MINUTES #
24-07
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Wednesday, June 13, 2007,
at 2:00PM with, Chairman William Braxton, Assessors Lawton Grantham, Richard
Stallings, Ann Grantham, and Pat Hunter present. Also present was Chief
Appraiser Betty J. Middleton.
Assessor Lawton Grantham made a motion to approve Minutes #23-07, Assessor Pat
Hunter seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously
The Board approved an assessment correction for real estate.
The Board reviewed the information resulting from a field review for parcel ID
185 022 020 and concurred with the Tax Commissioner?s Office removal of
homestead exemption for 2007.
Met with Mrs. Arnold representing The Saving House, Inc. concerning a request
for non-taxability for Parcel ID 015 027 027. Mrs. Arnold stated the property
is used for camp-outs and spiritual talks. She said the program counsels
participants in parenting, budgeting, finances and job interviews. The Board
requested Mrs. Arnold to furnish copies of the Articles of Incorporation and
the By-laws.
Met with Mr. Shavers, Mr. Bank and Mr. Williams representing Wynnton Hill
Baptist Church regarding a request for non-taxability for Parcel ID 051 039
010. They stated they purchased the property in 2003, but due to the attorney
not filing the legal description with the deed, it failed to get transferred
into the church?s name. They said the property was used for parking as far as
the property allowed it. The application was not signed. The Board delayed
action.
Mrs. McCullars representing the Tax Commissioner?s Office appeared before the
Board concerning the removal of homestead exemption for Parcel ID 063 010 005.
Mrs. McCullars gave the Board a brief overview why the Tax Commissioner?s
Office removed the homestead exemption.
Met with Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Monigan regarding the removal of homestead
exemption for Parcel ID 063 010 005 for 2006. Mrs. Joseph stated that she and
George Joseph were not living together. She said she lives in her house and he
lives in his house, which is receiving homestead exemption . The Board
explained to Mrs. Joseph that only one homestead exemption could be granted per
family.
The Board took no action.
Met with Attorney Hargrove to further discuss pending litigation.
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Met with Residential Division Chief Bob O?Brien, reviewed and approved the
following:
Sales Reviews: 1,823
Misc. Valuation Adj.: 22
Met with Commercial Division Chief Linda King, reviewed and approved the
following:
Misc. Revaluations: 112 2007 Permit:
102 2007 Map Splits: 8
2006 Map Splits: 2
Transfers/Revals: 71
Com Div Chief Linda King told the Board about conversations she had with an
attorney representing potential purchasers of Columbus Park Crossing and
Attorney Sprouse with the Development Authority of Columbus regarding
assumption of bond. The Board requested a meeting with Attorney Sprouse to
discuss the matter.
Met with Personal Property Division Chief Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved
the following:
Assessment Corrections: 2(+)
The Board directed Chief Appraiser Betty Middleton to contact City Attorney
Clifton Fay to ask Attorney Lomax to move forward with the Total System
Services account to go to court; so Pers Prop Div Chief Oliver Juhan can let
him know what documents are needed.
Adjourned 5:50PM.
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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