TOWN OF EASTHAM
EASTHAM BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Minutes of September 29, 2010 Meeting
Doreen Cahill called the meeting of the Board of Assessors to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Timothy Smith Room.
Present: Assessors Cahill and Fagan, and Deputy Assessor Gail McAleer.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board VOTED unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the September 7, 2010 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Assessor Update:
Gail McAleer reviewed the status of the vacant seat on the Board of Assessors. There are currently no applicants for the position. The Selectmen have indicated that an Alternate that has served 3 terms must also wait one full year before they become eligible for reappointment to the Board.
Chairman Cahill requested Gail McAleer draft a proposed amendment that would exempt board or committee members from the 3 term limit if special circumstances are present. Assessor Cahill will contact Selectmen John Knight regarding the Selectmen’s position on this issue.
Gail McAleer indicated the Collector’s office is clearing up outstanding uncollectible boat excise bills from 1995 – 2009 and requests the Board’s authorization to abate them. The Board of Assessors VOTED unanimously to APPROVE the abatement of the boat excise bills listed in the schedules as requested by the Collector.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Maureen Fagan made a motion to convene Executive Session per M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21.
Doreen Cahill seconded.
Roll call vote was taken to enter Executive Session at 10:20 a.m.
Cahill-yes, Fagan-yes
The Board exited Executive Session at 10:40 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Submitted by Gail McAleer, Deputy Assessor
Approved on: ______ ___________
Date
By: __________________________________
Doreen Cahill, Board of Assessors
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