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Brian Taylor
No current terms — past member.
Past: Finance Committee (2020–2023)
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2023-04-27·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor served very diligently for six years working extremely hard. The Chair thanked Mr. Taylor for all of his work and insight. Mr. Taylor took a moment to note that it was a pleasure working with everyone in some capacity over the last six years and thanked everyone that helped carry the water along the way when he was unable to do that. Mr. Taylor further thanked all the Chairs.”
“Brian Taylor asked how much ARPA funding is being sought.”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Brian Taylor asked for confirmation that this total is lower than the total in the previous motion, which failed”
“Brian Taylor stated that he agreed with this approach.”
“Brian Taylor stated that he agreed with this approach.”
“Brian Taylor expressed appreciation for the work of the building committee. He posed a question for Bob LeLacheur: if there is anything with respect to the town's bond rating that may impact financing in the foreseeable future.”
“Responding a question from Mr. Taylor about that increase”
“Mr. Taylor reported that there are efforts in the works to eliminate late fees for library books.”
“Mr. Taylor noted that these are two metrics, not a pair of guardrails, and expressed preference for the second proposed alternative”
“Mr. Taylor made a MOTION”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Seconded by Brian Taylor.”
“Brian Taylor questioned why the dollar amount in the motion was less than the dollar amount in the warrant materials ($103,700,000.00).”
“seconded by Mr. Taylor”
2021-05-06·Finance Committee·seconded
“Mr. Taylor”
“Mr. Taylor to prepare write-up”
“Mr. Taylor to prepare write-up”
“Mr. Taylor to prepare write-up”
“Mr. Taylor to prepare write-up”
“Mr. Taylor to prepare write-up”
“Mr. Taylor to prepare write-up”
“In response to a question from Mr. Taylor, Ms. Hodges indicated that only non-motorized boats are allowed on White Pond.”
“Mr. Taylor noted that some debt is coming to an end, so while we will see a spike in the short-term, it will gradually decline as other debt reaches its sunset.”
2021-03-25·Finance Committee·seconded
“Mr. Taylor”
“Mr. Taylor thanked the participants for trying to build the most dynamic school system possible”
“Mr. Taylor thanked the participants for trying to build the most dynamic school system possible”
“Mr. Taylor asked for a clarification of the $80 million and $100 million estimates.”
2020-06-04·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor suggested that the FC emphasize that this request is being made due to the uncertainty of all that is going on economically.”
2020-06-04·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor asked whether there is $14 million in "wiggle room"”
2020-05-14·Finance Committee·abstained
“Taylor abstaining”
2020-05-14·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor commented that, given the uncertainty of revenue, the FC should consider rethinking the Guidelines in a more formal way.”
2020-05-14·Finance Committee·spoke
“In response to a question from Mr. Taylor”
2020-05-14·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor noted a lag in the effects of the pandemic, for both local and state receipts.”
2020-05-14·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor commented that we are guessing at a lot of things at this time.”
2020-05-14·Finance Committee·spoke
“Mr. Taylor expressed concern that Article 14 falls within the "discretionary" category of appropriations. Given the level of uncertainty about the Town's fiscal health and taxpayers' ability to pay their bills, he questioned whether this is the best use of free cash at this time.”
“Mr. Taylor thanked the SD staff for all the work they have done to keep the system going.”
“Mr. Taylor reported that the Library Committee continues to negotiate with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, and some progress has been made.”
“Mr. Taylor asked whether the tax credits that were deemed critical to the project three years ago are still needed.”
“Mr. Taylor asked why Grantham is confident that it will be granted its request for tax credits this year.”
“Mr. Taylor”
“In response to a question from Mr. Taylor”
“seconded by Mr. Taylor”
“Mr. Taylor reported that the capital campaign has raised $9.3 million, with the goal of $10 million.”
“Mr. Taylor reported that the capital campaign has raised $9.3 million, with the goal of $10 million.”