2010-04-13 Board of Assessors Minutes

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APRIL 13, 2010 PAGE 2 5. NEW BUSINESS MINUTES CONT. There was significant discussion on the issues relating to the Town's ability to comply with the certification as required by the Department of Revenue. As had been noted in the Minutes of previous meetings, the Town is mandated to address certain open issues such as market- driven and economic adjustments to the value of the forthcoming mass assessment. Towards that end, the Town had previously hired Mike Flynn to assist in these efforts. Mr. Flynn has been working on a part-time basis (approximately 10 hours per week). Mr. Boatwright states that the discussions that he has had with Mr. Flynn reveals that he (Mr. Flynn) anticipates completing his assignment by the end of July. While acknowledging the importance of Mr. Flynn's work, Mr. LeLacheur distributed information regarding the balance of the FY 2010 budget for the Assessor's Office and following a review of the same, brought a number of important issues to the attention of the Board. Mr. LeLacheur noted that while it may be possible to accommodate the costs associated with Mr. Flynn's current assignment, he made it very clear that any and all funding for Mr. Flynn would terminate on July 1St (the beginning of the new fiscal year). The Board speculated on Mr. Flynn's ability to accelerate his time-table so as to complete his work by June 30th. However, it was subsequently learned that Mr. Flynn had recently assumed a position with the Town of North Reading Board of Assessors and, as such, could probably not accelerate his work for the Town of Reading. Several additional options were discussed pursuant to arranging budget allocations which could possibly extend into FY 2011. Mr. Boatwright agreed to contact Mr. Flynn and discuss his availability to complete the assignment before the end of the fiscal year. Mr. ~aF.y LeLacheur left the meeting at 7:47 PM.