Board of Abatement of Taxes

Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 2/18/2020 BURLINGTON BOARD OF TAX ABATEMENT CITY HALL BURLINGTON, VERMONT MINUTES OF MEETING February 18, 2020 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Hanson Sharon Foley Bushor Perri Freeman Max Tracy Adam Roof Brian Pine Kurt Wright Franklin Paulino Chip Mason Joan Shannon Karen Paul Ali Dieng OTHERS PRESENT: Miro Weinberger Eileen Blackwood Lori Olberg Amy Bovee Katherine Schad Jordan Redell Page 1 of 4  Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 2/18/2020 Olivia Lavecchia ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER AND AGENDA: Mayor Weinberger called the meeting to order at 7:21pm. MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Councilor Paul, to adopt the agenda as presented. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: 2.01 Motion to amend/adopt agenda taking the actions as indicated MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor to adopt the agenda taking the actions as indicated. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2.02 Communication: C/T Office, re: Notice City of Burlington Full Board of Abatement of Taxes: MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor, to waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2.03 Request For Abatement Of Taxes: Marjorie Berger, 141 Cumberland Road, 027-4-118-055: MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor, to deny the request of $81.24 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. Page 2 of 4  Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 2/18/2020 2.04 Request For Abatement Of Taxes: Ruthine & Lawrence Brunette, 86 Randy Lane, 025-2-098-000: MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor, to grant the abatement request in the amount of $4,202.79 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2.05 Request For Abatement Of Taxes: David and Heatherly Allard, 25 Alexis Drive, 027-4-034-000: MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor, to grant the abatement request in the amount of $9,963.13 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2.06 Request For Abatement Of Taxes: Gail Wilcox Holmes Revocable Trust, 051-1-020-019: MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor, to deny the abatement request of $117.64 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2.07 Request For Abatement Of Taxes: City of Burlington Treasurer's Office, Multiple Locations, Multiple BPP Parcels: MOTION by Councilor Mason, SECOND by Sharon Bushor, to grant the Treasurer's office abatement requests totaling $100,783.61 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation. VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 3. ADJOURNMENT: 3.01 Motion to adjourn The meeting adjourned without objection at 7:23pm. Page 3 of 4  Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 2/18/2020 4. INFORMATIONAL STATEMENT: 4.01 Members of the public may speak when recognized by the City Council President, during Public Forum (time certain: 7:30 pm) or during a Public Hearing. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. Persons with disabilities, who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in programs and activities of the Clerk/Treasurer's Office, are encouraged to contact us at 865-7000 (voice) or 865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will air live on the night of the meeting on Burlington Telecom, Channel 317. This meeting will also air on Channel 17 two days after the meeting starting at 8:00 pm, repeating at 1:00 am, 7:00 am and 1:00 pm the following day. For more information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records Coordinator (865-7136)(TTY 865-7142). 4.02 The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505. Page 4 of 4