06-11-2010NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW, June 11, 2010
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The 2010 New Hanover County Board of Equalization and Review met on Friday, June 11, 2010, at
1:00 p.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 2010 tax value assessments.
Members present were: Chairman Joseph Szaloky, Joe Miller, William O'Shea, Donald Harris, and
Nancy Pritchett.
Staff members present were: Tax Administrator Roger Kelley, Appraiser Chuck Davis, Appraiser Jim
Hardin, Appraiser Jason Radtke, Appraiser Scott Saunders, Appraisal Administrative Support Technician
Joanne Davenport, and Tax Appraisal Clerk Michele Brooks.
Interim Chairman Donald Harris called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Chairman Joseph Szaloky
arrived at 1:12 p.m. and assumed control of the Board.
AGENDA ITEM # 1: Approval of Minutes
The Board agreed to table consideration of the minutes from their meeting on May 27, 2010, until
those members present on that day will be available to approve the minutes at their next meeting on June
15, 2010.
AGENDA ITEM # 2: Tax Appeal Presentations (1:00 p.m.)
The Board heard appeal presentations from the following individuals regarding the 2010 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. Sandra K. Pruett, property owner of 727 Sunseeker Dr, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R03500 -007-
011 -000
2. David Rizor & son Timothy Rizor, property owners of 5812 Wishing Well Ln, Wilmington, NC;
Parcel ID R07619- 002 - 016 -038
3. Alton H. Leray & son Barry Leray, property owners of 147 Windy Hills Dr, Wilmington, NC; Parcel
ID R07908- 003 - 032 -000
4. Alton H. Leray & son Barry Leray, property owners of 201 Windy Hills Dr, Wilmington, NC; Parcel
ID R07908- 003 - 033 -000
5. Ruby T. Singhisen, property owner of 1307 N Carolina Beach Ave, Carolina Beach, NC; Parcel
ID R08811- 007 - 012 -000
6. James L. McFarlane, Jr, property owner of 1318 N Carolina Beach Ave, Carolina Beach, NC;
Parcel ID R08811- 013 - 001 -000
7. James L. McFarlane, Jr, property owner of 500 Saint Joseph St, Carolina Beach, NC; Parcel ID
R08818- 006 - 018 -001
8. Hubert 0. McLamb, property owner of 909 Basin Rd, Carolina Beach, NC; Parcel ID R08818-
003- 002 -000
9. Hubert 0. McLamb, property owner of 913 Basin Rd, Carolina Beach, NC; Parcel ID R08818-
003- 007 -000
10. Karen Allyson & Tina Rivenbark, representing Gallcan LLC, property owner of 1811 Register Ln,
Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R04500- 004 - 049 -000
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11. Karen Allyson & Tina Rivenbark, representing Hunoby Enterprises LLC, property owner of 27 S
Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R04609- 001 - 001 -000
12. Karen Allyson & Tina Rivenbark, representing Gallcan LLC, property owner of 1028 Arboretum
Dr, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R05116- 002 - 001 -000
13. Karen Allyson & Tina Rivenbark, representing Earl P. Galleher, property owner of 315 Summer
Rest Rd, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R05714- 003 - 008 -000
In deliberations after hearing the appeals, the Board affirmed the assessed values as follows:
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Parcel ID Owner Appealed Value Affirmed Value
R03500- 007 - 011 -000 Sandra K. Pruett
$181,613
$171,012
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by Nancy Pritchett, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $171, 012. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
R07619- 002 - 016 -038 David L. Rizor
$180,426
$167,059
Motion: Nancy Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Joseph Szaloky, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $167,059. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
R07908- 003 - 032 -000 Alton H. Leray
$295,342
$253,133
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by Donald Harris, to reduce the assessed value due to
adjusting the location code to be consistent with surrounding properties. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to 2.
R07908- 003 - 033 -000 Alton H. Leray
$144,000
$93,750
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to reduce the assessed value due to
adjusting the location code to be consistent with surrounding properties. Upon vote, the motion carried 3 to
2.
R08811- 007 - 012 -000 Ruby T. Singhisen $724,385 $730,077
Motion: Donald Harris MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $730,077. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
R08811- 013 - 001 -000 James L. McFarlane Jr. $990,567 $987,754
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by Joe Miller, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $987,754. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
R08818- 006 - 018 -001 James L. McFarlane Jr. $246,966 $246,966
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by Joe Miller, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $246,966. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
R08818- 003 - 002 -000 Hubert O. McLamb $198,743 $196,743
Motion: Nancy Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Joe Miller, to reduce the assessed value due to
correction of the location code and consideration of the flooding. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
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R08818- 003 - 007 -000 Hubert O. McLamb $318,390 $243,390
Motion: Nancy Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Joe Miller, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator to $243,390. Upon vote, the motion carried 5 to 0.
R04500- 004 - 049 -000 GALLCAN LLC $425,000 Pending
Motion: Joe Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Nancy Pritchett, to table any decision pending documentation
for the septic field. Upon vote, with Donald Harris recusing himself, the motion carried 4 to 0.
