HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/18/15 PUBLIC HEARING December 18, 2015 • Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jillian Ryan Commissioner Brent McFall County Manager Teak Simonton Clerk to the Board Absent: Jillian Ryan Commissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Certification of Mill Levies and Revenue Joan Monaghan and John Lewis,Finance Department Mr. Lewis explained the Mill Levy Certification process. The board has had time to review the levy's accuracy prior to this meeting. This year,Mr. Lewis and Ms.Monaghan did this review. Ms.Monaghan explained that the districts were required to turn in their approved mill levies by December 15th, after which it was entered into the state system. This was used then to send out the tax bills for property tax notices. The board was certifying that this process has been completed. The property values were improving. Twelve districts increased their mill levies. Prior approval to cover debt service was given to these districts. In • 2016 the calculated gross revenue shows an increase of 11.6%across all districts. This money was collected by the county and then distributed to the many districts. Mr. Lewis spoke about the Tax Increment Financing(TIF) situation in Lionshead and the decrease in receipts due to this type of arrangement. He highlighted the cash revenue that would not be received due to this type of financing. Mr. Lewis commended Ms.Monaghan for wrestling with the state tax system in entering the data. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Certification of the 2016 Mill Levy. Commissioner Chandler—Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. t4 There being no further business befo roe e meeting ' as adjo ed until December 22,2915.1bl Attest. •NAPq L�I�L// I LPL / . if .i■.� Clerk to the Board Chairma 0 Ih�-c' vi 1 12/18/2015