06/26/2019 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS • Request from Tax Collector to abate uncollectable taxes on Town Owned property for Fiscal Year 2019 on: 20 Gia Ln.; 65 Tracy Ln. & 69 Tracy Ln. Gregg Fraser motioned to abate the uncollectable taxes as listed on 20 Gia Ln.; 65 Tracy Ln. & 69 Tracy Ln. John Bartos seconded the motion. VOTE: Yes-3 Roll Call Vote: Paul Andrews, yes; Gregg Fraser, yes; John Bartos, yes • Discussion of Exempt Status of condominium units located at Living Independently Forever (LIFE), 175 Great Neck Road, South Director Streebel described the recent purchase of condominium units by LIFE from private individuals and then renting back those units to occupants. While LIFE might be exempt in its general ownership of the facility and some units being used for obviously exempt purposes, it wasn't clear if these new acquisitions and subsequent rentals qualify as an exempt use. Mr. Streebel recommended not exempting these units at this time and that the assessors request thorough documentation from LIFE to verify their exempt status. The Board directed Mr. Streebel to request further documentation for verification. • Applications for various Personal Exemptions and Tax Deferrals: Report E- 06262019-G Gregg Fraser motioned to Grant the Personal Exemptions as listed on report labeled D-06262019-G. John Bartos seconded the motion. VOTE: Yes-3 Roll Call Vote: Paul Andrews, yes; Gregg Fraser, yes; John Bartos, yes • Application for Clause 17D Exemption: Janice Foden, 94 Shellback Way Unit O Gregg Fraser motioned to Deny the Personal Exemption for Janice Foden as she did not qualify. John Bartos seconded the motion. VOTE: Yes-3 Roll Call Vote: Paul Andrews, yes; Gregg Fraser, yes; John Bartos, yes • Application for Clause 41A Tax Deferral: Barbara Butler, 80 Wilann Road Gregg Fraser motioned to Deny the Tax Deferral for Barbara Butler as she did not qualify. John Bartos seconded the motion. VOTE: Yes-3 Roll Call Vote: Paul Andrews, yes; Gregg Fraser, yes; John Bartos, yes Additional Topics: The Director Requested the Board add to their agenda to abate taxes under the Commissioner of Revenue rules and regulations under Section 8 of Chapter 58 of a Personal Property tax bill for Quinn's Excavation & Septic, Inc. 39 Bog River Bend. The matter had come to the attention of the office after the posting of the agenda and it was time sensitive to be processed timely under statutory deadlines to be fair to the taxpayer. Gregg Fraser motioned to add the item to the agenda. John Bartos seconded the motion. - 2 -