BOE Meeting-September 11, 2012 FinalNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW, September 11, 2012
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The 2012 New Hanover County Board of Equalization and Review met on Tuesday, September 11, 2012,
at 9:00 a.m. in the Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room of the New Hanover County Government Center, 230
Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting was to hear appeals by
property owners regarding their 2012 tax value assessments.
Members present for the AM Session were: John Babb (Interim Chairman), Bob Drach, and Joe Miller.
Members present for the PM Session were: John Babb (Interim Chairman), William O'Shea, Ryan
Rhodenhiser, and Linda Woods.
Staff members present were: Tax Administrator Roger Kelley; Appraisers Chris Boney, Jim Hardin,
Thomas Harris, and Scott Saunders; and, Appraisal Administrative Support Technician Cassandra Fowler.
Interim Chairman John Babb called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM # 1: Approval of Minutes
There was no discussion by the Board on this agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM # 2: Old Business
Tax Administrator Roger Kelley informed the Board that the appraiser information for the appeal for
Laura Veronica Ashton Etal, 14 7th St., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R04817- 038 - 010 -000, which was heard
on Thursday, August 30, 2012, was incorrectly stated. The Board decided to have the original Board
members have the opportunity to reopen the appeal as "Old Business" on Thursday, September 13, 2012
AGENDA ITEM # 3: Affirmation of the Following Signed and Agreed Values
Tax Administrator Roger Kelley presented a list of appellants who, in writing, have agreed to the value
recommended by the appraisers and agreed to withdraw their appeals.
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to affirm the assessed values of the appeals listed below
as withdrawn or agreed upon by appellants. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
Parcel -ID
R03511- 001 - 008 -000
R03617- 002 - 057 -000
R04310- 001 - 001 -010
R04400- 001 - 230 -000
R06700- 005 - 002 -004
R06700- 005 - 002 -005
Owner
COFER THOMAS E PAULETTE S
WAGGETT NANCY B
COFER THOMAS E SR PAULETTE S
WAGGETT NANCY B
WILLARD FAMILY FARM LLC
WILLARD FAMILY FARM LLC
Situs Address
7008 MEADOWVIEW AVE
7303 MORLEY CT
1631 PATSY LN
439 PUTNAM DR
7710 MASONBORO SOUND RD
3725 MASONBORO LOOP RD
AGENDA ITEM # 4: Tax Appeal Presentations 9:00 AM Session
Affirmed Value
$30,300
$141,300
$31,800
$192,400
$457,300
$444,800
The Board heard appeal presentations from the following individuals regarding the 2012 tax
assessment of real property. Each appellant was informed that the Board would make decisions following
the hearings and they would be notified by mail of the Board's decision in ten days.
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1. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -018-
000
2. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -019-
000
3. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -020-
000
4. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -021-
000
5. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -147-
000
6. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -148-
000
7. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -149-
000
8. Ann Downing, property owner of 7720 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -151-
000
9. Ann Downing, property owner of 7830 Plantation Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 001 -168-
000
10. Ann Downing, property owner of 1900 Deerfield Rd, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R02800- 004 -001-
000
11. Ann Downing, property owner of 8044 Bald Eagle Ln., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R03720 -001-
002 -000
In deliberations after hearing the appeals during the AM session, the Board affirmed the assessed values
as follows:
Parcel ID Owner Appealed Value Affirmed Value
R02800- 001 - 018 -000 Ann & Parks Downing Jr $82,900 $67,700
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$67,700. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 019 -000 Ann & Parks Downing Jr $83,200 $67,700
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$67,700. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 020 -000 Ann & Parks Downing Jr $87,600 $72,000
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$72,000. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 021 -000
Ann & Parks Downing Jr $83,000
$67,700
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$67,700. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 147 -000 Ann & Parks Downing Jr $86,400 $70,500
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$70,500. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 148 -000 Ann & Parks Downing $85,900 $70,500
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Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$70,500. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 149 -000 Ann & Parks Downing Jr $83,800 $75,000
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$75,000. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 151 -000 Ann & Parks Downing Jr $87,000 $33,600
