Mark Morton

The commission reviewed and approved monitoring reports for tax years 2012 and 2013, including discussions on mapping and drafting, county appraisal monitoring, and addressing deficiencies. A subcommittee report presented recommendations for updating digital guidelines for tax maps, requiring legislative changes. Discussions included revisions to legislative rules pertaining to map sales and maintenance, along with recommendations for improving GIS processes and data sharing. Budget revisions for fiscal years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 were also approved. The meeting concluded with discussions on staffing concerns within the Property Tax Division and a resolution to streamline budget approval processes for minor changes.

The Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission (PVC) meeting focused on reviewing 2011 tax year monitoring reports for various counties, addressing budget documents for FY2013-2014, and discussing PVC member appointments. Key discussion points included county compliance with assessment procedures and appraisal uniformity, budget carryovers and spending plans, and the creation of a subcommittee to review monitoring procedures. Several counties presented their plans to address deficiencies, and budget adjustments were made for some counties based on their financial situations and compliance status. The meeting also included discussions on training needs, particularly regarding agricultural assessments, and the status of PVC member appointments.

The commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the November 29, 2017 meeting. Monitoring reports and deficiency responses for tax year 2017 were discussed, focusing on Lewis and Marshall counties' 3-year deficiencies. The commission reviewed proposed county valuation fund budget documents for FY2018-2019, making adjustments to Cabell County's request and approving budgets for Harrison, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Taylor counties. The commission also accepted the percentages requested by the remaining counties. A tax year 2018 monitoring plan was accepted and implemented. Discussions included hiring approval practices and a budget revision review for Calhoun County.

The meeting reviewed and discussed the Natural Resource and Industrial Property Appraisal 3-Year Monitoring Plans. The plans included changes in parcel counts and staffing, with a reduction in industrial accounts due to reclassification of some commercial properties. The addition of new oil and gas wells significantly impacted the natural resource parcel count. A budget revision for Tyler County was also approved.

The commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the January 19, 2017 meeting. Tax Year 2017 mapping/drafting monitoring reports were presented, highlighting results for various counties. Tax Year 2017 county appraisal monitoring reports were also discussed, focusing on counties with deficiencies and outlining plans for addressing them. Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget revisions were approved. A subcommittee's recommendations on budget documents and carryover were adopted. The lack of bids for a state mapping vendor contract was addressed, and a subcommittee was formed to review Procedural Rule 189-3. Finally, concerns were raised regarding county assessors' adherence to PVC hiring approval rules.