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complex in 1984, representing a reduction of $3,960 for Unit 14~
$4,210 for Unit l5~ and $4,480 for Unit 16.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING - MAY 21, 1984
(CONTINUED)
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
the request. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to assess the 20% reduction as recommended by the Tax
Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 o'clock a.m.
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Lucie F. Smith
Clerk
MINUTES OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 1984 BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVEIW MEETING, JUNE 4, 1984
ASSEMBLY
Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order at 8:16 o'clock
p.m. on June 4, 1984, stating this was a continuation of the
Public Hearing for the 1984 Board of Equalization and Review from
May 21, 1984.
Members present were:
Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Sr.
Commissioner Donald P. Blake
Chairman Karen E. Gottovi
Commissioner Nolan O'Neal
Commissioner Claud O'Shields, Jr.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY MR. JOHN L. LEGWIN, MAP
'5044-12-001-007-001, SOUTH BRANCH ESTATES
Appraisal Supervisor Jim Bethune commented on an approved
50% reduction for this property due to influence of soil
characteristics at the May 21 meeting requesting action to
restate value approved at 50% of $9,800 for $4,900 instead of the
value of $4,500 as presented in the complaint form.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the correction in the reduction
as presented by the Tax Department. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING - JUNE 4, 1984
(CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY DONALD AND CONNIE VIGUS,
MAP 'R062-27-006-004-002, 120 QUAIL RIDGE ROAD, FOR REDUCTION OF
ASSESSED VALUE
Appraisal Supervisor Jim Bethune stated due to soil
characteristics, the contractor was unable to build on the
property and the Tax Department recommended a reduction in the
assessed value from $10,000 to $5,000.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone wished to speak on the
request. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to approve the reduction in the assessed value as recommended by
the Tax Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY MARSHALL M. DESCHAMPS, MAP
'R066-l0-002-0l2-008, (3342 REGENCY DRIVE)
Appraisal Supervisor Jim Bethune gave background information
on the request recommending an adjustment to the assessed value
from $82,430 to $76,930 since revenue stamps were incorrectly
valued when recording the purchase.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
the request. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to approve the adjustment as recommended by the Tax
Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST OF BARLEE KIRKUM, MAP 'R072-
00-005-007-000, MASONBORO SOUND ROAD
Appraisal Supervisor Jim Bethune gave background information
on the split of this property giving up previous water frontage
stating the Tax Department recommended a reduction from $50,000
per acre to $20,000 per acre as reflected on the land pricing
maps for a new valuation of $55,050.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
the request. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shie1ds to approve the recommendation of the Tax Department.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY FRANK & LILLIE TALMAN, MAP
'R065-00-003-010-000, CAROLINA BEACH ROAD
Appraisal Supervisor Jim Bethune gave background information
on the request for reduction of the assessed value stating the
Tax Department recommended no change in the property value at
$17,000 per acre.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
the request. No one commented.
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MINUTES OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 1984 BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING, JUNE 4, 1984 (CONTINUED)
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to deny the request according to the
recommendation of the Tax Department.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY J. H. FUSSELL, & HELEN N.
FUSSELL, MAP 'R055-07-004-006-000
Appraisal Supervisor Bethune gave background information on
the owner being seriously delinquent in payment of taxes for many
properties in the County and takes issue with letter of intent to
foreclose. (Current tax obligation has escalated to
approximately $38,000 and payments have been a problem dating
back to 1976). Mr. Fussell blames the Tax Department for errors
which are of insignificant impact to his obligation, yet he has
not met with the Tax Department to define his complaints so that
if an error exists, it can be resolved.
Chairman Gottovi asked if Mr. Fussell was present. No one
came forward.
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It was the general consensus of the Board that since Mr.
Fussell was not present to make his complaint that he has taken
no exception to this value.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY TOM KENAN
Appraisal Supervisor Bethune gave background information
stating that the Kenan's had ordered a survey and based on that
survey will request approval to correct the 1984 charge for
marshland. He stated this item will be placed on the Consent
Agenda for the correction.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone from Eakes Investment was
present and wished to speak. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to accept the Tax Office's recommendation to make no change in
the assessed value. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Gottovi asked if any other people were present
to discuss tax problems other than the Masonboro Sound property
owners. No one commented.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM MASONBORO AREA PROPERTY
OWNERS
Attorney Algernon Butler, Jr., representing property owners
from the Masonboro Sound area, expressed concern for not
receiving information requested from the Tax Department with
reference to factors in determining the reappraised values placed
on the properties. He also expressed concern for a reappraisal
of property in an off year.
Appraisal Supervisor Bethune gave background information on
the value placed on the property and reappraisal of property.
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING - JUNE 4, 1984
(CONTINUED)
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After a lengthy period of questions and answers by Attorney
Butler and the Board, Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present
wished to comment. The following persons commented expressing
strong opposition to the value place on their property.
Mr. Harold Dobbins
Mr. Van Reid
Commissioner Blake asked Attorney Butler if he had
considered having an independent appraiser to appraise the value
of the properties in question stating this would be an unbiased
opinion and would furnish him the fair market value.
After discussion and comment, Commissioner O'Shie1ds MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to uphold the 1984 values placed
upon the Masonboro Sound properties by the Tax Department. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner Blake requested that the record show that due
to some unanswered questions, he had no choice but to vote noe.
A transcript of the entire Public Hearing beginning April
16, 1984, through June 4, 1984, is on file in the Clerk's office.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED,
Barfield to adjourn the meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED,
Upon vote,
by Commi s s ioner
the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 9:50 o'clock P.M.
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Lucie F. Smith, Clerk
MINUTES OF 1985 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW, APRIL 15, 1985
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met as the
1985 Board of Equalization and Review on April 15, 1985, at 10:35
o'clock a.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell, administered the Oath