DUNBARTON BOARD OF ASSESSORS

MINUTES OF MEETING

MAY 20, 2003

7:05 PM

Present: Timothy Terragni, John R. Swindlehurst II

Compton French, Assessor Linda L. Peters, Recording Secretary

The Board reviewed and signed minutes of the April 15, 2003 meeting.

The Board discussed the need for a closer coordination between the Building Department and the BOA to help keep Assessment Cards updated. Tim will invite the Town Building Inspector to the next meeting to address this.

Barry Dancewicz and Karen and Kenneth Gagne appeared before the Board regarding a non-buildable lot agreement for lot K1-13-05. The property had been owned by Roberta Dancewisz. Ownership was transferred to the children (Barry, Michael and Karen) who are now requesting that the agreement be rescinded. Tim explained that The Board would hear the request but would probably not make a decision at this time. Barry and Karen stated that ownership had already passed to the children when Roberta signed the form. They put the lot on the market and have a buyer, pending the rescission of the non-buildable agreement. They had been unaware that the document existed until an abstract of the title had been done. They said that when their Mother signed the document, she was under the impression that the agreement pertained to the current owner and would not be in effect when the lot was sold. Mr. Swindlehurst pointed item #4 in the document which stated: “Said restrictive covenant shall run with the lot so long as said lot is not hereafter merged or annexed with any other lot through common ownership of legal process”. The Town agreed to accept the document which indicated that it was a request made by parties involved. Barry and Karen asked how this document could have come about if Roberta were no longer the owner. John stated that he had not seen a copy of the deed proving this. Barry stated that he did have a copy of the deed but not with him at the time.

Tim remembered when Roberta came in seeking tax relief. He said that she claimed ownership of the lot. John said he would like to see the wording on the deed when property passed to Barry. He said that it may have been worded in a way that would still give her [Roberta] some control. Barry will fax a copy of the deed. There was a question regarding the signatures on the non-buildable agreement. According to Ken and Karen, they were in North Carolina in 1996 when their name appeared on the non-buildable lot as owners. According to the Town Assessment Record, the property was transferred to Barry on 2/17/92. Compton wondered how The Board approved the agreement to begin with based on that notation. Further investigation would be required. The Board tabled the request pending receipt of the additional documents.

The Board reviewed and signed the following:

· Minutes of April 2003 meeting

· Notice of Intent to cut Wood or Timber for the following:

· Moquin, B5-02-26

· Westerlund, G4-04-01

· Kennedy, E-3-6-20

· Mann, E3-6-22

· Krogman, E2-1-8

· Mattil, B3-1-1

· Intent to Excavate, McDevitt, H2-2-6

· Warrant for Collection of Excavation Tax, McDevitt, H2-2-6: $ 840

Compton asked if we still have excavation tax on gravel. The Board stated that we do. He asked who applied it. He was informed that the owner should provide a pit survey. There was discussion on the McDevitt property regarding the intent. It was noted that there was no topo of what it had been. John suggested the Board contact Bev Marcou who had worked with him on the initial filing. There was a note attached to Mr. McDevitts Intent to Excavate along with a check for $100. He felt that the check he sent with his supplemental in March was more than it should have been and he would like the money applied to the 2003/2004 Intent. John felt that research should be done to determine the assessment.

· Letter to Michel Belanger reminding him of Report of Excavated Material

due, I1-03-01.

· Veterans Exemption, Gary Attalla: qualifies based on service in Viet Nam

· Current Use Application: Pitochelli/Esbach, C4-2-8

· Tax Year 2002 Assessment Questionnaire (from DRA)

Discussion of Certification of Yield Tax Assessed. Five forms presented. John will ask the Town Administrator for clarification on these forms.

The Board began discussion on church property taxation status but agreed to table the subject for a future date.

Regarding Current use Penalties: All will be 10% of sale price as indicated. No decision will be made until warranted deeds are available.

· Richard Burchell, H4-3-4: No figure will be given until lot is sold

· Lebreque, H3-04-14. New subdivision. Price quoted was $ 5500

· Rocco Depetro, B7-1-7 and B7-1-8

· Dan Terrell

Timothy Terragni, Chairman John R. Swindlehurst II