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05-13-2025 Meeting Meetings ERPage 1 of 5 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW May 13, 2025 MEMBERS OTHERS PRESENT David Newell, Vice Chair Russell Jones, Tax Administrator Sherry Wilborn, Commissioner Mike Kennedy, Real Property Appraisal Manager Larry King Lynn Brandon, Real Property Appraiser Jay Poindexter Emmett Curl, Pearson Appraisal Service Frank Stoltmann Michelle Poole, Pers Property Appraisal Supervisor The Board of Equalization and Review for the County of Person, North Carolina, met on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 9:00am. in the Person County Tax Office Building in the conference room. Chairman Bradsher was unable to attend. Therefore, Vice-Chair David Newell called the meeting to order. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Newell made a motion to approve the minutes, Mr. Stoltmann seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. The next item was consideration of late filed appeals. Mr. King made a motion to reject all late filed appeals, Mr. Poindexter seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Page 2 of 5 The consent agenda was reviewed. Mr. Newell made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Louisiana Pacific and Lowes. Mr. Stoltmann offered a substitute motion to also remove the State Employees Credit Union (therefore requesting these 3 parcels appear before the board), Mr. Newell seconded the substitute motion, and the motion carried with a 3-2 vote. Mr. King and Ms. Wilborn voted against the motion. Page 3 of 5 The following appeals were heard by the board: Taxpayer: THORPE, LATTIMORE & MAGDALINE Map #: A84 141 Mr. Thorpe requested to have this appeal withdrawn. Discussion: Decision: No action needed. Taxpayer: HUMPHRIES, WILLIAM & MILDRED Map # A71 7C Mr. Ken Humphries’ appeal began at 9:22 am. Mr. Humphries represented his parents. The adjacent property, A71 99, located west of the subject property, had continued to be a zoning issue with an unpermitted junkyard. A privacy fence was installed years ago to hide the debris, but today the fence is failing due to deferred maintenance issues and age. Discussion: A71 99 is not zoned as a recycling center nor a junkyard. The Humphries property is will maintained and has an additional lot as a buffer. An adjustment of 40% off the dwelling was recommended, making the tax assessment $122.929. Decision: Mr. Poindexter made a motion to lower the tax assessment to $122,929, Ms. Wilborn seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: CARVER, RONALD WRIGHT Map #: 51 4 Mr. Carver’s appeal began at 9:39 am. Mr. Carver stated this land was unusable due to a flood zone. The land had topography issues, with drops of 5-10 feet in some spots near the railroad tracks and drops of 25 foot near the rear of the property. Also, this was located next to a substation. Power and sewer lines run through the property. A creek runs through the property. Could not sell to CP&L for $5,000 but they refused. Discussion: Mr. Jones explained that the property already had a graded as wooded (32A), with no buildable site, with a 50% adjustment. A 65% adjustment would lower the tax assessment to$9,912. A 75% adjustment would lower the tax assessment to $7,088. Decision: Mr. Poindexter made a motion to adjust property value by 75%, making the tax assessment $7,088, Ms. Wilborn seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: EVANS, DAVID Map #: 113 103 At 9:51 am, Mr. Evans opened with the statement that we are not in Wake County. His neighbor’s property was just as nice as his but was $100,000 less in tax value. Neighbor’s property did not account for the garage area that had been converted to living area. Water issues-Well no good. He now has to hook into city water. Home needs repairs such as roof and gutters due to age. Discussion: Decision: Mr. King made a motion to uphold the tax assessment of $387,445, Ms. Wilborn seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 3-2 vote. Mr. Poindexter and Mr. Stoltmann voted against the motion. Page 4 of 5 Taxpayer: EVANS, DAVID Map #: 137 13 2 Mr. Evans began this appeal at 10:04 am. He purchased this house in 2019, at auction, for $29,000. It had sentimental value, as it was once his grandmother’s house. House needed repairs. The floors are sagging, holes in vinyl siding and needs a new roof. His son rents the house and pays some rent but not enough to make a profit. Discussion: House built in 1961. Graded as a C-10 Decision: Mr. Stoltmann made a motion to uphold the tax assessment of $130,161, Ms. Wilborn seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: