BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008

 

PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, called the Board of Equalization and Review to order at 10:00 a.m.

 

APPEARING                        KAY DAY, CHIEF DEPUTY FOR THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

 

Kay Day, Assessor’s Chief Deputy, stated the Assessor’s Real, Personal and Business Property Books were available for the board to review, if needed. 

 

APPROVE:               CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENT ON

                                    REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessment on real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (A) 

 

10:00 A.M.                 DR. TARA SHARMA, APPEARING

                                    #1 BRIGHTON WAY, HUNTINGTON, WV

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 75, PARCEL - 148 

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $634,700

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $634,700

                                    VALUE IN DR. SHARMA’S OPINION - $550,000

 

Dr. Sharma stated he believed the appraised value of his property was too high, due to the fact that he had not been able to sell his home.  Dr. Sharma further stated he tried for nine months to sell his home for $750,000 and at a later date reduce the price to $680,000, however, he still was unable to sell the property.

 

Brian Daniels, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated the homes in the Stanford Park area were selling for approximately $100.00 per square foot and Dr. Sharma’s home was appraised for about $90.00 per square foot.  Mr. Daniels showed the board pictures of several homes in area that had sold in the same price range of Dr. Sharma’s. 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, asked Dr. Sharma if he could sell his home what price would he take and Dr. Sharma replied he would take $575,000 for the home. 

 

                                    CAMPBELL DR., HUNTINGTONLOT #: 389-392

                                    DISTRICT – GUYANDOTTE, MAP – 7C, PARCEL – 128

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $8,200

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $8,200

 

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                                    CAMPBELL DR., HUNTINGTONLOT #: 63-64

                                    DISTRICT – GUYANDOTTE, MAP – 7C, PARCEL – 147

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $3,900

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $4,900

 

                                    RECE COURT, HUNTINGTONLOT #: 62

                                    DISTRICT – GUYANDOTTE, MAP – 7C, PARCEL – 148

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $900

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $1,200

 

                                    WRIGHT COURT, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISTRICT – GUYANDOTTE, MAP – 7C, PARCEL – 149

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $6,000

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $7,500   

 

Dr. Sharma stated there were no buildings on the four properties nor had any improvements been made.

 

Jon Wheeler, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated the value for the four properties had been established by the sale of houses in that area. 

 

Robert L. Bailey President, informed Dr. Sharma that he would be notified by mail of the Board’s decision. 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve lowering the appraised value of the property of Tara Sharma, located at #1 Brighton Way, Huntington, Gideon District, Map 75, Parcel 148 from $634,700 to $575,000, and the properties located on Campbell Drive, Huntington, Lot #389-392, Guyandotte District, Map 7C, Parcel 128, Campbell Drive, Huntington, Lot #63-64, Guyandotte District, Map 7C, Parcel 147, Rece Court, Huntington, Lot #62, Guyandotte District, Map 7C, Parcel 148 and Wright Court, Huntington, Guyandotte District, Map 7C, Parcel 149 remain at the 2008 appraised value.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 10:20 a.m., until Monday February 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.  

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007

 

PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

 

ABSENT:                  NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER   

 

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Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROVE:               CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENT ON

                                    REAL, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS PROPERTY

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve 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.  Exhibit (B)

 

10:00 A.M.                 NANCY REASOR MOSS – CANCELLED APPOINTMENT

 

10:15 A.M.                 CHARLES SAMMONS, APPEARING 

                                    1357 CHARLESTON AVENUE, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 45, PARCEL – 449

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $47,600

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $56,700

                                    VALUE IN MR. SAMMONS’ OPINION - $42,000 TO $45,000 

 

Mr. Sammons stated that due to problems in the neighborhood, he had not been able to rent the two apartments at the 1357 Charleston Avenue location.  Mr. Sammons further stated there was considerable damage to the inside of the apartments, which he was now in the process of repairing, at an approximate cost of $10,000.00.  Mr. Sammons requested that the property be appraised at $42,000.00 to $45,000.00, until he was able to complete the repairs needed.

