05-08-2023 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting Minutes

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LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZTION concerns about the valuation of her home and noted that there has been a$120,000 increase in her home's taxable value since 2020. She said that when she contacted the county with concerns about the stark increase, she was told it was based on properties sold in the area. Ms. Featherstone then provided several examples of comparable sales in the area of her home and said that each sold for less than her valuation. Mr. Dagostino stated that county staff will also go to Ms. Featherstone's property to review and will also check comparable sales. He also confirmed that Ms. Featherstone has retained her right to appeal to the County as well. No further comments were received from residents. Mr. Halligan provided details on two additional residential properties as both property owners have contacted the County about valuation and have retained the right to appeal to the County Board of Appeals: 19-31-22-21-0024; 7104 Mourning Dove Rd, Lisa Dobias Original value: $484,300; revised value $481 She has retained her right to appeal at the LBAE reconvene or at the County Board; however, Mr. Halligan reported she was satisfied with the outcome after the inspection and does not plan to further appeal. 25-31-22-41-0026, 2318 Iverson Ct, Stacy Zinken Original value: $592,400; revised value: $548,000 however, Mr. Halligan reported she was satisfied with the outcome after the inspection and does not plan to further appeal. Mr. Jim Ryan reviewed the following commercial properties: CHANGES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BOARD MEETING 18-31-22-41-0010—Original Value- $2,187,500; Revised Value- $1,746,000 ONGOING VALUE DISCUSSION TO KEEP OPEN UNTIL COUNTY BOARD 17-31-22-22-0042 17-31-22-21-0029 17-31-22-21-0031 17-31-22-21-0030 17-31-22-22-0045 17-31-22-22-0047 Councilmember Ruhland inquired of the significant valuation reduction for PID ending in 0010. Mr. Ryan explained that a review of the property found that a factor had been applied to the property which should not have been applied; removal of that factor reduced the valuation. Discussion was held on closing the meeting or recessing to allow a follow-up by County staff at 2