April 17, 2008

COUNTY ASSESSOR MEETING

Board of Equalization and Adjustment

Official Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

Those present were County Assessor John Keefe, Greg Carlson, Lyle Johnson, Dave Milles, and Gene Olson.

Assessor reported that from September 2006 to April 2007, there have been 19 sales in Lent and 9 bank sales.  October 2006 to October 2007 period had 16 sales.  Assessor gave a breakdown on tax information.  Market Value is based on current sales.  Limited market value and actual market value will be the same after 2010.  Assessor also noted that if collections don’t come in as expected, it might affect our budget.  Also noted our fire station will be paid off in 2012.

Assessor reminded all present that if they were not satisfied here tonight, they could make an appointment to appear at the County Equalization meeting on June 16.

Questions from Public:

Art Olive asked how was market value figured?  Assessor explained and Mr. Olive was satisfied.

Dave Milles: Withdrew

Don Perron requested reduction in total valuation because of condition of structures and some have been removed.  Assessor to review and re-evaluate.  Gene Olson moved to reduce valuation by $8,600.  Dave Milles seconded.  Motion approved.

Jerome Perron asked could you build on a 5 acre lot on Iris Avenue.  Was told to apply for a building permit and the process will start from there to see if he is able to build or not.  Jerome Perron also asked on a 30 acre parcel on the Jurek Farm; wanted to know how it was valued.  Assessor told him it was at the market rate of approximately $4,200 per acre for farm land.  Gene Olson moved to hold as is.  Dave Milles seconded.  Motion passed.

Tenny Anderson asked why the county value was $330,500 when she had it on the market for 4 months at $300,000 and didn’t get a buyer.  Lent Board recommended a $17,000 reduction in value and she left satisfied.  Dave Milles moved to reduce valuation by $17,000.  Lyle Johnson seconded.  Motion passed.

Connie and Dave Thorp left with no questions.  All had been previously answered.  Dave Milles moved for no change.  Gene Olson seconded.  Motion passed.

Letter was received from Monica Frischkorn.  Question about increased valuation.  Assessor stated he couldn’t see into the basement, so he assumed it was finished.  Also added central air.  Assessor was informed that the lower level was not finished and general condition of the home is getting poorer.  Lent Board recommended a $17,000 reduction.  Dave Milles moved to reduce valuation by $17,000.  Lyle Johnson seconded.  Motion passed.

Letter was received from Carl and Shannon Kratzke asking for a reduction in value because of falling general market and oak wilt problems on their property.  Lent board recommended no adjustment.

Total Township Market value is $338,486,900.00.  New improvements for 2007 total $1,679,200.00. 

Dave Milles moved to adjourn meeting.  Lyle Johnson seconds.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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Chair Signature                                                 Clerk Signature