Board of Assessors

CITY OF GARDNER OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 95 Pleasant Street City Hall, Room 229, Gardner MA 01440-2630 Christine Kumar Tel: 978-630-4004 City Assessor Fax: 978 630-4080 Email: ckumar@gardner-ma.gov MEETING MINUTES Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 @ 2:00PM, Room 229 In Attendance: Charles LeBlanc – Chairman, Paulette Burns – Member and Christine Kumar – City Assessor Meeting convened at 2:11pm Paulette made a motion to accept the minutes from August 9, 2022, as written. Seconded by Christine, 3-0, so voted. The Board reviewed and signed the September excise abatement report and the Warrant for Excise Tax Commitment 2022-05. Assessor’s Update: • On 9/30/22 we received “Notification of Preliminary Certification” from the Department of Revenue and a “Public Disclosure Notice” was posted to the Assessor page of the city website. The disclosure notice is posted from 10/3 through 10/7/2022. • A print copy of preliminary values by location was made available for public viewing in the Assessor’s office—also from 10/3 through 10/7/2022. • Working to complete the DOR’s new growth template in anticipation of being able to submit it the week of 10/10/2022. Charles made a motion at 2:20pm to enter Executive Session, under Purpose 7 – “to comply with, or act under authority of, any general law” (G.L. c59 §60). Seconded by Paulette, 3-0, so voted. Exemptions Approved: (6) Clause 17D, (18) Clause 22A-F, (9) Clause 22E, (1) Clause 37 and (2) Clause 41C Exemptions Denied: (1) 22F Charles made a motion return to open session for the purpose of adjournment at 2:45pm. Seconded by Paulette, 3-0, so voted. Meeting adjourned at 2:47pm. Next Meeting: To be determined Respectfully Submitted by: Christine Kumar, City Assessor