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Commission Minutes--June 5, 2000 2132 MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to delay action on the appeal of Burniel and Shirley Wigen, giving them an opportunity to supply further information concerning the sewer system to the County Board of Equalization, which will reconvene on June 19, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. Hilary Gietzen was present to appeal the assessment on his property in Section 18, Reed Township. The assessment increased from $77,400 to $99,000, and he believes that is too high. MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to table this appeal until further information is provided to the board in writing, with further consideration when the County Board of Equalization reconvenes on June 19, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. Randal Woodley asked to address the County Board of Equalization at this time concerning the assessment on his property in Reed Township. He said he purchased the home from the Reed Township Assessor in January, 1999, and it is being assessed $10,000 higher for 2000. He said he paid $132,000 for the property, which was flooded in 1997 and had some mechanical items replaced. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to table any action on this appeal for further documentation. Motion carried unanimously. Mr Wieland suggested that Mr. Woodley discuss the procedure to follow with County Director of Equalization, Mr. Klein. Daniel Pease asked to address the County Board of Equalization at this time concerning the assessment on his property located at 3610 County Road 17 North, in Reed Township. He said he built the home five years ago for $68,000 and spent $8,500 for a barn that was destroyed by a wind storm last July. He spent $10,500 for a new one but it is smaller than the original one, and his taxes still went up. He said he has been unable to communicate with the township assessor. Mr. Klein will review the information further with Mr. Pease. Robert Sedevie asked to address the County Board of Equalization at this time concerning the assessment on his property located at 407 16th Avenue NW in Reed Township. He said he has been unable to communicate with the township assessor also. He said his home, which was built in 1961, was remodeled recently because of a fire and the basement was just finished. He also talked about water problems on his property. The Board directed him to discuss the matter further with Mr. Klein also. The Chairman asked if there were any more appeals to be made to the County Board of Equalization at this time. Hearing none, the board proceeded with comments from Mr. Klein who provided additional information for the board's consideration. He has been aware of a number of assessments, particularly in the northwest part of the county, that appear to be far below the sales price, and State law requires property to be assessed at the market value. Mr. Klein said the county board can order a reassessment of a particular area if they feel there are some inequities that are not being addressed by the local township or city board. The cost