Local Board of Appeals Meeting 4-22-2025
Property tax assessment appeals
Agricultural classification appeals
Discussion of statutory definitions of intensive farming
Review of assessor property valuations
Discussion of property inspection requirements for appeals
Settlement of industrial property tax assessments
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Reclassify Patrick Brenton's property as agricultural
Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member
Approve recommended reductions for five listed PIDs
Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member
Notable Quotes (3)
The board may not make an individual market value adjustment... if the owner... have refused to the assessor to access or inspect the property.
If they want to assess me the 200,000 for what's on the new house, then maybe they should credit me the 800,000 that they have the existing house.
Intensive farming by definition is maximizing a high profitable product... nowhere in the statute.
People (3)
Scott WeedmanResidentAppealing property valuation for 13990 Birkshshire Lane due to perceived unfair assessment of overlapping residential homes.
1 quote
Appealing property valuation for 13990 Birkshshire Lane due to perceived unfair assessment of overlapping residential homes.
“I should not be paying taxes on two places if I can only have one.”
Arguing against being assessed for a new home and an existing home on the same lot.
Patrick BrentonSmall business ownerAppealing agricultural classification for 12161 East French Lake to reduce tax burden.
1 quote
Appealing agricultural classification for 12161 East French Lake to reduce tax burden.
“The statute in question is for properties under 11 acres selling intensive market farming.”
Explaining the basis of his appeal for agricultural property tax status.
MitchAssessor's office representativeProviding technical guidance and explanations for tax assessment statutes and procedures.
1 quote
Providing technical guidance and explanations for tax assessment statutes and procedures.
“We have to value what is there at that given time. It doesn't matter the the zoning of what you guys have.”
Explaining legal requirements for property valuation as of January 2nd.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 2nd: Annual assessment reference date
- Local Board of Appeals: Meeting date/time not specified, local government setting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
State statute regarding board limitations on market value adjustments when property access for inspection is denied.