Hart County Board of Assessors

P.O. Box 810

165 W. Franklin Street

Hartwell, GA 30643

(706) 376-3997

Board Members:

Lowell Macher, Chairman

Jim Dennis

Bill Capie

Jerry McHan

Bobbie Busha

The Hart County Board of Assessors met Thursday, May 17, 2012 for a regular scheduled meeting at the Hart County Library.

Missy Dove took minutes for the meeting.

Mr. Macher, chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and opened with prayer.

Mr. Capie approved the 4/12/12 minutes as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dennis. Motion was passed 4-0. (Mr. McHan was absent this meeting)

Conservation

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis to approve 12 conservation use applications (3- 2009 applications & 9-2012 applications). Motion was seconded by Mrs. Busha. Motion was passed 4-0.

Homestead Exemption

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis to approve 172 homestead exemption applications for 2010. Motion was seconded by Mr. Capie. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis approve 144 homestead exemption applications for 2011. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Busha. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Capie to approve 140 homestead exemption applications for 2012. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dennis. Motion was passed 4-0.

Chief Appraiser Report

The State has accepted the 2009 digest. The Board of Equalization meeting meetings have finished up the 2009 appeals. There may be the occasional appeal to show up that may need to be forwarded to the Board of Equalization.

The office is still on schedule to produce the 2010, 2011 & 2012 digest by the August/September deadline. Mr. Patrick plans to have work sessions with the Board of Assessors, Board of Commissioners, Board of Equalization and the Property Owner’s Association concerning the valuation once those values have been established.

Mr. Patrick briefly discussed the upcoming budget and the needs of the office. Those needs included making Deputy Chief Appraiser, Shane Hix, a permanent employee, updating ESRI/GIS license, updating computers and vehicle needs.

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis to close the public meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Capie. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis to enter executive session. Motion was seconded by Mr. Capie. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Capie to adjourn executive session. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Busha. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Capie to re-enter the public meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dennis. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis to support Mr. Patrick with any personnel issues. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Busha. Motion was passed 4-0.

Motion was made by Mr. Dennis to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Capie. Motion was passed 4-0.

Lowell Macher, Chairman Jim Dennis

Bill Capie Bobbie Busha

Jerry McHan

* Documents are attached to the original minutes in the Tax Assessors Office.