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r _ <br /> Board of Assessors meeting Page <br /> • <br /> Planning Board - Minutes of Meeting of May (continued) <br /> work on Cape cod even though wades are less than average , David <br /> Bailey pointed out that real estate taxes in Mashpee are one <br /> third that of affluent towns in suburban Boston - these towns <br /> have added services that contribute to higher taxes . Leslie <br /> Greig made comment that he will be anxious to see the results of <br /> The Board ' s recent survey on Mashpee ' s ' probable large tax <br /> increase in a few years . <br /> Tax Bills <br /> David Bailey informed The Board that Assessing has completed <br /> all that is required to meet the July 1 issuance of tax bills. <br /> The transfer was turned in last week; the tape was looked over <br /> and approved; he needs to match Assessing ' s values with the <br /> dollar amounts given - if all match, Assessing ' s job will be <br /> completed. <br /> i <br /> FB Results <br /> David Bailey informed The Board that the data just carne in - <br /> he spent most of the day entering and testing the results and <br /> speaking with the D.O.R. about the methodology used - all seems <br /> fine. He checked sales used - all are valid. Chairman' Porter <br /> asked if all had read the news article about Mashpee still being <br /> considered an affluent town, He questioned why residents in the <br /> residential and reserved areas of Mashpee were discounted before <br /> home prices were divided - this makes it appear that Mashpee does <br /> not' have low value homes . <br /> David Bailey stated that things do tend to balance out; <br /> however, he feels that Mashpee does get the short end of the <br /> stick. Mashpee ' s per capita EQB has dropped by - from <br /> $190 , 000 to $126, 0000, He does not know Prow this will match up to <br /> the rest of the State . Mashpee is now on the upswing and may be <br /> entitled to a two-year benefit. Leslie Greig was of the opinion <br /> that increased state aid under- the education format would be a <br /> blessing - property taxes alone will not carry the burden ! M <br /> Chairman Porter expressed agreement, Discussion followed. <br /> FB for Personal. Property <br /> David Bailey informed The Board that he received back from <br /> Town Counsel the approved AFB for personal property, He did <br /> speak with the Town of Sandwich to cheek on availability before <br /> he sends out the requests to bidders . Leslie Greig asked if he <br /> checked with the Town of Barnstable . Mr. Bailey will do so. <br />