Subject:
Title
Motion to Rescind the Motion to Set a Definite Date for a Public Hearing on the Meals Tax Rate
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
July 6, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Having reviewed the video recording of the July 6, 2026, Council Meeting, Councilmember Anderson believes that his intent on the day was misconstrued. Councilmember Anderson’s intent was to defer a vote (initially indefinitely but amended to a date in early 2027) on whether to even have a public hearing on changing the meals tax rate. It was never his intent to set a definitive date for a public hearing on the meals tax rate; rather it was his intent to delay consideration on whether to set a public hearing on this matter until full 2026 calendar year data for the 4% meals tax rate were available and could be reviewed. The simplest way to clarify the record is to have a vote to rescind the July 6, 2026, final action on this matter, which was to definitively set a public hearing for early 2027 on whether to change the meals tax rate.
Should other Councilmembers wish to have a public hearing on this matter, they can simply vote no to Councilmember Anderson’s motion.
Departmental Recommendation: N/A
Finance Recommendation: N/A
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: This appears to be a procedural point of order item. Town Code Section 2-43, Motion to Reconsider, might be applicable to this matter.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council take whatever action necessary to fund the Town’s annual Capital Improvement Plan, as presented.
Cost and Financing: N/A
Prior Funding Approval: Annual General Budget (Year), Amendments, CIP Budget (Year), or ARPA. N/A
Decision Needed by This date: Oct. 26, 2026
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to rescind the following motion, passed on July 6, 2026, that set a public hearing for Feb. 22, 2027, regarding reducing the Town of Vienna meals tax rate from 4% to 3%, and asking that the Town Clerk does not advertise a notice of public hearing."
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.