April 29, 2025 - Brd of Equalization-Spec

STANLEY COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

April 29, 2025

The special meeting of the Stanley County Board of Equalization was called to order at 5:00 P.M. (CT) by Chairman Craig Heller, with Commissioners Mike Kenzy and Gary Grittner present. Commissioners Dana Iversen and Sonny Harrowa was absent. Also present were Director of Equalization Matthew Riter, Glenn Dozark, Barbara Poches, and Auditor Philena Burtch. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA:  Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Gary Grittner, to approve the Agenda. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Reconvene Board of Equalization on April 29, 2025 at 5:02 P.M.

Elderly/Disabled Assessment Freeze: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve the additional 1 resident, who qualify for the Elderly/Disabled Assessment Freeze Exemption for 2025 taxes due 2026, for a total of 15 qualifying residents. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve the additional 1 resident who qualify for the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption for 2025 taxes due 2026, for a total of 20 qualifying residents. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

These assessments are for 2025 taxes payable in 2026.

Record #6658 – Ownership Status Correction: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve to update Record #6658 from Commercial Land to Residential Building N/A Other, for 2025 Taxes Due and Pay in 2026. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Discussion: Glenn Dozark and Barbara Poches asked about the Elderly/Disabled Assessment Freeze Program. Matthew Riter provided each of them an application and brochure that explains the process and eligibility.

Adjournment: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to adjourn at 5:12 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

ATTEST:                                                          BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

            (SEAL)

Philena Burtch, Auditor                                    Craig Heller, Chairman

Physical address

Stanley County Courthouse
08 E 2nd Avenue
Fort Pierre SD 57532

Mailing Address

Stanley County Courthouse
Auditors Office
PO Box 595
Fort Pierre SD 57532

Phone

605-223-7780