Minutes of BOA Meeting January 25, 2012
Chairman Dennis M. Robson called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
In attendance were Chairman Dennis M. Robson, Vice Chairman Ms. Lisa M. Flaherty, Member Charles Wehner, Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Ms. Debra J. Krupczak, and taking minutes Administrative Assistant Ms. Delshaune Flipp.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to accept the December 12, 2011 meeting minutes. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor.
Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign sundries bills from Verizon, MAAO and Plymouth County Registry of deeds totaling $102.47. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles Wehner. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve December 2011 Motor Vehicle Abatements, 2009 -$89.68, 2010 – $ 795.00 and 2011-$1,388.33, totaling $2,273.01. Member Charles Wehner 2nd. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (4) Senior / Surviving Spouse Clause 17 Exemptions for $700.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (4) VET Clause 22 Exemptions for $1,600.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (1) VET Clause 22 C Exemption for $1,500.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (3) VET Clause 22 E Exemptions for $3,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (8) Elderly Clause 41C Exemptions for $4,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve (1) Elderly Clause 41A Property Tax Deferral for $3,507.84. The motion was 2nd by Member Charles E. Wehner. All in favor.
The Board signed the Warrant for 2012-1 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment totaling $ 1,235,340.00.
Telephone: 781-871-1874 Debra J. Krupczak, MAA Fax: 781-871-2241 Assistant Assessor/ Appraiser
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TOWN OF ROCKLAND
Board of Assessors
Town Hall
242 Union Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
New Business:
Ms. Krupczak informed the Board that they will be receiving, for their review and input, a copy of the Board of Assessors report which will be part of the Annual Town Report.
Ms. Krupczak asked the Board if they would consider sponsoring an article for Town Meeting that would raise the Clause 41C exemption amount from $500.00 to $1,000.00. Chairman Lisa Flaherty suggested that we poll neighboring communities to see what they are offering. The Board table further discussion until the next meeting
Ms. Krupczak updated the Board on the Real Estate & Personal Property Abatement applications received to date (deadline February 1) and presented the following applications for denial and abatement.
On the recommendation of Ms. Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to deny the following Real Estate Abatements.
80 Josh Gray Rd. 19 Darling Ct 500 Market St.
3 Jennifer Ln
5 Jennifer Ln. 39 Grove St.
The motions were 2nd by Vice Chair Lisa Flaherty. All in favor.
On the recommendation of Ms. Krupczak, motions were made by Chairman Robson to accept the following Real Estate & Personal Property Abatements.
99 Centre Ave 511 Union Street 440 Union St
251 Concord St. 14 Greatwoods Ln 100 Weymouth St. 800 Hingham
$ 17.39 $250.00 $136.76 $162.84 $ 42.69 $173.91 $143.71
The motions were 2nd by Vice Chair Lisa Flaherty. All in favor.
Ms. Krupczak updated the Board on her meeting with the representatives from Rockland Place on the pending fiscal year 2010 and 2011 ATB cases. She will keep the Board up to date with new information.
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Ms. Krupczak informed the board that I &E penalty complaints are minimal.
Telephone: 781-871-1874 Debra J. Krupczak, MAA Fax: 781-871-2241 Assistant Assessor/ Appraiser
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New Business continued:
TOWN OF ROCKLAND
Board of Assessors
Town Hall
242 Union Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
Ms. Krupczak updated the board on a meeting she attended with Town Accountant Eric Hart and Town Collector Judy Hartigan that was called by Town Administrator Allan Chiocca to discuss the procedure for adjusting the tax rate on the preliminary bill. According to Mr. Chiocca and Mr. Hart the call to adjust the preliminary tax rate is the Assessors.
For fiscal year 2012 no adjustment was made to the preliminary tax rate. The Assessors were not informed prior to the preliminary commitment to the Collector that there would be a large increase to the tax rate for the first year bond repayment for the Middle School debt exclusion. Therefore, the Actual tax bill (3rd & 4th quarter) was hit with a large tax rate increase retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year. Ms. Krupczak advised the Board that she would like to see an annual policy put in place that would address whether or not to adjust the preliminary tax rate.
Vice Chair Lisa Flaherty made a motion to propose a policy that going forward the Board of Assessors shall request that the Town Accountant either inform the Board of Assessors in writing, or attend a BOA meeting prior to May 15 to inform them of any debt exclusion or override information that will impact the tax rate for the next fiscal year. The motion was 2nd by Chairman Robson. All in favor.
Ms. Krupczak will send a letter to the Town Accountant explaining the new policy.
Ms. Krupczak informed the Board that Christopher LaPointe of the Trust for Public Land has requested an appointment at the next Board of Assessors meeting to discuss the assessed value of the Rockland Golf Course. Ms. Krupczak will contact them to set up a time at the next meeting.
Ms. Krupczak brought before the Board a Fiscal Year 2011 ATB case for 18 Tanglewood Dr. A motion was made by Chairman Robson to accept Ms. Krupczak recommendation to adjust the FY 2011 assessment of 18 Tanglewood Dr. from $357,200.00 to $341,000.00 resulting in an abatement of $240.89. The motion was 2nd by Vice Chair Lisa Flaherty. All in favor.
Old Business:
Ms. Krupczak reminded the Board about the Conflict of Interest Law online test and asked the members to complete, sign the last page and submit it to the Town Clerk.
The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:20pm. Vice Chair Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
Telephone: 781-871-1874
_____________________________ Dennis M. Robson – Chairman
Board of Assessors
Debra J. Krupczak, MAA Fax: 781-871-2241 Assistant Assessor/ Appraiser
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