PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
L. D. EGNOR,
COMMISSIONER
NANCY
CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
Robert L. Bailey, President, called the Board of Equalization and Review to order at 1:00 p.m.
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated that the Assessor’s Real, Personal and Business Property books were available for the board to review, if needed.
REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessments on real, personal and business property provided by the Assessor. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve the letter to Cabell County property owners regarding the 10% increase of assessed values on reserved oil and gas. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated no hearings had been scheduled for this date, so there being no other business, President Bailey recessed the meeting at 1:15 p.m. until Monday, February 3, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
L. D. EGNOR, COMMISSIONER
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.
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APPROVE: CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENTS ON REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessments on real, personal and business property as provided by the Assessor. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
10:00 A.M. KYLE ELLIS-CANCELLED
RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2003
10:15 A.M. CANCELLED
10:30 A.M. THURMAN BURNS, APPEARING
785 ROBY ROAD-DISTRICT GIDEON, MAP
49
PARCEL 281.1, CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$52,000
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$66,800
VALUE IN MR. BURNS’ OPINION-$52,500
Thurman Burns, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to express his concerns with the 22% increase in the 2003 appraised value of his home. MR. Burns stated that due to the location being in close proximity to Marcum Terrace and surrounding neighborhoods, he believed the appraisal should be $52,500.00.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to reset Mr. Burns’ appointment to February 18, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
10:45 A.M. RICHARD Z. HILL, JR.-DID NOT APPEAR
11:00 A.M. CANCELLED
11:30 A.M. CANCELLED
Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 10:55 a.m., until 1:00 p.m.
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Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the Board of Equalization and Review at 1:00 p.m.
1:00 P.M. JEFF BIEDERMAN
102 OAK TREE LANE-DISTRICT GIDEON,
MAP 620
PARCEL 293, CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$188,700
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$309,600
VALUE IN MR. BIDERMAN’S OPINION-
NO VALUE GIVEN
Jeff Biederman, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review stating his property taxes had been increased 64%. Mr. Biederman stated an addition had been added onto his home but he was questioning the 64% increase.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Biederman that he would receive the Board’s decision in the mail.
After a brief discussion Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the 2003 appraisal of $309,600.00 for the property located at 102 Oak Tree Lane, Gideon District, Map 620, Parcel 293, Class 2. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
1:15 P.M. MR. & MRS. BLAINE HATFIELD
118 PARKWAY DRIVE, GIDEON DISTRICT,
MAP 50
PARCEL 186, CLASS 2 HE
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$72,300
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$83,900
VALUE IN MR. HATFIELD’S
OPINION-$82,500
Mrs. Blaine Hatfield, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to request a reduction in the appraised value of their home. Mrs. Hatfield stated the 2003 appraisal had increased their taxes more than one hundred dollars for this tax year.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. & Mrs. Hatfield they would be notified by mail of the decision of the Board.
Robert L. Bailey, President, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value of 118 Parkway Drive, Gideon District, Map 50, Parcel 186, Class 2 HE from $83,900 to $80,000.00. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2003
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
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1:30 P.M. JAMES MARCUM
1319 MONROE AVENUE, KYLE DISTRICT,
MAP 410
PARCEL 522, CLASS 4
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$4,300
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$4,400
VALUE IN MR. MARCUM’S OPINION-$4,600
After a brief discussion Robert L. Bailey, President, discovered the appraisal had already been adjusted and a letter notifying Mr. Marcum had been forwarded. Mr. Marcum stated he had not fully reviewed the adjustment letter.
Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 1:30 p.m. until February 7, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT: L. D. EGNOR, PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
ABSENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
L. D. Egnor, President Pro-tem, called the Board of Equalization and Review to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE: CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR
ASSESSMENTS ON REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
Nancy Cartmill,
Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or
assessments of real, personal and business property as provided by the Assessor. L. D. Egnor, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
10:00 A.M. JACK AND MARY ANN DOLEN
437 NORWAY AVENUE, GIDEON DISTRICT,
MAP 63
PARCEL 565, CLASS 4
2002 APPRAISED VALUE - $57,900
2003 APPRAISED VALUE - $92,600
VALUE IN MS. DOLEN’S OPINION-$68,000
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003
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Parker L. Ward, Jr., RE/MAX Realty Consultants Owner/Associate, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to request adjustment of the appraised value of the property owned by Jack and Mary Ann Dolen, 437 Norway Avenue, Gideon District. Mr. Ward stated surrounding properties had sold for between $40,000.00 and
$100,000.00. Mr. Ward further stated he had recommended a list price of $77,500.00 for the above property.
