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I . <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> do nothing until the D releases its informational guidelines release as how to <br /> I <br /> handle the new DOFF opinion. <br /> • Tax date Breakdown Insert <br /> Jason Streebel reported that he spoke to Town Counsel Patrick Costello regarding <br /> ' the inclusion of a tax rate breakdown in the tax statements mailed to Mashpee <br /> residents. According to Mr. Costello, there were no legal issues as far as he could <br /> see, and he recommended inclusion of ars insert with the tax bills as the best way to <br /> , should vire decide to go ahead with it. Jason Streebel stated that he had notified <br /> Town Manager Joyce Mason, the Finance Committee Chairman, and Selectman <br /> 'Therese Cook of Town Counsel's opinion, but has had no response from therm to <br /> date. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> • Water District Request to Release overlay surplus Funds <br /> Sheldon Holzer made a motion to approve the release of$18,000 for FYoo T and <br /> 2,000 for FY2005 from the Water District reserve abatement accounts to the overlay <br /> j surplus accounts. Gregg Fraser seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously <br /> approved. <br /> Request from Willowbend counsel to Extend Abatement ent Deadline <br /> Jason Streebel stated that villowbend has requested a 30-day extension of time beyond <br /> the deadline for abatement applications filed on 31 parcels of land* in order to provide <br /> the Assessor with additional information. In a lever to the Assessing office, Willowbend <br /> stated that they are still working with their surveyors to investigate the stags of the <br />' various panels that have been eliminated by virtue of the recent reconfiguration of the <br /> lots and grant to confirm those facts before deciding whether or not to withdraw the 31 <br /> abatement applications already forwarded to the Assessing Office. Jason Streebel <br />' stated that he has already forwarded the applications applicable to the golf parcels to our <br /> valuation consultant for his review, and recommended that the Board approve the <br /> request by Willowbend, to allow our valuation consultant more time to analyze the <br /> situation. <br />' Gregg Fraser made a motion to approve the request by Willowbend for a 30 day <br /> extension of time for abatement applications filed on 31 parcels of land. Sheldon Holzer <br /> seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. <br /> • Financial Audit Recommendation n for the Assessing Department - FYI ' <br /> Jason Streebel stated that the Town's audit company, Sullivan, Rogers & Company, <br /> _ LLC has recommended that the Town of l ashpee investigate the betterment receivable <br /> module in MUNIS to maintain detailed accounts receivable ledgers for all betterment <br />' receivables (including unapportioned betterments)., Sullivan, Rogers & Company is <br /> suggesting that the town purchase and utilize the ! lu lls software version of the module <br /> for the handling of betterments. Jason Streebel stated that our valuation consultant <br />' vendor already has agreed to create any sort of reports that the audit company feels <br /> they need in order to more efficiently tack the betterments. Jason Streebel stated that <br />' he had previously worked with the MINIS software in Barnstable, and was not favorably <br /> impressed, and that there Would be some costs associated with the purchase and setup <br /> of the software. Jason Streebel has responded in a merino to the town accountant, <br /> stating that the Board of Assessors would be evaluating the MUNIS program for its <br /> 2 <br />