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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080612m J • ok EQUgt r Dave Garing Mike Smith Henry Krist 1820 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dave Garing Henry Krist MINUTES August 6, 2012 Michael Smith Chairman Vice - Chairman Member Chairman Dave Gating called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Vice - Chairman Michael Smith and Member Henry Krist. ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATE OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS The Board reviewed the Assessor's Certificate of Assessment Rolls. Member Krist moved to accept the Assessor's Certificate of Assessment Rolls for 2012 in the amount of $4,566,720,570. Vice - Chairman Smith seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT CORRECTIONS AND PETITION WITHDRAWALS Vice - Chairman Smith moved to accept the following assessment corrections and Petition withdrawals. Member Krist seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. NAME APPEAL NO. PARCEL NO. Gregory & Mary Lou Andrews BOE 12 -05 -R 990 200 050 Gay Massengill & Mikael Henderson BOE 12 -14 -LO 948 003 401 " 11 BOE 12 -15 -LO 948 003 402 14 BOE 12 -16 -R 948 003 409 Jeffrey & Bobbi Reynolds BOE 12 -19 -R 976 201 001 HEARINGS Peter Newall BOE: 12 -10 -R PN: 996 700 001 Waterman Katz Owners Association 12 -11 -R 996 700 002 410 171 West Esplanade North Vancouver, BC V7M3J9 Canada Peter Newall was present. Appraiser Robert Shold represented the Assessor's Office. After Phone (360)385 -9100 Fax (360)385 -9382 jeffbocc&o.jefferson.wa.us Board of Equalization Minutes - August 6, 2012 Page: 2 explaining the hearing process Chairman Garing swore in both parties. Under appeal is the improvement and land value of two condo units located at 181 Quincy Street, Port Townsend. Following is the current assessment and the appellant's estimate of value for the parcels under appeal: Parcel No. Current Assessed Value Appellant's Estimate of Value 996 700 001 $126,760 ($31,720 Imp. & $95,040 Land) $9,773 (No Breakdown Provided) 996 700 002 $117,520 ($31,720 Imp. & $85,800 Land) $7,372 (No Breakdown Provided) Mr. Newall stated he is the President of the Waterman Katz Building Condo Association whom he will be representing. He informed the Board that the Association acquired both units through a Sheriff's sale and the correct value is believed to be the purchase price of $17,145. Both units are located in the basement of the Waterman Katz Building and were originally used as classrooms for Peninsula College. They have low ceilings and no windows which would lower the value of the units. They are currently vacant and no offers to purchase have been received. Appraiser Shold said that the properties under appeal were assessed as of January 1, 2009. The previous owner sold the properties for $244,280 in December 2009. Before any money was exchanged, the seller declared bankruptcy and the property eventually sold at a Sheriff's auction. The appellant responded that since the previous owner went bankrupt prior to paying the purchase price, he doesn't feel the sale price should be used to determine value. Chairman Garing asked the Assessor's representative to explain the 4 -year cycle used by Jefferson County so that the appellant is aware of the process. Appraiser Shold explained the process and informed the appellant that the assessed value is not changed outside of the 4 -year cycle. The Sheriff's sale will be taken into consideration during the next revaluation cycle in 2013. Chairman Garing asked if these units were being assessed this year would the value be lower? Appraiser Shold replied, yes. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Garing closed the hearing. The Board will make a determination at a later date. Kenneth & Connie Ward BOE: 12 -07 -R PN: 937 200 101 P.O. Bog 855 Quilcene, WA 98376 Kenneth and Connie Ward were not present. Appraiser Dennis Pownall represented the Assessor's Office and was sworn in by Chairman Garing. Under appeal is the land and improvement value of property located at 31 Mcardle, Quilcene. Currently, the property is assessed at $107,865 ($27,000 for the land and $80,865 for the improvements). The appellants estimate the value is $72,000 ($27,000 for the land and $45,000 for the improvements). Board of Equalization Minutes - August 6, 2012 Page: 3 On the petition form the appellants wrote the following reason for appealing the valuation of their parcel: `Sny house is approximately 80 years old and the Assessor increased the value by 228 %. I believe he must have looked at the wrong parcel. He argued with my wife and told her this was vacant land and we had built a new house on it. The vacant land we own is parcel 937 200105. " Appraiser Pownall said that the appellants offered no evidence that the property is valued incorrect. He talked to the appellants twice in which he came to an agreement with the appellants. He was surprised that they filed an appeal. The square footage changed dramatically somewhere between 2001 and 2005. The value increased because the new construction was added. During the last revaluation period, the Quilcene area decrease 25 %. He reduced the improvements by 25% for obsolescence. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Garing closed the hearing. The Board will make a determination at a later date. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION re: Request from David Armitage to equalize all similar quarry properties located in Jefferson County. The Board reviewed the Washington State Department of Revenue's response on to how to proceed with this request. The Board concurred to review this request in an open public meeting with both the requestor and Assessor in attendance. Chairman Gating directed the Clerk to request documentation from Assessor Jack Westerman and to notify Mr. Armitage of the meeting date. Mr. Armitage will be allowed to provide additional documents prior to the meeting. Both parties will be given an opportunity to provide comment. Member Krist moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on August 9, 2012. Vice - Chairman Smith seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ATTEST: 4 L Locke, k of the and eshe R JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF E UALIZATION Dave Gating, Chai an Mike Smith, Vice -rh Henry Krist, Member