L. D. Egnor, President Pro-tem, advised Jack and Mary Ann Dolen that they would receive the Board’s recommendation by mail.
After a brief discussion, Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value to $80,000.00, for the property located at 437 Norway Avenue, Gideon District, Map 63, Parcel 565, Class 4. L. D. Egnor, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
10:15 A.M. JOE RARDIN
518 SIXTH AVENUE, KYLE DISTRICT, MAP
29
PARCEL 104, CLASS 4
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$71,100
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$85,300
VALUE IN MR. RARDIN’S OPINION- NO
AMOUNT
L. D. Egnor, President Pro-tem, informed Mr. Rardin that the application mailed to him must be returned before the Board of Equalization and Review could address his concerns. President Pro-tem Egnor asked that a new application be provided to Mr. Rardin and the matter be reset until February 11, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
L. D. Egnor, President Pro-tem, recessed the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:45 a.m., until February 11, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
L. D. EGNOR, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
ABSENT: NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessments on real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
10:00 A.M. CANCELLED-RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY
14, 2003
10:15 A.M. MARGARET MARTIN
3841 FOUR POLE ROAD
GUYANDOTTE DISTRICT, MAP 11, PARCEL
0009,
CLASS 4
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$74,300
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$89,500
VALUE IN MS. MARTIN’S OPINION-$80,000
Margaret Martin, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review and expressed concern over the increase in property taxes levied on her home. Mrs. Martin explained she has a homestead exemption but the increase in property taxes has negated any tax relief from the exemption. Mrs. Martin went on to say the Deputy Assessor would be working with her next year to reclassify some of her property to change how it would be assessed.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mrs. Martin that the Board’s decision would be sent to her by mail.
10:30 A.M. LEON COLDIRON
GIDEON DISTRICT, MAP 46, PARCEL 788,
CLASS 4
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$11,000
2002 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION LOWERED
APPRAISAL TO-$11,000
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$14,000
VALUE IN MR. COLDIRON’S
OPINION-$9,400
Leon Coldiron, citizen, addressed the Board of Equalization and Review regarding rental property he owned located at 1801 Bungalow Avenue, Gideon District, Map 46, Parcel 788, Class 4. Mr. Coldiron stated he had made no improvements to the property.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Coldiron that the decision of the Board would be sent to him by mail.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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10:45 A.M. CANCELLED
11:00 A.M. CANCELLED
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated the properties of Mrs. Martin and Mr. Coldiron would be discussed at the February 14, 2003 meeting and a decision would be made at that time.
Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting until February 14, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
ABSENT: L. D. EGNOR, COMMISSIONER
Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE: CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR
ASSESSMENT ON
REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessment on real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated the discussion on the properties of Mrs. Martin and Mr. Coldiron from the meeting of February 11, 2003, would not be discussed until February 18, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.
10:00 A.M. JOE RARDIN-CANCELLED
10:15 A.M. W.F. & DELORES J.
DONOHOE-CANCELLED
Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting until February 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
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L. D. EGNOR, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
ABSENT: NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve rescheduling the residents who could not keep their appointments due to the weather and also reschedule the afternoon hearings concerning mineral rights, until Friday, February 21, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
10:00 A.M. GARY MCMULLEN
791 ROBY ROAD, HUNTINGTON
GIDEON DISTRICT, MAP 49, PARCEL 281,
CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$53,800
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$65,200
VALUE IN MR. MCMULLEN’S
OPINION-$55,000
Gary McMullen, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to request an adjustment of the appraised value on his home. Mr. McMullen provided
pictures of the area around his property and explained the entire neighborhood had deteriorated.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. McMullen he would receive the Board’s answer by mail.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to decrease the appraised value of the property owned by Gary McMullen and located at 791 Roby Road, Gideon District, Map 49, Parcel 49, Class 2, to $60, 200.00. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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10:15 A.M. THURMAN BURNS
785 ROBY ROAD, GIDEON DISTRICT,
MAP 49, PARCEL 281.1, CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$52,000
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$66,800
VALUE IN MR. BURN’S
OPINION-$52,500
Thurman Burns, citizen, addressed the Board of Equalization and Review requesting his
property taxes be decreased due to the condition of the area and surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Burns provided pictures for the Board to review.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Burns he would receive their decision by mail.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve decreasing the appraised value the property owned by Thurman Burns and located at 785 Roby Road, Gideon District, Map 49, Parcel 281.1, Class 2 to $61,800.00. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated the Board needed to discuss the properties of Margaret Martin and Leon Coldiron and a decision reached.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value on Margaret Martin’s property, located at 3841 Four Pole Road, Gideon District, Map 11, Parcel 0009, Class 4 to $76, 100.00. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve ajusting the appraised value of Mr. Leon Coldiron’s property, located at 1801 Bungalow Avenue, Gideon District, Map 46, Parcel 788, Class 4, to $12,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
Robert L. Bailey, President reconvened the meeting at 10:35 a.m.
