CITY OF WORCESTER

Municipal Operations Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 12:26 P.M.

Adjourned: 1:16 PM


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Michael J Germain
Councilor William J Eddy
Councilor Konstantina B Lukes
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Michael J Germain
Councilor William J Eddy
Councilor Konstantina B Lukes
 
Also:Chief Finanical Officer Thomas Zidelis
City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

ITEMS PENDING BEFORE COMMITTEE

1a.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Status of the Fiscal Year 2012 Recertification.
# 11.24B CM December 19, 2011

Attachments

Recommend File

1b.

Petition of Joan Crowell request that during interim property valuation years, if the assessed valuation on any Real Estate Parcel is adjusted by more than 10%, the Assessor will notify the property owner, and mail the detailed Property Information Data Sheet, which will clearly show the reason for the adjustment.
# 17e CC January 03, 2012

Attachments

Speakers
Joan Crowell, Worcester Resident
William Breault, Worcester Resident
Virginia Ryan, Worcester Resident
Richard Shea, Worcester Resident
Jack Sandberg, Worcester Resident

Recommend Approve as amended that the City Assessor will notify any property owner whose property valuation is adjusted upwards by mailing a copy of the detailed property information data sheet clearly showing the reason for the adjustment.

1c.

Petition of Joan Crowell request that if a Real Estate Property Abatement Application is denied, that the property owner be provided with an explanation as to why the Application was denied.
# 17f CC January 03, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approve

Chairman's Orders

Request the City Manager request the City Solicitor to inform City Council whether it is the property owner or the municipality who bears the burden of proof when property values are contested.