TOWN OF NEWTOWN
OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
MINUTES
September 18, 2010 @ 9-11:30AM
3 PRIMROSE STREET
NEWTOWN, CT 06470
PRESENT: CHARLES V. FRAMULARO JR., MARIANNE BROWN, AND JOHN GODIN
ALSO PRESENT: CHRIS KELSEY & PENNY MUDGETT
1. Donald Evans, (MV)
- Mr. Evans owns a 1970 Rolls Sil Sha assessed at $16,800. Last year the car was assessed at $450 and this year it increased drastically. Believes assessment is unfair based on the age of the car.
- Approved: 1970 Rolls Sil Sha assessment was reduced back down to $450 based on last years assessment.
- Mr. Evans owns a 1979 Rolls Sil Sha assessed at $19,250. Last year the car was assessed at $450 and this year it increased drastically. Believes assessment is unfair based on the age of the car.
- Approved: 1979 Rolls Sil Sha assessment was reduced back down to $450 based on last years assessment.
- Mr. Evans owns a 1950 Rolls Writh assessed at $22,260. Last year the car was assessed at $450 and this year it increased drastically. Believes assessment is unfair based on the age of the car.
- Approved: 1950 Rolls Writh assessment was reduced back down to $450 based on last years assessment.
4. Lindsay Steel, (MV)
- Mrs. Steel owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris assessed at $7,650. Believes assessment
is unfair based on the mileage of the car.
- Approved: 2007 Toyota Yaris value was reduced to $10,678 giving it a new
assessment of $7,475 based on mileage adjustment.
5. Edward H. Petit, (MV)
- Mr. Petit owns a 2003 Audi A8 assessed at $10,820. Last year came to the
BAA and the car was reduced to $8,733, but this year it increased again.
Believes assessment is unfair based on the age and mileage of the car. Vehicle
has over 240,000 miles.
- Approved: 2003 Audi A8 value was reduced to $10,820 giving it a new
assessment of $7,574 based on last year’s reduction.
6. Edward H. Petit, (MV)
- Mr. Petit owns a 2007 Chevy Suburban assessed at $22,280. Assessment
increased this year when car assessments should depreciate. Purchased vehicle
in May of 2009 for $20,160. Vehicle is a year older and has over 55,000 miles.
- Approved: 2007 Chevy Suburban assessment was reduced to $20,073 based
on mileage adjustment.
7. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $6,950. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 240,535 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2003 Lincoln Town car assessment was reduced to $5,989 based on
mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can not
exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full trade-
in value of $5,175 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction of
$2,070. New full value is $8,555 with a new assessment of $5,989.
8. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2004 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $6,840. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 152,049 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2003 Lincoln Town Car assessment was reduced to $5,915 based
on mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can
not exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full
trade-in value of $7,000 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction
of $2,800. New full value is $8,450 with a new assessment of $5,915.
9. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2004 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $8,210. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 227,701 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2003 Lincoln Town Car assessment was reduced to $5,765 based
on mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can
not exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full
trade-in value of $8,725 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction
of $3,490. New full value is $8,235 with a new assessment of $5,765.
10. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $9,270. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 248,666 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2006 Lincoln Town Car assessment was reduced to $8,386 based
on mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can
not exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full
trade-in value of $14,175 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction
of $5,670. New full value is $11,980 with a new assessment of $8,386.
11. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $12,360. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 144,000 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2006 Lincoln Town Car assessment was reduced to $8,663 based
on mileage adjustment.
12. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $12,360. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 204,000 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2006 Lincoln Town Car assessment was reduced to $8,386 based
on mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can
not exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full
trade-in value of $14,175 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction
of $5,670. New full value is $11,980 with a new assessment of $8,386.
13. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car assessed at $14,840. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 152,000 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2007 Lincoln Town Car assessment was reduced to $9,926 based
on mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can
not exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full
trade-in value of $17,550 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction
of $7,020. New full value is $14,180 with a new assessment of $9,926.
14. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2007 Ford Expedition assessed at $18,570. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 112,000 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2007 Ford Expedition assessment was reduced to $15,803 based
on mileage adjustment.
15. Executive Transportation Services Inc, (MV)
- Company owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade assessed at $17,010. Believes
assessment is unfair based on excessive mileage. Vehicle had 168,000 miles as
of 10/1/09.
- Approved: 2005 Cadillac Escalade assessment was reduced to $11,319 based
on mileage adjustment. Mileage was off the charts in the NADA. Value can
not exceed 40% of the trade-in value. Board of Assessment appeal took full
trade-in value of $20,325 and multiplied it by 40% coming up with a reduction
of $8,130. New full value is $16,170 with a new assessment of $11,319.
16. Will Jeffries, (MV)
- Mr. Jeffries owns a 2004 Jeep Wrangler assessed at $9,170. Believes
assessment in unfair based on the mileage of the car. Vehicle has over 140,000
miles. $5,000 was the trade-in offer from dealership.
- Approved: 2004 Jeep Wrangler assessment was reduced to $7,893 based
on mileage adjustment.
17. Layard Campbell, (MV)
- Mr. Campbell owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan assessed at $2,750. Believes
assessment is unfair based on the age, mileage, and condition of the car.
Vehicle has over 190,000 miles & excessive wear and tear.
- Approved: 1999 Dodge Caravan assessment was reduced to $1,489 based
on mileage adjustment and an adjustment based on condition. Board of
assessment inspected the car at the request of the owner and felt an adjustment
for condition was necessary.
18. Jan M. Steinfeld, (MV)
- Mr. Steinfeld owns a 2001 Honda Prelude assessed at $5,860. Believes
assessment is unfair based on the condition of the car. The car was salvaged by
the insurance company. Still owns the car, but unable to drive the car on the
road due to hazardous conditions. Provided salvage title.
- Approved: 2001 Honda Prelude assessment was reduced to $500 based on the
salvage title.
19. Shelby McChord, (MV)
- Appellant did not show for appointment.
20. Philip Romanino, (MV)
- Appellant did not show for appointment.
Board of Assessment Appeals Adjourned at 11:45AM
Mindy Kovack, Clerk
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