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Board of Assessors Executive Session Page <br /> APPEAL FOR ABATEMENT of REAL PROPERTY TAXES UNDER CLAUSE 1 <br /> Map- 28 , Lot 66 - owner Peter Swenson resent) <br /> (continued) <br /> . Swenson explained that he will be able to keep his <br /> house and oar if he files bankruptcy . . . and even if he had no <br /> outstanding debts , he would still be here with hat in hand <br /> because he would still have no money . . . something he has to <br /> deal with. He asked if his overdue tax payments could be put "on <br /> hold" for now, He informed that when he first went to the Tax <br /> Collector ' s Office, he asked if he could pay perhaps $25 or so a <br /> month . • . at least this would show some intent . . . and that <br /> Department sent Mr. Swenson to Assessing to fill out a form. <br /> Vice Chairman Porter pointed out there is legislation now in <br /> progress relative to- tax deferral that fits Mir. Swenson ' s exact <br /> situation, but it has not been completed . . . it is coming ! 1. <br /> Mr , . Bailey explained the legislation that will allow <br /> municipalities to defer taxes keeps getting "shoved into <br /> conference" . He strongly expressed hope it is coming ! ! <br /> David Bailey suggested that as a first step, he talk <br /> with the Tax Collector about foregoing collection procedures; the <br /> best she could do would be not give it to the Deputy <br /> Collector but it would still be accruing interest for all <br /> that time. Mr. Swenson Informed that the Tax Collector has <br /> already taken care of that problem. Mr. Bailey thea suggested <br /> that he talk with the Tax Collector about making that action <br /> more formal. Mr. Bailey asked Mr. Swenson if he could arrange <br /> a payment schedule; he replied that he could commit to no more <br /> than $25 a month. Mir. Bailey said that he would explain the <br /> details to the Tax Collect. . <br /> Mr, Bailey recommended that .they look at the <br /> alternatives first . . . if they do not work, we can <br /> review this alterna ive in a few weeks. Peter Swenson <br /> agreed to David Bailey ' s suggestions and said he could be <br /> contacted at Fairwinds during the day • . . he is at home <br /> evenings . Mr, Bailey mentioned that he has a very good <br /> friend who is a counselor at Fairwinds; Mr, Swenson expressed <br /> delight and said that they know each other. <br /> David Bailey told Mr . Swenson that he would talk with <br /> the Tax Collectortomorrow- will see what he can work out and <br /> would call him at Fairwinds on Thursday. He gave him his card <br /> and told Mr . Swenson to call hien on Friday if Mr. Bailey does <br /> not make contact with hien on Thursday. He assured Mr, Swenson <br /> that he and the Boated of Assesssors will do everything they can <br /> to find some way to help hi . <br />