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Minutes - August 4, 2021

 

The meeting came to order at 8:01 AM

 

Present were: Assessors Jane Fowler, Terry Towne, Brian Thomas

 

Minutes – June 16, 2021 – Terry moved to approve the minutes of June 16, 2021, Brian 2nd. Vote in favor was 3-0.

 

Abatement – Map 10 Lot 4-5-2 – Terry moved to abate $273.13 for Lewis Bishop, as the homestead exemption was inadvertently removed from this property.  Brian 2nd.  Vote in favor was 3-0.

 

Request for value adjustment – Map 5 Lot 2 – Property owner Bruce Yasgur’s request to review the land valuation on this lot was reviewed.  Jane agreed to contact appraiser Matt Caldwell about a vacancy factor on the property.  Terry moved to have Brian prepare a letter asking for further information and documentation regarding whether a septic system is present on this lot.  Brian 2nd.  Vote in favor was 3-0.

 

Assessing Structure – Brian suggested the board begin a conversation on the future of the Board of Assessors within the town government structure.

 

Next Meeting – The board will meet next on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8AM.

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

______            Jane Fowler

 

 

______            Terry Towne                                       The Lamoine Board of Assessors

 

 

______            Brian Thomas

 

 

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