Board of Assessors Meeting Minutes
Assessors’ Office, Hinsdale Town Hall, 39 South St., Hinsdale, MA 01235
posted on 5/18/2022 at 8:30am
Attendance: Vivian Mason (Chair), Richard Scialabba (Member), Christopher Cozzaglio (Associate Assessor), Alliey Pevay (Administrative Assessor), Harald Scheid
Meeting Called to Order at 1:40PM
Approve Minutes from March 15, 2022
Moved to next meeting
Old Business
Accept/Deny updates Verizon Central Valuation.
There has been an update to the verbiage of the agreement. The department needs a new motion in order to be authorized to sign for the board.
Scialabba moves to approve the updated Verizon Central Valuation Agreement. Mason Seconds
New Business
Approve/Deny Motor Vehicle Abatements as presented. Motion passed 2-0-0
Scialabba moves to approve statutory exemptions as presented. Mason second.
Approve/Deny Motor Vehicle Commitment 2022-02. Motion passed 2-0-0
Scialabba moves to approve Motor Vehicle Commitment 2022-02. Mason seconds
Approve/Deny Statutory Exemptions as presented. Motion passed 2-0-0
Scialabba moves to approve Statutory Exemptions as presented. Mason seconds.
Assessors Update
Calendly Introduction
The department is in the process of getting Calendly, the web-based scheduling app added onto the website page. A guide on how to schedule appointments will also be added to the web page to help those who may be unfamiliar with the process.
Chris will be working all day Thursday, but only available to the public via appointment. This is to ensure that the office stays up-to-date on tasks while also ensuring the best service possible.
Open Forum
As the department gears towards transition, Mason will start initiating the organizing of agendas. She will coordinate the dates of meetings, create a draft agenda, send to assessing department for feedback, and then post the agenda.
Scialabba moves to adjourn the open meeting and move into executive session for matters relative to tax abatements in appeals. Mason Seconds. 2-0-0
Meeting Adjourned at 2:07PM