MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
December 17, 2012
3:00 PM STARBARD BUILDING
Members Present: Beverly Potvin Kenniston and James Dillon
1. Acceptance of Minutes
Motion was made by Beverly Potvin Kenniston, and seconded by James Dillon. It was voted to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2012 meeting.
2. Tax Rate Set
The Principal Assessor met with Andrew Nelson from the Department of Revenue on Tuesday, November 6 to review the Recap Sheet and supporting documentation in order to set the Fiscal Year 2013 Tax Rate.
The Tax Rate of $17.37 was approved by the Department of Revenue on November 14, 2012.
3. Actual Tax Bills
The Actual Tax Bills for Fiscal Year 2013 will be mailed on December 30, 2012.
4. Other Business
The assessors voted to approve the following real estate exemptions:
No. Reason Exemption Total
9 17D Surviving Spouse $ 1,575.00
76 22 Disabled Veteran 33,571.27
1 22A Disabled Veteran 750.00
19 22E Disabled Veteran 19,000.00
7 37A Blind 3,500.00
27 41C Elderly 27,000.00
139 $85,396.27
Exemption certificated will be mailed on December 30, 2012. Taxpayers have 90 days from the issuance of the actual tax bill in which to file for real estate exemptions.
The Board of Assessors approved applications for classification of land identified as Map 175, Parcels 59, 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66 to be classified under Chapter 61B, Recreation Land for Fiscal 2014. Land is owned by the Estate of Mary Wisniewski.
6. Next Meeting Date
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3:00 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Beverly Potvin Kenniston, MAA
APPROVED: 01-28-2013
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