APPROVED 3/26/2009
Minutes of Meeting
Town of Monson
Board of Assessors
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Members Present: Chairman Russell A. Bressette Jr., and Assessor Allan E. Curtis
Members Absent: Craig Benoit
Attendees: Ann Sroka
Principal Assessor: Ann P. Murphy
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Allan and seconded by Russ to accept the March 5, 2009 minutes.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
26 Park Rd: The board met with the owner of 26 Park Rd., Ann Sroka, to discuss her FY09 abatement application. Ms. Sroka presented the board members with her concerns regarding the assessed value of her property. The assessors listened to her concerns. She asked for information on land values of other properties in town. The board told her that they would have the principal assessor pull together a report for her and send it to her within the next 10 days. After she reviews this report, she may request another meeting with the board members, if she feels it is necessary.
Excise: The board voted to approve and signed the following Motor Vehicle & Trailer Abatements:
- 2009 in the amount of $2,369.11
- 2008 in the amount of $139.64
- 2007 in the amount of $26.20
Exemptions: The board denied 1 Statutory Exemption - Elderly Exemption Clause 41C. The board voted and approved 1 Community Preservation Act Exemption in the amount of $29.43
Abatements: The board voted and approved 3 Real Estate Abatements and denied 1 Real Estate Abatement.
Motor Vehicle Excise Exemption: The board agreed unanimously to present the Board of Selectmen with information regarding a new motor vehicle exemption for Massachusetts residents on active military duty. In order for this to be approved it would have to be put on a warrant for the town meeting.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 26, 2009 @ 11:00am.
ADJOURN: At 7:20 p.m, a motion was made by Allan and seconded by Russ to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
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