7/21/2025 discussion among Town Council members regarding the feasibility and implementation of impact fees. Speakers debate the necessity of these fees to fund capital improvements like roads, schools, and recreational facilities, arguing that new developments should bear a portion of the cost rather than solely relying on taxpayers. The conversation also touches upon past mismanagement of such funds in 2013, the legal framework for impact fees, and concerns about the potential financial burden on new businesses and residents. Ultimately, the council debates whether to authorize the town manager to draft an impact fee ordinance, weighing the upfront cost of a consultant against the potential long-term benefits and the current lack of specific projects in their capital improvement plan. Town Councilors Ron Dunn Shawn Faber, and Ted Combes were opposed, while Councilor Deb Paul and Dan Bouchard wanted to further review the implementation.
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Video: Town Council Meeting 7/7/2025