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Beekmantown board to consult assessor on Nexamp solar farm fees after members raise appraisal vs. assessment issue
Summary
Board members directed staff to meet with the assessor to clarify whether the Solar Farm Law payments should be based on appraisal or assessed value; Allan Corron noted Plattsburgh requires no bond and recommended up-front payment, and a $2.5–$3 million figure was cited as a potential contract estimate.
Members of the Beekmantown Town Board discussed how payments or fees tied to Nexamp solar farms should be calculated and directed staff to obtain formal guidance from the town assessor.
Board members said the Solar Farm Law requires using an appraisal amount rather than the assessment value for the property; the board assigned Sam to meet with the assessor on Wednesday to confirm the correct basis for calculations. Allan Corron told the board that Plattsburgh Town "said NO BOND - just check up front" and recommended an up-front payment approach, and an estimated contract figure in the range of $2.5 million to $3 million was mentioned during the exchange.
The board did not adopt a policy change at this meeting but approved the motion advancing ongoing negotiation steps; the discussion concluded with a motion (Sand; second Menard) carried by voice vote reported as all in favor.
