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TOWN OF LUNENBURG
Offa
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
P.O. BOX 135
LUNENBURG, MA. 01462
Minutes from the Board of Assessors meeting held: July 2, 2013
The meeting opened at 6:00 pm.
Present: Chairman, Louis J. Franco, Board Member, Christopher Comeau
Regional Assessor, Harald Scheid, and Louise Paquette, Administrative Assistant. (Member, Matthew J. Papini,
Sr not present). Also present: Judith and John Aro of 400 Howard St.
Board reviewed and approved current expense vouchers, abatements, warrants, FY 13 Omitted & Revised
Assessment Report, payroll and minutes.
Property owners Judith & John Aro of 400 Howard Street attended the meeting to discuss their plans of selling
their property which has been classified under Chapter 61A since 1983. (The Board of Selectmen had opted out
of purchasing the land). The property no longer qualifies as Chapter 61A and the Aro's had requested a tax roll-
back figure a couple of weeks ago. Harald stated that on June 11, 2013 the Roll-back Tax calculation was
prepared for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 and the figure quoted ($74,993.09) is good through July
1yt%. They stated that they intend to pay within the next week and the closing date is slated for August 1st
Commitment / Warrant will be prepared. Louise advised the Aros' that the Collector will require a certified bank
check. Once the rollback tax is paid, a Chapter release will be prepared for filing. Harald informed the Aro's that
the preliminary bill for FY14 still reflects the Chapter allowance and the full amount of tax will show on the 3' & 4"h
quarter.
The bids for the Request for Proposals were given to the office from the Town Manager. Louise stated that only
one bid (RRG) was received (closing date 7/2/2013). The BOA reviewed the bid of $60,500. In reviewing the
contract, Harald realized that the Measure & List project was inadvertently omitted from the original bid however
after discussion with the Board, the Board determined and voted to allow the figure of $18, 900 to be added
tonight to the bid. (Both quotes are within the accepted Assessors Budget for FY14). Louis motioned to accept
the bid proposal / contract and Chris seconded. The Board signed the contract. The contract will be given to the
Town Manager for review and approval.
Louise reported that the FY 14 preliminary bills were mailed on June 28". The final bill count was 4874 totaling
$9,871,078.34.
Harald reported there was a recent sale 6/7/2013 of Chapter 61B recreation property which has been classified
since 1984. The previous record owner Abby Guinard failed to notify the Selectmen / Assessors of her intent to
sell. Harald stated that he sent a letter on June 18, 2013 to the new owner Michael Conway informing him of
what is required to preserve the preferential tax classification and discounted land assessment. He also advised
him that failure to keep the property in Chapter would put both the seller and buyer in violation of Mass General
Laws Chapter 59, Section 61B, and might necessitate action by the Board of Selectmen. Also enclosed with the
letter was a Chapter application and Acknowledgement of the Rights and Obligations under Chapter 61B. Harald
stated that a release filing will need to be prepared for Abby Guinards' Chapter Lien and a new lien will need to be
recorded in Michael Conways' name. The Board suggested that a second letter be sent within the next two
weeks to Mr. Conway.
Louise reported that we are still not in receipt of the Chapter Lien application and Acknowledgement of Rights and
Obligations for 994 Northfield Rd (Settlers Crossing Golf Course). Letter was given to owner on March 26, 2013.
Property was purchased on 11/20/2012. Louise reported that the FY14 application was received and signed by
the former owner, J& B Realty Trust on 9/26/2012, formerly known as Maplewood Golf Course. Chris stated that
he will follow up on this.
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Harald prepared and shared with the Board a FY14 Interim Revaluation statistical ratio report of single family
homes. He reported that we had 62 valid sales in 2012 with median sales at .98 %. He stated that 8 sales of
vaterfront homes (site desirability) are valued somewhat low (.95%) He recommended that otherwise, "we" hok
ight with present values; suggested that 2013 values to be extended into the 2014 values. A Master Evaluatio
spreadsheet will be available for January 1, 2014. Harald also reported that real estate periodicals will begin this
Board voted to meet on Tuesday, August 6* at 6 pm. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lavie Paquette
Louise Paquette
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Board of Assessors