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r MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION <br /> Wednesday,April 19, 2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Moorse stated as part of this process the property owners could set up an appointment with the assessor <br /> and that the assessor would view the property and make a recommendation, which would be brought <br /> back befare the Board. <br /> Danko further stated she also receives no services from the city for the taxes she pays as well as no <br /> snow removal, and that the police do not travel down their road. Danko stated for the eight or nine <br /> years she has lived there, she has never seen a policeman go down their road. <br /> White pointed out that the majority of the roads in Orono are private roads, which helps to keep Orono's <br /> taxes lower. <br /> 4. Richard Lyman, 715 North Ferndale Road,PID 36-118-23 11 0017. Lyman indicated he <br /> has lived in his home for approximately 22 years and that the home was built in 1954, consists of 2200 <br /> square feet and is a single level house with only one-third of the basement finished. Lyman indicated <br /> his valuations have steadily increased, with this year's increase being six percent. <br /> Lyman stated in his neighborhood a number of more expensive homes have been built but that their <br /> physical dimensions have not changed one bit. Lyman inquired how his valuation is justified, and noted <br /> that in the previous two years he experienced a valuation increase of over 10 percent. Lyman stated it is <br /> a modest home. <br /> Davy noted the resident did not contact the assessor's office prior to tonight's meeting and that he does <br /> not have the file with him tonight. Davy stated most of the valuation is based on how land values are <br /> being adjusted, and that if the house is close to 50 years old, the assessor's office could take a closer <br /> look at that. <br /> Davy stated they would contact the property owner to set up a time when they can visit the property. <br /> 5. Jane Slaughter,4545 Spruce Lane,PID 30-118-23 31 0005. Slaughter stated she did talk to <br /> the assessor's office prior to tonight's meeting. Slaughter stated they live in a unique area and that she <br /> was told that the four properties in the neighborhood are valued quite similarly when it comes to the <br /> land itsel£ Slaughter noted they have an easement across the whole front of their property whereas the <br /> other three properties do not have that easement. Slaughter stated those three properties have their own <br /> driveways. <br /> Slaughter stated their house is also quite different from the other houses. Slaughter explained that the <br /> last house sold in 1997 was purchased for$125,000 and in 1996 it sold for$116,000. Slaughter stated <br /> the other neighbor bought his house in approximately 1984, which was about the same time they <br /> purchased their property, and that their lot at that time was purchased for $38,000. Slaughter inquired <br /> why the valuation of their house is over $200,000. Slaughter stated their roof is older than the <br /> neighbor's roof and that the neighbor's market valuation is listed at$54,900, which also includes a pole <br /> barn, a house and a garage. <br /> White inquired what the valuation is on Slaughter's house. <br /> Davy stated the house is at $263,000, with the land at$210,000. <br /> Slaughter stated there is getting to be quite a disparity benveen their land and the neighbors. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />