TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

REGULAR MEETING

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006

7:00 P.M.

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

                                                                                                                    

 

MINUTES

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

Co-Chairman David Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Assessor’s Office, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut.  Also present were Co-Chairman, Robert Loubier, Member, Mike Boyer, and Assessor, Pat Juda.

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2006. 

 

Bob Loubier made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2006 regular meeting.  This motion was seconded by Mike Boyer and unanimously approved.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE

 

No correspondence.

 

  1. ASSESSOR’S OFFICE REPORT

 

·        The bridge between the Assessor’s office and the Collector’s office created a very efficient system for this July’s collections. Due to the new software installation, bills could be prorated, changed and paid within minutes.

 

·        Pat Juda attended UCONN’s Annual Assessor’s school the week of June 5th. 

 

·        M-45’s - June’s sales ratios were mailed July 3rd to the State of Connecticut.  July’s sales ratio is 53%. 

 

·        M-59 – Additional Veteran’s Exemption Request for Reimbursement of Revenue Loss was mailed to the State on July 24th.  Revenue loss requested $8,757.39.

 

·        M-35C – Claim for Renters mailed June 22 for $16,906.06 (38 recipients) & the second claim for Renters mailed July 31 for $1,647.65 (4 recipients).

 

·        M-35B – Claim for Reimbursement of Revenue Loss for Elderly & Disabled Homeowners mailed to State June 30, 2006 for $46,262.25 (96 recipients).

 

·        Local Option Elderly and Disabled benefits totaled $96,248.82.

 

·        Assessor’s maps have been updated and received from Sewell.

 

Bob made a motion to accept the Assessor’s report, one of progress, and Mike seconded.  This motion was unanimously approved.

 

  1. BILLS TO BE PAID

 

The following bills were approved for payment:

 

·        James W. Sewell Company for mapping services           $ 2,700.00

 

·        W. B. Mason for a toner cartridge                      $    119.99

 

·        DeRensy for 2 toner cartridges                           $      71.00

 

·        C.A.A.O. for 3 workshops for Gloria Reis                 $      45.00

 

·        Total Valuation Services for licensing & support                 $ 5,000.00

 

·        Quality Data Services Inc. for licensing & support           $ 4,475.00

 

M/M/C to pay the above bills.

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

There was discussion concerning making the online access to the Assessor’s records once again available via the internet.  The board is of the opinion that it is a tool that helps town’s people, other town hall departments and cuts traffic in the Assessor’s office. They have requested Pat research the topic.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

No discussion.

 

  1. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

 

No audience participation.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

M/M/C to adjourn at 7:28 p.m.

 

 

 

Patricia J. Juda                                      David Olsen

Secretary                                                         Co-Chairman