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Middlefield considers beach-pass waiver and higher annual fee for short‑term rentals
Summary
Selectperson Susan McNamara raised concerns about a waiver now required for Beseck Lake beach passes; a proposed fee schedule sets residents at $25 and short‑term rentals (Airbnb) at $250 annually, which the Commission approved, with further discussion of tax classification for short‑term rentals.
Selectperson Susan McNamara told the Board she was concerned about a waiver now required when purchasing Beseck Lake beach passes and said the Board had not voted on or taken part in implementing that waiver. During discussion of Selectperson reports, the Board reviewed resident concerns about eligibility and fees.
The meeting record lists a proposed fee schedule that would set resident passes at $25 and establish a $250 annual fee for Airbnb/short‑term rental properties; the transcript states the Commission approved the proposed fee schedule. Board members also discussed whether short‑term rental properties should be taxed as residential or commercial properties, but no change in tax classification or formal vote on taxation occurred at the meeting.
Next steps: the discussion remains on the Board's agenda for further consideration and any formal policy change would require appropriate public notice and votes.
