Council Approves Tax Account Suspense List

The town council approved the transfer of 106 tax accounts to the town's "suspense list," at Tuesday night's meeting.

Town Manager Steven Werbner explained that these accounts are moved to the suspense list after numerous efforts are made to contact the individuals and businesses and collect the taxes, which this year, are worth $12,420.51. 

The town will still attempt to collect these taxes, but will no longer have the accounts listed as assets once they are suspended, according to the agenda.

Werbner said that a number of the residents may have moved out of state, but that they would owe back taxes and fees if they were to return to the state and try to re-register their cars at the DMV.

He added that this is a common issue for all towns. A list of the accounts that were transferred is available in the town council agenda.

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The council also held a public hearing and approved a number of fee changes for town services. These changes were part of the . 

Werbner said that the increases will generate around $52,000 of revenue for the town. A list of the changes is available in the town council agenda.

Council member Sam Belsito called out against the fees and increases, calling them a "double taxation" of Tolland residents.

Fellow council member Mark Gill disagreed with the characterization, saying that the fees, which include building permit and zoning permit fees, are widely accepted and are at levels similar to surrounding towns.

Council member Jan Rubino also added that money coming into the town could ultimately lower taxes for residents."

"It lowers the taxes, if anything," she said. "It's a revenue stream."

The council also accepted a $3,000 grant from the Connecticut State Library to that will support early literacy skill workshops for parents and caregivers.

For a look at the complete agenda, visit the town website.