1/27/1998 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Minutes

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r Board of Assessors Meeting Page 2 Abatement Applications (continued) Chairman Greig realizes that Marcia King may not have the time to follow this procedure. He rade recommendation that the Board could convene an Assessors Meeting at a time more convenient to Ms. King, should she wish to look further into some of the abatement applications . Leslie Greig feels there are not too many properties that will require extensive research . He informed that he will be going over Cotuit Bay Condominiums quite thoroughly . "with a fine tooth comb" he has already spoken with David Bailer about this research, Both Vice Chairman Porter and Marcia ding were in favor of Chairman Greig ' s recommendation. Ms, King will inform-either David Bailey or Susan Collum of a specific date to schedule an Assessors Meeting with regard to this issue. Leslie Greig made suggestion the next Regular Board Meeting not be scheduled for Tuesday , February 10 , so that Ms. King will have the opportunity to choose another date . He expressed opinion that Assessing will not receive many more abatement applications perhaps 20 or so. Kenneth Porter expressed agreement; he informed that this is the last week to file for an abatement. David Bailey pointed out it is not unusual that one half of the applications may come in during this final wee} . Discussion followed. Upon question from Chairman Greig, Mr. Bailey informed he was unaware that any commercial abatement applications have been received. He pointed out that last year, Fields Point filed on the day of the deadline . . and frequently has filed late! ! Both Mr, Greig and Mr. Porter expressed agreement. David Bailey questioned when the next Regular Board M eting may be scheduled. Chairman Greig referred the question to Marcia King with explanation that she is the only Board Member with a ll-time job. Ms . King suggested that the meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, February 17; she informed that Monday, February 16 , is a holiday; she could sign the less complicated applications previous to the next Regular Board Meeting, David Bailey expressed opinion there will be enough work for the Board to meet on Febuary 10 . He explained that many of these abatement applications involve only simple errors and can be acted upon in a very short time . . then, Board Members can spend more time on the complicated ones. Marcia King expressed agreement. Upon question by Chairman Greig, Nis . King informed she will be able to attend a February 10 meeting at 6 :00 p.m. Chairman Greig questioned if Susan Collura will deep an abatement log this year; Mr . Bailey assured a loci will be rept.