BOARD OF REVIEW Minutes 20060508
CITY OF MUSKEGO
BOARD OF REVIEW
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2006
Deputy Clerk Jill Blenski called the Board of Review meeting to order at 5:02 PM. Also
present were Board Members James Burke, Dave Gosse, Lynda Guhr, Noah Fiedler,
and Henry Posbrig. The Deputy Clerk noted that City Assessor Laura Mecha and
Attorney Eric Larson were also present.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
The Deputy Clerk requested nominations for Chairman. Dave Gosse moved to
nominate Lynda Guhr as Chairman. Noah Fiedler seconded. There were no other
nominations; motion carried. The Deputy Clerk requested nominations for Vice
Chairman. Lynda Guhr moved to nominate Noah Fiedler as Vice Chairman. Henry
Posbrig seconded. There were no other nominations; motion carried. Lynda Guhr was
elected Chairman and Noah Fiedler Vice Chairman.
Ms. Blenski stated that Dave Gosse, Noah Fiedler, and Alternate Dawn Schiel have
attended the required training within the last two years.
Lynda Guhr assumed the Chair. The Board did not have any questions and did not
establish any procedures at this time because only one objection has been submitted.
The assessment roll and sworn statement from the Clerk were received by the Board.
Assessor Laura Mecha distributed a Summary Statement of Assessment for 2006 and
2005. She reported that 2006 was a post-revaluation year and data maintenance was
done for new construction and land divisions. The City experienced a 3.4% growth,
mostly residential. The number of parcels is 9,056. The assessed value for 2006 for all
general property, excluding manufacturing, is $2,316,203,720. This compares to
$2,238,730,350 for 2005. Open book was held April 3 through April 13.
The Deputy Clerk reported that a Notice of Intent to File Objection and Objection Form
for Real Property Assessment were filed on May 5, 2006 by Mr. Arthur Dyer, agent for
Parkland Venture LLC. At that time, a copy of the Notice of Intent signed by Clerk-
Treasurer Janice Moyer was given to Mr. Dyer as notification that the Board would hear
the objection on May 10, 2006 at 6:00 PM. The submitted objection form requested the
removal of Board member Lynda Guhr.
At this time the Board proceeded to review the assessment roll in accordance with its
statutory duties. Attorney Larson was dismissed but said he would be available by
phone if needed.
At 7:00 PM, the Board went back on the record with Chairman Guhr announcing that
review of the assessment roll was complete. Mr. Posbrig moved to approve the
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assessment roll for 2006 pending any objections to be heard by the Board. Mr. Gosse
seconded; motion carried.
At 7:02 PM, Mr. Gosse moved to adjourn to May 10, 2006 at 6:00 PM. Mr. Posbrig
seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk
(An audio recording of the proceedings will be on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office for
seven years.)
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