Council. Jabbour commented the committee has identified a site in Orono.
Jabbour noted the City Council is opposed to the condemnation of this site, and is encouraging
the committee to look at other possible sites.
Mayor Jabbour closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Moorse indicated the levy adoption or subsequent hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 11, 2000.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
ATT ST:
inda S. Vee, City Clerk Gabrie Jabbour, Mayor