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Sterling finance board reviews tax collection rates and hears town garage expansion plan
Summary
At the March 11 meeting the Board of Finance reviewed revenue collection (96% real estate, 92% personal property, under 90% motor vehicles), a $320,000 current-year real-estate collection target, and heard First Selectman Jack Joslyn report plans to address an overcrowded town garage.
The Sterling Board of Finance on March 11 reviewed the town’s revenue collection status and heard an infrastructure concern from the First Selectman.
At the meeting Sara Sleboda reported she is updating salary comparisons and job descriptions, noting the last salary study is outdated. The revenue collector reported collection rates of 96% for real estate, 92% for personal property and under 90% for motor vehicles; the town aims to collect $320,000 in current-year real estate taxes and is pursuing demand letters and delinquent notices to improve collections.
First Selectman Jack Joslyn told the board the town garage is overcrowded and that officials plan to present a proposed expansion scope after the budget work is completed. Board members agreed to schedule department presentations after the main budget season to accommodate those discussions.
The board tentatively scheduled a public budget hearing for April 29 (time to be determined), a town meeting for May 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the gym, and the Tri Board meeting for May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the school. The Board of Finance’s next regular meeting is April 8.
