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Stockbridge council approves 0.75-mill tax for Oaklawn Cemetery maintenance
Summary
At a Feb. 27 special meeting, the Village of Stockbridge council voted 5-2 to adopt a resolution raising property taxes by 0.75 mill to fund maintenance at Oaklawn Cemetery after a brief public hearing.
The Village of Stockbridge council voted 5-2 on Feb. 27 to adopt a resolution raising property taxes by 0.75 mill to support maintenance of Oaklawn Cemetery.
The measure, moved by Council trustee Molly Howlett and supported by Cattell, passed on a roll-call vote: Aye — Dyer, Mullins, Cattell, Howlett and Ogden; Nay — Fairbotham and Morehouse. The resolution was presented and approved during a special meeting at 305 West Elizabeth Street, Room 112. The public hearing on the topic was opened at 6:14 p.m. and closed at 6:15 p.m.
Before the vote the council approved the meeting agenda by motion of Cattell, supported by Mullins. Resident Tom Ford spoke during the public comment portion; the minutes record that he spoke but do not include the content of his remarks.
The public hearing initially referenced the addition of up to 1 mill to support cemetery maintenance; the resolution adopted by the council sets the increase at 0.75 mill. The minutes do not specify an effective date for the tax change or a detailed spending plan for the revenue.
The minutes record the meeting was called to order by President Ogden at 6:07 p.m. and conclude with the notation "Respectfully submitted, Molly Howlett, Council trustee."
