MINUTES # 04-06
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Wednesday, January 25,
2006, at 2:00PM with Chairman William Braxton, Assessors Richard Stallings,
Ann Grantham, and Pat Hunter present. Also present was Interim Chief Appraiser
Betty J. Middleton.
Assessor Pat Hunter made a motion to approve Minutes # 03-06, Assessor Ann
Grantham seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously
The following VA letters of application for VA exemption were reviewed and
approved:
Hudson - 182 002 007
Rowley - 097 039 009
Burkhalter - 080 012 023
Perry - 079 011 026
Myers - 144 003 029 & 029H
Prater - 081 022 018
Hill - 189 003 012
Bradley - 132 013 007
Miller - 102 004 006
Rhodes - 081 027 001
Met with Pastor and Mrs. Neil representing Alive with Christ Evangelistic
Ministries Inc. requesting non-taxability for Parcel ID 048 013 004 (2810
Dawson St). Pastor Neil said this property is the future site of the new
church. He said on January 1, 2006 they were in the process of preparing the
site for a new steel building for the church. The Board requested a field
review.
Mrs. Meadows representing the Tax Commissioner?s Office appeared regarding the
denial of homestead exemption for parcel ID 068 050 001 49 for 2006.
Met with Mr. Koppanyi regarding the denial of homestead exemption for his
property located at 2525 Norris Rd # 49 for the year 2006. Mr. Koppanyi said he
wants to file homestead exemption for his property, since he is legally
separated and lives at a different property location than his spouse. Assessor
Ann Grantham made the motion to deny the homestead exemption since Georgia Code
allows only one homestead exemption per family; Assessor Pat Hunter seconded
it, motion carried unanimously.
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Met with Pastor Lee and Mrs. Bowman representing Promised Land Christian
Ministries, Inc. requesting non-taxability for parcel ID 063 003 008, 063 003
009 and 064 032 016. Pastor Lee and Mrs. Bowman said the properties located at
1470 and 1472 Ft. Benning Rd are used as a church and parking lot, the
property located at 1040 Benning Dr has been used for tent services and is the
future site for the church building. The Board requested a field review.
Met with Mr. Barrett regarding his personal property account # 06580601. Mr.
Barrett said his only assets were a desk, two chairs and his personal computer.
He said he opened his business license in 2003 but closed his business after a
couple of months. The Board requested Mr. Barrett to provide documentation from
the rental agent showing the office space was rented to a different occupant in
2005 and they may be able to help with the 2005 assessment as being double
assessed.
Met with Residential Division Chief Bob O?Brien, reviewed and approved the
following:
2006 Map Split: 1
Met with Commercial Division Chief Linda King, reviewed and approved the
following:
Map Splits for Multiple Years: 4
Met with Personal Property Chief Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved the
following:
Assessment Corrections: 3(-)
The Board asked Pers Prop Div Chief Oliver Juhan to present the final values
for WC Bradley Co. to City Attorney Clifton Fay for settlement.
Adjourned 4:20PM.
BETTY J. MIDDLETON
Secretary
APPROVED:____________________________________
__________ __________ _____________ _____________
W B Braxton R L Stallings A C Grantham P B
Hunter
Chairman Assessor Assessor
Assessor
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