SOUTH BERWICK
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Chairman Suzanne Roberge called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. Councilors present included Robert Gagne, Michelle Kareckas, Norma Tutelian, and Jean Demetracopoulos . Town Manager Jeffrey A. Grossman and Assessing Agent Rosann Maurice were also in attendance.
The Board discussed and took action on the following abatement requests:
Map/Lot
Name or Acct # Amount Motion/2nd Action Reason
Citicapital Comm
Leasing C1970P $3519.89 NT/RG Grant Taxpayer math error
Prescott, Peter 24/27 RG/MK Deny Water issues acct’d for
Lake, Patricia 15/102 $ 295.24 NT/RG Grant Rd drainage flooding
Wood, Ernest 21/15 $ 21.78 RG/NT Grant Adjust interior condition
Rudolph, John 6/14A NT/RG Deny Right-of-Way cost acct’d
for
Lord, Alice 6/15 RG/JD Deny Grfather’d –buildable
Increase value for 07/08
Moscone, Stephen 7/65-13 $ 108.90 NT/RG Grant Adjust interior conditions
Nevius, George B. 10/74A $ 172.90 RG/NT Grant 05/06 homestead error
$ 149.44 RG/NT Grant 06/07 homestead error
GWRLT 2/43 $ 60.02 RG/MK* Grant Owner unknown billed in error
*Mrs. Demetracopoulos abstained.
Ms. Roberge asked how the Town knows what personal property is available for taxation. Ms. Maurice stated that the owner files a form each year and she has the right to inspect.
Mrs. Prescott expressed her concerns with the value of her property due to the water drainage issue. She stated that her deed references an easement allowing her to access her neighbor’s property to drain the water until the Town fixes the problem. Mr. Grossman stated that the issue would need to be discussed with the DPW during the budget process.
Ms. Maurice stated that she will have to do some research in regard to the land erroneously assessed to the Great Works Regional Land Trust (M2 L43). She and Mrs. Demetracopoulos both stated that they believe it is already being assessed in some form to either the individual owners or the association for Roe Fields Drive.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne, seconded by Mrs. Tutelian, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:14pm.
Attest:
Barbara Bennett
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