 

Brian Daniels, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated that across the street from the 1357 Charleston Avenue location, property, which was larger and in better shape, sold for $80,000.00 and in the same area and in a worse location, property sold for $63,500.00.  Mr. Daniels also stated he believed the new medical center that was built near 1357 Charleston Avenue would increase Mr. Sammons’ property. 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to lower the appraised value of the property of Charles Sammons, located at 1357 Charleston Avenue, Huntington, Gideon District, Map 45, Parcel 449 from $56,700.00 to $44,00.00, until the repairs were completed.  Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 10:10 a.m., until Friday, February 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008

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PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.

 

ARROVE:                 CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENT ON

                                    REAL, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessment on real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (C)

 

10:00 A.M.                 RESCHEDULED

 

10:15 A.M.                 SHIRLEY REYNOLDS, APPEARING

                                    12TH AVENUE & 12TH  STREET, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISRTICT – GIDEON, MAP – 45, PARCEL – 543

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $45,600

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $77,600

                                    VALUE IN MR. CHAFFIN’S OPINION - 

 

Shirley Reynolds did not appear before the Board of Equalization and Review.

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 10:20 a.m., until Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008

 

PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES 

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review at 2:00 p.m. 

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008

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APPROVE                CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENTS ON

                                    REAL, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS PROPERTY

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the corrections of appraisal or assessment on real, personal and business property, as provided by the Assessor.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (D)

 

2:00 P.M.                    CANCELLED – 2/07/08

 

2:15 P.M.                    JAMES BELL, APPEARING

                                    BLACK HOLLOW ROAD, ONA

                                    DISTRICT – UNION, MAP – 31002300000000

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $82,400

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $94,500

                                    VALUE IN MR. BELL’S OPINION

 

                                    BLACK HOLLOW ROAD, ONA

                                    DISTRICT – UNION, MAP – 3102300050000

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,900

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $5,900

                                    VALUE IN MR. BELL’S OPINION  

 

Mr. Bell provided pictures of his property to the Board and stated he believed the value of his property (Map-31002300000000) was appraised too high.  Mr. Bell further stated the property had a three room cabin with utilities, however, it was not lived in and was only used for a few days at a time. 

 

Brent Williams, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated the sales comparison method was used to assess Mr. Bell’s property and property in the area had been selling recently.  Mr. Williams further stated that the cabin was considered as a dwelling.

 

Mr. Bell stated the property (Map-3102300050000) was less then an acre and nothing was on it but brush and he believed it was worth $500.00.

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Bell that he would be notified by mail of the Board’s decision.

 

2:30 P.M.                    BILLY CHAFFIN, APPEARING

                                    28 WILSON ROAD, ROAD BARBOURSVILLE

                                    DISTRICT – MCCOMAS, MAP – 4A00, PARCEL – 34000000000

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $75,000

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $85,600

                                    VALUE IN MR. CHAFFIN’S OPINION - $75,400 

 

 

 

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Mr. Chaffin stated he built the house in 1970 and no improvements had been made to the house or property.  Mr. Chaffin further stated he did not understand why his property values would raise just because the value of his neighbors’ property raised.

 

Jon Wheeler, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated the sales comparison method was used and the houses in that area were selling at a good price.

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Mr. Chaffin that he would be notified by mail of the Board’s decision.

 

2:45 P.M.                    CHRISTINA SPYCH, APPEARING FOR

                                    FLINT GROUP PIGMENTS (BPS PRINTING SYSTEM LLC)

                                    2401 5TH AVENUE, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 20, PARCEL – 98.1

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $111,800

                                             NOTE: VALUE IS FOR LAND ONLY, BAD DEED

                                             BUILDINGS CHARGED TO BASF (RELEASE & NEW

                                             TICKET MADE FOR 2007 TO CORRECT 2007 VALUE

                                             $2,297,800

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $3,715,400

                                    VALUE IN MS. SPYCH’S OPINION

 

Timothy S. Waggoner, West Virginia State Tax Department’s Attorney, and Faith C. Dangerfield, West Virginia State Tax Department’s Appraiser, appeared before the Board.

