1982-05-10 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - May 10, 1982 - 6:30 PM
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jack Mann at 6:45 PM in
the Borough Assembly Chambers.
II ROLL CALL
Present Absent
Mr. Jack Mann
Mr. Reed E. Oswalt
Mr. Lou Iani
Mr. Jim Ashford
III ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN - 1982
IV MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
VI OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Larry Shorb (excused)
Mr. John Lucas
Mr. Oswalt moved to excuse Mr. Shorb, seconded by Mr. Iani, motion
carried. Chairman Mann then appointed alternate Jim Ashford to sit
as a member of the Board in Mr. Shorb's absence.
Mr. Iani moved that Jack Mann remain Chairman of the Board, seconded
by Mr. Oswalt. Mr. Ashford moved that nominations be closed, seconded
by Mr. Oswalt. Motion that nominations close was passed unanimously.
Motion that Mr. Mann remain Chairman passed unanimously.
Mr. Oswalt moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 1980, May 5, 1981,
and September 8, 1981 as submitted, seconded by Mr. Ashford. Motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
V APPEAL NO. 1 - Mr. Martin Wandersee - Lot 29, Block 3, Erskine Subdivision
Mr. and Mrs. Wandersee were not represented. Assessor Ed Haney read
their appeal into the record. He then stated the Borough's reasons
for the assessment and distributed colored photos of the property.
After much discussion by the Board with questions being asked of the
Assessor, Mr. Ashford moved that a 20% reduction of the assessed value
be granted Mr. Wandersee, seconded by Mr. Oswalt. This meant that the
assessment would be based on the building being 40% complete rather
than the 60% previously set by the Assessor. Motion carried unanimously
by voice vote.
APPEAL NO. 2 - Dr. Rud Wasson - Lot 6, Block 7, Bells Flats Subdivision
Dr. Wasson was not represented. Assessor Ed Haney read the appeal into
the record. He then presented the Borough's position on the assessment.
Discussion followed with the Board requesting a map of the area and
other pertinent information from the Assessor. Mr. Iani moved that the
appeal be denied, seconded by Mr. Ashford. Motion carried unanimously.
APPEAL NO. 3 - Walter Kraft Estate - Portion USS 1396 "Tract C" - "Waldos"
Mr. Dennis Nelson, attorney for the Kraft Estate presented testimony on
the appeal. Also present for the Appellant was the Maintenance Foreman
for the Waldo apartments. He also gave testimony on behalf of the Appel-
lant. Mr. Nelson also presented copies of an appraisal on the property.
Mr. Haney testified on behalf of the Borough, with backup for his assess-
ment. After much discussion, Mr. Ashford moved for a five minute recess
to discuss the matter, seconded by Mr. Oswalt. The Board then went back
into session and further discussed the appeal with both the Assessor and
the attorney for the Appellant. Mr. Iani moved to deny the appeal and
uphold the Borough Assessor's assessment. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
1. The Assessor noted that there would probably be appeals on the
up- coming Supplemental tax roll.
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VI OTHER BUSINESS - Continued
VII ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
2. Chairman Mann requested a work session be set up with all the members
to re- acquaint them with the various laws, codes and rules governing
the Citizen's Board of Equalization and their various duties.
3. Mr. Iani requested that the appeal packets be distributed earlier so
that they may become better acquainted with the appeals before having
to decide on them.
Mr. Oswalt moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Ashford,
motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
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