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Posted 8/19/2008
Conditional Subdivisions

I would like to know how other assessors determine a depreciation for "Conditional Subdivisions". In the past we have used a calculation based on the amount of the bond/number of lots/value of land (before subdivision). I would appreciate any input regarding this matter. Thanks! Kathy Conway KCONWAY@NEWMILFORD.ORG

 

Posted 8/11/2008

M-65 Manufacturing Exemption

My State Rep. has asked me to research if any towns are giving the M-65 manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption to retail establishment that is using the equipment to make ice cream or frozen custard? 

If so, could you please send me an email at assessor@colchesterct.gov Thanks, John Chaponis

 

Posted 7/17/2008

Geo Thermal System Exemption

I have been in touch with a tax payer in town who installs geo thermal systems for heating.  Some are 100% and some are back up systems.  I just printed up the new state statute as of 10/1/2007 that there is an exemption on this system if they file an application.

I spoke to a few assessors and they were not aware of this.  Also I do not know where to get the application --- can you help?

Please e-mail me at Terri@eastonct.org  or call Teresa Rainieri  Phone (203) 268-6291

 

Posted 5/27/2008

Section 12-124a Deferrals 

The Town of Simsbury is looking into using this enabling legislation. 

Have any towns granted the deferral allowed under Section 12-124a?  The statute allows the legislative body to defer the portion of the tax on a primary residence that exceeds 8% of the income of those who occupy it as their primary residence. 

If your community has implemented this statute, please contact me at dgardner@simsbury-ct.gov or Patrick Sullivan at psullivan@simsbury-ct.gov  

David M. Gardner, Assessor, Town of Simsbury, PO Box 495, Simsbury, CT  06070   Phone: 860-658-3251   Fax: 860-658-3285

 

Posted 5/27/2008

Water Tower Affecting Property Value

Has any Assessor has experienced a reduction of value to a property that is abutting a water tower.  The Town Of Thomaston has a 30’, 447,000 gal., water tower proposed in a neighborhood and the residents are opposing the construction of the water tower due to the impact it will have on their property values, among other things.  The Planning and Zoning Commission asked if I could get any information on this matter from any other towns. 

I can be e-mailed at rwalcott@thomastonct.org.  Thanks. Rae Ann Walcott

 

Posted 5/23/2008

HUD Affordable Housing Units

The Town of Middlebury is conducting a survey on how other Ct municipalities administer the purchase of income restricted HUD Affordable Housing Units within their communities.  Please assist us by providing the name, title, and phone number of the individual within your town responsible for administrating the purchase of HUD Affordable Housing Units.

 Daniel J. Kenny, Assessor, Town of Middlebury, 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762

Phone (203)758-1447  Fax (203)758-2915  E-Mail  assessorsoffice@middlebury-ct.org

 

Posted 5/9/2008

Farm Building Exemption

If your town has passed or considered the exemption from tax of any building used actually and exclusively in farming under Sec. 12-91 (c), would you please e-mail me a copy of the passed or proposed ordinance. Thank you.  

Melissa H. Bonin, Assessor, 172 Main Street, P.O. Box 6000, Danielson, CT 06239

mbonin@killlinglyct.org    Fax: 860-779-5394  Phone: 860-779-5324

 

Posted 5/7/2008

Board of Assessors

I would like to know what Towns still have a Board of Assessors.  Is the Board of Assessors a working board and do they receive any compensation?  Does anyone have information on disbanding or removing a Board of Assessors?

June Chadderton     Beacon Falls Assessor   Phone (203) 723-5253  email:   beacon_falls_assr @yahoo .com

 

Posted 4/18/2008 Nursing Home Sales

Does any town have sales data for a nursing home between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2005? I am also seeking information on any nursing home appraisal done for the same time frame in response to a lawsuit. Any information regarding such a sale or appraisal would be greatly appreciated.

Contact me at (203) 294-2001. Shelby P. Jackson III, Town of Wallingford Assessor

 

Posted 2/1/2008

Job Reclassification

The assessment technician position in my city is being reclassified.  I am collecting job descriptions with specific duties and pay grade information to submit to the personnel office.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Please contact Nancy at ncabral@ci.new-london.ct.us, fax (860) 447-5225, or call (860) 447-5216. 

Nancy Cabral, Assessment Technician, City of New London

 

Posted 2/1/2008

Campground information / sale information

I am looking for information and or sale information on campgrounds.

PLEASE EMAIL DDELGROSSO@TOWN-NORTHSTONINGTON.COM

Darryl L. Del Grosso, Assessor, Town of North Stonington, CT.

 

Posted 11/30/2007

Local Senior Freeze Program

I am looking for Towns/Cities that have adopted a Freeze program for their seniors and the parameters that were set to qualify.   Thank you.

Sylvia Keiser, CCMA II, Assessor's Office, Town of Woodbury, CT

Phone 203-263-2435   Fax: 203-263-2948

 

Posted 10/1/2007

Biodiesel Facility

The Town of Suffield has a proposal for a biodiesel facility.  Does anyone have any information on such a facility?

How are you assessing tanks as Real Estate or Personal Property? Please contact me.  Thanks.  Frances Keenan e-mail/ fkeenan@suffieldtownhall.com

 

Posted 9/24/2007

Solar Energy Exemption 

I am looking for a blank copy of an application for the solar energy exemption.  Thanks. 

Sylvia Keiser, CCMA II, Assessor's Office, Town of Woodbury, CT,

Phone 203-263-2435    Fax: 203-263-2948

 

Posted 9/21/2007

Motor Vehicle Exemption for Hybrid Vehicles

The Town of Tolland is considering establishing a local ordinance for hybrid automobiles.  Will the towns that have established an ordinance or are in the process of doing so please contact me. 

Any help will be useful.  Walter Lawrence, Assessor, Tolland  (860) 871-3650

 

Posted 8/14/2007

Open Space Policy/Ordinance

The town of Thompson is reviewing its open space policy and they have asked me to contact other assessors and have them provide a copy of their town’s open space ordinance.    I am also curious if these assessors use the state recommended values for open space land or do they use a value determined in they town?   I know everyone is busy right at the moment,  so I greatly appreciate them taking the time to respond.  Please fax or email responses.   Thanks, Sebrina Heroux

Office of the Assessor, Town of Thompson, 815 Riverside Drive, P.O. Box 899, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, Phone 860-923-2259, Fax 860-923-9897
 

 

Posted 7/26/2007 Condominium Common Area

Are there any municipalities that have common areas in a condominium, or planned community that are being used in whole, or in part for commercial purposes?  For example, fitness centers open to the public for a fee.

How are these facilities treated?

Damon Braasch, CCMA II
Deputy Assessor, City of Middletown
245 deKoven Dr, P.O. Box 1300
Middletown, CT 06457-1300
Tel: (860) 344-3454 Fax: (860) 344-3563

 

Posted 7/9/2007 Agreement to Fix Assessment on Multifamily Housing - Statute 12-65

Mansfield is looking to adopt this local ordinance for the construction of our  "Downtown Storrs," which is to consist of multi-use buildings, with residential apartments above.  I would greatly appreciate receiving some sample ordinances, as well as pertinent advice, from other towns that have already adopted it.    I may be reached at: lapointeie@mansfieldct.org or (860) 429-3310. 

Irene LaPointe, Assessor, CCMA II, Town of Mansfield