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TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE - ASSESSORS’ OFFICE

 

260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA  02657

Telephone (508) 487-7017     Fax (508) 487-9560

Minutes of the

BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING

Town Hall, Wednesday, August 04, 2004

 

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Jack Kosko called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                        Mr. Kosko, Ms. Pam Parmakian, Mr. Greg Muse, Mr. David Nicolau                                                           

MEMBERS EXCUSED:                Ms. Leslie Parsons 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                 Staff:  Mr. Richard Faust,  Acting Principal Assessor                                                                      Ms. Karen Bross, Assessor’s Clerk

 

MINUTES:

Mr. Nicolau made a motion to amend the minutes to include his name in “members present” at the July 21, 2004 meeting.  Mr. Kosko seconded the motion, and the motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

 

PUBLIC STATEMENTS:  There were no public statements.

 

DEPARTMENT UPDATE:

Personnel issues:

Mr. Faust introduced Karen Bross as the new Assessor’s Clerk.  Ms. Bross started on August 2nd and is replacing Mr. Allen who has returned to his full time position as Police Dispatcher.

 

Ms. Parmakian inquired regarding the status of the open Principal Assessor position.  Mr. Faust reported that it is anticipated someone will be hired sometime this month. 

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EXEMPTIONS/ABATMENTS:

 

Exemptions

The Board was presented with a list of exemptions for FY 2004 with the following recommendations:

 

Clause 17D-Surviving Spouse/Elderly - Eight applications were considered for this period.  All applicants meet the current requirements.  Mr. Kosko moved, and Mr. Nicolau seconded to grant the exemptions.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

Clause 22-Veterans - Fifteen applications were considered for this period.  All applicants meet the current requirements.  Mr. Kosko moved, and Mr. Nicolau seconded to grant the exemptions.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

Clause 37A-Blind Persons – Two applications were considered for this period all applicants meet the current requirements.  Mr. Kosko moved, and Mr. Nicolau seconded to grant the exemptions.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

Clause 41A-Tax Deferral -  Five applications were considered for this period all applicants meet the current requirements.  Mr. Kosko moved, and Mr. Nicolau seconded to grant the exemptions.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

Clause 41C - Elderly Persons -  Twenty-two applications were considered for this period All applicants meet the current requirements.  Mr. Kosko moved, and Mr. Nicolau seconded to grant the exemptions.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

Clause 42-Surviving Spouse/Minor Child of Police Officer – One application was presented.  Mr. Kosko believes the person may now be deceased. 

 

 

Boat Abatements:

The Board was presented with a list of boat abatements for FY 2004.  Ms. Parmakian motioned to accept the list as presented and read, and the motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

 

Affordable Housing

One application was presented to the board.  Mr. Kosko motioned to approve the application and the motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

 

Real Property Abatements

The Board reviewed the FY2004 Abatement list for this period. Thirty applications were presented with the following recommendations:

 

1.      722 Commercial St. – Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $500,000.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

  1. 353C Commercial St.  – Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $500,000.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
  2. 73 Commercial – Mr. Kosko seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $1,576,900.Mr. Nicolau recused.  The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
  3. 74 Race Point Rd. – As recommended by Mr. Kosko, the board agreed to table this consideration to the next meeting.  Mr. Nicolau recused.
  4. 69 Pleasant St. – The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  5. 202B Bradford St. - Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian to abate he assessed value to $1,204,500.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
  6. 86R Atkins Mayo Rd. - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  7. 263 Bradford St. - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  8. Hatches Harbor CD #2 - Mr. Kosko motioned, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $543,300. Mr. Nicolau recused.  The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
  9. Hofmann House CD #2 - As recommended by Mr. Kosko, the board agreed to table this consideration to the next meeting.  Ms. Parmakian recused.
  10. 10 Willow Dr.- Mr. Kosko seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $874,300. Mr. Nicolau recused.  The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
  11. 54 Mayflower Ave.- The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  12. 3 Aunt Sukey Way - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  13. 296A Commercial St.- Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian to abate the assessed value to $666,000.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
  14. Seashore Park CD #2A - Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian to abate he assessed value to $258,100.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
  15. 10 Pilgrim Hgts Rd. - Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian to abate he assessed value to $750,000.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
  16. 92 Bayberry Ave. - Mr. Kosko motioned, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $775,000. Mr. Nicolau recused.  The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
  17. 4 West Vine St. - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  18. Boathouse CD #C - $835,000 (Richard?)
  19. A.I.R. CD #5 - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  20. 67 Pleasant St. – The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  21. 67 Commercial St. - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.
  22. 3 Maple Court - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 3-0, as Mr. Nicolau recused.
  23. 136 Commercial St. - - Ms. Parmakian motioned, seconded by Mr. Nicolau to abate the assessed value to $383,000. Mr. Kosko recused.  The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
  24. 17 Bangs St. - The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.

26.  137 Commercial St. – .Mr. Kosko, Ms. Parmakian and Mr. Nicolau reclused.

27.  11 Bradford Acres Rd. - Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $805,300.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

28.  28 Bradford St. - Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $837,200.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

  1. 20 Bradford St.- The Board could find no reason to grant the abatement.  Therefore, Mr. Kosko motioned to deny the request.  Ms. Parmakian seconded the motion, and the vote carried 4-0.

30.  Boathouse CD #B - Mr. Kosko moved, seconded by Ms. Parmakian, to abate the assessed value to $792,200.The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

 

 

Future Meeting Dates:  There will be a meeting of the Board of Assessors on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

 

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Richard Faust, Acting  Principal Assessor