ELLIS, LUANNE HAWKINS Map #: A22 141 At 10:09, Ms. Ellis began by introducing herself as a Person County resident who loved the place she was raised. This parcel was 11.99 acres and was the remaining part of their family farm. They only own half the pond. Questions why her half of the pond is valued more than the half owned by Rebecca Wrenn (A32 238). The buildings are very old and termite infested. Some buildings had been removed. Discussion: The pond dam is on the other side of the pond that she does not own. The part of the pond on (A22 141) is on a rear lot, which has less value. Adjustment of pond discussed. Decision: Mr. Poindexter made a motion to lower value the tax assessment to $125,883 (adjustments to pond value and buildings), Mr. Stoltmann seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: SHOTWELL, EARL FRANKLIN & OTHERS Map #: 62 31 At 10:47 am, Mr. Shotwell began his appeal. He stated the lot was not buildable and would not perk. He loves his land and does not want to sell. At the same time, he needs to be able to afford to hold on to it. Discussion: Land consistent with surrounding parcels. Not in FEMA flood zone. Consider parcel as not buildable due to adjacent parcel not having repair area available for septic field. Decision: Mr. Newell made a motion to classify this parcel as not buildable and lower the tax assessment to$5,252, Mr. Poindexter seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: BLALOCK BETTY Map #: A97 83 At 11:08 am, Ms. Blalock began her appeal. She stated the land does not perk. The lot was useless. Throughout the years, family members have wanted to build there but denied every time by the county. Discussion: Mr. Poindexter suggested combining and put in land use, however parcel does not meet the minimum acreage needed. Discussion on what would be a fair adjustment due to location. Decision: Mr. Newell made a motion to lower the tax assessment by applying a 25% adjustment to the land value, making the tax assessment $37,233, Mr. Stoltmann seconded the motion, and motion carried with a 4-1 vote. Ms. Wilborn voted against the motion. Taxpayer: BLALOCK, WALLACE M ESTATE Map #: A97 79 At 11:25, Ms. Blalock began her second appeal. She stated the land should be 5 acres, but highway had continued to take away her property. The road was rebuilt 3 times and every time, she lost more and more land. Discussion: 60% adjustment had already been applied to account for roadway, old roadbed, and access. Decision: Mr. Newell made a motion to uphold the tax assessment of $13,243, Mr. King seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Page 5 of 5 Taxpayer: BLALOCK, BETTY Map #: A97 84 At 11:35 am, Ms. Blalock began her third appeal. Huge power lines, land locked. Near landfill. Discussion: Land had adjustment of 50% off for power line, rear, location. Decision: Mr. Stoltmann made a motion to increase the land adjustment by an additional 10% making the tax assessment $18,856, Mr. Newell seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: BLALOCK, BETTY Map #: A97 24 At 11:40 am. Ms. Blalock began her forth appeal. Landfill is too close to her property. Complained of noise, varmints and other issues with location of the landfill. A mountain was dynamited and caused settlement of the house. Now the doors and windows stick. Basement full of snakes. The well has been filled in, therefore no means of water. Discussion: House built in 1965. Adjustments have previously applied to value for condition, Decision: Mr. Poindexter made a motion to uphold the tax assessment of $193,933, Ms. Wilborn seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: RIZZO, ANGELO & JANET Map #: A74 69 Unable to attend meeting. Represented by Mr. Jones at 11:53 am. Discussion: Land is consistent with neighborhood. Numerous lot sales in same subdivision. Decision: Mr. Poindexter made a motion to uphold the tax assessment of $29,445, Mr. Stoltmann seconded the motion, and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. Taxpayer: KIRWAN, TIMOTHY & WENDY Map #: 11 49 Unable to attend Represented by Mr. Jones at 11:55 am. Discussion: Land consistent with neighborhood. Subject renovated before sale and is currently undergoing additional renovations. Subject sold for $215,000 on 3/12/2024. Reviewed Schedule of Values and how unfinished basements are based on 27% of main structure base rate of 01-Single Family Dwelling. Decision: Mr. Newell made a motion to uphold the tax assessment of $216,471, Mr. King seconded the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. At 12:00pm, Mr. Newell made a motion to adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 9am.