Board of Review Minutes - 7/27/2017
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES
July 27, 2017
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lynda Guhr called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Gary Boisits, Lynda Guhr, Jeremy Keil, Henry Posbrig and Mara
Spring. Also present: City Attorney Jeff Warchol, Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski and Assessor Mark
Link from Tyler Technologies.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting
law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 22, 2017
Gary Boisits made a motion to approve the minutes. Mara Spring seconded; motion carried.
BUSINESS
Board of Review Member Training Update
The Deputy Clerk stated that since the May meeting, two additional Board members have
completed training. This information was submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Filing and Summary of Annual Assessment Report by Assessor's Office
Mr. Link distributed the Annual Assessment Report to the Board. He reviewed the details of
the Report, which is on file with the 2017 Board of Review documentation.
Receipt of the Assessment Roll by the Deputy Clerk
Assessor Mark Link presented the 2017 Assessment Roll to Deputy Clerk, Jill Blenski. The
Assessor's Affidavit was completed and attached.
If Necessary, Consider Changes to the Assessment Roll due to Amended Assessments
Mr. Link noted that all changes made during the Open Book period have been incorporated
into the Assessment Roll.
Establish Procedures of Operation and Deliberations
The Board determined it would deliberate after hearing an objection if time permitted.
Otherwise, all testimony will be heard, with deliberations taking place at the end of the evening.
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Consider Waivers of Late Objectors
Mr. Aaron Blazer (W130 S8478 Eagles Way) was present. He gave verbal notice of his intent
to file an objection in person on July 10, 2017 at the Clerk’s office. Mr. Blazer stated he was
told to appear at the Board on July 27. Mr. Keil moved to grant a waiver of the 48-hour
notice. Mr. Boisits seconded; motion carried.
Mr. Ryan Janssen (W182 S9230 Parker Drive) was present. He stated he was not aware that
there is a process for property owners to object to their assessments. Mr. Boisits moved to
grant a waiver of the 48-hour notice. Mr. Keil seconded; motion carried.
Consider Request for Waiver for Board of Review Hearing and Request to Testify by
Telephone or Submit Written Statement(s)
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, W159 S6530 Moorland Road, Tax Key No. 2169.903
The agent for the property owner, Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, has submitted a
Request for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing. The basis for the request stated on the form
is that the property owner intends to take matters directly to circuit court.
Chairman Guhr requested to recuse herself and have Vice-Chairman Boisits assume the
Chair. Ms. Guhr stated she is a retired Walmart employee.
Chairman Boisits moved to grant the waiver. Mr. Posbrig seconded; motion carried.
Hearings and Decisions on Objections to Property Assessments
The Board heard the following objections:
David and Bertha Brandt Tax Key No. 2170.992
S63 W17176 College Avenue
Mr. Posbrig moved to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Mr. Keil seconded. Motion carried 5 in
favor.
Kevin O’Leary Tax Key No. 2212.068
S83 W13004 Hawks Trail
Ms. Spring moved that the Assessor’s valuation is incorrect and that the value of the property is:
Land $151,200
Improvements $338,800
Total $490,000
Mr. Keil seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Samuel Erickson Tax Key No. 2191.043
S75 W20131 Ridge Road
Mr. Keil moved that the Assessor’s valuation is incorrect and that the value of the property is:
Land $ 62,900
Improvements $152,100
Total $215,000
Ms. Spring seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Jeffrey and Sandra Kubel Tax Key No. 2227.034
W198 S8506 Bendingbrae Drive
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Mr. Keil moved to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Mr. Posbrig seconded. Motion carried 5 in
favor.
The Board took a brief recess.
William and Carol Evers Tax Key No. 2258.038
S97 W13725 Stonebridge Way
Mr. Keil moved to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Ms. Spring seconded. Motion carried 5 in
favor.
Jared Aeschbach Tax Key No. 2167.048
S70 W14925 Dartmouth Circle
Mr. Boisits moved that the Assessor’s valuation is incorrect and that the value of the property is:
Land $ 51,100
Improvements $179,400
Total $230,500
Hear Any Other Motions and Waivers Authorized by Law
There were none.
Review the 2017 Assessment Roll and Perform Statutory Duties
The Board stated it would do this at the next meeting.
Adjourn for Additional Hearings
Mr. Boisits moved to adjourn to August 1, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Ms. Spring seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk