SOUTH BERWICK
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Chairman Suzanne Roberge called the meeting to order at 6:37pm. 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.
Ms. Maurice informed the Board that she has received numerous comments on the lack of notification to residents about assessment changes. She also mentioned that many residents have questioned the valuation of land.
Ms. Maurice asked the Board for direction in regard to fixing data errors. She stated that there are two options, fix the error for next without an abatement, or fix the error and request an abatement. The Board agreed that corrections should be made and abatements considered for even small amounts.
On a motion by Mr. Clough, seconded by Mr. Gagne, it was unanimously voted to issue a supplemental tax bill to Brian & Susan Rousseau, Map 14, Lot 13-7, in the amount of 3896.81. The original bill was issued to the wrong person.
The Board took action on the following abatement requests:
Acct#
Name Map/Lot Amount Motion/2nd Action Reason
Ksypka, Helen 5/22A $ 149.44 RC/RG Grant Homestead Ex removed in
error
Cullen, Sarah 6/29A $ 38.15 RG/MK Grant Corrected lot size
Merrill, Laura 10/42 $ 57.48 RC/NT Grant Vet Ex removed in error
Rousseau, Wendy 14/13-7 $ 3896.81 RG/RC Grant Billed wrong owner
The Bible Speaks 28/141 $10172.52 NT/MK Grant Correct areas of apts vs
school
Watts, Donald 6/17 $ 57.48 RC/RG Grant Vet Ex removed in error
Oddfellows 28/165 $ 2742.47 NT/RG Grant Portion occupied by exempt
org
Blackmore, Louise 28/67 $ 39.93 RG/RC Grant Correct condition
Estabrooke, Ruth 27/28 $ 2.42 RG/RC Grant* Correct attic area
*(4-1 vote, Mrs. Tutelian opposed)
Landry, Phyllis 27/32 $ 65.34 RG/RC Grant Correct attic area
Cheney, Hartley 25/19 $ 664.29 RC/RG Grant Correct land & bldg data
Redimarker, Mildred28/140 $ 41.14 RG/RC Grant Correct condition
Wallace, Cary 15/103 $ 300.08 RG/MK Grant Correct grade/adj land
Peterson, Richard 15/57 $ 121.00 RG/RC Grant Adj for unfinished area
Boston, June 8/3A $ 1115.62 RG/RC Grant land unbuildable
Holmander, Rudolph31/69 $ 45.98 RG/NT Grant Adj for low ceilings/doorways
On a motion by Mr. Gagne, seconded by Mr. Clough, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:26pm.
Attest:
Barbara Bennett
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