2021 March Board of Review Virtual Meeting Notice

 2021 March Board of Review Virtual Meeting Notice

The City of Hillsdale March Board of Review is scheduled to meet

Monday, March 8, 2021         9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021         3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order dated February 4, 2021 prohibits indoor non-residential gatherings to no more than 10 people from no more than two households through March 29, 2021.

Therefore, members of the Board and the public may participate in the meeting electronically via the GoToMeeting app by clicking this link https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/430931869 or by calling 1-669-224-3412 and entering the conference code number 430-931-869 when prompted.

Resident and nonresident taxpayers may and are strongly encouraged to submit their appeals in writing prior to March 8, even if planning to appeal in person.  All petitioners are required to complete and submit form L-4035 Petition to Board of Review as the official record of their appeal.  Petitions and written appeals may be emailed to assessor@cityofhillsdale.org or delivered to:

                        Hillsdale City Hall

                        Attn:  Board of Review

                        97 N Broad St

                        Hillsdale, MI  49242

Appointments are strongly encouraged but not required.  Please email assessor@cityofhillsdale.org or call (517)437-6440 with questions, to request a petition, or to schedule an appointment with the Board of Review.  All petitions must be received prior to 9:00 p.m. March 9, 2021.  Additional dates and times may be scheduled at the discretion of the Board.

From the DHHS Coronavirus March 5, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order FAQ (from https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-553410--,0...)

Q: Are public meetings or board meetings permitted under this Order?

A: Yes, up to 25 board members may gather for a meeting. Under Public Act 254 of 2020, public meetings may be conducted virtually for any reason through March 31, 2021.

The public may also attend the meeting in person subject to all applicable masking and distancing requirements. For public attendance to be permitted beyond 25 persons, the event must be designed to ensure that every person can avoid mingling or engaging in physical contact with persons from outside their household. For example, a reception larger than 25 persons would not be permitted indoors. All meetings covered by the Open Meetings Act – whether conducted virtually or in person – must also comply with Public Act 254 of 2020.