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COUNTY ASSESSOR JAN PELLAND UPDATE ON VALUATION ACTIVITY— County Assessor Jan Pelland distributed information to the board members regarding the valuation changes that were made on the listed subdivision and the rural subdivision ranging from 10% to 20% they reviewed the parcels that were valued for partial completions in 2013 and revalued for current completion. They also did the annual permit pick-up work for new construction and remodels. On the commercial property the continued to review the pictometry aerial data, completed physical inspections and reviewed parcels valued for partial completion and revalued for current completion. They also did the annual permit pick-up work. TMs. Pelland stated that the ag-land was raised by 40% and this was based on the preliminary statistics. They reviewed the parcels for partial completion and revalued for current condition and did the annual pick up work. With the increase she is at 72% and it should be at 75%. The protests and cards are ready to go and the schedules are set for the referee's to start the informal hearings on June 16" Mr. Quandt questioned what happened in other counties and Ms. Pelland stated that the valuation went up all over the state they are still seeing big sales. She noted that the valuation in Clay County went up 59%. Mr. Schuppan questioned if they use just Hall County values or borrow values from other counties. Ms. Pelland stated that they sometimes borrow from surrounding counties to equal out the sales. If she had not raised the ag values the state would have ordered another show cause hearing. Ms. Pelland stated that they have been successful with the negotiations with JBS and will confess judgment. They have agreed to the value set and the paper work has been sent to sign. NEW OR UNFINISHED— chairman McFarland called for new or unfinished business and no one responded. 9:17 a.m. The Chairman adjourned back to the regular meeting. w.,134• 5e : 3 Marla aliCo4nle/ all County erk ,.;