Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · April 4, 2022
Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
FINANCE, TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
Sonia Frederick, Chair
Meeting called by: Sonia Frederick, Chair Date: 4/4/22 Time: 5:30PM
Invitees/Speakers
Committee Members Frederick, Chair ☒ Balarin ☒ Farrell ☒ Adams ☐ Keegan ☒
Present:
Council Members
Present:
City Personnel
Present: Danielle Gillespie, Ethan Samuel
Minutes
Agenda Item (s):
This meeting is to interview candidates that have applied to fill a vacancy on the
Board of Assessment and Review
Questions and Discussion:
Chair Frederick called the meeting to order.
Judy Doesschate discussed why she would be a good choice for the Board of Assessment and
Review.
Council Member Farrell asked how Judy Doesschate would work her strengths into being on the
Board of Assessment and Review, in which Judy Doesschate responded to.
Council Member Balarin thanked Judy Doesschate for all the hard work she has done and that she
wants to come back and continue helping the City of Albany.
Council Member Keegan thanked Judy Doesschate as well.
Judy Doesschate discussed further why she applied to this position.
Council Member Farrell made a motion to move into executive session for personal matters.
Council Member Frederick told Judy Doesschate that she has been chosen for the Board of
Assessment and Review.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Adjourn:
The Chair asked for a motion to adjourn, which was duly made, seconded, and unanimously
passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ethan Samuel
Legislative Aide
Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
FINANCE, ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Sonia Frederick, Chair
DATE/TIME: Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Council Chambers-2nd Floor. City Hall
TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:
This meeting is to interview candidates that have applied to fill a vacancy on the Board of
Assessment and Review.
The sole purpose of the Board of Assessment review is to guarantee taxpayer rights by
hearing real property assessment complaints (grievances) and arriving at fair and
impartial determinations regarding those complaints. The Call for Applicants can be
found on our website at: https://www.albanyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6988/Call-For-
Applicants--Board-of-Assessment-Review-
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: NO
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