SOUTH BERWICK
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
JULY 24, 2006
Chairman Suzanne Roberge called the meeting to order at 8:30pm. 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.
1. On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mr. Gagne, it was unanimously voted to abate taxes in the amount of $292.60 for IOS Capital, Inc., #I0030P. Personal property was disposed of prior to April 1, 2005.
2. On a motion by Mr. Gagne, seconded by Mrs. Tutelian, it was unanimously voted to abate taxes in the amount of $172.90 for John & Margaret Raymond, Map 27, Lot 25. There was some confusion on the date the Raymond’s application for a homestead exemption was received.
3. On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mr. Gagne, it was unanimously voted to issue a supplemental tax bill to Patrice Gallo, Map 12, Lot 66, in the amount of $67,422.25. Mrs. Gallo did not provide the required forest management plan for 168 acres of land in tree growth status.
4. Ms. Maurice presented the Board with updated numbers for 2006. On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mrs. Tutelian, it was unanimously voted to accept the 2006 update as presented.
5. Ms. Maurice requested that the Board consider amending the Town’s certified ratio. Values have increased, justifying a higher ratio than was set in May.
On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mr. Gagne, it was unanimously voted to amend the certified ratio to 95% for the 2006/2007 tax year.
Mr. Clough, stating that he would not be present at the next meeting, encouraged the rest of the Board to set the tax rate and overlay as low as possible.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne, seconded by Mr. Clough, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm.
Attest:
Barbara Bennett
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