APPROVED 1/29/09
Minutes of Meeting
Town of Monson
Board of Assessors
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Members Present: Chairman Russell A. Bressette Jr., Assessors Craig Benoit and Allan E. Curtis
Members Absent:
Attendee’s: Deborah Mahar
Principal Assessor: Diane L. Hildreth
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Craig and seconded by Allan to accept the December 22, 2008 minutes as written.
OLD BUSINESS:
Vacancy: The Board of Assessors received a resignation letter from Principal Assessor Diane Hildreth. Deborah Mahar gave an update of the hiring process and the course of action to be taken. The position has been advertised in the Republican on January 11, 2009 and is posted on the MAAO website. Deadline for resumes is January 23, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS:
Excise: The board approved the 2008 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Abatements in the amount of $58.13; 2006 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Abatements in the amount of $234.38. The Board also reviewed and approved Uncollectible Motor Vehicle Excise Tax for calendar 2004. All these abated bills are and will remain marked at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Any person who is marked at the RMV will not be permitted to conduct any tranactions with them until all outstanding excise bills are paid.
Abatements: The board discussed the way they will handle the abatement process in the absence of the principal assessor. Ann Murphy, Administrator Clerk will visit any property that is in need of an appointment to determine if an abatement is warranted. The board will be willing to go on visits and be available to Ann in the interim.
Exemptions: The board denied one Clause 41C Elderly Exemption due to income over the limit according to local acceptance. The board voted to approve the following: 2-Clause 41C Elderly Exemptions; 1- Clause 22 Veteran Exemption; these statutory exemptions totaled $1,900 with the CPA exempted in the amount of $118.68. The board also signed the monthly report for all exemptions approved in this meeting.
Verizon Wireless Proposal Settlement: The board reviewed and discussed the proposed settlement letter. Craig made a motion to postpone a decision so more information can be obtained to be discussed at the next meeting. Allan seconded the motion. Motion passed unaniously.
Town Report: Ann will pull the Town Report together to be reviewed by the Board of Assessors. This report must be submitted no later than February 13, 2009.
The board was updated on all miscellaneous items since the last meeting.
Updates: Diane updated the board on a few pending issues such as an Overview of Funding Needed for Recertifications along with an outstanding issue regarding chapterland and coding for the LA-4. Immediately following this meeting Diane and Ann will present an Exemption Seminar at the Senior Center.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m.
ADJOURN: At 12:10 p.m, a motion was made by Craig and seconded by Allan to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
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