Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES # 10-05



The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at

2:00PM with Chairman Lawton Grantham, Assessors Richard Stallings, Ann

Grantham, William Braxton and Pat Hunter present. Also present was Chief

Appraiser Martin J. Land.



Assessor Richard Stallings made a motion to approve Minutes # 09-05, Assessor

William Braxton seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously.



Mrs. Watson had an appointment with the Board of Tax Assessors regarding her

personal property account # 01319501, but did not appear.



Mrs. McCullars representing the Tax Commissioner?s Office appeared regarding

the denial of homestead exemption for property located at 4743 Timarron Loop

(Parcel ID 080 013 015). Mrs. McCullars presented a copy of the application for

homestead exemption indicating that the property owner did not move in until

January 28, 2005; that is the reason why the Tax Commissioner?s Office denied

the exemption for 2005.



Met with Mr. and Mrs. Patel regarding the denial of homestead exemption for

property located at 4743 Timarron Loop (Parcel ID 080 013 015). Mr. Patel said

this process was completely new to him and they had problems at the closing. He

said nobody told him they had to occupy the property on January 1 in order to

receive homestead exemption. Mr. Patel said they let the people who they

purchased the property from, stay in the house until January 21, 2005. The

Board explained that he could reapply next year if he still occupies the

property. The Board denied the homestead exemption for the year 2005.



Met with Mr. Mooneyhan representing Teen Challenge of Florida, Inc., requesting

non-taxability for properties located on Hurst Drive (Parcel ID 182 011 004 and

182 012 020). Mr. Mooneyhan presented a request for non-taxability for Parcel

ID 182 011 004, which is the main facility and for Parcel ID 182 012 020 ,

which is a parking area for the main facility. Mr. Mooneyhan said they are a

religious based organization and they help people 18 years and older with life

controlling problems. He said people with addiction problems are sent to an

outside facility for rehab. He said anyone admitted to the organization is

required to participate for 6 to 8 hrs in the ?Christ for Discipleship?

program. Mr. Mooneyhan said they receive their income from fellowship dinners

and contributions. The Board requested Mr. Mooneyhan to submit copies of the

by-laws and articles of incorporation. The Board also requested a field review

of the properties.

















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Met with Personal Property Division Chief Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved

the following:



Assessment Corrections: 2(-)

Appeals: 1(NC)

Freeport Applications: 4(Approved)



Adjourned 3:40PM.









MARTIN J. LAND

Secretary







APPROVED:____________________________________







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L E Grantham R L Stallings A C Grantham W B

Braxton P B Hunter

Chairman Assessor Assessor

Assessor Assessor