Present:

• Gary Pitney, Chair
• Doug Goudey
• Michael Blay, Assessor

1. Certain buildings are tax exempt such as our Firehouse and Town Offices — 157 exempt parcels but Assessor still has to attach value to exempt properties
2. In midst of doing certifications for Department of Revenue
   Commercial properties, utilities done — residential and wireless companies to complete
   1. Preliminary certification end of August
   2. Public disclosure of new values can be seen by public at Library or call Town Offices
   3. Then final certification
3. Discussion of Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum request for 501c3 status
   1. Board has questions in order to decide
   2. Contact Town Counsel to review and/or add to questions
   3. For example, do they have displays or programing for the public? Is it self-guided or docents? What percent of time is for benefit of the public?
   4. They have a catering company for profit events — what percent of time?
   5. Questions should be consistent for every applicant so that the basis on which decision made will be consistent.

Meeting Adjourned

Editor’s Note: Every five years the DOR completes a comprehensive audit of the Town’s records and procedures for certification.