05-08-2006 Council Packet Reconvened Board of Appeal/Equalization

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MINUTES OF THE t ORONO BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. Davy stated the valuation went up 11 percent. Slaughter stated they can never remove that driveway across their property and that their property is compromised compared to the neighbors. Peterson inquired whether the assessor visited their pro�erty this past year. Slaughter stated they did not visit the property this past year. Davy stated the valuation for her neighbor should be adjusted. Davy stated the neighbor's house has a note that it has water in the basement. Murphy inquired whether the neighbor's house should be assessed higher or whether Slaughter is being treated differently. Davy stated he agrees that the neighbor's valuation should be higher. Murphy inquired whether the assessor's office should visit this property again. Slaughter stated she did speak about the easement over the phone with the assessor. Slaughter stated the neighbor behind her has to drive across her property all the time because the road was not brought to his lot. Davy stated he would take a closer look at how they are valuing the land in that area. Peterson requested Mr. Davy contact Ms. Slaughter after he has a chance to look at the file. Murphy noted that only a small portion of the taxes paid actually go to the city. WRITTEN APPEALS Mayor Peterson noted the City received the following written appeal: 6. Genmar Industries,Inc., 1449 Shoreline Drive,PID 11-117-23 21 0001. Peterson moved,White seconded, to close the meeting to any further requests for reviews before the Orono Board of Appeal and Equalization. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT McMillan moved,White seconded,to recess and to reconvene the Orono Board of Appeal and Equalization to May 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. The Orono Board of Appeal and Equalization was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. ATTEST: Lin Vee, City Clerk Barbara Peterson, Mayor PAGE 6