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$33,600. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 001 - 168 -000 Ann S & Parks A Downing Jr $19,700 $10,400
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$10,400. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R02800- 004 - 001 -000
Ann S Downing
$178,100
$123,300
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$123,300. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R03720- 001 - 002 -000
Ann S Downing
$1,362,300
$1,306,500
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by Joe Miller, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$1,306,500. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM # 5: Tax Appeal Presentations 1:00 PM Session
12. William Burke, property owner of 568 Windstar Ln., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R03700- 002 -290-
000
13. Walter E.Yopp IV, property owner of 926 Bayshore Dr., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R03717 -003-
008 -000
14. RS Franck, property owner of 5806 Solera Dr., Wilmington, NC, and John Franck; Parcel ID
R05618- 005 - 027 -000
15. John Franck & RS Franck, property owners of 281 Beasley Rd., Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID
R06120- 010- 004 -003
16. John Franck, property owner of 1715 Newkirk Rd., Wilmington, NC, and RS Franck; Parcel ID
R07620- 003 - 042 -000
17. Bradley Parker, property owner of 1332 Saint Joseph St., Carolina Beach, NC; Parcel ID 808810-
003- 006 -000
In deliberations after hearing the appeals during the PM session, the Board affirmed the assessed values
as follows:
Parcel ID Owner Appealed Value Affirmed Value
R03700- 002 - 290 -000 William & Kathlene Burke $229,700 $225,100
Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to reduce the value to $225,100. Upon
vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R03717- 003 - 008 -000 Cheryl & Edward Yopp IV $449,300
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$361,300
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Motion: William O'Shea MOVED, SECONDED by Ryan Rhodenhiser, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $361,300. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 1.
R05618- 005 - 027 -000 Stuart & Susan Franck $204,600
Motion: William O'Shea MOVED, SECONDED by Ryan Rhodenhiser, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $184,100. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R06120- 010 - 004 -003 Forest Grove Properties LLC $206,100
Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $197,600. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R07620- 003 - 042 -000 John & Argie Franck Etal $36,800
$184,100
$197,600
TABLED
Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to table the appeal until documentation
can be provided by the appellant confirming covenant restrictions on the property. Upon vote, the motion
carried 4 to 0.
R08810- 003 - 006 -000 Bradley Edwin Parker $562,800
$547,100
Motion: Linda Woods MOVED, SECONDED by Ryan Rhodenhiser, to accept the appraiser's recommended
value of $547,100. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 1.
AGENDA ITEM # 6: Affirmation of Recommended Values for Scheduled Hearings for Appellants Who
Failed to Appear
Tax Administrator Roger Kelley reported that all appellants that were scheduled to appear had their
hearings before the Board and that there were no other appellants present. The Board considered the
following parcels under this agenda item.
PM Session
Parcel ID Owner Appealed Value Affirmed Value
R03500- 006 - 146 -000 Agatha H Williams $251,600 $243,600
Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $243,600. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R03518- 009 - 023 -000 Tara Mulder $115,400 $115,100
Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $115,100. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R03700- 002 - 099 -000 Willy & Pamela Ribbe $457,900
Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $456,000. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R04407- 004 - 003 -000 John Riggs
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$558,000
$456,000
$425,600
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Motion: Ryan Rhodenhiser MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to accept the appraiser's
recommended value of $425,600. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM # 7: New Business
A request was made by Ryan Rhodenhiser to send an email to all Board members requesting that
they read the draft minutes from 8/7/12 — 8/16/12 before the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September
12, 2012, in order to expedite the Board's approval of available draft minutes.
AGENDA ITEM # 8: Schedule Future Meetings
There was no discussion by the Board on the scheduling of future meetings.
AGENDA ITEM # 9: Adjournment
There being no further business to consider, Interim Chairman John Babb recessed the 2012 Board
of Equalization and Review at 3:37 p.m. until the next hearing date scheduled for Thursday, September 13,
2012.
Res ctfully submitted,
lao
Cassandra Fo er