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Commission Minutes--June 4, 2001 2293 --- MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wagner seconded that the agricultural lands listed in Exhibit A, in the handout prepared by Mr. Klein, be raised to the pre-inundated values as listed under the column "2001 Proposed Value." On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Robert Schmitz, Kinyon Township, was present to request his outbuildings be declared farm exempt. He raises horses and maintains he is using the outbuildings for agricultural purposes, and that they should be exempt under North Dakota Century Code 57-02-08 (15). Mr. Wagner asked where Mr. Schmitz derives his main income, and he replied that some years, his main income comes from farming. He also works off the farm, as does his wife, and estimated his income is divided 50-50 between farm and non-farm work. -- Mr. Klein said county records indicate Mr. Schmitz owns 48.87 acres described in three tracts located in Section 26-143-50, just north of Gardner, North Dakota. Forty acres are classified as agricultural land and valued at $21 ,900,7.87 acres are valued as a residential lot at $20,000 and a residential structure at $50,000, with a one acre tract being valued at $1,400. Before a determination can be made on the exemption, Mr. Klein said he would like additional information from Mr. Schmitz. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to delay action on the Robert Schmitz property until such time as Mr. Schmitz provides the information requested by Mr. Klein; and that Mr. Klein bring a recommendation back to the board after his further review. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Ronald Rekken, Warren Township, was present to appeal a 51.8% increase in taxes for this year, which he said is in addition to a 14.96% increase last year. He feels it is a large increase over a short period of time, however, he has not spoken to the township about it. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that Mr. Rekken's property be reviewed by Mr. Klein, with an opportunity to report back to the board at a future date. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Meyer asked ifthere were any other taxpayers presentforthe equalization oftownships, and there were none. Mr. Klein said he is sending a notice of increase to a taxpayer in Rich Township at the request of the local assessor, who was unable to contact the owner before the township equalization meeting. - MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the Cass County Board of Equalization recess and reconvene on June 18, 2001. Motion carried. 11. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Rate increase for prisoner boardina Sheriff Donald Rudnick was present to request an increase in jail rates from $50 to $55 per day for boarding prisoners from other jurisdictions, beginning January 1, 2002. He said the last