R04609- 001 - 001 -000 Hunoby Enterprises LLC $1,603,072 $1,603,072
Motion: Nancy Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Joe Miller, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $1,603,072. Upon vote, with Donald Harris recusing himself, the
motion carried 4 to 0.
R05116- 002 - 001 -000 GALLCAN LLC $200,000 $200,000
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by Nancy Pritchett, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $200,000. Upon vote, with Donald Harris recusing himself, the
motion carried 4 to 0.
R05714- 003 - 008 -000 Earl P. Gallaher $1,589,852 $1,590,303
Motion: Nancy Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Joseph Szaloky, to uphold the assessed value as
recommended by the Tax Administrator at $1,590,303. Upon vote, with Donald Harris recusing himself, the
motion carried 4 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM # 3: Affirmation of Recommended Values for Scheduled Hearings for Appellants Who
Failed to Appear
Tax Administrator Kelley reported no other appellants were present and requested the Board affirm
the recommended assessed values of the remaining appeals as provided in the agenda package.
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to affirm the assessed values as
recommended by the Tax Administrator of those appellants who were scheduled and failed to appear before
the Board. Upon vote, excluding Donald Harris who had departed the meeting, the motion carried 4 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM # 4: Affirmation of the Following Signed and Agreed Values
Tax Administrator Kelley presented a list of appellants who, in writing, have agreed to an adjusted
value and agreed to withdraw their appeals.
Motion: Joseph Szaloky MOVED, SECONDED by William O'Shea, to affirm the assessed values of the
appeals listed below as withdrawn or agreed upon by appellants. Upon vote, the motion carried 4 to 0.
Parcel -ID Owner Situs Address Agreed Value
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF
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ROIOOO- 005- 006 -002 JONES GEORGE EDWARD
R03809- 001 - 002 -000 HUNOBY HOMES LLC
R04506- 002 - 023 -000 HUNOBY HOMES LLC
R04920- 004 - 001 -000 GS II UNIVERSITY CENTRE LLC
R04920- 004 - 001 -002 GS II UNIVERSITY CENTRE LLC
R05114- 009 - 059 -000
R05517- 008 - 009 -004
R05611- 002 - 007 -013
R05713- 002 - 008 -048
R05713- 002 - 008 -049
R06308- 017 - 007 -002
R06319- 005 - 005 -002
R07908- 003 - 002 -002
R07908- 003 - 002 -003
R08807- 017 - 001 -037
R08807- 017 - 009 -011
R08807- 017- 009 -023
R08807- 019- 001 -007
R09014- 009 - 007 -000
R09014- 009 - 008 -000
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3604 PRINCE GEORGE AVE
8500 BALD EAGLE LN
7418 JANICE LN
354 S COLLEGE RD
322 S COLLEGE RD
GALLCAN LLC 1933 S MOORINGS DR
SRC FACILITIES STATUTORY TRUST 3500 INDEPENDENCE BLV
CARL BARBARA BALL 134 BRADLEY PINES DR
HUNOBY HOMES LLC
HUNOBY HOMES LLC
SANDERLIN MARCIA L REV TRUST
NUNALEE JAMES J
SMITH PROPERTIES INC
SMITH PROPERTIES INC
GEORGE GARY A PATRICIA G
LANE SANDRA PHILPOTT
LAIL JAMES M CHARITY Q
CAREY CLAIRE C
BROWN JUNE W ETAL
BROWN JUNE W ETAL
1908 EASTWOOD RD
1908 EASTWOOD RD
15 SWEENEY AVE
718 S LUMINA AVE
274 SHANNON DR
264 SHANNON DR
1615 N CAROLINA BEACH AVE
1601 N CAROLINA BEACH AVE
1601 N CAROLINA BEACH AVE
1518 N CAROLINA BEACH AVE
1215 SWORDFISH LN
1217 SWORDFISH LN
AGENDA ITEM #5: Old Business
$32,268
$1,239,355
$328,305
$19,783,115
$4,506,920
$235,000
$10,189,361
$442,110
$143,175
$174,610
$1,660,918
$811,584
$1,395,243
$1,135,055
$157,328
$152,008
$154,192
$345,779
$193,494
$185,028
Parcel -ID Owner Situs Address Appealed Value
R05119-009-014-000 LANDFALL SUB II BLK 46 O A INC 1109 PEMBROKE JONES DR $1,294,880
The Board agreed to table any decision until the June 15, 2010, meeting when all Board Members,
responsible for the decision from the May 27, 2010, meeting, were expected to be present.
AGENDA ITEM # 6: Schedule Future Meetings
The Board confirmed the last two scheduled meetings on June 15, 2010, and an all day session on
June 25, 2010.
AGENDA ITEM # 7: Adjournment (Recess)
There being no further business to consider, Chairman Szaloky recessed the 2010 Board of
Equalization and Review at 5:04 p.m. until the next hearing date scheduled for June 15, 2010.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Michele Brooks