APPROVED 5/17/2010
Minutes of Meeting
Town of Monson
Board of Assessors
Thursday April 15, 2010
Members Present: Chairman Russell Bressette Jr., Assessors Craig Benoit and Allan Curtis
Members Absent:
Attendees: Attorney Raymond Blanchette, Mr. Evan Carrara, Dr. Jeffrey Allard
Principal Assessor: Ann P. Murphy
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 11:30am.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Craig and seconded by Allan to accept the March 18, 2010 minutes with revision of incorrect meeting date. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Cote Rd Property: The Board met with Attorney Blanchette and Mr. Evan Carrara to discuss the recent findings of the NHESP regarding his 3 lots on Cote Rd.and how that impacts the upcoming ATB case. Attorney Blanchette provided the Board with a copy of the declaration of restrictions and a proposed site plan of the 3 properties. The plan clearly shows that, even with the wetlands and protected areas on 2 of the 3 parcels, each parcel is still a buildable lot. The board stands by the assessed value on these lots as buildable. The board discussed the option of putting the largest parcel into a Chapterland program. Attorney Blanchette and Mr. Carrara stated that they would be in touch with the board prior to the ATB case date of May 18, 2010 if they choose to withdraw the case.
Give Them Sanctuary: Dr. Jeffrey Allard and Attorney Blanchette met with the board to discuss the recent denial of his statutory exemption application for Fiscal 2010. The board discussed the reasons for his denial, and explained the time frame for filing. Dr. Allard discussed the fact that he went through 2 years of scrutiny with the IRS to become classified as a public charity class 501C3. He stated that the organization has just started and that they need to save money in order to reach their goals, but on the same note goals are just that, goals, and don’t always have to be met. He felt that the town should give more of an advantage to those charities that are just starting up and not those that are already established. The board informed Dr. Allard that he has filed
his paperwork(3ABC, Form PC & 990EZ) timely for FY2011, he just needs to file an exemption application within 30 days of the actual mailing of the tax bills, because his property has not been classified as exempt from real estate taxes.
Abatements: The Board voted to approve 1 Real Estate Abatements and denied 1 Real Estate Abatement.
Commitments: The Board voted to approve the following Motor Vehicle Commitments:
- 2010 commitment 02 in the amount of $81,849.46
- 2010 recommitment 01A in the amount of $816.25
Abatements: The Board voted to approve the following Motor Vehicle Abatements:
- 2010 abatements in the amount of $2,934.50
- 2009 abatements in the amount of $67.50
- 2008 abatements in the amount of $77.08
- 2007 abatements in the amount of $578.23
The board was updated on all miscellaneous items
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m.
ADJOURN: At 12:55pm, a motion was made by Allan and seconded by Craig to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
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