Minutes - Nov. 19, 2012 Regular Meeting

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BK :00025 PG:0230 Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter presented a power -point overview regarding the County's finances for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Paula Hodges from Martin Starnes & Associates complemented Lee County on receiving an unqualified audit opinion which means there were no areas of concerns found during the audit. The Board considered a Resolution of Appointment for Mary C. Yow as the new Lee County Tax Administrator. County Manager John Crumpton stated the appointment would be effective November 19, 2012 through June 2015. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the Resolution as presented, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a late listing appeal from Wake Stone Corporation. Tax Administrator Mary Yow stated that according to N.C. General Statute 105- 312(h) the county assessor must add a penalty of 10% to property not listed during the regular listing period. The listing period begins the first business day of January and ends on January 31 The Business Listing for Wake Stone Corporation was postmarked by the US Postal Service on February 1, 2012. Therefore, the statutory 10% penalty was added to the tax bill. Ms. Yow stated that Wake Stone Corporation is asking for abatement of the penalty, stating the form was signed on January 28 and placed in the mail that same day. The amount of county and fire district tax is $3,544.85. After much discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to reduce the penalty for Wake Stone Corporation from 10% to 1 %. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Ms. Yow presented a second late listing penalty from RAI Services Company. Ms. Yow stated the original Business Listing for American Snuff Company was received on March 30, 2012, and postmarked March 29, 2012. An amended return was filed with the Tax Office and received on April 19, 2012. The taxpayer is asking for abatement of penalty in the amount of $363.92. The County penalty is $211.58 and the City of Sanford penalty is $152.34. Commissioner Womack moved to deny the request for abatement of County penalty to RAI Services Company in the amount of $211.58. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 3