 

Mr. Waggoner asked Ms. Dangerfield the reason they were appearing today and Ms. Dangerfield stated the issue was the price per square foot of the property owned by the Flint Group. 

 

Mr. Waggoner asked Ms. Dangerfield several questions and Ms. Dangerfield informed the Board that in appraising the property several things were taken in consideration such as land sales, usage and the age of the buildings.  Ms. Dangerfield went on to say the average price per square foot was $21.00 and the Flint Group Pigments Plant square footage was anywhere between $4.00 to $32.00 per square foot.

 

Mr. Waggoner asked Ms. Dangerfield, in her opinion, if the appraised value was in line with other property and Ms. Dangerfield stated that by West Virginia State Law it was in line. 

 

Christina Spych, appearing for Flint Group Pigments, stated the buildings at the plant were not adjoined, which means if the plant would sell there would not be efficient work flow for an assembly line.  Ms. Spych further stated the original buildings were built in 1915 and updates were done in the plant sometime around 1950, however the buildings were still old.  

 

 

 

 

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Ms. Spych stated she had complied a list of industrial property similar with the plant here.  Ms. Spych further stated three properties were in West Virginia with the rest in neighboring states.  Ms. Spych went on to say some of the recent property sales the square footage was $6.00.  Ms. Spych requested the square footage for the Flint Group Pigments be reduced to $8.00 to $10.00 per square foot.

 

Mr. Waggoner asked if Ms. Spyck was a certified appraiser and she replied she was not a certified appraiser. 

 

Ms. Dangerfield stated she did not believe the data complied by Ms. Spych was comparable because you could not use the listing of property for comparison, you had to use the amount of the sales.

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, informed Ms. Spych she would be notified by mail of the Board’s decision.

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve lowering the appraised value of the property of James Bell located on Black Hollow Road, Ona, Union District, Map 31002300000000 from $94,500 to $89,000, and lowering the appraised value of the property located on Black Hollow Road, Ona, Union District, Map 3102300050000 from $5,900 to $2,900.00.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve lowering the appraised value of the property of Billy Chaffin located at 28 Wilson Road, Barboursville, McComas District, Map 4A00, and Parcel 34000000000 from $85,600 to $80,000.00.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve lowering the appraised value of property owned by the Flint Group Pigments, located at 2401 5th Avenue, Huntington, Gideon District, Map 20 and Parcel 98.1, from $3,715,400 to $3,164,000.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 3:20 p.m., until Friday, February 15, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008

 

PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER (BY TELECONFERENCE)

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

                                   

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008

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ABSENT                    NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER 

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m.

 

President Bailey stated the 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. appointments had cancelled.

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 10:01 a.m., until Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.   

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

 

PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review at 2:00 p.m.

 

APPROVE:               CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENT ON

                                    REAL, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS PROPERTY 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve corrections of appraisal or assessment on real, personal, and business property, as provided by the Assessor.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (E)

 

2:00 P.M.                    CANCELLED

 

2:30 P.M.                    LARRY ELLIS, APPEARING FOR:

                                    PARKS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (PARKVIEW LP)

                                    100 PARKS CIRCLE, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISTRICT – KLYE, MAP – 55, PARCEL – 346

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,952,100

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,952,100

                                    VALUE IN MR. ELLIS’ OPINION – NO VALUE GIVEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

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                                    HAMLETS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                    112 HAMLET LANE, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISTRICT – GUYANDOTTE, MAP – 4, PARCEL – 1.2

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $3,015,000

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $3,015,000

                                    VALUE IN MR. ELLIS’ OPINION – NO VALUE GIVEN

 

