1963 - Lane Memorial Library

46 HAMPTON TOWN REPORT
Town Manager Kenneth D. Boehner showed a
map of the area in question. He also said that probably
no more than three trees would have to be removed.
The entrance to the proposed parking lot
would be through Brown Avenue and the exit on
High Street. It is the intent of the Selectmen to sell
the house and lot included in the Swain property.
An estimate of Sale Price is approximately $13,000
which would reduce the cost of the parking lot by
nearly
one-half.
Mr. David Colt said that the cost of making the
Parking Lot might be at least $1,500 in addition to
the $26,300.
Mr. John Mahon asked if the figure of $13,000
estimated price to be received for the house and lot
could be added to the "estimated revenue" in the
Town Budget.
Mr. Boehner replied that if the house was sold
before the figures were sent in for the tax rate, that
the Tax Commission would include that amount in
"Sale of Town Property." If not sold before the
tax rate is
set — the Budget cannot be changed.
Mr. Mahon asked if
the $13,000 figure could be
legally be added to "Estimated Revenue" instead of
"Sale of Town Property." Town Counsel John W.
Perkins said that Articles 1 and 2 are legally correct.
The result of the meeting and sale of property
will be reported to the Tax Commission who will
take all facts into consideration in determining the
Tax Rate for 1963.
Town Counsel ruled against an amendment by
Mr. Mahon. Selectman Lawrence Hackett said that
the Budget had been set and approved. It is the