Town Commissioners Minutes — 2024-05-20
Minutes May 20, 2024 · 1 page(s) in the original
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QUEENSTOWhI COMMISSIONERS Special Meeting - Budget Work Session May 20,2024 PRESENT: Commissioners Al Hardee, Tom Willis and Bryon Callahan, Town Manager Amy Moore, and Finance Chair Patricia Bowell.
WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDERAT 10:00A.M.
Review of the proposed General Fund budget included:
o Reallocation of certain expenditures and revenues between General Fund and Water/Sewer Fund o Approved salary increases for employees based on the adopted State of Maryland Standard Salary Schedule.
o Established a Public Utility Property Tax Rate of $2.00 per $100 of assessment (no increase) o Established a Real Property Tax Rate of $ .23 12 per $ 100 of assessment (no increase) o Established a Personal Property Tax Rate of $ .58 per $100 of assessment (no increase) o Anticipated Capital projects include purchase of a used bucket truck, street paving, and infrastructure proj ects.
Review of the proposed Water/Sewer budget included:
o Reallocation of certain expenditures and revenues between General fund and Water/Sewer Fund o Requirements met this year for ENR/BNR grant from MDE and included in revenues.
o 8 Yo increase in water and sewer consumption rates as adopted in June 22,2022.
o It was noted that Sprint revenues will cease in September 2024.
Town Staff will make the necessary changes to the proposed budgets and an ordinance will be eligible for introduction at the May 22,2024 meeting. Apublic hearing on the ordinance will be held on Wednesday, June 12,2024 at 6:00 p.m.
There being no further business before the Commissioners, Commissioner Callahan motioned to adjourn the meeting I l:44 a.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Willis. Vote: 3-aye. 0-nay Respectfully submitted, A/riltwJ^!
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