APPROVED 02/12/2009
Minutes of Meeting
Town of Monson
Board of Assessors
Thursday February 5, 2009
Members Present: Chairman Russell A. Bressette Jr. Assessors Craig Benoit and Allan E. Curtis
Attendee’s: Deborah Mahar
Principal Assessor: In absence of a Principal Assessors Ann P. Murphy conducted the meeting
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Allan and seconded by Craig to accept the January 29, 2009 minutes as written.
OLD BUSINESS:
Principal Assessor position: Deb Mahar updated the board as to the determination that was made by the interviewing committee. She recommended that Ann P. Murphy be given the position of Principal Assessor. Allan motioned and was seconded by Craig that the board concur with the committee. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
WWLP-22News: The board was informed that Jacyln Cashman from Channel 22 News had requested an on camera interview with the principal assessor regarding the property at 26 Park Rd. owned by Ann Sroka. Craig made a motion and was seconded by Allan, to have Ann compose a statement regarding the issue. The board members will stop by the office during the day on Friday to sign statement. The motion passed unanimously.
Certification Preparation Workshop: Ann informed the board that the Bureau of Local Assessment is giving a free workshop for any town that is going to be up for reevaluation in FY2010 or FY2011. The board was in agreement that Ann would attend the workshop on March 2, 2009 in Greenfield along with any of the board members who would be available.
The board was updated on all miscellaneous items since the last meeting.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m.
ADJOURN: At 12:40 p.m, a motion was made by Allan and seconded by Craig to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
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