Board of Abatement Meeting Minutes: February 13, 2023

Attendees: Board of Abatement Members: In Person: Carol Hesselbach, Priscilla Cotton, Sandra Dadik, Angela Sanborn, Jeffrey Chevalier, Katy Johnson-Aplin, Kate Gehring.

On Zoom: Doris Knechtel, Melissa Brown, Ann Golob, Lynn Forrest.

Members of Public: In Person: Wannetta Powling, Cristine White.

Pricilla Cotton called the meeting to order at 6:09 PM.

Priscilla and Carol Hesselbach had a discussion regarding the agenda item to elect a chair. It was agreed to pass over that and take it up when the Board next meets.

Carol explained that we needed to consider the request for Abatement of Taxes for the Buzby house which had burned. She asked Doris Knechtel if she wanted to explain the request which she did.

Angela Sanborn made a motion that we approve the request for the abatement of taxes in the amount of $501.32 Seconded by Priscilla. No further discussion. All in favor.

The second request was from the Delinquent Tax Collector, Melissa Brown, that we abate uncollectible taxes on some Kenolie Campground trailers. Melissa explained the request.

Angela made a motion that we approve the request from the Newfane Delinquent Tax Collector for Abatement of uncollectible real estate taxes, interest, and penalties for several trailers formerly at Kenolie Camp Ground. Seconded by Katy. Doris requested that the motion be amended by Angela to include the total to be abated. Angela amended her motion to include that the amount to be abated is $1,975.33. Motion seconded. No further discussion. All in favor.

Angela made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Carol.

Meeting adjourned by Priscilla Cotton at 6:18 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Carol Hesselbach, Clerk of the Board