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.