MINUTES # 04-10
The Columbus, Georgia, Board of Tax Assessors met Monday, February 1, 2010 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 Pat Hunter made the motion to approve Min#03-10. Assessor Ann Grantham
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board approved assessment corrections for real estate.
The Board also reviewed and approved the following VA letters of application
for VA homestead exemptions for 2010:
Clausell 065 034 013
McKinnon 064 011 006
Downs 088 023 009
Fix 059 036 010
The Board also approved an application for Current Use Assessment of Bona Fide
Agricultural Property for 2010 (PID 133 001 012).
Met with Mr. Gaylor and Mr. Stallings representing CB&T regarding property tax
return for PID 171 006 003 and 003H. Mr. Gaylor requested the Board to waive
their policy to review all property tax returns after the closing of the books
on April 1, 2010 and to review his tax return providing a quick response. The
Board told him they would consider his request.
Mr. Hathaway had an appointment to appear before the Board of Tax Assessor;
however, he called to reschedule his appointment at a later date.
Met with Residential Division Manager Bob O?Brien to discuss the results of the
Board of Equalization hearings held January 20 through 29, 2010. Res Div Mgr
Bob O?Brien told the Board he would present a more detailed review next week.
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Met with Commercial Division Manager Linda King, reviewed and approved the
following:
Value Adj.: 2
Multiple Years Map Splits: 2
Met with Personal Property Division Manager Oliver Juhan, reviewed and approved
the following:
Assessment Correction: 3(-)
2(+)
Appeals: 1(-)
Pers Prop Div Mgr Oliver Juhan discussed with the Board that a taxpayer
requested a meeting with them to discuss late penalties. The Board advised him
that they had an open door policy and to set up the appointment.
The Board received a letter and approved the request for the Enterprise Zone
commencing in tax year 2010 beginning in the 5th year as approved by
Resolution 269-09 on August 25, 2009 for PID 024 004 001.
Chief Appraiser Betty Middleton apprised the Board of a mediation set for
February 2, 2010 regarding denial of Disabled Veterans exemption requested
retroactively.
Adjourned 12:00Noon.
BETTY J. MIDDLETON
Secretary
APPROVED:____________________________________
__________ _______________ _____________ ____________
W B Braxton L E Grantham Jr A C Grantham P B
Hunter
Chairman Assessor Assessor
Assessor
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