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Board approves tax abatement after Williston home lost to fire
Summary
The Town of Williston Board of Abatement approved a tax rebate after Darren and Lisa Jakes’ home was destroyed by fire; lister recommended returning roughly the net taxes owed and the board voted to abate the amount presented at the hearing.
The Town of Williston Board of Abatement voted to approve a tax abatement for Darren and Lisa Jakes after the couple’s home was destroyed by fire.
At the hearing, a lister told the board the Jakes’ property suffered a 97% loss after the April 12 fire and that the taxpayer’s net taxes, after the state payment, amounted to $950.20; the lister recommended returning that amount. The board discussed the calculation and moved to abate the taxes as presented. After a voice vote the chair announced the ayes carried.
The board did not change the assessed value on the town grand list at the hearing; members explained that challenges to how a property is valued are typically handled through the Board of Civil Authority (BCA) grievance or assessment appeal process rather than the abatement hearing. The abatement approved returns taxes paid for the period indicated by the lister’s calculation.
The hearing record shows the rebate recommendation came from the lister’s office and the board adopted an abatement amount following the applicant’s testimony and board discussion. The board did not record a roll‑call tally in the minutes beyond the voice vote in favor.
The board closed the Jakes matter and moved on to other agenda items.