                                    PINE HAVEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                    100 PINE DRIVE, MILTON

                                    DISTRICT – CITY OF MILTON, MAP – 10, PARCEL – 1.1

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $39,000 (VACANT LAND)

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,017,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION

                                    VALUE IN MR. ELLIS’ OPINION – NO VALUE GIVEN 

 

David Bunch, Certified General Appraiser, appeared before the Board on behalf of Parks Limited Partnership, Hamlets Limited Partnership and Pine Haven Limited Partnership to discuss the appraised value for the three properties. Mr. Bunch stated the only way to appraise the properties would be by income value approach.  Mr. Bunch further stated the units were built using the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the renter must qualify with a section eight certificate in order to rent a unit.  Mr. Bunch went on to say the rent on these units were restricted for a period of thirty to forty years even if the property should sell. 

 

John Perry, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated the guidelines were set by the State and the Assessor’s Office could not appraise by the income approach, they would have to appraise by the market value.     

 

Larry Ellis, William Dotson and Charles Peoples also appeared before the Board regarding these three properties.

 

After a lengthy discussion, W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve for the Board of Equalization and Review to meet Friday, February 22, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., in order to allow both sides time to discuss this matter and come to an agreement.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

2:45 P.M.                    DESMOND BYRNE, APPEARING

                                    GOFF HILL ROAD, GLENWOOD

                                    DISTRICT – UNION, MAP – 5, PARCEL -9

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $62,200

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $62,200

                                    VALUE IN MR. BYRNE’S OPINION – NO VALUE GIVEN

 

 

 

 

 

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                                    GOFF HILL ROAD, GLENWOOD

                                    DISTRICT – UNION, MAP – 5, PARCEL – 23

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $47,000

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $57,200

                                    VALUE IN MR. BYRNE’S OPINION – NO VALUE GIVEN 

 

Mr. Byrne stated he believed his property appraisal was too high because his property did not have water.  Mr. Byrne further stated the appraisal value of his property had risen considerable last year and would like for the Board to consider a reduction in the appraised value of his property.  Mr. Byrne also asked if his property was compared with property that had access to water.

 

Brent Williams, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, explained that one reason Mr. Byrne’s property had raised last year would be that every three years an appraiser from the Assessor’s Office must visit the property.  Mr. Williams further stated the appraisal on the property was done by the sales comparison method and gave examples of several pieces of property that have sold in the area for the last couple of years.  Mr. Williams stated some of the property that sold had access to water while others did not.  Mr. Williams stated that Parcel-9 was considered woodlands.    

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, told Mr. Byrne he would be notified by mail of the Board’s decision. 

 

3:00 P.M.                    STEVEN R. BROADWATER, APPEARING FOR:

                                    VICTORY PLACE LLC, 6330 RT 60 E., BARBOURSVILLE

                                    BARBOURSVILLE DISTRICT, MAP 8J, PARCEL 294.1

                                    2007 BOE LOWERED APPRAISED VALUE TO $2,807,900

                                    APPEALED TO CIRCUIT COURT OF CABELL COUNTY

                                    FINAL ORDER BY JOHN L. CUMMINGS, JUDGE

                                    CIVIL ACTION NO: 07-C-0217

                                    DATED DECEMBER 7, 2007                   

                                    APPRAISED VALUE LOWERED TO $1,450,000 

 

Steven R. Broadwater, Attorney representing Victory Place, stated that the value of the property had not changed since last year. Mr. Broadwater further stated he believed the problem was the way the federal government had structured tax credits.  Mr. Broadwater went on to say if the tax bill was too high for the taxpayer, then something would suffer and affordable housing could not be provided. 

 

John Perry, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated this was the same issue the Board had before with the previous taxpayer.  Mr. Perry further stated he had called the State Tax Department and requested some direction and guidelines for the Assessor’s Office in these two matters.

