HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2005 Truth in Taxation MinutesMINUTES OF THE TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
• HELD AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2005
IN THE ORONO COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Acting Mayor Sansevere and Council Members McMillan, Murphy
and White.
Staff Present: City Administrator Ron Moorse, Finance Director Tom Kuehn, and
Assistant Finance Director Ron Olson.
Acting Mayor Sansevere called the meeting to order, and noted all members were
present with the exception of Mayor Peterson and Council Member White. He opened
the hearing at 5:31 p.m. There were no members of the public present.
Moorse outlined the proposed budget and ti x levy increases, and summarized the
reasons for the increases. He also announced that the final budget and levy would be
adopted at the Final Budget Adoption hearing, to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 12.
(At 5:37, Council Member White arrived).
There being no public comments, Acting Mayor Sansevere closed the hearing at 5:38
p.m.
• Immediately following the closure of the hearing, a resident arrived for the hearing.
Acting Mayor Sansevere re- opened the heal ring at 5:41 p.m.
Dean Griemann, of 3779 Casco Avenue indicated he did not have concerns regarding
the City's budget or tax levy, but had some' questions about the city's tax base, and how
that affected his property taxes.
Kuehn and Moorse provided information regarding the City's tax base and the City's tax
rate. I
Acting Mayor Sansevere closed the hearing at 6:01 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Murphy moved, Council Member White seconded, that the
meeting be adjourned at 6:01 p.m. Vote: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays.
ATTEST:
• Linda S. Vee, City Clerk
Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor
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