SOUTH BERWICK
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
JANUARY 9, 2006
Chairman Suzanne Roberge called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Councilors present included Robert Gagne, Richard Clough, Michelle Kareckas, and Norma Tutelian. Town Manager Jeffrey A. Grossman and Assessing Agent Rosann Maurice were also in attendance.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne, seconded by Mrs. Tutelian, it was unanimously voted to re-instate the account and issue a supplemental tax bill to ATP, Inc., W1942R, in the amount of $977.55.
The Board also took action on the following abatement requests:
Map/Lot
Name or Acct # Amount Motion/2nd Action Reason
Ball, Ira 12/80 $ MK/RG Deny Lack of info re
buildable lot
Stevens, Richard 09/13 $2,302.23 NT/MK Grant 50% complete
as of 4/1
Gr. Amer Leasing G1349P $ 211.47 RG/NT Grant Equip removed
prior to 4/1
Stevens, James 23/01 $1,401.82 NT/RG Grant Adjust values
& measurements
The Board also discussed abatement requests from the Norton Street Neighborhood Revitalization LTD Co. map 28, lots 53, 71, & 72 and map 31, lot 134. Mrs. Tutelian made a motion to grant the abatements totaling $5,591.32. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Kareckas. Mr. Clough and Mr. Gagne made note of the fact that three of the buildings are fairly new and questioned the proposed new values. Motion failed with a 1-4 vote (Mrs. Kareckas in favor). Mr. Clough made a motion and was seconded by Mrs. Tutelian, to have the Assessing Agent re- calculate the values using both the cost and income approach. Motion and second were withdrawn.
On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mr. Gagne, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the prior motion. Mrs. Tutelian withdrew her motion to grant the abatements and Mrs. Kareckas withdrew her second.
On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mr. Gagne, it was unanimously voted to have the Assessing Agent recalculate the values using both cost and income approaches on the properties for Norton Street Neighborhood Revitalization LTD Co., map 28, lots 53, 71, & 72, and map 31, lot 134.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne, seconded by Mrs. Tutelian, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:14pm.
Attest:
Barbara Bennett
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