Brunswick Council unanimously adopts four resolutions and tax abatements at June 29 special meeting

The Brunswick Town Council on June 29 adopted four routine measures and approved two tax abatements in a special meeting that lasted under half an hour.

Town Manager Julia Henze introduced a resolution authorizing transfers between municipal functions; after brief questions from Councilors Richard Ellis, Ramona Thieme and Jennifer Hicks and responses from Henze and Assistant Town Manager Jay Astle, Councilor Kathy Wilson moved adoption and Councilor Steve Weems seconded. The motion carried 8–0.

The Council then approved a separate resolution authorizing the Town Council chair to take actions necessary to complete settlement and recommitment of balances due on the outstanding tax lists. Henze introduced the item and Councilor Richard Ellis spoke; Councilor Ramona Thieme moved adoption, Councilor Kathy Wilson seconded, and the motion passed 8–0.

The Council approved an abatement of $152.38 in real estate taxes for Map 39, Lot 3 that had been assessed in error for tax years 2019–2021 and authorized a quitclaim deed to the correct owner. Councilor Ellis moved the abatement, Councilor James Ecker seconded, and the motion carried 8–0.

Finally, the Council approved the abatement of uncollectable real estate and personal property taxes after Manager Henze answered questions from Councilors Ellis and Steve Weems. Councilor Kathy Wilson moved approval, Councilor Jennifer Hicks seconded, and the motion carried 8–0.

All measures passed were recorded as unanimous votes of the eight councilors present. The Council considered but took no action on any additional items to close the 2025–26 fiscal year. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

A copy of each adopted resolution will be attached to the permanent record, according to the meeting minutes.