MINUTES # 45-06
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Wednesday, November 29,
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 Lawton Grantham made a motion to excuse Ann
Grantham until she is able to return after having surgery; Assessor Pat Hunter
seconded the motion; motion carried.
Assessor Pat Hunter made a motion to approve Minutes # 44-06, Assessor Richard
Stallings seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously
The Board approved assessment corrections for real estate.
Met with City Attorney Clifton Fay to discuss legal questions that were raised
at the previous meeting. No decision was made at this time.
Met with Mrs. Hogg regarding her personal property account # 05031301. Mrs.
Hogg learned there was a tax lien in her name for a business that she closed
shortly after getting her business license in 1995. Mrs. Hogg said she was out
of business in 1996 but paid taxes through 1997 and did not know she had to
close the business license. The liens for the tax years 1998, 1999 and 2000
were paid November 16, 2006. Mrs. Hogg is requesting a refund.. After
discussion the matter was tabled until next week?s meeting.
Met with Mr. Sprouse and Mr. Silletto to discuss current and potential bond
issues by the Development Authority.
The Board approved the Development Authority Bond letters for Waggoner Family
Properties, Inc. and McCarley Moving & Storage Company, Inc. for 2006.
Met with Commercial Division Chief Linda King, reviewed and approved the
following:
Multiple Years Map Splits: 5
Multiple Years Appeals: 6(-)
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Met with Personal Property Division Chief Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved
the following:
Assessment Corrections: 5 (+)
15 (-)
Appeals: 17 (-)
Adjourned 5:00PM.
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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