10:35 A.M. LARRY KELL-D & D INC. (PARKS CORPORATION)
7700 OHIO RIVER ROAD, HUNTINGTON
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
DISTRICT 10, MAP 7, PARCEL 10.2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$3,631,900
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$3,586,100
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Larry Kell, representing Parks Corporation, addressed the Board of Equalization and review to request an adjustment of the property taxes levied on the Parks Corporation.
Lawrence Smith, West Virginia State Tax and Revenue office, also appeared and stated he would like to discuss the issue with Mr. Kell and return at a later time with his recommendation.
Commissioner Egnor offered his office for Mr. Smith and Mr. Kell to discuss the matter and asked that they return with their recommendation when finished.
10:45 A.M. W. F. DONOHOE
106 WEDGEWOOD ESTATES, MILTON
GRANT DISTRICT, MAP 5, PARCEL 35,
CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$311,000
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$480,000
VALUE IN MR. DONOHOE’S OPINION-
HOME
$250,000 TO $275,000
LAND
$94,000 TO $100,000
W. F. Donohoe, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to request relief on the taxes against his property. Mr. Donohoe stated some of the land was ravines and timber and some of the land could not be used for development or even a home site. Mr. Donohoe provided pictures of his property for the Board to review.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Donohoe he would receive notification of their decision by mail.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value of the property owned by W. F. Donohoe located at 106 Wedgewood Estates, Grant District, Map 5, Parcel 35, Class 2, to $400,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
APPEARING: LARRY
KELL-PARKS CORPORATION
Larry Kell and Lawrence Smith returned to inform the Board of Equalization and Review of their recommendations. Mr. Smith stated he would recommend a reduction of appraised value on Parks Corporation to $2,250,000.00. Mr. Kell stated he agreed with that amount.
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L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value of 7700 Ohio River Road, Huntington, Industrial Property, District 10, Map 7, Parcel 10.2, to $2,250,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
11:15 A.M. BONNIE SARGENT
121 LOCUST STREET, HUNTINGTON
GIDEON
DISTRICT, MAP 63, PARCEL 571, CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED
VALUE-$59,900
2003 APPRAISED
VALUE-$90,500
VALUE IN MRS.
SARGENT’S OPINION-NONE GIVEN
Bonnie Sargent, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to request a reduction of property taxes on her home. Mrs. Sargent stated she had a letter from Todd Nelson, Old Colony Realtors, in which he had given her an appraised market value of $70,000.00. Mrs. Sargent went on to say she had made no improvement to the property.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mrs. Sargent she would receive the Board’s decision by mail.
After a brief discussion, Robert L. Bailey, President, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value of the property owned by Bonnie Sargent at 121 Locust Street, Gideon District, Map 63, Parcel 571, Class 2, to $75,000.00. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
11:30 A.M. SHARON HODGE
1650 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD,
HUNTINGTON
GIDEON DISTRICT, MAP 61, PARCEL 435,
CLASS 2
2002 APPRAISED VALUE-$89,000
2003 APPRAISED VALUE-$99,100
VALUE IN MS. HODGE’S OPINION-$90,000
Sharon Hodge, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review to request relief on the appraised value of her home. Ms. Hodge stated she had just purchased the property and believed there could be a mix up on the lots, as her escrow account had paid property taxes on a lot she did not own.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, Ms. Hodge and Brian Daniels, Deputy Assessor, proceeded to the Record Room to view the deed for Ms. Hodge’s property.
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corrected. Brian Daniels, Deputy Assessor, stated Ms. Hodge was only appraised for the one lot on which her house was located.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Ms. Hodge she would receive notification of their decision by mail.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve adjusting the appraised value of the property owned by Sharon Hodge, located at 1650 Washington Boulevard, Gideon District, Map 61, Parcel 435, Class 2, to $95,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
APPROVE: CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR
ASSESSMENT ON REAL, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
Robert L.
