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approximately$ /square foot at Seamist. When adjusting for the number of bedroom and sizes,,one. <br /> bedroom units were$ /square foot. In summary, Mr.Bernklow suggested that values do not allow for <br /> functional inadequacies in marketability of the units at Seanuist. <br /> Ilrfr. Bailey queried as to whether Mr. Bernklow's figures reflect amenities. Mr. Bcrnklow responded that <br /> typically amenities do not add much to the value unless you are on a golf course or the ocean. <br /> Mr. Bailey noted that what the public perceives as marketability often changes and cannot be depended <br /> upon to set tax liabilities. Seamist Resort is priced in the low-Middle of the condo market range in <br /> lashpm. He asked that llrir.Bernldow provide the Board with back-up material corroborating his local <br /> value comparisons before the Board can consider their abatement request. <br /> Messrs. Bernklow and Dravis departed the meeting at 2:40 p.m. <br /> 2:45: Bob and Pauline DeL _ BayRoad) <br /> Mr. and Mrs.DeLory appeared before the Board to request an abatement of the taxes due on the marsh area <br /> abutting their property. The Board consulted'Town maps to pinpoint the area in discussion. <br /> Ir. DeLory noted that the marsh is unbuildable land,and therefore he believes it has been valued too high. <br /> 1r. Bailey noted that there are several property owners with frontage on the marsh that would buy the <br /> mar thus giving them water access e.g.through building a dock). The fact that these owners do not <br /> have water access lowers their property value,while increasing the valve of Mr. and Mrs. DeLory's marsh <br /> property. Those property owners who are cut off from access to the water night gladly pay for it, The <br /> marsh's value comes from a combination of these possible parcels attached to owner without current water <br /> access. <br /> Ms. King commented that the Board would consider lir. and firs.Del r-y's request for abatement. <br /> W and lir .DeLory departed the meeting at 3:04 p.m- <br /> The <br /> .m.T'he Board discussed fir. and Mrs. DeLory's abatement request and concluded that while the marsh land <br /> has value,they want to consider and research that valine further before voting on the issue at the next <br /> meeting. <br /> Ms. King presented abatement requests No. 6 and No. 9(see copy attached to original minutes)and <br /> recommended that they be denied. It was motioned(Greig),seconded(Porter)and carried to deny <br /> Abatement Applications No. 6 and No. 9. Mr.King presented abatement requests Nos. 3,8, 10 and 1 and <br /> recommended that they be approved. It was motioned(Greig), seconded(Porter)and carried to approve <br /> Abatement requests los. 3, 8, 10, 1. <br /> After discussion it was agreed that Mr.Ba ey should contact the'Town Clerk asking that a notice to the <br /> public be published noting that members of the Board of Assessors are in non-voting working sessions <br /> daily should residents wish to consult them. <br /> The next two meetings will be scheduled for February 12 1h and 19`h at 2:00 p. . Mr.Biley will mance <br /> appointments for abatement hearings on those days. Ms.King asked l ir. Bailey to see if these meetings <br /> can be posted. ' <br /> The meeting adjourned at 3:28. p. . <br /> fully Submitt <br /> 464 <br /> Christina Roberts,Boars!Secretary <br />