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HALL COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING JUNE 21, 2011 9:05 a.m. Quandt made a motion and Arnold seconded to ga into a Board of Equalization meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE — Present on roll call vote were Scott Arnold, Pamela Lancaster, Daniel Purdy, Gary Quandt, Steve Schuppan and David Ziola. Bud Jeffries was absent. Also present was County Attorney Jack Zitterkopf. NOTICE OF OPEN ME�TING LAW —Vice Chairman Lancaster read the notice of the open meeting law. MINUTES —Arnold made a motion and Quandt seconded to place on file the minutes of the June 7, 2011 meeting. Arnold, Lancaster, Quandt, Purdy, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none vated no. Jeffries was absent. Motion carried. APPROVE EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR H�ARTLAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR A 2000 FORD - County Treasurer poris Masan presented the exemption application for Heartland Lutheran High School, 3900 West Husker Hwy, Grand Island, N� for a 2000 Ford E150 to be used to transport students, sponsors coaches and teachers to various events. She recommends approval under Nebraska State Statute 77-2Q2 and is requesting the board's approval. Quandt made a motion and Arnold seconded to apprave the exemption application for Heartland Lutheran High School. Arnold, Lancaster, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all vote yes and none voted na with Jeffries absent. Motian carried. DISCUSSION REGARDING 30% INCREASE FOR COMM�RCIAL SERVICE GARAGE OWNERS - Quandt put this on the agenda because of some phone calls and expressed concern an the fact that there was an increase on these buildings. He stated it shouldn't make any difference what business is using it. He stated that County Assessor Jan Pelland is attending a TERC hearing in Kearney. Lancaster stated that she discussed this with Jan and the adjustment had to be mad�. Schuppan stated he also talked to her and it is based on the value of the repair businesses that have changed hands. The values are higher than what they are appraised for. Arnold stated that these buildings have equipment that determines the type af property and how it is valued. Th�y are different than retail or storage units. 5chuppan stated the value is based an the sale of the automotive repair businesses. Arnold stated the demand for that type of business also affects th� sales and th� selling price. The locatian also affects the sale price. Schuppan stated he told the people ta file a protest. Quandt noted that same repair garages are popping up in storage units. Lancaster stated that setting the value is up to the assessor and the state ties her hands.