2012 MEETING SCHEDULE The Regular Meeting Schedule of the is as follows: February 25, 2012 9:00 am to review applications to appeal real estate, and/or personal property on the 2011 Grand List and motor vehicles on the 2010 supplemental motor vehicle list. September 8, 2012 9:00 am to review of applications to appeal motor vehicles only. 2012 Meeting Schedule Page 1 of 1
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2012 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER William Colbert, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM Present: William Colbert, Susan Rogers and Robert Pratt ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Susan Rogers nominated William Colbert as Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Robert Pratt. Susan Rogers made a motion to elect William Colbert as the Chairman of the Board of Assessment Appeals. The motion was seconded by Robert Pratt and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Susan Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dates 2/26/11, 3/12/11, 3/19/11, 3/23/11 and 9/10/11. The motion was seconded by William Colbert and carried. Robert Pratt abstained from 3/12/11, 3/19/11, 3/23/11 and 9/10/11 approvals. Susan Rogers abstained from the 3/19/11 approval. NEW BUSINESS Review correspondence: Daly 208 Southbury Rd. no application submitted It was noted that this letter was received 2/21/12; therefore, the request would be denied due to untimely submission. Review the following applications and determine date and time of hearings: Anderson - Goldmine Rd Hearing scheduled for March 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM Dooley 77 Goldmine Rd Hearing scheduled for March 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM Cady 89 Flag Swamp Rd Hearing scheduled for March 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM Lombardi 201 Painter Hill Rd Hearing scheduled for March 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM Flor - 160 North Street Hearing scheduled for March 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM O Donnell 22 High Meadow Lane Hearing scheduled for March 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM Hennessey 115 Rucum Rd Hearing scheduled for March 24, 2012 at 9:20 AM Meyer 21 Forest Farms Drive Hearing scheduled for March 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM Kapilour 235 South Street Hearing scheduled for March 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM February 25, 2012 Page 1 of 2
Grigorian 69 Tophet Rd Hearing scheduled for March 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM ADJOURNMENT Robert Pratt made a motion to adjourn at 9:28 AM The motion was seconded by Susan Rogers and carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Tai Kern Tai Kern, Secretary These minutes are not considered official until approved at the next Regular Meeting of the. February 25, 2012 Page 2 of 2
HEARINGS MARCH 10, 2012 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER William Colbert, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Members Present: William Colbert, and Robert Pratt Others Present: Sarah Lauriat, Ed Cady Jr., Louis Lombardi, and Holly Flor. BUSINESS Anderson - Goldmine Rd. No one was present for the 9:00 AM appointment with the Board. Robert Pratt made a motion to deny the application of Anderson Goldmine Rd. The motion was seconded by William Colbert and carried unanimously. Dooley 77 Goldmine Rd. Sarah Lauriat, representative for her grandmother Jacqueline Dooley, came forward and was sworn in. She explained that this house was built in 1940 and was last improved in 1978. Within the last year an additional parcel was combined with this lot increasing the lot size from 1.62 acres to 4 acres. Ms. Lauriat noted that the house is in fair condition and partially in disrepair. The second floor deck cannot be used and the second floor bathroom is not in working condition whatsoever. The stone foundation leaks. The plaster is only in the original house. The addition has sheet rock and no hardwood floors. The windows are original to the house. Ms. Lauriat explained that the land is mostly wetlands and steep, the construction is average with asbestos siding and the roof is in need of repair. She noted a comparative sale at 297 Painter Hill Rd., which sold for $575,000 with 11 acres of flat open farmland. She noted that the market has experienced an approximate 19% decline since the last revaluation. The Board agreed that they should do a site visit with regard to the condition of the house. Cady 89 Flag Swamp Rd. Ed Cady, Jr. came forward and was sworn in. He explained that the value of his house is overstated. His house was professionally reassessed due to a loan refinance. He believes the market value of his house would be $390,000. A copy of the appraisal was submitted. He submitted three comparable properties and noted that property values have declined everywhere. Robert Pratt confirmed that he was familiar with this property. William Colbert agreed to drive by and view the land. March 10, 2012 Page 1 of 2
