219.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
ARTICLE 7 REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CASE
COMMENCED BY GEORGE SICARD
RESOLUTION NO.: 219, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, George Sicard previously commenced Article 7 Real Property Assessment
Review cases against the Town of Queensbury concerning the assessed value of property located
on Pilot Knob Road (Tax Map No. 227.18-1-2) for the 2005 assessment year, and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor has recommended a settlement proposal to the Town
Board and the Town Board has reviewed the case with Town Counsel, and
WHEREAS, counsel for the Lake George Central School District has not been served
with the Petition but approves of the settlement pending approval by the District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the settlement of the
pending Article 7 cases against the Town of Queensbury by George Sicard, concerning his
property located on Pilot Knob Road (Tax Map No. 227.18-1-2) for the 2005, 2006 and 2007
assessment years in accordance with the following revised assessment value:
Tax Year Current Assessment Revised Assessment
2005 $ 177,000.00 $ 84,500.00
That for 2006, the assessment would return to $177,000.00 as no petition was ever filed.
That for 2007 and beyond, the assessment would revert to $ 84,500.00 and would remain
static until there is an improvement that would warrant an increase or a Town-wide re-
evaluation pursuant to the requirements of the statute.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs payment of any and all refunds
without interest to Petitioner’s counsel, Muller, Muller & Mannix within sixty (60) days from the
date that a Demand for Refunds is served upon the Town of Queensbury and the Warren County
Treasurer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Assessor, Town Fiscal Manager 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 7 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None