DeKalb County Board of Review Met May 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to order: Meeting called to order at 9:01 am.
II. Roll call: Roll call taken by Bridget to reflect all present.
III. Review Agenda for Approval / Amendment: John moved to approve as submitted. Brian second motion. All in favor, motion passed.
IV. Approval of minutes from last meeting: John moved to approve April 14, 2021 minutes. Brian seconds motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
V. Public Comments: None
VI. Work Load:
a. Review to Approve / Deny Disabled Person Exemptions: After review from Board, John moved to approve a total of 22 to include 1 New HEPD applications and 21 HEPD renewal applications. Brian seconds motion. All in favor, motion passed. See attached list.
b. Review to Approve / Deny Disabled Veteran Exemptions: After review from Board, John moved to approve 3 New SHEDV applications and 26 renewal SHEDV applications. Brian seconds motion. All in favor, motion passed. See attached list.
c. Review to Approve / Deny Senior Exemptions: After review from Board, John moved to approve 17 New Senior applications. Brian seconds motion. All in favor, motion passed. See attached list.
d. Review to Approve / Deny Certificate of Errors: Brian moved to approve CofE’s numbered 1- 148, dated 04/16/2021. John seconds motion. All in favor, motion passed. John moved to approve CofE’s numbered 149-249, dated 04/20/2021 & 05/11/2021. Brian seconds motion. All in favor, motion passed.
Future meeting dates: June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am July 14, 2021 at 9:00 am August 11, 2021 at 9:00 am Meeting dates and times subject to change per discretion of Board.
Section VI - Work Load continued
e. Review, Prepare, and Make a Recommendation for PTAB Appeal:
i. James Gord – 20-06693: Bridget will collect more evidence and ask that PTAB uphold BOR’s 2020 decision.
ii. Kindred Healthcare LLC – 19-01326 & 20-06676: DCUSD 428 is hiring person to review the appraisal submitted as evidence for the 2019 appeal. Bridget will ask for extension regarding 2020 appeal as 2019 has yet to be finalized.
iii. 1st Midwest Bank Sandwich – 20-06675: Bridget would like to encourage the school district to intervene due to reduction amount request. Bridget will gather more information and submit proposal to PTAB.
iv. Farm & Fleet 20-06152: Bridget has looked at other F/F and similar. Her thought is to offer stipulation as she feels the disparage is in land values. Bridget will do more research and will contact Township Assessor. She will consult Board at next meeting.
v. 1101 DeKalb LLC – 20-05995: The Township Assessor is gathering comps for BOR evidence. Bridget will consult Board with results at next meeting.
VII. Other Business:
a. Board of Review Rules and Appeal Forms: Board reviewed the rules and recent amendments. The new changes of rules and applications will be ready for approval at next meeting.
b. June Meeting Date: John asked that June meeting date be changed as he will be out of town, to which, the Board agreed. June meeting will be changed to June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am.
c. Dan mentioned that he and Bridget met with Sycamore Township Assessor, Kevin Schnetzler to become more familiar with his practices for assessing properties. Dan would like to meet with all Township Assessors individually to do the same in the coming months.
d. Bridget informed Board of upcoming webinar held by DeKalb County Farm Bureau on May 25, 2021 at 6:30 pm. Dan mentioned that the farm bureau feels the soil types are not being done fairly throughout the State. Dan would like the Board to back the farm bureau and reinforce what they are advocating for. Bridget will contact the webinar organizer for further information.
Future meeting dates: June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am July 14, 2021 at 9:00 am August 11, 2021 at 9:00 am Meeting dates and times subject to change per discretion of Board.
VIII. Adjournment: John moved to adjourn; Brian seconds motion. All in favor, so moved. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 am.
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