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John Laurino-Chairman L;Th'A- .
Robert Renn-Vice Chairman
Paul Kelleher 116 NOV 22 1
Frank Lucibella
Kenneth Rowell
Revenue Committee Minutes - November 3, 2016
The November 3rd meeting of the Revenue Committee was called to order at 2:00 PM
by chairman John Laurino. Present and constituting a quorum were: Mr. Laurino, Mr.
Paul Kelleher, Mr. Ken Rowell, Mr. Frank Lucibella, and Mr. Robert Renn.
There was no public comment.
The minutes.of the October 26, 2016 meeting were approved - motion by Mr. Rowell,
seconded by Mr. Lucibella, approved unanimously.
The committee had a brief discussion regarding Mr. Laurino's presentation to the BOS
on 11/2/16. Favorable comments have been received from citizens who were either in
attendance or watched the proceeding on cable TV. The article in the 11/4/16 edition of
the Cape Codder was also favorable.
Next, the committee turned its attention to a draft survey that will be sent to members of
the Orleans Chamber of Commerce, all Realtors in Orleans, and members of the
Orleans Taxpayers Association. It was agreed that the format would be changed so
each respondent would grade each question from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly
agree). Each question was reviewed and suggested changes were proposed and will
be incorporated in the second draft of the survey. The deadline for responses was set
at December 16, 2016.
Next, the committee discussed the possibility of a public forum where citizens could
hear the preliminary recommendations of the committee and make further
recommendations. The committee tentatively decided to proceed as follows:
• Conduct a preliminary review of recommendations to the BOS/FinCom
• Conduct a public forum
• Conduct a final review of recommendations to the BOS/FinCom
Revenue Committee Minutes - November 3, 2016
Next, the committee discussed the delays encountered in getting a Research Assistant
hired to aid the committee in executing its charge. The committee discussed further
revisions to the job description that had been proposed by the Town Administrator. Mr.
Laurino will work with the Town Administrator to finalize the job description so the job
can be posted and filled soon.
The committee then discussed the date and time for its next meeting. It is scheduled for
11/18/16 at 2:00 PM at the Town Hall.
There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mr. Rowell,
seconded by Mr. Kelleher, and approved unanimously, to adjourn at 3:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert D. Renn