Middleborough Board Of Selectmen Meeting Minutes Chairman Opened Meeting At

Middleborough Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

October 7, 2009

Chairman opened meeting at 7:00 PM. In attendance were Selectmen P. Rogers, M. Brunelle, M. Duphily, S. McKinnon. Selectman Rullo was unable to attend due to a family emergency. Upon motion by Selectman McKinnon and seconded by Selectwoman Brunelle, Board voted to approve a one-day liquor license for the Professional Bartending Service, LLC for a wedding to be held this Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 2:30 PM until 7:30 PM at 22 East Main Street, subject to verification that all taxes and municipal fees have been paid. Three in favor. P. Rogers abstained. Chairman opened the tax classification hearing and read the hearing notice. Mr. Anthony Freitas came forward to present the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to maintain the current tax shift of 5% due to the state of the economy. His goal in the future would be to eliminate the shift. Chairman noted the professionalism of the report. Selectman McKinnon inquired about two figures in the report and Mr. Freitas answered. Chairman inquired about breaking out the debt exclusion amount from the rest of the tax bill. Ms. Erickson will look into it. Upon hearing no other comments, Chairman closed the hearing. Upon motion by Selectwoman Duphily and seconded by Selectwoman Brunelle, Board voted to support the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to maintain the tax classification without modification. Three in favor. P. Rogers abstained. Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectman McKinnon, Board voted unanimously to adjourn meeting at 7:22 PM. ___________________________________ Jackie Shanley, Confidential Secretary BOARD OF SELECTMEN