Minutes of the

BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING

Town Hall, Wednesday, September 2, 2004

CALL TO ORDER: Pam Parmakian called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Pam Parmakian, Mr. Greg Muse, Ms. Leslie Parsons

MEMBERS EXCUSED: Mr. David Nicolau

OTHERS PRESENT: Staff: Mr. Paul Gavin, Principal Assessor, Mr.

Richard Faust, Assistant Assessor

MINUTES:

Mr. Muse made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 4, 2004 meeting. Ms. Parsons seconded the motion, and the motion carried by a vote of 3-0.

PUBLIC STATEMENTS: There were no public statements.

DEPARTMENT UPDATE:

Personnel issues:

Mr. Faust introduced Mr. Gavin as the new Principal Assessor. Ms. Bross started as Clerk on August 2^nd and resigned on August 6th. There was no going away party.

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

EXEMPTIONS/ABATMENTS:

Exemptions

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

Clause 17D-Surviving Spouse/Elderly - Two applications were considered for this period. All applicants meet the current requirements and were unanimously approved.

Clause 22-Veterans – Two applications were considered for this period. All applicants meet the current requirements and were unanimously approved.

Clause 37A-Blind Persons – No applications were considered for this period.

Clause 41A-Tax Deferral - Three applications were considered for this period. All applicants meet the current requirements and were unanimously approved..

Clause 41C - Elderly Persons – Five applications were considered for this period. All applicants meet the current requirements and were unanimously approved.

Clause 42-Surviving Spouse/Minor Child of Police Officer – No applications were presented.

Affordable Housing

Twenty applications were submitted, 19 by Ted Malone for his properties at Old Ann Page Way and 27-A Conwell St. All applicants meet the current requirements and were unanimously approved. Ms Parmakian recused herself.

Real Property Abatements

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

1. 18 Bangs St. – Deemed denied

518 Commercial St. – Abated from $461,200 to $439,100.
Howland Woods CD #4 –Abatement denied. Correctly valued.
Bradford Gardens CD #5 – Deemed Denied. Correctly valued.
462 Commercial St. – Tabled until next meeting.
13 Mermaid Ave. – Abate to $500,000 for FY03 per ATB settlement.
13 Mermaid Ave. – Abate to FY 03 value plus 15% growth: $575,000.
Kendew Bayside CD #3 – Abate to $296600(the 4/04 purchase price) from $314,300.
Mayflower Heights CD #2 – Abated to $274,200 from $282,600 due to decrease in view.
12 Central St.- Tabled until next meeting.
524 Commercial St.- Abated to $515,800 from $624,700. Incorrectly classified as a 2 family.
16 Cottage St. - Deemed Denied.
72 West Vine St.- Deemed Denied.
66 West Vine St. - Tabled until next meeting.
210-A Bradford St. – Abated to the 3/03 appraised value of $400,000 from $547,900.
16 Howland St. – Abated to $487,200 from $645,100 as house only 30% complete.
Condominium 535 #3. - Deemed Denied.
6A Cook St. CD #1 – Abated to $303,900 from $356,000 as unit incorrectly assessed as having a view.
5 Bangs St. – Abated to $463,200 from $487,000 due to condition.
8 Cudworth St. – Abated to $508,500 from $544,600 due to condition.
488 Commercial St. - Deemed Denied.
Hofmann House CD #2 – Abated to $374,000, the 7/03 appraised value, from $444,000.

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