2012-09-11 Board of Assessors Minutes

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MINUTES CONTINUED of the gross living area (GLA) of houses with Mansard style roofs as an example. The importation of (footprint) sketches into Assess Pro has generally gone more smoothly than was anticipated. In summary, the CAMA conversion appears to be on the right track. Mr. Santaniello expects that Finnegan Appraisal will complete its "windshield review" of all subject properties by the end of next week (9/21/2012). Finnegan Appraisal has reviewed a substantial number of properties to date without noting any significant issues. Mr. Quinn asked whether Richard Finnegan should be invited to appear before the Board at its next meeting (9/25/2012). The Board decided to follow Mr. Santaniello's alternate suggestion that Finnegan Appraisal be asked to submit a detailed written "synopsis" of its Reading activities instead. Mr. Santaniello told the Board that he has not heard from Town Counsel with respect to the matters discussed at the Board's last meeting. He also reported that the ongoing CAMA conversion has prevented him from reaching out to some of the taxpayers who have appeals pending before the ATB. Mr. Santaniello noted that the Board of Selectman would like to schedule a pre - certification meeting for October 9, 2012. The classification hearing will likely take place some time in November. Mr. Colorusso noted that the proposal to adopt a split tax rate did not pass last year because the Board of Selectmen were deadlocked, 2 -2. 4. SIGNINGS: - The Board approved some routine motor vehicle excise tax abatements and certified abutter lists. The Board also approved the revised statement delegating limited signature authority to staff. 5. NEW BUSINESS: - UPCOMING FINCOM MEETING. Mr. McGrane called the Board's attention to an email which Bob LeLacheur sent him last week. The email is essentially a "heads up" that FINCOM's