6/25/1996 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Minutes

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Board of Assessors meeting Page Minutes of The Meeting of June 11 , 1996 continued The Internet (continued) David Bailey further informed that Assessing ' s information on the Internet is simply an experlment at present to see if people are viewing it. If this works out favorably, he will submit Assessing ' s major file data for a cost quote. Mr. Bailey is contacting Town Counsel for advice on having the cost of data on the Internet paid for by others instead of by The Town, He expressed feeling that the information will not be used by the general public. Although he wants Assessing' s data to be available on the Internet, he feels the "pay per call." by Users will not work out. Board Members expressed -agreement. David Bailey pointed out that the more elaborate the data is on the Internet, the higher the cost will be . • . as example, sketches of residences are quite memory intensive. He suggested that advertising by private firms , such as a bank' s logo, real estate companies , or the like* may absorb the cost Is . if legal. a asked Board Members for their opinions on this matter. Marcia King expressed opinion that using advertising to ` defray the cost of placing Assessing ' s information on the Internet is a wonderful idea, and would probably be beneficial t local private firms as well ; however, obtaining a legal opinion to do so would be a priority . She made suggestion that bias for advertising be obtained from select private firms . David Badley expressed agreement. More discussion followed. David Badley informed that he will definitely pursue this matter and will keep The Board informed of its progress . Vice Chairman Porter again referred to The Minutes o The Meeting of June 11 , 1996 Page 5 ,. Propert values Affected by the Otis Plume . He questioned David Bailey about the status of this matter. Mr . Bailey informed that he did submit a letter to -Ms. Clancy Caffyn which briefly outlined his findings, and he did have a discussion with her as well . his . cayn requested he write a letter to the Task Force that is doing the litigation there is a public comment period which ends tomorrow. Mr. Bailey did write the letter, he stated that a problem seems to exist and suggested a study be done to find out how much lost equity there has been in Mashpee and a plan be presented to resolve the - matter. As part of the public comment period, the Task Force is obligated to rely to any letters received in this regard within a certain time frame. Shoat discussion followed.