DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Board of Review met Jan. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Those in attendance: Dan Cribben, Chairman; John Linderoth and Brian Rosenow, Members; Bridget Nodurft, CCAO, Board Clerk; Michelle Christensen, Chief Deputy; and Katrina Moyer, Township Assessor.

I. Call to Order: Chairman called meeting to order at 9:00 am.

II. Roll Call: Chairman asked that the record show all members present as listed above.

III. Review Agenda for Approval / Amendment: Motion by John, seconded by Brian to approve the agenda as submitted. All in favor, so moved.

IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: Motion by Dan, seconded by John to approve the meeting minutes for January 7, 2025 as written. All in favor, so moved.

V. Public Comments: None

VI. 2024 Board of Review Hearings:

VII. Non-Homestead Exemption Hearing at 11:00 am

a) Sycamore CUSD 427, 09-06-300-006: Board was running ahead of schedule, to which, the hearing time was moved ahead. Hearing began at 9:48 am with introductions. Howard Metz, School District Attorney explained this property was purchased September 17, 2024 for the relocation of School District 427 Administration Offices. It is currently undergoing reconstruction and plans to sell the current building are underway. After Board discussion, motion by Brian, seconded by John to recommend a partial exemption from purchase date. All in favor, so moved. Hearing ended at 9:59 am.

VIII. Work Load

a) Review to Approve / Deny Disabled Person Exemptions (HEPD): After Board review, motion by John, seconded by Brian to approve 1-New HEPD application. All in favor, so moved. See attached list.

b) Review to Approve / Deny Disabled Veteran Exemptions (SHEVD): After Board review, motion by John, seconded by Brian to approve 7-New and 1-2nd Review SHEVD applications. All in favor, so moved.

c) Review to Approve / Deny Senior Exemptions (HE): None

d) Review to Approve / Deny Assessor Changes: None

e) Review to Approve / Deny Mapping Changes: None

f) Review for Recommendation to IDOR for Non-Homestead Exemptions: After Board Review, motion by John, seconded by Brian to recommend partial exemption from purchase date. All in favor, so moved.

IX. Review, Prepare and Make a Recommendation for PTAB Appeals: None

X. Other Business: None

XI. Adjournment: Motion by John, second by Brian to adjourn meeting. All in favor, so moved. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/minutes-bor-01082025.pdf