Minutes of BOA Meeting
October 12, 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. Denice R. Alexander.
Chairman Robson motioned to approve and sign sundries bills from Verizon, and Norfolk Suffolk Counties Assessors Association totaling $57.13. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor. Signed
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve September 2011 Motor Vehicle Abatements, 2010-$121.88 and 2011-$1731.36, totaling $1,853.24. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
A motion was made by Chairman Robson to approve September 2011 Real Estate Abatements for Fiscal Year 2011 totaling $6,142.14. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
Chairman Robson motioned to accept Schedule of Uncollectible excise for Fiscal Year 2004 Motor Vehicle excise $98.18 and Fiscal Year 2011 Motor Vehicle excise for $916.42. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
Assessors updates:
- Assistant Assessor Krupczak mentioned adding BOA Members Vice Chairman Lisa M. Flaherty and Board Member Mr. Charles E. Wehner to the 2012 MAAO invoice.
- Ms. Krupczak mentioned estimated new growth as of this date is $307,094.
- Discussed increasing the 41C senior property tax exemption. Ms. Krupczak would like to have this brought up as an article at the next Annual Town Meeting.
- Changing Assessors’ Office hours was discussed to allow for convenience to Rockland tax payers. Chairman Robson motioned to stay open Monday evenings to allow taxpayers to transact business in the evening, after their regular working day. Proposed hours are Monday 8:30-7:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-4:30pm, and Friday 8:30-12:30pm. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor. Ms. Krupczak stated that she would look into the logistics. Vice Chairman Flaherty was in agreement and recommended that we start after November 1. Chairman Robson agreed and suggested keeping the schedule consistent with the same evening that the BOS meet, being Monday evenings. Chairman Robson also suggested that the new hours be placed on the town website.
- Assistant Assessor Krupczak mentioned it was suggested that there should be a representative from the BOA present at the Wednesday, October 26, (6:30pm) “Conflict of Interest” meeting. She will email the board members with more details.
New Business:
- The Release and Waiver to settle the 2011 ATB case for JBM Enterprises, Shaun K. Mahoney, was presented to the Board. Chairman Robson motioned to reduce the property value from 920,500 to 834,500. Ms. Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
Old Business:
- Assistant Assessor Krupczak mentioned she is expecting to receive more information on the New Cingular Wireless ATB settlement before moving forward.
- Ms. Krupczak stated that out of 418 Income and Expense forms mailed, 227 were returned. A second notice was sent. A late penalty for the remaining I&Es was discussed.
A motion to assess a $50.00 penalty lien on Apartment Building property owners and a $250.00 penalty lien on Commercial and Industrial property owners that did not return Income and Expense Statements in accordance with Section 38D of Chapter 59 of Massachusetts General Law. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
Next BOA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, @5:45pm. Ms. Krupczak will check with Mr. Charles Wehner and send reminders to Board next month.
The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:30pm. Vice Chairman Flaherty 2nd. All in favor.
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Dennis M. Robson – Chairman