MINUTES # 04-07
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Wednesday, January 24, 2007,
at 2:00PM with Chairman William Braxton, Assessors Lawton E. Grantham Jr.,
Richard Stallings, Ann Grantham, and Pat Hunter present. Also present was Chief
Appraiser Betty J. Middleton.
Assessor Richard Stallings made a motion to approve Minutes #03-07, Assessor
Lawton Grantham seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously
The Board approved assessment corrections for real estate.
Met with Mr. Special representing Columbus Lodge No. III requesting
non-taxability for property located at 5768 Miller Ct (Parcel ID 099 002 037).
Mr. Special stated that their income was arrived from fundraisers by members
and they award two scholarships annually and honor two individuals from first
responders and a Veteran. He said the property is only available to members and
their guests. He also said they are not occupying the building as of today.
After discussion the Board tabled the request until further review.
Met with Mrs. Melvin representing Southeast Key Program requesting
non-taxability for personal property account # 06842091. Mrs. Melvin stated the
program is to track juveniles assigned to them by the State Department of
Juvenile Justice. Assessor Ann Grantham made the motion to grant tax exempt
status for 2007; Assessor Richard Stallings seconded the motion; motion carried.
Met with Mrs. Santiago representing Universal-Med, Account # 06629091. Mrs.
Santiago said she purchased the business license in February 2004 for a
wholesale pharmaceutical company. Taxpayer failed to make a tax return or pay
tax bills. She said on January 1, 2005 she still leased the office space. The
Board took no action.
Met with Residential Division Chief Bob O?Brien, reviewed and approved the
following:
2007 Map Splits: 4
Met with Commercial Division Chief Linda King, reviewed and approved the
following:
Appeal: 1(NC)
Value Adjustments: 4
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Com Div Chief Linda King briefly discussed with the Board a letter she had
received from an attorney regarding bankruptcy for PID 004 009 004.
Met with Personal Property Division Chief Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved
the following:
Assessment Corrections: 6(-)
Pers Prop Div Chief Oliver Juhan gave the Board a copy of the revised letter
for certification, which also had been reviewed by the City Attorney. The
letter for certification will be provided to companies receiving industrial
development bonds.
Adjourned 4:28PM.
BETTY J. MIDDLETON
Secretary
APPROVED:____________________________________
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W B Braxton L E Grantham Jr R L Stallings A C
Grantham P B Hunter
Chairman Assessor Assessor
Assessor Assessor
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