TOWN OF EASTHAM
EASTHAM BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Minutes of September 6, 2011 Meeting
Chairman Sette called the meeting of the Board of Assessors to order at 4:15 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room.
Present: Assessors Sette, Cahill, Buffington, and Deputy Assessor Gail McAleer.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board VOTED unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the August 24, 2011 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Assessor Update:
Gail McAleer reviewed the options that will be discussed at the Classification Hearing following the meeting. Doreen Cahill made a motion which was seconded by Joanna Buffington to reconfirm the recommendation that the Board of Selectman maintain the historical pattern of taxation and move the adoption of a residential factor of 1 (one), not to grant a discount to Open Space, not to grant a residential exemption, and not to grant a small commercial exemption. The Board VOTED unanimously to RECOMMEND the stated options.
The Board reviewed and signed all remaining FY12 Recap forms.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Joanna Buffington 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 4:30 p.m.
Cahill-yes, Buffington-yes, Sette-yes
The Board exited Executive Session at 4:45 p.m.
The Board adjourned to attend the Classification Hearing with the Board of Selectmen at 5:05 in the Earle Mountain Room.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by Gail McAleer, Deputy Assessor
Approved on: ______ ___________
Date
By: __________________________________
Alfred J. Sette, Jr., Chairman
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