MINUTES # 35-08
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Monday, October 6, 2008 at
9:00AM with Chairman William Braxton, Assessor Lawton Grantham, Assessor Ann
Grantham and Assessor Pat Hunter present. Also present was Chief Appraiser
Betty J. Middleton. Assessor Richard Stallings was absent due to major surgery.
Assessor Ann Grantham made the motion to approve Min#34-08. Assessor Lawton
Grantham seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board signed assessment corrections for real estate.
Met with Mrs. Fielder regarding application for homestead exemption for the
elderly for Parcel ID 085 034 013. Mrs. Fielder stated she was in the hospital
twice since January 1, 2008 and not able to go to the Tax Commissioner?s Office
to make application for the extended homestead exemption. The Board reviewed
and discussed Mrs. Fielder?s request; however, took no action.
Met with Residential Division Manager Bob O?Brien, reviewed and approved the
following:
2008 Appeals: 4 (NC)
Commercial Division Manager Linda King advised the Board of the appraisals
regarding Eagle & Phenix condominiums and parking garage. The Board gave a
preliminary approval for the processing of these properties.
The Board received a letter from Attorney Ed Sprouse and Mr. P. Richard Ellis
on behalf of the Development Authority. After the Board?s discussion with Com
Div Mgr Linda King the Board made an exception to any letters of inducement
issued since January 1, 2006 to end not later than December 31, 2008, also to
add a codicil to the existing letter.
Chief Appraiser Betty Middleton submitted a Board?s ?Policy for Portable
Buildings?. After review a recommendation was made adding a word. Will bring
back for approval at next meeting.
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Met with Personal Property Division Manager Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved
the following:
Assessment Corrections: 3(-)
Appeals: 5(-)
Adjourned 11:55AM.
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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