 

Mr. Perry also stated the Assessor’s Office was not aware of the court’s decision regarding Victory Place.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

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Robert L. Bailey, President, stated this matter would be held over until Friday, February 22, 2008, at 9:00 p.m., in order for the Assessor’s Office to receive guidelines from the State Tax Department.

 

CLARIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN ON FEBRUARY 12, 2008 BOE

 

                                    FLINT GROUP PIGMENTS (BPS PRINTING LLC)

                                    2401 5TH AVENUE, HUNTINGTON

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 20, PARCEL – 98.1

                                    2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $111,800

                                             NOTE: VALUE IS FOR LAND ONLY, BAD DEED.

                                    BUILDINGS CHARGED TO BASF (RELEASE & NEW

                                    TICKET MADE FOR 2007 TO CORRECT 2007

                                    VALUE – $2,297,800  

                                    2008 VALUE - $3,715,400

                                    ACTION BOE FEBRUARY 12, 2008 - APPRAISED

                                    VALUE LOWERED TO $3,164,000

 

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 20, PARCEL – 43

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $631,800

 

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 20, PARCEL – 45

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $570,200

 

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 20, PARCEL – 91

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $23,200

 

                                    DISTRICT – GIDEON, MAP – 20, PARCEL – 210

                                    2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,400 

 

John Perry, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, requested the Board clarify action taken at the February 12, 2008, Board of Equalization and Review regarding the BPS Printing System.  Mr. Perry stated there were five pieces of property considered.

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to leave the four other properties located in Gideon District, Map 20, Parcel 43-$631,800, Parcel 45-$570,000, Parcel 91-$23,200 and Parcel 210-$2,400 as appraised by the Assessor. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve leaving the appraised value of property owned by Desmond Byrne, located on Goff Hill Road, Glenwood, Union District, Map 5, Parcel 9 at $62,200 and to lower the appraised value for property located on Goff Hill, Glenwood, Union District, Map 5, Parcel 23 to $52,000.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

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Robert L. Bailey, President, recessed the meeting at 3:45 p.m., until Friday, February 22, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.   

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

 

PRESENT:                ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

                                    NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER

                                    W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

                                    SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                    FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, reconvened the meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review at 9:00 a.m. 

 

APPROVE:               CORRECTIONS OF APPRAISAL OR ASSESSMENT ON

                                    REAL, PERSONAL, AND BUSINESS PROPERTY

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve corrections of appraisal or assessment on real, personal and business property.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (F)

 

08-022-BOE01 – LARRY ELLIS, APPEARING FOR:

                        PARKS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (PARKVIEW LP)

                        100 PARKS CIRCLE, HUNTINGTON

                        DISTRICT – KYLE, MAP 55, PARCEL – 346

                        2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,952,100

                        2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,952,100

                        VALUE IN MR. ELLIS’ OPINION - $750,000

 

                        HAMLETS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                        112 HAMLET LANE, HUNTINGTON

                        DISTRICT – GUYANDOTTE, MAP – 4, PARCEL – 1.2

                        2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $3,015,000

                        2008 APPRAISED VALUE – 3,015,000

                        VALUE IN MR. ELLIS’ OPINION - $900,000

 

                        PINE HAVEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                        100 PINE DRIVE, MILTON

                        DISTRICT – CITY OF MILTON, MAP – 10, PARCEL – 1.1

                        2007 APPRAISED VALUE - $39,000 (VACANT LAND)

                        2008 APPRAISED VALUE - $2,017,000 (NEW CONSTRUCTION)

                        VALUE IN MR. ELLIS’ OPINION - $500,000

 

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

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Larry Ellis, Vice President and Management Agent for the Housing Development Corporation, stated letters were sent to the State Tax Department regarding the properties in hopes an agreement could be made on these properties, however, it would seem the Assessor’s hands would by tied, by the state, in lowering the appraised value.  Mr. Ellis further stated that he reviewed the figures on the properties and believed they could pay property tax of $25,000.00 per property on the Hamlets and Parks properties and $20,000.00 for Pine Haven.  Mr. Ellis said he was not sure what the assessed value would be on these properties.

