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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-8-2022 Board of ReviewCITY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE Sharon Frischman, MMAO City Assessor 3rd Floor City Hall 124 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-7624 FAX: (517) 483-4101 www.lansingmi.gov/City-Assessor CITY OF LANSING BOARD OF REVIEW ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2022 Member Present: Felicia Eshragh, Mike Redding, Lori Fuller Members Absent: None Staff Present: Sharon Frischman, Assessor Amy Crank, Administrative Assistant Old Business: None Public Comment: None New Business: Meeting called to order at 2:00 pm Assessor Frischman stated the first order of business was to elect a Chairperson. Motion by Redding to elect Felicia Eshragh as Chairperson. Motion carried. General procedures for the week of appeals were discussed. There was a general discussion regarding the schedule. Board members got to know one another by giving a snapshot of their background. Eshragh then gave a breakdown for the process of decision making, such as when they will make final decisions and what options taxpayers have if they do not agree with the decision of the board. Assessor Frischman discussed 2022 assessments in general. Eshragh asked what the inflation was for 2022 and what the max amount of increase is Assessor Frischman answered that it was 3.3% and the cap is 5% or whichever is lower. Assessor Frischman informed the board there would be a few exemptions request appeals. Eshragh began a review of a petition, discussing with the board what the taxpayers need to fill out, and what is filled out by the assessor’s office on the 2nd page. She reminded the board that they can only adjust the assessed value; they cannot change the taxable value nor the rate of taxes. Assessor Frischman discussed write ins and the process. Also, that there would be a few adjustments submitted by our office that was due to a system error for some properties purchased through land back. This were found and have been included for correction due to uncapping. Eshragh confirmed time to arrive and dress code. Provided a reminder that the board is unable to provide legal advice. Parking options for Board members was discussed Fuller asked about liability insurance being provided by the city. Assessor Frischman stated she would confirm and get back with the board members. Meeting was adjourned at 3:17 pm