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China assessors approve $10,889.16 in abatements and supplemental tax adjustments
Summary
At a brief Sept. 22 meeting, the Town of China Assessors unanimously approved a series of property tax abatements totaling $6,088.80 and supplemental assessments totaling $4,800.36; all motions passed 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
The Town of China Assessors approved a slate of routine property tax abatements and supplemental assessments totaling $10,889.16 at a meeting Monday night, carrying unanimous votes on every item.
Chair Wayne Chadwick opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., led the Pledge of Allegiance and the board conducted a roll call that showed all five assessors present: Edwin Bailey, Thomas Rumpf, Blane Casey, Jeanne Marquis and Wayne Chadwick. The board first approved the minutes from the Sept. 8, 2025 meeting on a motion by Assessor Jeanne Marquis and a second from Assessor Edwin Bailey (5-0).
The bulk of the meeting consisted of clerical tax actions. The assessors approved nine abatements—ranging from $1.29 to $2,508.48—for a total of $6,088.80. They also approved six supplemental assessments totaling $4,800.36. Every abatement and supplemental was moved, seconded and approved by a recorded 5-0 vote. Examples include a $2,508.48 abatement for James Malley (Act 108) approved on a motion by Assessor Blane Casey with Assessor Thomas Rumpf seconding, and a $2,508.48 supplemental for Michael V. & Larissa M. Skeens (Act 108) approved on a motion by Assessor Blane Casey with Assessor Thomas Rumpf seconding.
Votes at a glance: abatements approved—Kevin Ballard $1.29; Angela Brann $428.22; Lori Fisher $292.50; Richard & Bobbi Jo Gundberg $603.72; James Malley $2,508.48; Ashley & Todd Nyberg $65.52; Iris Savernik $292.50; Bob Talley Plumbing & Heating Co. (PP) $1,110.33; Keith R. & Sheila K. Wescott $786.24. Supplementals approved—Dorette Pelotte $787.14; Michael V. & Larissa M. Skeens $2,508.48; Francine Fuller $603.72; Steven Hamel $1.29; Jason D. Thomas $288.99; Betty Jo Dennison $610.74. Each listing reflects the amount shown in the meeting record and the vote was recorded as 5-0.
There were no public comments, no assessor remarks recorded, and no non-action manager communications during the meeting. On a motion by Assessor Edwin Bailey and a second from Assessor Thomas Rumpf, the board adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
The decisions affect the listed taxpayers' bills and the town’s tax records; amounts and votes are taken from the assessors’ meeting minutes.
