1/25/2007 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Minutes

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i I Discussion followed. Jason Streebel stated that unless he changes his domicile from Florida to a full time Mashpee resident, Mr. Bank will not be qualified in the future for the Senior Property Tax Work-Off program. It was agreed that Paul Andrews will draft a letter to the Council on Aging, stating that in the future, the BOA will not male exceptions to requirements for qualification for Senior Property Tax Work- Off exemptions. The DOA must ensure that their applicants meet the full residency requirements before accepting them into the program. ,Jason Streebel agreed to draft a revised application form for use by the C A for individuals who are interested in qualifying far the senior Property Tex Work-Off program. Drafts ofPaul's letter and Jason's application form will be reviewed by the Board at its next meeting on Feb. 15 . Sheldon Holzer made a motion to rescind the earlier BOA motion to deny Mr. Bank's 2006 application for tax exemption under the Property TaxWork-Off Program. Gregg Fraser seconded the motion. All approved. Sheldon Holzer made a motion to approve Mr. Bank's application for a 2096 Property TaxWork-Off exemption, along with a letter to the DOA, drafted by the Chairman and approved by the BOA, to include recommendations for changes to the CoA Application for Property Tax Work-Off Program. Gregg Fraser seconded the motion. All approved. 2. chanter Land Application for New Seabury Golf club Jason Streebel stated that the question before the Board was whether or not New Seabury Golf Club was going to qualify for its regular recreational land exemption, since the Club has become restricted and is not open to the general public. Brewster and Harwich golf courses both qualify for the recreational land exemption in their towns. However, even though these courses are private, they are privately owned, and thus are not applicable to the situation at New Seabury. Jason Streebel contacted the New Seabury _ Golf Club to ask specifically why they should be receiving the exemption. New Seabury responded that the Club offers special events, off-season play open to the general public, corporate events, charity 4 - events, goring weddings, tournaments, and also, they own 51 weeks at sea Quarters Condominiums, where renters have access to the golf course. New Seabury does not currently offer offseason public access. The terra "public access" has not been specifically defined. currently the Golf Course is receiving an abatement of 25 cents on the dollar. Paul Andrews and Sheldon Holzer both observed that even though the special everts offered by New Seabury Golf Club include the general public, they do not connote`public access'to the course. Jason Streebel Mated that he is meeting with Town Counsel on Feb. e, and would ask for an opinion on the definition of"public access", and request advice on future direction by the BOA. The FY'o exemption has been tentatively approved. Sheldon Holzer made a motion to accept the 61-13 exemption for F '08 for New Seabury Golf Club. Gregg Fraser seconded the motion. All approved. NEW BUSINESS 1. omitted Tax Bills. Jason Streebel stated that there were about a dozen properties that were put into tax titre attachments. The Assessing Office assumed that document to be a transfer document, which was in error. The properties were exempted for the year because it was thought the properties were owned by the Town. FY'07 bills are now being seat out to these properties that were previously omitted. . Real Estate Property Tax Abatement Applications. Sheldon Hofer made a motion that the Board approve the following five real estate property tax abatement applications. Gregg Fraser seconded the motion. All approved. Deerfield Acres Trust, Deerfield Road Parcel ID 144 3-23-0-E MacDonald, Donald M & Mary Ellen, 13 Maple Street Parcel 1D 1333 28-124-0-R Wal -124- - val er, Allen C, 48 Lovells Ln Parcel ID 1754 35-34-0-R Dipanfilo, - 4- - Dipainfilo, Donald C 7 Linda 1 Parcel 1D 5170 70-151 -1 Labitt, Bernard H Trust, 17 Wheelhouse Lane Parcel ID 9497 120-168-0-R 3