Lombardi 201 Painter Hill Rd. Louis Lombardi, representative for his son Michael Lombardi, was sworn in. He explained that a lot of work has been done to this house; however it is a small house (1720 sq. ft.) directly on the road with no privacy. The lot size totals 3 acres. The Board agreed to view the site with regard to the land value. Flor - 160 North Street Holly Flor was sworn in and noted the appraisal for this property was submitted. She reported the market value to be 1,800,000; however, the 490 classification was not taken into consideration. She questioned the Triple S special pricing for the first three acres as $600,000. The house is very close to the road with no special view. The house is 5,500 square feet of living area with an additional 5,000 square feet. A cottage sits on the property as well. The Board agreed to look at the land and speak with the Assessor regarding the Triple S designation. ADJOURNMENT Robert Pratt made a motion to adjourn at 10:28 AM. The motion was seconded by William Colbert and carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Tai Kern Tai Kern, Secretary These minutes are not considered official until approved at the next Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Board of Assessment Appeals. March 10, 2012 Page 2 of 2
HEARINGS MARCH 24, 2012 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER William Colbert, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:57 AM Members Present: William Colbert, Susan Rogers and Robert Pratt Others Present: Susan and Michael O Donnell, Priscilla Hennessey, and Natasha Grigorian. BUSINESS O Donnell 22 High Meadow Lane Susan and Michael O Donnell came forward and were sworn in. It was explained that this property was purchased last year with the understanding that it was valued too high. The house is on a private road within a subdivision with 350 feet of road frontage. Mrs. O Donnell reviewed 20 properties as comparisons and noted that they are all appraised for much less. The street index is a 9 and an S is indicated for special pricing. The O Donnell s explained their disagreement with this designation and explained that there is nothing special about this house or property. It was noted that the entire road has a street index of 9. Mr. Colbert noted that this may be something to review during the revaluation this year. The Board agreed that they should go out and view this property. Hennessey 115 Rucum Road Priscilla Hennessey came forward and explained that this house burned down in 2009 and it has been financial hardship to rebuild. There has been no work done since September 2010. There is no septic and the house is only 70% complete. It is still in need of a lot of interior work. There is no Certificate of Occupancy for the house. It cannot be lived in. She presented research with regard to houses and taxes in other Towns that do not have a CO. Ms. Hennessey explained that the house was originally only a cottage and has only four rooms totaling 600 square feet. There is a shower stall and no bathtub. Bob Pratt reported that he has seen this house. The other Board members agreed to drive by the house. Meyer 21 Forest Farms Drive William Colbert reported that Ms. Meyer telephoned him and notified him that her agent for this matter was not feeling well. No one appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Kapilour 235 South Street There was nobody present with regard to this appeal. Grigorian 69 Tophet Rd Natasha Grigorian came forward and was sworn in. She reported that the land was purchased in 2005, the house was built in 2006 and a tennis court was added in 2007. Since then there has been no work done to this house; however, she received a notice that the value increased by $120,000 this year to due to a finished basement. She explained that the basement has always been partially finished as per the original permit. March 24, 2012 Page 1 of 2
Bill Colbert noted that the field card indicates that a data mailer was returned. The Board agreed to review the field card with the Assessor and visit the house if needed. The Board agreed to schedule to meet with the Assessor on Thursday, finalize their decisions and send out notices to the appellants. ADJOURNMENT Robert Pratt made a motion to adjourn at 10:29 a.m. The motion was seconded by Susan Rogers and carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Tai Kern Tai Kern, Secretary These minutes are not considered official until approved at the next Regular Meeting of the March 24, 2012 Page 2 of 2
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. Present: Bill Colbert, Susan Rogers APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the March 29, 2012 meeting were approved NEW BUSINESS Review of applications to appeal Motor Vehicle Assessments No Applications were received ADJOURNMENT With no other business pending, Bill Colbert moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Susan Rogers. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Rogers Susan Rogers September 8, 2012 Page 1 of 1