Local Board of Appeals Meeting
Wells Township
April 10, 2014
Board Members present: Jeff La Canne, Nancy Johnson, Rich Cap, Marlene Pohl and James Zahn
County assessor present: Tom Berhands
Others present: John McDonough, Gerald LeMieux, Kay Gamroth
Chairman Jeff LaCanne opened the meeting at 9:00 A.M. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The assessor reviewed the following cases:
John McDonough I.D. # 10.06.4.75.001 question: woods value increase, farm land value increase.
Land value rates for cropland, woods and cell tower cites were reviewed. Rates were accepted
1550 Shieldsville Blvd.
Gerald LeMieux I.D. # 10.34.1.00.009 Question on increased value of property.
3186 Cedar Lake Blvd Question answered during the McDonough discussion.
Kay Gamroth I.D. # 10.08.2.75.002 Question: Why did property value increase so
5550 Kelly Lake Trl much? In reviewing the rates it was determined that the 1st site acre on Kelly lake was valued to high. It was decided to revalue the lot as above normal which would drop the evaluation approximately $20,000.00
Two other people called the assesors office because they were unable to make the meeting. Their property was also reviewed.
Greg Ascheman I.D. #10.16.1.77.012 Home
I.D. #10.16.1.77.013 Slew The values of both properties were reviewed. It was determined that the value of the slew should be reduced.
Harold Chappuis I.D.#10.21.4.00.004 The value of the home was reviewed and determined to be appropriate.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.