191.2016 Res. Authorize Settlement Property Assessment Meyer
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CASE
FILED BY RICHARD AND JEAN MEYER
RESOLUTION NO.: 191, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, Richard and Jean Meyer (“Petitioners”), filed an Article 7 Real Property
Assessment Review case against the Town in 2015 challenging the 2015 assessment on its property
located at 245 Cleverdale Road, more specifically identified by its Tax Map Number: 226.16-1-11,
and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the Town to avoid the significant costs
that would result if the litigation continues and goes to trial, and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor recommends proposed settlement terms which have been
negotiated with Petitioners, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Lake George Central School District will accept the
proposed settlement terms,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the proposed settlement of the
assessment case filed by Richard and Jean Meyer for 2015 as follows:
1)The Proceeding challenging the 2015 assessment shall be discontinued without
refunds; and
2)The assessed values for the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 assessment years shall be set
at $2,190,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that approval of this Settlement Agreement is contingent upon Town
Counsel’s review and approval of the Stipulation of Settlement and Order, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Assessor, Town Clerk and/or Town Counsel to execute settlement documents and take any
additional steps necessary to effectuate the proposed settlement in accordance with the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of May, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES : None
ABSENT: None