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Garfield Town Board Meeting – Board of Review
Nov 04, 2009

Garfield Town Board Meeting – Board of Review

November 4, 2009

Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson

Supervisor: Don Mork

Supervisor Alt: Orval Johnson

Clerk: Sue Knutson

Meeting called to order by Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 4:04 pm.

Motion made by Gullickson/Mork to appoint Orval Johnson to the Board of Review.

Sworn In: Jerry Hillman and Eleanor Wolf of Bowmar Appraisal.

Decisions on applications will be made after the last application hearing or at a later

meeting. Letters will be sent out in regard to the decision that was made.

Gary Johnson: Was sworn in. Johnson explained his concerns. Land was purchased

in 2004. Johnson presented documents of sales in the area. Bowmar addressed the

issues of land sales and stated how land is valued.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

John G. Schock: Was sworn in. Shock explained his concerns on the value of the

land. Bowmar explained how land is valued.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

David/Marcia Hubbard: David Hubbard was sworn in. Doesn’t have problem with the

value of the land just how it is classified. The Board stated that the millrate is the same

for everyone in the Town.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

David Welsch: Mr. Welsch was sworn in. Purchased Lot 13 in 2007 for $117,500 and

in 2008 built house for a total cost of $316,000 (Mr. Welsch was not sure of total costs).

Bowmar explained how assessed evaluation is calculated. Bowmar previously reduced

the land value 40%. Bowmar reduced total assessment from $382,000 to $357,000

after Mr. Welsch appeared at the Open Book. Mr. Welsch stated on his objection form

that in his opinion the fair market value was $326,000. Mr. Welsch presented

comparables which the Board reviewed. Gullickson ask Welsch to supply the Board

with a purchase agreement by Monday the 9th of November.

If purchase agreement is $316,000 or greater, the assessment remains at $357,000.

Purchase agreement must be signed by the contractor and Mr. Welsch.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Heidi Hazzard: Talked with assessors. Did not appear before the Board.

Keri Devine/Mike Getzie: Devine/Getzie were sworn in. Devine/Getzie are concerned

about the assessed value of their Lot 14 of Sunrise Beach. Bowmar previously reduced

the total assessed value 40% which brought total to $358,100. Gullickson explained

how the assessed value and market value is figured.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Joe/Mary Walter: Joe Walter was sworn in. Lives on Lot 16 of Sunrise Beach. The

Board explained the assessed value changes from 2003 to 2009. Walter thinks his

house is worth $275,000. Bowmar reduced the land value 60% which brought the

assessed value to $360,000. Board reviewed comparables presented by Mr. Walter.

Board agreed with Bowmar’s comparables and assessed evaluation. Board felt that

assessed value was within 10%.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Mork/Johnson to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Gregory Honsa: Mr. Honsa was sworn in. Lives on Lot 15 of Sunrise Beach. Board

reviewed documentation presented by Mr. Honsa. Mr. Honsa bought land in/around

2004 for $23,000. In 2008 property was listed $122,000. Bowmar reduced land value

55% which brought the assessed value to $92,300. Board explained the assessed

values changes. Board felt that the assessed value was within 10% of value.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Donald/Marlyce Miller: Mr. Miller was sworn in. Lives on Lot 11 of Sunrise Beach.

Believes the land value is unfair. Bowmar stated that the land was valued at $87,900 in

2003. Property was listed for $359,000 and now reduced to $339,000 (present listing).

Total property assessment is $339,400. Board explained the assessed value. Bowmar

previously reduced the assessed land value 40%. Board’s opinion of the assessed

valued was within 10%.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Charlene Boucher/Susan Reyer: Were sworn in. They believe the value is higher

than it is worth. They presented tax statements from 2002 and were wondering why the

value went up in 2003. Board explained that the Town was reassessed in 2003.

Bowmar explained their comparables. Peggy Glaman from Bowmar suggested that the

fair market value be reduced to $38,400.

Assessment remains as reduced by Bowmar.

Motion made by Mork/Johnson to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

William Schoenecker: Was sworn in. Presented an appraisal from Pat Haley dated

November 4, 2009, for $300,000. Board will review information.

Assessment reduced to $336,000.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Allan (Al) Granum: Mr. Granum was sworn in but did not fill out an objection form.

Lives next to William Schoenecker and asked if it would be worth the appraisal fee to

have the Board review his property. Granum will get an appraisal to the Board by

Monday the 9th of November. Board informed Mr. Granum the possibility of the Board

not reviewing his claim because of late request. Board later made decision not to

accept late application.

Assessment remains as is (paperwork was not filed on time).

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

David Toftness: Was sworn in. Submitted an insurance review form and a realtor’s

spec sheet both stating the square footage of 1594 and1593. Bowmar stated that they

measure the outside of the house where the others measure the inside of the house.

Bowmar submitted comparables. Toftness submitted other comparables also. Board

decided that Mr. Toftness’s comparables and Bowmar’s comparables were within 10%

of assessed evaluation.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Tom Mosman: Mr. Mosman was sworn in. Purchased land for $15,200 in 2007 and

has submitted documentation. Mosman believes value of the land is $9,000. Bowmar

submitted comparables. Board explained the assessment values. Board will review

information.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Steve/Melissa Funk: Melissa Funk was sworn in. Lives on Lot 8 on Bear Lake, land

only. In 2002 purchased land. Funk submitted comparables. Bowmar explained how,

when, and where they get comparables. Board will review the matter.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Joe Timmerman: Mr. Timmerman was sworn in. Timmerman had questions regarding

the classification codes. Bowmar stated that Timmerman’s property was changed and

reduced. Board will review the matter.

Assessment was reduced by Bowmar to $306,600. Remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Ken/Joanne Bauman: Sent application in but did not appear in person. Board will

review the matter.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Ray/Mary Lou Stanley: Were sworn in. Stanley’s were concerned about the assessed

value. Board explained the assessed values from 2003 to 2009 and also how the State

and School budgets will have an effect on the taxes. Board will review the matter.

Assessment remains as is.

Motion made by Johnson/Mork to accept the Boards recommendation. Carriedunanimously.

Conclusion: At 8:36 pm the Board made the decision to review all submitted

objections. Board completed review at 9:39 pm. Minutes will be approved at the

November 23 Board Meeting.

Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Gullickson to adjourn meeting, 9:40 pm. Carriedunanimously.

Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk

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Approval of minutes: Motion made by Mork/Gullickson to approve minutes as

submitted on Monday, November 23, 2009. Carried-unanimously.




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