Village of Forest Park Village Council met Dec. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Public Hearing to Approve a Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins answered the Roll Call.
Mayor Hoskins called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m. and stated that the purpose of the hearing was to receive public comments regarding the proposed tax levy ordinance for 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Mark Maroney commented that after reassessment, the valuation of his home has more than doubled, and even after his appeal, the value was increased by 72%. Mr. Maroney further expressed his concern about the increase in his property taxes.
Mr. Chris Harris submitted his comments via email and urged the Village Council to reject the proposed property tax increase.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Byrnes motioned to adjourn the hearing. Commissioner Maxham seconded the motion. The motion carried. Mayor Hoskins declared the hearing adjourned at 6:52 P.M.
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