HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOE Meeting-September 7, 2012 FinalNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW, September 7, 2012
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The 2012 New Hanover County Board of Equalization and Review met on Friday, September 7, 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 were: Don Harris (Chairman), John Babb, and Bob Drach.
Staff members present were: Assistant Tax Administrator Jeff Niebauer; Appraisers Chris Boney and
Steve Walker; and, Administrative Support Technician Cassandra Fowler.
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM # 1: Approval of Minutes
There were no minutes available for consideration or approval.
AGENDA ITEM # 2: Old Business
There was no discussion by the Board on this agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM # 3: Affirmation of the Following Signed and Agreed Values
There was no discussion by the Board on this agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM # 4: Tax Appeal Presentations 9:00 AM Session
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.
1. Patricia Burton, property owner of 3400 Northeast Ave., Castle Hayne, NC, and representative
Charlene Pete, via a Power of Attorney dated September 9, 2012; Parcel ID R00400- 001 - 004 -000
2. Steve Vosnock, property owner of 4831 Indian Corn Trl., Castle Hayne, NC; Parcel ID R01000-
001- 029 -000
3. Steve Vosnock, property owner of 3422 Marathon Ave., Castle Hayne, NC; Parcel ID 801000 -001-
032 -000
4. David F. Huggins, property owner of 5300 Blossom St., Castle Hayne, NC; Parcel ID 801113 -015-
001 -000
5. Member Scott Gerow and Realtor Tom C. Gail, representing the property owners of 2706 Dirck
Rd., Castle Hayne, NC; Parcel ID R01700- 001 - 030 -000
6. Bob McGee, property owner of 4021 Hubert Dr., Castle Hayne, NC; Parcel ID R01712- 002 -004-
000
7. Sandra Ruth Brooks Coronodo, property owner of 306 Millhouse Rd., Castle Hayne, NC; Parcel ID
R01811- 008 - 011 -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
R00400- 001 - 004 -000 Patricia P Burton $36,200 $16,400
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Motion: Don Harris MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to reduce the value to $16,400. Upon vote, the
motion carried 3 to 0.
R01000- 001 - 029 -000 Steven Michael Vosnock $94,900 RESCHEDULED
This appeal was rescheduled to Monday, September 10, 2012 at 1 p.m. for the reason that the appellant
alleged a perceived prejudice toward him by the Chairman.
R01000- 001 - 032 -000 Steve Vosnock $136,200 RESCHEDULED
This appeal was rescheduled to Monday, September 10, 2012 at 1 p.m. for the reason that the appellant
alleged a perceive prejudice toward him by the Chairman.
R01113- 015 - 001 -000 David & Amelia Huggins Life Est $55,400 $29,300
Motion: John Babb MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$29,300. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R01700- 001 - 030 -000
Flying G LLC $170,100 $46,100
Motion: John Babb MOVED, SECONDED by Bob Drach, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$46,100. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R01712- 002 - 004 -000 Andrew J McGee Hrs $62,500 TABLED
Motion: Don Harris MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to table the appeal until an onsite inspection of the
home can be completed. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R01811- 008 - 011 -000 Sandra Ruth Brooks Coronodo $42,800 $17,100
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$17,100. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM # 5: Affirmation of Recommended Values for Scheduled Hearings for Appellants Who
Failed to Appear
Assistant Tax Administrator Jeff Niebauer 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.
Parcel ID Owner Appealed Value Affirmed Value
R01000- 002 - 022 -000 Linda F Eason $232,800 $183,600
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$183,600. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R01000- 005 - 033 -000 TR & Thelma Kalnen $264,600 $135,200
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$135,200. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
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R01100- 011 - 001 -003 Linda J Farrow $220,300 $220,300
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to uphold the appealed value of $220,300. Upon
vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R01110- 002 - 006 -000 Johnnie Ryan Johnson $110,800 $98,200
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$98,200. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R01110- 003 - 009 -000 John S McLeod $121,700 $106,000
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$106,000. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
R03617- 001 - 015 -000 Paul Frederick & Melanie Bissinger $137,000 $142,500
Motion: Bob Drach MOVED, SECONDED by John Babb, to accept the appraiser's recommended value of
$142,500. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM # 6: New Business
There was no discussion by the Board on this agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM # 7: Schedule Future Meetings
There was no discussion by the Board on the scheduling of future meetings.
AGENDA ITEM # 8: Adjournment
There being no further business to consider, Chairman Don Harris recessed the 2012 Board of
Equalization and Review at 10:00 a.m. until the next hearing date scheduled for Monday, September 10,
2012.
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Res ectfully submitted,
assandra Fo er