HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOE M053023 MEETING MINUTES
May 30, 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 Vice-Chairman Margaret
Taylor. Member Pete Raab joined later in the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Gillette moved to approve of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2023, Vice-Chair Taylor
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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 10:25 a.m. and the following actions were
taken.
Allison J. Muma and Pablo Sala Hourcadette, BOE 22-42-R 999 100 066
2055 Victoria Ave.
Port Townsend, WA. 98368
The Board of Equalization held a hearing on May 25, 2023.
The Appellants assert that the fair market value is less due to the very poor condition of the house. The
primary heating system does not work, floors have rotted and walls have had to be replaced due to black
mold. The Appellants submitted information from four sales with prices of$232,000 - $290,000.
After receiving the appeal, Assessor contacted the Appellants and physically inspected the interior of the
mobile home. The Assessor reduced the valuation of the improvements by 40% for the water damage,
rotting and heating issues.
Chairman Gillette moved to sustain the Assessor's revised valuation for January 1, 2022 is $212,027
($107,500 for the land and $104,527 for the improvements). Vice-Chair Taylor seconded the motion,
Member Raab opposed. (See also minutes of May 25, 2023)
Board of Equalization Meeting Minutes — May 25, 2023 Page: 2
Paul Scott and Linda Spurgeon BOE 22-47-R 965 702 007
932 Pierce Street
Port Townsend, WA. 98368
The Board of Equalization held a hearing on May 25, 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 sustain the Assessor's valuation of$674,275 ($320,000 for the land and
$354,275 for the improvements). Member Raab carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of May
25, 2023)
Chair Gillette adjourned the meeting at 10:29 a.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as
properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
ATT! ST: Approved Telephonically
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5/4 Daryl Gillette, Chairman
Juh- I erk of the Board Approved Telephonically
Margaret Taylor, Vice-Chairman
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Pete Raab, Member