 

Jon Wheeler, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, informed the Board the appraised value on the properties would be approximately $1 million on Pine Haven and $1.2 million to 1.3 million for the Hamlets and Parks.

 

Mr. Wheeler stated the Assessor’s Office had requested guidelines from the State Tax Legal Department regarding the properties and they were told they could use the market median rent approach as a check.  Mr. Wheeler further stated that by using the market rent approach, they were close to what the properties were appraised by the Assessor.

 

Mr. Ellis explained how the Tax Credit Program worked to the Board.

 

Jerry Hutchinson, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated the state Tax Department informed the Assessor’s Office they had appraised the properties correctly and how the buildings were financed did not enter into the appraised value. 

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to leave the appraised value on Parks Limited Partnership, 100 Parks Circle, Huntington, Kyle District, Map 55, Parcel 346 at the 2008 appraised value of $2,952,100; Hamlets Limited Partnership, 112 Hamlet Lane, Huntington, Guyandotte District, Map 4, Parcel 1.2 at the 2008 appraised value of $3,015,000 and  Pine Haven Limited Partnership, 100 Pine Drive, Milton, City of Milton District, Map 10, Parcel 1.1 at the 2008 appraised value of $2,017,000 as provided by the Assessor and on information provided by the State Tax Department.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

08-02-22-BOE02 – STEVEN R. BROADWATER, APPEARING FOR: 

                        VICTORY PLACE LLC, 6330 RT. 60 E., BARBOURSVILLE

                        BARBOURSVILLE DISTRICT, MAP 8J, PARCEL 294.1

                        2007 BOE LOWERED APPRAISED VALUE TO $2,807,900

                        APPEALED TO CIRCUIT COURT OF CABELL COUNTY

                        FINAL ORDER BY JOHN L. CUMMINGS, JUDGE

                        CIVIL ACTION NO: 07-C-0217

                        DATED DECEMBER 7, 2007

                        APPRAISED VALUE LOWERED TO : $1,450,000

 

 

 

 

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Steven R. Broadwater, Attorney for Victory Place, stated Victory Place should be appraised with the income approach and not the market value.  Mr. Broadwater further stated this was investment property and the only way anyone would purchase this property would be based on the income of the property. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, President, requested the record show that the Board of Equalization and Review lowered the appraised value of Victory Place in 2007 to $2,807,900 and Victory Place appealed to the Circuit Court where Judge Cummings lowered the appraised value to $1,450,000.  It was also noted that the Commission and the Assessor’s Office were not notified of the Circuit Court’s December 7, 2007, decision.. 

 

John Perry, Cabell County Assessor’s Office, stated this was the same situation as the previous property owner and the guidelines from the State Tax Department would apply.  Mr. Perry further stated he had used the market rent approach and the appraised value would be $2,988,400 and the market rent approach came to $3,150,000. 

 

Mr. Broadwater stated there also was the problem of not being notified that the Assessor had raised the assessed value for Victory Place.  Mr. Broadwater further stated that if there had been a notification they would have an appraiser with an updated appraisal and they would have been better prepared.

 

Mr. Perry informed the Board that if the appraised value did not go up 9%, the tax payer did not have to be notified and since they were using the 2007 appraised value form the Board of Equalization, it had not gone over the 9%.  Mr. Perry stated the Assessor’s Office was not aware of Judge Cummings’ decision until February 19, 2008.

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to leave the appraised value of Victory Place, LLC, 6330 Rt. 60, East, Barboursville, Barboursville District, Map 8J, Parcel 294.1 at $2,988,400 based on the guidelines and information provided by the State Tax Department.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

There being no further business before the Board of Equalization and Review, the meeting was adjourned Sine Die, at 9:30 a.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                ______________________________________________

                                                PRESIDENT, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

 

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