Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · May 10, 2023
Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
FINANCE, TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
Sonia Frederick, Chair
Meeting called by: Sonia Frederick, Chair Date: 05/10/23 Time: 5:00PM
Invitees/Speakers
Committee Members Frederick, Chair ☒ Balarin ☐ Farrell ☒ Adams ☒ Keegan ☒
Present:
Council Members
Present:
City Personnel
Present: Jake Eisland, Danielle Gillespie
Minutes
Agenda Item (s):
RESOLUTION 29.41.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Questions and Discussion:
Chair Frederick called the meeting to order.
Chair Frederick read James Sano’s statement.
Chair Frederick asked councilmembers if there were any questions or comments.
Council Member Keegan commented on James Sano’s experience and ability to perform the duties of
a Board of Assessment Review Member.
Council Member Farrell made a motion to pass Resolution 29.41.23 out of committee with a positive
recommendation, was seconded by Keegan and passed by voice vote.
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 approximately 5:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jake Eisland
Research Counsel
Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
FINANCE, ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Sonia Frederick, Chair
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Council Chambers-2nd Floor. City Hall
TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:
RESOLUTION 29.41.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES
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Council Member Frederick on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Taxation, and
Assessment introduced the following, which was approved:
RESOLUTION 29.41.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO
AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 523 (1)(b) of the Real Property Tax Law, “The board of
assessment review shall consist of … members appointed by the legislative body of the local
government” and such “[m]embers shall have a knowledge of property values in the local
government…”; and
WHEREAS, James Sano served as a member of the Board of Assessment for a term which
ended on September 30, 2022, and continues to serve in a holdover capacity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that James Sano is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Assessment Review for a five year term of office ending September 30,
2027.
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To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk
From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel
Re: Request for Common Council Legislation
Supporting Memorandum
Date: March 24, 2023
Resolution 29.41.23R
TITLE
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JAMES SANO AS A
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION:
This resolution reappoints James Sano to his seat on the City of Albany’s Board of Assessment
Review. His previous term expired on September 30, 2022 and he has been serving in a holdover
capacity ever since.
NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW
The Common Council is tasked, by the Real Property Tax Law, with appointing members to the
Board of Assessment Review.
All members serving on the board must receive training upon appointment or reappointment.
Since such training is scheduled for some time in April, time is of the essence for Mr. Sano’s
reappointment.
FISCAL IMPACT(S)
None.
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