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MINUTES # 46-06



The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Wednesday, December 6,

2006, at 2:00PM with Chairman William Braxton, Assessors Lawton E. Grantham

Jr., Richard Stallings, and Pat Hunter present. Also present was Chief

Appraiser Betty J. Middleton. Assessor Ann Grantham was excused.



Assessor Richard Stallings made a motion to approve Minutes # 45-06, Assessor

Lawton E. Grantham seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously



The Board approved assessment corrections for real estate.



Met with Mr. Litton representing Upatoi Baptist Church requesting

non-taxability for property located at 13450 Macon Rd (Parcel ID 146 009 011).

Mr. Litton said the property is for paintball ministry. He said they meet on

the first Saturday of each month at 10:00AM, review safety rules, having a

short bible reading and prayer. He said the games begin at 10:30AM and last to

late afternoon. He said they also provide lunch. Assessor Lawton Grantham made

a motion to grant tax exemption for the year 2007; Assessor Pat Hunter seconded

the motion, motion carried.



Mr. Willis had an appointment with the Board of Tax Assessors; however, did not

appear (personal property account # 05707401).



The Board continued discussion regarding account # 05031301; however, tabled it

for next week?s meeting.



Chief Appraiser Betty Middleton and Com Div Chief Linda King gave a power point

presentation on ?Error and Relief Procedures? to the Board of Tax Assessors.



Met with Commercial Division Chief Linda King, reviewed and approved the

following:



Valuation Adjustment: 1



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

the following:



Assessment Corrections: 7(-)

1(-)

Appeals: 2(-)

The Board also approved the mobile home pricing schedules for the 2007 values.







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The Board met with Pers Prop Div Chief Oliver Juhan and Com Div Chief Linda

King to review potential bond letters for the Development Authority and

approved four.



The Board of Tax Assessors gave the Board Secretary Betty Middleton

authorization to sign any subpoenas when needed to get information for

valuations and also to meet with the City Attorney for opinions on legal

matters.



Adjourned 4:30PM.







BETTY J. MIDDLETON

Secretary





APPROVED:____________________________________









__________ ______________ _____________ __Absent______

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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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