TOWN OF GOSHEN
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2009
PRESENT: Joan Lang, Devin Stilson and Lucy Hussman
EXCUSED: Robert Harmon
ABSENT: None
Meeting was called to order at 9:30AM
Rose, Brian & Louise
Property Appealing- 236 Town Hill Road
Reason-Felt assessment was too high. Garage had improper flooring.
Action: Made correction to flooring.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment- $337,890 New Assessment-$333,970
Robillard, Craig & Heike
Property Appealing- 365 Beach Street
Reason: Felt assessment was too high based on appraisal.
Action: Changed grade factor.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$334360 New Assessment-$322530
Fisher, Lawrence & Eileen
Property Appealing- 231 West Hyerdale Drive
Reason: Felt assessment was too high. Needs correction.
Action: Made correction to air conditioning.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$748200 New Assessment-$746800
Givens, George
Property Appealing- 304 Bartholomew Hill Road
Reason: Felt assessment was too high given comparables.
Action: Not enough evidence to change assessment.
Appeal denied.
Bessette, Deborah
Property Appealing- 40 Birchwood Lane
Reason: Felt assessment was too high. Assessment went up from one year to another.
Footnote: Assessment was increased from 2007 to 2008 due to correction in number of bedrooms. Certificate of Occupancy indicated 4 bedrooms.
Action: Reduced assessment because driveway, walkways and patio are still under construction.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$381740 New Assessment-$375720
Schnurr, Martin & Susan
Property Appealing- 288 West Hyerdale Drive
Reason: Felt assessment was too high.
Action: Did not show for appointment.
Appeal denied.
Skargensky, Mary Jane
Property Appealing- Ford 2007 Freestyle, 902 WWG Red
Reason: High mileage.
Action: Changed due to high mileage.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$12010 New Assessment-$10590
Assenza, Richard
Property Appealing- 40 West Hyerdale Drive
Reason: Felt assessment was too high.
Action: Not enough evidence to change assessment.
Appeal denied.
Doody, Michael& Linda
Property Appealing- Misc. items, trailer, golf cart, shed & porch
Reason: Felt assessment was too high.
Action: Items older, made change in values.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$6580 New Assessment-$4740
Benedict, Ted & Kelley
Property Appealing- 103 East Street North
Reason: Felt assessment was too high.
Action: Reduced assessment because dwelling is still under construction.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$204720 New Assessment-$196530
Carey, Frances
Property Appealing- Tyler Lake Lot 7-10A/15
Reason: Felt assessment was too high. Land is limited.
Action: Reduced value of land due to proof of limited use.
Appeal granted- Old Assessment-$37960 New Assessment-$23730
Letters will be sent out to all property owners with decisions.
MOTION to adjourn meeting at 11:30AM made by Devin Stilson, seconded by Joan Lang.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Lang
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