HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOE M032823 MEETING MINUTES
March 28, 2023
Daryl Gillette Chairman
Margaret Taylor Vice-Chairman
Pete Raab Member
Chairman Daryl Gillette called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. in the presence of Member Pete Raab. Vice-
Chairman Margaret Taylor was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Gillette moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 14, 2023. Member Raab seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
REVIEW OF ASSESSMENT CORRECTIONS AND PETITIONS WITHDRAWLS: The Board
reviewed the following withdrawals: Adele Poenisch, BOE 22.21.R and Dennis Gibbs, BOE 22-09-LO
and BOE 22-10-LO, 412 061 011 and 412 061 010, no action is required.
DETERMINATIONS
Per Open Public Meetings Act, as Outlined in RCW 42.30.140(2) the Board of Equalization met in
CLOSED SESSION. The Board began CLOSED SESSION deliberations at 10:03 a.m. At the conclusion
of the deliberations the Board resumed the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. and the following actions were
taken.
David Lauerman BOE 22-20-R 985 300 208
1504 W Street
Port Townsend, WA. 98339
The Board of Equalization held a hearing on March 23, 2023.
After reviewing all the information submitted, the Board concurred that the appellant did not present clear,
cogent, and convincing evidence necessary to overcome the presumptive correctness of the Assessor.
Chairman Gillette moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$386,595 ($150,000 for the land and
$236,595 for the improvements). Member Raab seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of March 23, 2023)
Sandra Lea Williams BOE 22-22-R 997 200 013
31051 E Lake Morton Drive SE
Kent,WA. 98042
The Board of Equalization held a hearing on March 23, 2023.
After reviewing all the information submitted, the Board concurred that the appellant did not present clear,
cogent, and convincing evidence necessary to overcome the presumptive correctness of the Assessor.
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Chairman Gillette moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$159,336 ($117,000 for the land and
$42,336 for the improvements). Member Raab seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of March 23, 2023)
Tracy Clark& Adrian Smith BOE 22-23-14 821 355 004
11 Paradise View Lane
Port Ludlow,WA. 98365
The Board of Equalization held a hearing on March 23, 2023.
After thoughtful consideration the Board finds that the Appellant did present the clear, cogent, and
convincing evidence necessary to overcome the presumptive correctness of the full value originally
established by the Assessor.
Chairman Gillette moved to overrule the Assessor's original valuation and based upon the appraiser's
report and provided pictures, the Board has applied a reduced assessed value of the buildings by 30%.
The Board of Equalization finds that the value of the property is $1,045,918 ($317,500 for the land and
$728,418 for the improvements). Member Raab seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of March 23, 2023)
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gillette adjourned the meeting at 11:06 a.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as
properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
AT ST: Approved Telephonically
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Margaret Taylor, Vice-Chairman
Approved Telephonically
Pete Raab, Member