Minutes of BOA Meeting
November 8, 2011
Chairman Dennis M. Robson called the meeting to order at 5:45pm.
In attendance were Chairman Dennis M. Robson, Vice Chairman Ms. Lisa M. Flaherty, 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 October 12, 2011 meeting minutes. The motion was 2nd by Vice Chairman Flaherty. All in favor.
Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign sundries bills from Verizon, and Plymouth County Registry of deeds totaling $58.76. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd the motion. All in favor. Signed
Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign Revaluation bills from the Patriot Ledger, and Paul S. Kapinos & Associates totaling $38,183.04. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd the motion. All in favor. Signed
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve October 2011 Motor Vehicle Abatements, 2009 -$77.50 and 2011-$2,562.17, totaling $2,639.67. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd the motion. All in favor.
Member Charles E. Wehner joined the meeting at 5:57
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve October 2011 Real Estate Abatements for Fiscal Year 2011 totaling $1,278.82. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd the motion. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to accept the September 13, 2011 meeting minutes. The motion was 2nd by Member Wehner. Mr. Robson and Mr. Wehner voted in favor. Ms. Flaherty abstained from voting as she was not present at the September 13 meeting.
New Business:
• Assistant Assessor Krupczak gave the board members the LA 4 for all to sign.
• Ms. Krupczak updated the board on the office progression and confirmed that she received final certification of valuations from the DOR on November 1 The classification date is set for November 21, 2011.
• Ms. Krupczak handed out the summary of the Conflict of Interest Law to all Board Members and explained the online process and to sign last page so she can submit to Town Clerk.
• Chairman Robson updated the Board on the Ethics meeting he attended on October 26, 2011 adding spread sheets to minutes and the meeting Agenda for convenience.
• Ms. Krupczak brought four (4) Real Estate exemption applications to the board’s attention due to over- income therefore not meeting the requirements to receive the exemptions. Chairman Robson motioned to deny all four (4) applications due to be over- income. Member Wehner 2nd. All in favor.
New Business Continued:
• Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign 13 Clause 17 D Real Estate exemptions totaling $2,275.00. The motion was 2nd by Vice Chairman Flaherty. All in favor.
• Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign 97 Clause 22 Real Estate exemptions totaling $38,800.00. The motion was 2nd by Vice Chairman Flaherty. All in favor.
• Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign 22 Clause 22 E Real Estate exemptions totaling $22,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Vice Chairman Flaherty. All in favor.
• Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign 10 Clause 37 Real Estate exemptions totaling $4,375.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Wehner. All in favor.
• Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign 36 Clause 41 C Real Estate exemptions totaling $18,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Member Wehner. All in favor.
• Assistant Assessor Krupczak explained to the board that Rockland has a Taxpayer that applied and qualifies for the Clause 22 D Exemption. The Clause 22D Disabled Veteran Exemption is a full tax abatement in the first five year of eligibility and $2500 yearly thereafter. Ms. Krupczak has been in contact with an attorney from the state who verified that the Mrs. Kathleen Flaherty does qualify for this exemption and asked the Board to vote a retroactive exemption for fiscal years 2009, 2010 & 2011 less $1,000.00 that was already approved under 22E as well as a full tax exemption for fiscal year 2012. Chairman Robson motioned that the taxpayer be granted the exemptions for previous years 2009, 2010, 2011and current fiscal year 2012. Member Wehner 2nd the motion. Mr. Robson and Mr. Wehner voted in favor. Vice Chairman Flaherty recused herself from discussion and abstained from voting.
Old Business:
• Assistant Assessor Krupczak informed the board that the Assessor’s office has been opened on the same night as Board of Selectmen meetings until 7:30 pm to accommodate taxpayers. She also advised the Assessors that she had spoken to the RITE Union representative and informed her of the new policy.
Ms. Krupczak notified the board that she received correspondence from New Cingular regarding a potential ATB settlement. They proposed an abatement of $5221.86 for fiscal year 2011 and in return they agreed to withdraw all 10 ATB cases dating back to fiscal year 2004.Ms. Krupczak recommended.
Chairman Robson motioned to accept the New Cingular Wireless settlement abatement totaling $5,221.96 for Fiscal Year 2011. Member Wehner 2nd the motion. Mr. Robson and Mr. Wehner voted in favor. Vice Chairman Flaherty abstained from voting.
The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:27pm. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd the motion. All in favor.
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Dennis M. Robson – Chairman