Bailey, President, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or
assessment on real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 12:45 p.m., until Friday, February 21, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
L. D. EGNOR, COMMISSIONER
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
Robert L. Bailey, President reconvened the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVED: CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENT ON REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
L. D. Egnor,
Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or
assessments
of real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
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10:00 A.M. KATHY CARTER
DISTRICT 9,
MAP 9, PARCEL 5, CLASS 4
2002
APPRAISED VALUE-$96,000
2003
APPRAISED VALUE-$86,900
VALUE IN MS.
CARTER’S OPINION-$60,000
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed the Board that prior to the meeting Ms. Carter
discussed her property with the Assessor’s office and they had reached a compromise.
10:15 A.M. RODGERS ARKANSAS
ASSOCIATION-EAST HILLS MALL CONFERENCE CALL WITH LARRY HAMILTON-
MARVIN F.
POER & COMPANY
5278 IRVIN
ROAD, HUNTINGTON
HUNTINGTON/GUYANDOTTE
DISTRICT, MAP 4P,
PARCEL 0124,
CLASS 3
2002
APPRAISED VALUE-$2,571,400
2003
APPRAISED VALUE-$2,571,400
VALUE IN
THEIR OPINION-NONE GIVEN
Sharon Ross, Assistant County Manager, placed the teleconference call to Larry
Hamilton, Authorized Tax Representative for EBLS Property Management, who is the
manager for the East Hills Mall and the senior consultant for Marvin F. Poer & Company.
Mr. Hamilton informed the Board he had calculated his figures based on an income approach. Mr. Hamilton further stated that there had been a drop in income due to a retail store moving out of the mall.
After a lengthy discussion, John Wheeler, Deputy Assessor, recommended decreasing the appraised value to $2,298,100.00. Deputy Wheeler stated this would reflect a warehouse area instead of a retail area.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Hamilton he would receive the Board’s decision by mail.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to decrease the appraised value of the property known as East Hills Mall, located at 5278 Irvin Road, Huntington/Guyandotte, Map 4P, Parcel 0124, Class 3, to $2,298,100.00. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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10:30 A.M. KYLE ELLIS
MUD RIVER,
MILTON
GRANT
DISTRICT, MAP 25, PARCEL 26, CLASS 3
2002
APPRAISED VALUE-$24,400
2003
APPRAISED VALUE-$39,600
VALUE IN MR.
ELLIS’S OPINION-
Kyle Ellis, citizen, appeared before the Board representing his mother who was the property owner, to request a reduction of the appraised value of property located on Mud River Road, Grant District, Map 25, Parcel 26, Class 3. Mr. Ellis stated a right-of-way went directly through the center of the property and the property was located in the floodplain.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, requested Connie Gray, Administrator of Grants and Permits, provide the Board with information concerning the floodplain.
Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Ellis that he would receive the Board’s decision by mail.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to reduce the appraised value of property owned by Mrs. Ellis and located on Mud River Road, Grant District, Map 25, Parcel 26, Class 3, to $36,000.00. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
APPEARING: DON HEBB, WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF TAX AND REVENUE-PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
RE:
APPRAISED VALUE OF CERTAIN RESERVE NATURAL RESOURCE PROPERTIES
Don Hebb, West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue-Property Tax Division, appeared before the Board to explain the reason for approximately 100 individuals receiving an increase for certain reserve natural resources on their property. Mr.
Hebb explained that Cabell County was one of eleven counties to receive the new computer software for the mineral assessments and conversion of information for the computer system, several properties were not converted or were not included for mineral assessment. Mr. Hebb went on to say the property owners involved had been notified and he would be speaking with any others who had questions regarding the mineral assessments.
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CITIZEN TO SPEAK:
Howard Adkins, citizen, appeared before the Board of Equalization and Review seeking an explanation of the mineral assessment of his property, which was located on Big Cabell Creek. Mr. Adkins stated he had been in contact with Mr. Hebb but was not sure if he needed to appear for clarification.
Mr. Hebb stated he had spoken with Mr. Adkins and the Assessor’s office and found that Mr. Adkins’ appraisement had an error in the timber acres and had been adjusted and corrected.
APPROVE:
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve evaluation corrections regarding letters sent February 6, 2003. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to adjourn the Board of Equalization and Review for 2002. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Adjourned Sine die
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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