MINUTES # 15-08
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Monday, April 28, 2008 at
9:00AM with Chairman William Braxton, Assessor Lawton Grantham, Assessor
Richard Stallings, Assessor Ann Grantham and Assessor Pat Hunter. Also present
was Chief Appraiser Betty J. Middleton.
Assessor Ann Grantham made the motion to approve Min#14-08; Assessor Richard
Stallings seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Assessor Lawton Grantham made the motion to excuse Assessor Pat Hunter to
attend Department of Revenue training; Assessor Ann Grantham seconded the
motion, motion carried.
Met with Ms. Hardman & Mr. Grant representing The Closet requesting
non-taxability for personal property account 01774301. Ms. Hardman stated
that The Closet is a thrift store that their Curch is trying to get started in
South Columbus as an outreach ministry of the Church.. She said the location is
leased and the racks belong to the landlord and the merchandise in the store is
donated. The Board reviewed the 501 (c)3, Articles of Incorporation and the
By-Laws. Assessor Pat Hunter made the motion to grant tax exempt status for
2008; Assessor Richard Stallings seconded the motion; motion carried.
Met with Residential Division Manager Bob O?Brien, reviewed and approved the
following:
2008 Sales Reviews: 390
Met with Personal Property Division Manager Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved
the following:
Freeport Applications: 20(Approved)
4 (% Approved)
1(Disapproved)
Pers Prop Div Mgr Juhan discussed with the Board that a taxpayer had contacted
him that he inadvertently returned his inventory on their account that is being
held in a bonded customs warehouse, which is exempt from taxation. Pers Prop
Div Mgr Oliver Juhan wanted to know how to handle this matter if they file a
corrected personal property tax return. The Board asked Pers Prop Div Mgr Juhan
to meet with the taxpayer to tour facility and furnish this Office with the
necessary information for a decision.
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Chief Appraiser discussed with the Board three parcels which the City will be
taking and demolishing the houses to repair a sewer problem; then returning it
to the owners.
Adjourned 11:00AM.
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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